Ben J
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Mini Cooper S Works or Corsa VXR
Or this........
http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=51921
[Edited on 01-06-2009 by Ben J]
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Mattb
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Not a hatch, but Honda integra type R - DC5 
LSD, Brembo 4 pots, quick rack, recaro seats, 220bhp and a 6 speed close ratio box all as standard 
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corsaaa_16v
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thanks for the suggestions guys
think its going to be between a clio 197 and a mini cooper s
fancied a corsa VXR but think they are a bit to "halfordsy" for my liking.
I like the understated, yet sporty look of the Clio and the handling is supposed to be awesome. Dont know whether I would prefer a "197 cup" for the performance or a "197 full fat" for luxuries like xenons, climate, etc. Dont know which colour I would go for either, had my heart set on the a white car but like them in both blues and liquid yellow.
If I went for the cooper S, it would have to be in grey. Only thing that is putting me off is that for the price I would pay for a 2008 reg Clio, I would only get a 2006 reg Mini (out of warranty, etc) Is that worth worrying about?
Out of the 2, which would people go for and what colour, spec, etc 
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corsaaa_16v
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WHITE CLIO
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/RENAULT+CLIO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-209-240-4294966873-4294967236/search.action?showMoreOptions=&formSearchParams=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D209%2B240%2B4294966873%2B4294967236&sort=p_VehiclePrice&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&lc_channel=cars&dealerGroupId=&dealerId=&radius=1500&postcode=BB10+2NJ&e_source=&e_min_pr=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D240%2B4294966873%2B4294967236%2B209%2B15&e_max_pr=&e_enginecc=&e_bodystyle=&e_mileage=&e_doors=&e_fuel=&e_agerange=&e_transmission=&keywords=FULL+FAT
YELLOW CLIO
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/RENAULT+CLIO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-210-240-4294966873-4294967236/search.action?showMoreOptions=&formSearchParams=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D210%2B240%2B4294966873%2B4294967236&sort=p_VehiclePrice&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&lc_channel=cars&dealerGroupId=&dealerId=&radius=1500&postcode=BB10+2NJ&e_min_pr=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D210%2B240%2B4294966873%2B4294967236%2B15&e_max_pr=&e_mileage=&keywords=197+XENON
BLUE CLIO
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/RENAULT+CLIO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-90-169-192-240-4294966873-4294967236/search.action?showMoreOptions=&formSearchParams=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D90%2B169%2B192%2B240%2B4294966873%2B4294967236&sort=p_VehiclePrice&make=RENAULT&model=CLIO&min_pr=11000&max_pr=12000&max_mileage=&lc_channel=cars&dealerGroupId=&dealerId=&radius=1500&postcode=BB10+2NJ&keywords=F1&ukcarsearch_full.x=71&ukcarsearch_full.y=8
GREY MINI
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MINI+COOPER+S/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-90-198-240-4294965364-4294967245/search.action?showMoreOptions=&formSearchParams=Ne%3D2%2B4%2B5%2B6%2B7%2B8%2B27%2B44%2B49%2B53%2B61%2B64%2B67%2B103%2B133%2B146%2B236%26N%3D90%2B198%2B240%2B4294965364%2B4294967245&sort=p_VehiclePrice&make=MINI&model=COOPER+S&min_pr=11000&max_pr=&max_mileage=&lc_channel=cars&dealerGroupId=&dealerId=&radius=1500&postcode=BB10+2NJ&e_source=&e_max_pr=&e_bodystyle=&e_mileage=&e_doors=&e_transmission=&keywords=2006+XENON+AERODYNAMIC
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Rob B
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I personally think that mini is overpriced. I'd sell mine for 10.5k ish, and it's got 19,000 miles, warranty, free servicing, KW coilovers, Brand new TD's with michelin exalto's, harmon hardon, limited slip diff option, works package..
Give me a PM if your interested .
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DizzyRebel
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what does that tell you though? in 2 years time that clio would be worth less than the mini even though the mini is an older car. plus the clio will fall apart and the mini will keep on truckin. the build qaulity on them is very very good.
Only other car to consider is a CTR i guess, but my money would still go on the mini.
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Rob_sta
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6month old hyundai i30 premium
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corsaaa_16v
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Rob B - pm'd
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roybacer5
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Mini Cooper S. Fast, good handling, looks cool, plenty of stuff you can do customise them if you wanted and as a bonus will hold its value miles better than either of the 2 you are thinking of.
Ive got one as my every day car, awesome car
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A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
I personally think that mini is overpriced. I'd sell mine for 10.5k ish, and it's got 19,000 miles, warranty, free servicing, KW coilovers, Brand new TD's with michelin exalto's, harmon hardon, limited slip diff option, works package..
Give me a PM if your interested .
 have you even had it two months? What next?
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Rob B
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No, it's not up for sale but i'd let it go as i really need to start trying to be sensilbe and saving for a house deposit. IF it went i would get another though as it's awesome to drive and easily tunable than most aswell.
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A2H GO
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Ive just sold my RB 182 to buy a house, complete 1st August then will be looking for a motor again soon after.
Like this guy ive been tempted by the 197 F1 and after going out in my brothers 1.6 Turbo Tigra im even more tempted by the corsa VXR but i think ive decided on another JCW.
Nightmare having gone to driving a 1.7D corsa at the moment though
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oli_the_thread
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Not a proper hot hatch
but for 10k you can pick up a freshly imported silvia S15
BEAUTIFUL car!
300bhp on tap
and some drifting fun too if your feeling brave
Thats where I'd be spending my money!
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PhilC
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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Out of the two you asked about... Mini.
Cos it ain't as french
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corsaaa_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by PhilC
Out of the two you asked about... Mini.
Cos it ain't as french
As said, open to suggestions
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DannyB
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Focus RS, not really a hatch but a lot of car for the money.
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chrex
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integra DC5...
...not a hatch i know, but if it was me...
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Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by antnee
quote:
Originally posted by richc
Alfa 147 gta and keep £5,000 in the bank
for fixing it 
Sorry had to say it, before anyone has a go, my bro had a v6 156, which broke a lot, so I know what alfa's are like
he didnt look after it then, its generally the neglected ones that have the problems, i.e snapped belts
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antnee
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didn't ever have any snapped belts, rad went, rad pipes, water pump, gearbox fork (inside the box) cant think what else of the top of my head
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Rob_sta
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Hyundai i30 for definate having picked up my premium today, brilliant car, loads o extras and looks really good
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Rob B
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Can't see that as a hot hatch, sorry.
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Rob_sta
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should still buy one though
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_Allan_
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That Hyundai is as sporty as Lisa Riley tbh.
Rob's Mini sounds nice.
[Edited on 02-06-2009 by _Allan_]
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John
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I can't see a reason for buying that hyundai unless you were 50 and not into cars.
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3i_gaz
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cooper S are a mega car!
also mk1 focus RS are mega and have quite a bit of road prescense about them
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