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Jonz
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26th Apr 09 at 15:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi all, Just looking for other opinions on a 106 gti.. I have fallen in love with the yellow (sundance) colour... Wat do you guys think?.. Seen eny nice exhamples... i know people say"french crap"..but are they really that bad?... What should i look out for if i went for one?.. i have about 3-3.5k too spend?..could you suggest sumthing better than a 106?. cheers
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Great cars, nippy and great at handling straight out the box. A few breathing mods to free things up a little can see them to 140+bhp and for not too much money either, they're so much fun aswell. Get yourself on 106owners.co.uk for a look around, maybe some ideas.
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26th Apr 09 at 15:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Forgot to say, for that budget I'd be looking at ph1 172's definately.
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Thanks, will take a look now... are 172 any better?.. pros and cons over a gti?
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Having never owned a 172 I couldn't comment, been out in a fair few though and they're great cars. You could pick a decent one up for 2.5- 3k now. Equally as good handling IMO and faster as standard, see 200bhp easily.
Jonz
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Are the 172's alot hevier? and how much is the gti off the pace of a 172 standard.. are there eny other competitors i should be thinking about? cheers
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26th Apr 09 at 18:01   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Some basic Figures courtesey of parkers.

106 gti

Engine Size 1587 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 8.4 s
Power Output 120 bhp
Valves 16
Torque -
Top Speed 128 mph
Weight 950kg
ins grp 13

Clio 172

Engine Size 1998 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 6.7 s
Power Output 172 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 200 Nm
Top Speed 138 mph
Weight 1021 kg
Ins grp 16
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ma mates have got standardish saxo vts and they nail ma mates 172 easy
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quote:
Originally posted by blue corsa
ma mates have got standardish saxo vts and they nail ma mates 172 easy


I sense sarcasm.
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26th Apr 09 at 18:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I would have a 106 GTi over a clio 172, my cousin drove a 172 and says it was crap to drive so he bought something else
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A guy i know got himself a 182 cup and he took me out for a spin to show me what it could do, i was far from impressed for some reason. Maybe its one of those cars that are quick but they just don't feel quick. I hated the seats too. I felt like i was going to fall off them.

My mates 106 GTi feels a lot quicker, but thats probably due to the noise from the pugsport exhaust (which sounds ace) and the 60mm drop all round.

[Edited on 26-04-2009 by BluKoo]
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
First time i was out in a fast clio a 182 cup, i was far from impressed for some reason. Maybe its one of those cars that are quick but they just don't feel quick. I hated the seats too. I felt like i was going to fall off them.


My cousin felt that too and the adjustments of the seats were shite or something
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there not that rapid ma mates vts has a decat and backbox and easily nails a mates 172 there nothing flash
Jonz
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I rather the look of a 106 aswell for sum reason. i have seen sum very nice ones about. Wat else that is just as fast..fun to drive and looks good around the same price?.. cheers
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26th Apr 09 at 18:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if you can insure it 172 easy!

i have had both GTi and a glanza,

i loved the gti a real drivers car. great to drive but the fact i was repairing it all the time would prevent me from ever getting another one.

Glanza is another option, good and diffrent

i would currently prob go for a 172 thou tbh
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26th Apr 09 at 18:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
106 gtis are quick for a 1600 and preaty cheap to buy am not sure about insurance tho
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26th Apr 09 at 18:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
quote:
Originally posted by blue corsa
ma mates have got standardish saxo vts and they nail ma mates 172 easy


I sense sarcasm.


i dont think he's joking

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26th Apr 09 at 18:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by blue corsa
there not that rapid ma mates vts has a decat and backbox and easily nails a mates 172 there nothing flash


your mate cant drive the 172
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quote:
Originally posted by gez c16b
quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
quote:
Originally posted by blue corsa
ma mates have got standardish saxo vts and they nail ma mates 172 easy


I sense sarcasm.


i dont think he's joking



The funny thing is hes not joking
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26th Apr 09 at 18:38   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
A GTi isn't far off a 172 in terms of straight line speed! But if you've got the cash, then go for the better all rounder which is clearly a 172. Better mpg than a GTi as well
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the 172 looks more money aswel if you get me
Jonz
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26th Apr 09 at 18:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good points there.. but i really am not too keen on he looks of the clio.. any other cars you would think about if you had 3k to spend and lowish insurance ??
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I know most people wont like them but what about an MG ZR 160?
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
A GTi isn't far off a 172 in terms of straight line speed!


they pull top end
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rs turbo?

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