Jasper
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 01:38 PM |
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Have a look on Autotrader, there's a very nice low mileage one not too far from you for £1500 - he might be up for an offer so close to
Christmas.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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iank
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 01:56 PM |
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Nice example of a marlin with lots of scope for a bigger engine later on. Might get a bit dear since it's still got 3 days to run.
ebay link
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Kriss
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 01:57 PM |
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gotta be a mk1 clio valver of williams surely!
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02GF74
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 02:26 PM |
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piccy linky
 for £ 650, I bet you couold haggle down.
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 02:40 PM |
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Jasper: That Pug is nice but it's Left hand drive! 
iank: Hmmm nice. Doubt he will go for 1200 seeing as it's currently at £1550 and still not met reserve. Is nice though.
02GF74: I had one of them, biggest pile of crap i ever bought!! Never again despite having a V8 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Jasper
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 03:20 PM |
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How about this one then:
Pug
And there's loads more on Pistonheads....
[Edited on 20/12/07 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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hughpinder
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 03:26 PM |
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How about a mx5 - looked at a nice one for 1500 the other day
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bigrich
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 03:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hughpinder
How about a mx5 - looked at a nice one for 1500 the other day
Just what i was going to say, jap spec with an lsd and practice roundabout driftin
Rich
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 03:40 PM |
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mmmm that pug does look nice, also plenty on pistonheads as you say. Theres more arround than i thought!
MX-5, Damn fine cars and the one i had did ut a smile on my face, really nice cars to drive and yes they are on my shopping list!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Fozzie
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 04:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
MX-5, Damn fine cars and the one i had did ut a smile on my face, really nice cars to drive and yes they are on my shopping list!
Last time you had a MX Andy-mate, you did develop a 'quality mince'......
If you do get another MX, any chance of high-lights and a shampoo and set this side of Crimbo? ....... ta..
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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bob
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 04:17 PM |
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The Donut i've been there list
P6 V8 rover
Golf Mk1 cabrio
Andy its just a case of having a good look round, you could probably find a pug for half for half your budget.
Although i reckon its best to stick with the VW sharon since its big enough to take us all to the autosport show in january
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Danozeman
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 04:36 PM |
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quote:
A friend used to have a 1.9 309 GTi which even 4 up was terrifically fast.
The Goodwood 309's are what you want. Much nicer looking and with more toys. Same engine etc as a 1.9 GTi.
I saw one go through ebay a couple of weeks ago mint for 650. And theyr in a nice met green.
MK1 golf GTi??? You might have to up your budget though.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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James
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 04:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
Andy its just a case of having a good look round, you could probably find a pug for half for half your budget.
Agreed, Ned sold his for about £500 didn't he?
Just buy summat easy to sell Andy. You'll want another 7 in the garage in 12 months!
Good thing you don't have a bigger garage/barn! You'd keep all the ones you get tired of then!
Cheers,
James
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 04:43 PM |
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My car list is much longer than that. Since driving the cars i have owned in no particular order include:
11 minis
3 Mk1 escorts
1 Honda Accord
1 1966 MG Midget
2 MK Indys
1 1957 Ford Anglia
1 Golf GTi Cabrio
1 MX5
1 Rover P6 V8
1 Mk4 Cortina
And various company cars. Probably forgotten about a few!!
And don't worry bob the Sharan is staying so bus service will be as normal
[Edited on 20/12/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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keithice
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:25 PM |
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How OLD is donut
Smile and wave boys.... Smile and wave....
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:36 PM |
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106
Here i am 1st thing in the morning!
And after i have had a shower and shave! oh and my 3 shredded wheat!!
[Edited on 20/12/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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delboy
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 06:47 PM |
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BMW E36, tail out on every roundabout in the wet or if you want front wheel drive Alfa romeo 156 well specified, lots of fun, but need lots of care, a
little tempremental.
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 07:44 PM |
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If you're going to look at Golf's it's got to be a mk2 16v. If you're not fussed about immaculate paintwork you'll get
one for under a grand.
I've had a hankering for a mk2 XR2 for a long while now, i've always regretted selling my last one. They're not exactly outstanding
cars in any one area but i've never driven anything that's put as big a smile on my face 
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phelpsa
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:02 PM |
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I'm 17 and therefore qualified to advise
You need a 205.
Here are mine:
The VW scene is all show nowadays. Not that it's a bad thing
That's right, 40BHP of POWAAA and wheels wide enough to bridge the atlantic
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:00 PM |
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If you really want a LAUGH then you cant beat a supermoto.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-CCM-604-E-SUPERMOTO-ROTAX-ENGINE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ320197293347QQihZ011QQcategoryZ57184QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1Q
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here's one in your budget, and will defo put the biggest grin on ya grid!
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adithorp
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:23 PM |
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Everyone should have one once.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/alfa-romeo-156-2-5-v6-FSH-T-T-leather-cheap-SP3-version_W0QQitemZ110206537815QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9834QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd
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adrian
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donut
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:41 PM |
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As much as i would love to own a 156 Alfa i just couldn't cope with the thought that it will fail any minute!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 10:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by phelpsa
The VW scene is all show nowadays. Not that it's a bad thing
There is a good strong trackday/racing crowd if you look in the right places. But yeah, mostly all about the bling. I got a bit bored of walking
around shows muttering to myself 'oh look, another VR6 with a polished manifold'. If you do want to feel like a 17y.o. again (or at least
mix with them) the No Rice meet at Fleet services isn't a bad one
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phelpsa
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by martyn_16v
quote:
Originally posted by phelpsa
The VW scene is all show nowadays. Not that it's a bad thing
There is a good strong trackday/racing crowd if you look in the right places. But yeah, mostly all about the bling. I got a bit bored of walking
around shows muttering to myself 'oh look, another VR6 with a polished manifold'. If you do want to feel like a 17y.o. again (or at least
mix with them) the No Rice meet at Fleet services isn't a bad one
Is that still on down there? I thought they were chucked out because of people parking in the wrong places!
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adithorp
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| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
As much as i would love to own a 156 Alfa i just couldn't cope with the thought that it will fail any minute!
...but you won't have it long!
adrian
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