Stokie Dave
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Thinking of a new £1000 project car, been looking at stuff like MK3 Golfs but kinda liking these, just want a bit more of a grown up change from the Corsa for a few months. Deck it, wheels, done really 
Aren't arsed about speed massively, but are they economical? Reliable? Cheap enough to run? And how resilient to rust are they?
Cheers folks
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scottmmw
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Brotton, Cleveland
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ive just changed from my 1.4 corsa to a 316 compact. its T reg with 66k on it.
im really happy with it zero rust and lovely to drive. lots of potential. go for it.
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Stokie Dave
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Sweet Just fancy a change on the cheap for a bit longer till I can save up a bit more cash for a 172 or similar, so sell my car and buy another and spend a bit on it for a bit, keep me occupied as I've had my Corsa for 2 yrs 
This was my inspiration lol

Got any pics of your compact Scott?
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scottmmw
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its pretty much standard at the moment mate.
ill have a browse ill show you some of my inspirations 2.
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scottmmw
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pants picture but its standard anyway im stockpileing parts for summer. 
my inspirations and some other cool bms. im deffinetly going the euro route.


cnt be arsed uploading any more lol.
compacts have my vote anyway.
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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I know someone who's probably still selling theirs, it's a 318 Compact in black but apparently it's a bit rotten underneath 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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pow
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I quite like these
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Daveskater
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I always have too That one Stokie Dave posted is awesome 
[Edited on 20-01-2009 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Stokie Dave
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I don't want a rot box thats for sure lol... but interested to find out what goes wrong on them, if parts are cheap etc... but be nice to pimp about in one for bit lol they can certainly look the part, would prefer a hatch for practicality and ICE install
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Doug
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Dont buy the compact they are shite.
They have the E30 rear axle for starters!
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Stokie Dave
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I drive a Corsa dude.... lol, not gonna be any worse is it.
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Twiggy
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although i do like them i would rather get a coupe imo!
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Twiggy
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Low miles for the year
Leather + Nice S wheel!
Long M.O.T
DEAL!
AT link! - Bargain motor
Doug might sell his for about £1k ?? 
[Edited on 20-01-2009 by Twiggy]
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Doug
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I would sell it for 1k if you gave me another 1.5k as a gift at the same time
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Twiggy
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Fro
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Dads got a black one sitting down the yard, going to scrappy do it i think.
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horner_boi
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buy a coupe, you can pick up some nices ones with the mtec kit on
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Stokie Dave
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Ta for the reply.
Coupe's have nicer dashes, bigger engine choices etc... but I wanna keep the length kinda small due to parking limits (terraced housed street) and people who park on yer bumper lol. Also hatchback should be a bit better for some big bass 
Not sure what do really lol, will do a bit more digging on 'em
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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Jules' mate had a blue one with a blue interior. Lovely looking car, but as said they're an E30 in drag really.
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