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Adam_B

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21st Jan 08 at 10:25

id just get an integra type R, and keep the engine in it.

Fear

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21st Jan 08 at 10:29

I would say a LCR or Astra MK4 turbo variety over the clio.

Granted ive only had the 172's but after having a astra Mk4 GSi before, it would definatly be the more comfy car for that kinda mileage, it depends how you like to drive your cars!

The Astra is soooo easy to drive if you arnt in the mood for ragging it to get some speed, the turbo kicks in low and so you havnt got to thrash it!

THe clio however loves the revs and there for for me you always have to be giving a fair bit to keep the momentum going.

vaux-tech

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Registered: 28th May 06
Location: Preston, Lancs. Drives: Astra SRI turbo.
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21st Jan 08 at 10:50

astra gsi turbo, or poss honda civic type r ek9?

Rob B

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Registered: 8th Jan 04
Location: Area Motorsport Drives: Race EP3
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21st Jan 08 at 10:57

LCR or a CTR something quick, newish, and will re-sell well. dont plumit 8k into a car that you will only see a few back

Doug

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21st Jan 08 at 11:32

What about a E36 3.2 M3 Evo?

Would you be able to insure a group 20 car?

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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21st Jan 08 at 11:38

I assume so, the clio is group 18, and had no problems there doug?

Doug

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21st Jan 08 at 11:43

Well if you actually want to go fast and have plenty of power and have a real drivers car (RWD) then I would recomend atleast looking at a M3.

How old are you?

There is no chance insuring one if you are under 21.

I have driven all the cars you are looking at and none of them are in the same league as the BMW. I know people slate them as posing cars but they really are well built, so much better than most of the cars you are looking at.

But thats just my opinion and I am sure people have differing opinions

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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21st Jan 08 at 11:47

I can't get insured on m3's

ShEp

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21st Jan 08 at 11:49

quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
I assume so, the clio is group 18, and had no problems there doug?

Astra Gsi Turbo is only group 15

Doug

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21st Jan 08 at 11:51

Im nearly 22 and the best price I have found so far is 1.5k insurance

I think I may wait till I am 25

Try a price on a E36 328 sport, or a E46 330d

Tommy L

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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Northampton Drives: Audi wagon
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21st Jan 08 at 11:53

would get the leon

[Edited on 21-01-2008 by corsa_tomtom]

ebthesned

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21st Jan 08 at 12:03

I would consider an Integra Type R or anything Jap or German

Eck

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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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21st Jan 08 at 12:07

Stop being gay and get the Mini.

scottyp1989

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21st Jan 08 at 12:19

you can get insured on an m3 under 21. its alot tho but my mates got one an hes only jus turned 20.

deano87

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21st Jan 08 at 12:34

An Integra TypeR is a good shout.

Superlite Ltd.

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21st Jan 08 at 12:36

quote:
Originally posted by Doug
Im nearly 22

Im older than Doug

Tom

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21st Jan 08 at 12:37

330d is not a bad idea, not sure what you;d get for £8k though.

Fad

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21st Jan 08 at 13:36

quote:
Originally posted by ShEp

quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
I assume so, the clio is group 18, and had no problems there doug?

Astra Gsi Turbo is only group 15

try group 16 and the Clio is also group16 however the Clio is more to insure as its a high risk car. Pay £100 more than I paid for my GSi a year ago.

I do around 600 miles a week in my 182 and at first it was a bit of a shock as I had been used to crusing in the GSi.

Now it doesnt bother me and I love taking the back roads on the way home giving it some yehhaawww

That Trophy for sub 8k has to be a Cat D/C as thats far too cheap.

If you do mega miles dont get a trophy as they only sell with low miles and the Sach remot resevoir dampers cost 1k a corner to replace dependent on millage.

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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21st Jan 08 at 14:27

There's one on pistonheads with 10k on the clock for 10k.... hmmmm

Robin

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21st Jan 08 at 14:28

Out of those two, I'd have the Clio.

But, I don't think I'd spend my 8k on either.

Robin

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21st Jan 08 at 14:29

quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
id just get an integra type R, and keep the engine in it.

Best post in the thread.

Rob B

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21st Jan 08 at 14:32

TBH ive only been in a astra gsi was stage 2 though and it just felt sluggish and boring really, My ibiza is kind of the same, i find it fun to drive though...

I do miss having a car i can really throw about vts etc, may think about getting a 182 actually

Eck

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21st Jan 08 at 14:36

quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
Stop being gay and get the Mini.

Nismo

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21st Jan 08 at 14:39

S2000

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HONDA+S2000/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-24-86-4294965011-4294967196/advert.action?R=200803301898250&distance=120&postcode=BA4+5QL&channel=CARS&make=HONDA&model=S2000&min_pr=7000&max_pr=10000&max_mileage=

gavin18787

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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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21st Jan 08 at 15:00

I am in the same kind of boat and after having a few test drives and a think I think I have decided on getting a CTR

Can pick up a pre facelift one in your budget and imo are still quite an entertaining car to drive

Only downer is that it is £300 more to insure for me then a 182, however for the extra size and hope of jap reliability I am prepared to pay it.

Drives supercharged Tec with torque

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