Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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Are these really slow for what they are?
I'd be looking at the 4wd version, but am i right in saying they handle good too?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Yip there 130bhp or something, AWD transmission losses - very slow!!
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
Location: Yorkshire
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Aww poo.
What are they like for handling?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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No idea, probably ok but if you cant get the power down in the 1st place then id imagine not much fun either!!
Get a Turbo!!
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
Location: Yorkshire
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Cant get insured on a turbo, can afford it but no-one will touch an 18yr old
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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1997 model
114bhp to the Turbo's 208bhp
172Nm Torque to 290Nm
118mph to 144mph Top end
9.7 to 60 / 6's to 60
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little_duke
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Tamworth,staffordshire Drives: rover coupe
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my mates got one.i drove it and my sport felt quicker
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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they are about on par with a 1.4 16v sport.
Not really much to write about.
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vx.racing
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Registered: 17th Feb 06
Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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I've driven one and it only made up my mind to get the turbo one. Absolutely no comparision.
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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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quote: Originally posted by AK
they are about on par with a 1.4 16v sport.
Not really much to write about.

Slow then
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