AndyKent
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After my recent VXR trackday, I'm really, really tempted to get shot of my current Golf TDI and go for something much quicker and more fun. In an ideal world I would fork out for a 2/3 year old Corsa or Astra VXR, but they're still pushing 10k which is a bit too much really.
I love the Golf, but its a bit slow and a bit of a boat - the economy and cruising ability makes up for it most of the time 
Anything new would need to be:
1. turbo - anything without torque would feel naff after the TDI to be honest
2. Around the £7 - 8k mark
3. Decent handling and about as quick as a Corsa/Astra VXR - 6/7ish seconds to 60
4. Not too old - 5 years max with average mileage
5. Something I can comfortably use everyday and then hoon round a track at weekends
What would you be looking at?
Or should I wait for VXR prices to drop?
[Edited on 01-07-2009 by AndyKent]
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MarkM
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Leon Cupra R
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AlunJ
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
Leon Cupra R
 you do seem to have your heart set on a vxr mind fella, maybe it would be worth waiting for one cheaper?
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AndyKent
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The thing I loved about the VXR(s) were that they were brilliantly comfortable as you cruised along, but give it a thrashing and it was still brilliant.
Having had such a good day in them I'm probably ignoring any problems they might have
Cupra R is a good call - also a Cooper S (or Works!) but they seem so expensive even at over 5/6 years old.....
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corsa-sxi
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what about the mk4 GTi 20v
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JM_16v
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i found the coopers boring to drive, also we had a cooper s works at my friends local tuning company and it made standard power ont he dyno after a customer complained it just didnt feel right.
i know you said boost but i would highly reccoment a clio 182
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MarkM
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You will get a decent LCR for 8k. You wont get a decent works Mini or Astra VXR for that money.
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swill_omnibus
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What about something like a suzuki swift?
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AndyKent
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My Golf is a Mk5 so going back to a Mk4 would be a bit crappy tbh.
How well are Minis recieved on here?
What about this for example? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1079319.htm
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harrisp
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S3? or will you get one for that money?
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AndyKent
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quote:
Originally posted by swill_omnibus
What about something like a suzuki swift?
All a bit slow aren't they (comparatively)?
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AlunJ
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I find myself that mini's have a gash driving position, maybe thats just me though
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AndyKent
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Possibly the mini off the list then - never even been in one so wouldn't know.
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JM_16v
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i dont like Minis, personally i think Rob B has one and loves it thou?
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
Possibly the mini off the list then - never even been in one so wouldn't know.
Test drive one, u may like it 
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AndyKent
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Maybe
Cupra R looks nice, though again its basically just a Mk4 Golf inside. I don't think I could live with a Clio. For my usual driving the diesel is perfect so no turbo (and no torque) would be difficult for me to live me I think.
Tempted to go for a drive in a Mini though. VXR still my favourite though if it wasn't for the cash
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DannyB
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Focus RS. maybe pick one up around 8k.
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Adam_B
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Evo 8?
[Edited on 01-07-2009 by Adam_B]
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