donut
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:46 AM |
|
|
Help me choose my next car!
Well the locost has gone and i have an empty garage to fill. As i have no desire or time to build i want a car that's tax'd and tested
plus something that makes me feel 17 again. An example was last year when i borrowed a new VW Golf GT Diesel. I was unaware that it was a GT and was
blown away by how powerful it was. It really made me feel 17 again and i think that's what i want from a car.
With summer just round the corner [HA HA!] an open top jobby would be good but not essential so sensible ideas if you would please!
Budget is £1200
[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/
|
|
|
|
|
Humbug
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:53 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by donut
Well the locost has gone and i have an empty garage to fill. As i have no desire or time to build i want a car that's tax'd and
tested plus something that makes me feel 17 again. An example was last year when i borrowed a new VW Golf GT Diesel. I was unaware that it was
a GT and was blown away by how powerful it was. It really made me feel 17 again and i think that's what i want from a car.
With summer just round the corner [HA HA!] an open top jobby would be good but not essential so sensible ideas if you would please!
That'll be a barely legal rusting 15 year old Fiesta then... a bit of underage drinking, no insurance, and it'll be just like being 17
again 
(Note: tongue in cheek )
|
|
|
zxrlocost
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:54 AM |
|
|
Xr2 y reg white slammed polished
nice wheels straight through system
and some up to date engine
|
PLEASE NOTE: This user is a trader who has not signed up for the LocostBuilders registration scheme. If this post is advertising a commercial product or service, please report it by clicking here.
|
donut
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:55 AM |
|
|
nice one humbug!
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/
|
|
|
Mr Whippy
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:56 AM |
|
|
that's so sad, a diesel golf would make me feel like an old old man, oh the noise the fumes choke  gasp! the shame
surely you can do better than that??
buy a motorbike and scare yourself witless
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
|
|
|
kendo
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 08:59 AM |
|
|
Donor
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
that's so sad, a diesel golf would make me feel like an old old man, oh the noise the fumes choke gasp! the shame
surely you can do better than that??
buy a motorbike and scare yourself witless
Then become an organ donor!
|
|
|
TGR-ECOSSE
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:02 AM |
|
|
Off the top of my head , emm How about a Mini?
|
|
|
coozer
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:04 AM |
|
|
Montego Turbo... in case anyone has forgotten this jem of British engineering they were faster than Cossies....
Wind the waste gate in and try holding that wheel baby..
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
|
|
|
Paul TigerB6
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:08 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by kendo
buy a motorbike and scare yourself witless
Then become an organ donor!
If you buy a ZX10r can i have first dibs on the engine??
|
|
|
Fozzie
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:10 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by donut
Well the locost has gone and i have an empty garage to fill.
Oh no...he's only gone and done it again !!!!!!
Andy-mate, was there a book running again.... and who won the bet this time?
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
|
|
|
nick205
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:30 AM |
|
|
What's your budget Andy - that will have a bearing on our recomendations 
IMHO you want something like a Leon Cupra R in Ovni Yellow. Nice one on an 04/05 plate, half leather all the toys and perforomance aplenty. Once you
have it a year and the speed edge has gone then get it re-mapped for a bit more grunt and away you go.
Good quality, affordable performance motoring - and, again IMHO, better looking than a Golf, A3, Civic, Scooby etc.
|
|
|
thunderace
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:31 AM |
|
|
mk1 golf gti cabro .
it works for me .
get the best spec one you can find electric roof ect .
i play u2 in it and all the 80s music and went to retro fest in it and this year coming im going to this .
im going to the roller disco
http://scotland.realradiofm.com//Article.asp?PT=Real+Events&s=buy&id=511312&s=events
[Edited on 20/12/07 by thunderace]
|
|
|
Mr Whippy
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:37 AM |
|
|
ahhh Nooo!! that's hidious why do people like them so much????
how I hate golfs they killed lovely the beetle!! 
let the slagging match begin
[Edited on 20/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
|
|
|
Surrey Dave
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 09:41 AM |
|
|
This is It Andy!
http://www.freewebs.com/tifosirana/tifosirana.htm
or this!!!!
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/locostavatar.jpg
NOT FOR £1200 THOUGH!!
[Edited on 20/12/07 by Surrey Dave]
|
|
|
Paul TigerB6
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 10:42 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by chris mason
you all seemed to have missed the point, Andy want's a car that reminds him of being 17, so at his age it can only be.....
A Model T in black
Chris
Biatch!!!!
|
|
|
iank
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:03 AM |
|
|
Marlin Roadster (pref SWB)
http://www.marlinownersclub.com/
But none on their classifieds that low right now.
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
|
|
|
donut
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:07 AM |
|
|
He he.. Makes for very good reading this thread!! Great Fun!
Ok i have amended the orig post and stated the budget which sadly is only £1200 
Fozzie: You will have to ask bob what the book is running at
Mr Whippy: That Diesel Golf i borrowed was bloody quick and it was derestricted because when it came out it was quicker than the GTi petrol car. The
Torque was awesome!
TGR-ECOSSE: Mini..hmmmm All the nice ones are 3-5k upwards and i have had 11 of them so probably better to have a bigger car.
chris mason: HA HA! very funny, i ain't THAT old
thunderace: Golf GTi...... Well my mate may be selling his as he's getting divorced. He uses it only in the sunshine and it sits in his garage
the rest of the time. Not the best example but pretty nice. I'm talking to him about it today.
Surrey Dave: Nice thought on the Sprite but all to dear and i can't fit in your car cos I'm too big!!!!! and it's too dear
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/
|
|
|
bigbird
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:21 AM |
|
|
next "car"
What about a horse?
If youre not getting your oats, then you can share his...... and it's open topped into the bargain.
|
|
|
Jasper
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:56 AM |
|
|
205 1.9 GTI (best fun I've had in a hatchback)
Any 3 series BMW
An old Alfa - might be trouble but lots of fun
Or get PPC magazine, there's always lots being recommended in there
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
|
|
|
Mr Whippy
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 11:59 AM |
|
|
Originally posted by Jasper quote:
205 1.9 GTI (best fun I've had in a hatchback) quote:
but did that involve any driving or just the demister???
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
|
|
|
McLannahan
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 12:49 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
ahhh Nooo!! that's hidious why do people like them so much????
how I hate golfs they killed lovely the beetle!!
let the slagging match begin
Oh dear God...Mr Whippy...What have you said??!!
|
|
|
McLannahan
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 12:51 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
I'm not the only one then!!
NICE golfy!!
|
|
|
Jasper
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 12:53 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
I'm not the only one then!!
NICE golfy!!
If you're a hairdresser
[Edited on 20/12/07 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
|
|
|
McLannahan
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 12:59 PM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Jasper
quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
I'm not the only one then!!
NICE golfy!!
If you're a hairdresser
[Edited on 20/12/07 by Jasper]
Jasper - How VERY DARE you!
It's STYLIST these days!
|
|
|
donut
|
| posted on 20/12/07 at 01:00 PM |
|
|
Jasper, funnily enough i have just watched 'Wheeler Dealers' on SKY and they bought and restored (kind of) a Pug 1.9 GTi, looks a lot of
fun.
A friend used to have a 1.9 309 GTi which even 4 up was terrifically fast.
Hmmmmmmmm
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/
|
|
|
