... You can't beat a golf!!

With a big stick you can!!!

I have a picasso and very happy with it tyvm.

And a big collection of 1/18th dream cars

i have an Astra Coupe Turbo, but i want to change it for a Scooby

I have a Renault Clio Dynamique and it's a lovely car. You don't feel like you are driving a small car at all and it's rather nippy.

Oh and it looks kinda sporty too.

Also cheap on insurance and petrol which is a bonus for me.

Got a spitfire for my weekend toy,love that, but just bought a ford puma 1.7 vct,i can honestly say it is the best all round car ive ever driven,very nippy (0-60 8.2 secs) handles like its on rails,35 mpg round town,power steering,air con, cd ect.
Wouldnt have ever believed how good this car is until i drove it,i would recommend them to anybody,if you dont believe a ford could be this good drive one,oh and if you think its a "hairdressers" car again,drive one:thumbsup:

Originally posted by deano
Wouldnt have ever believed how good this car is until i drove it,i would recommend them to anybody,if you dont believe a ford could be this good drive one,oh and if you think its a "hairdressers" car again,drive one:thumbsup:

It's like the Suzuki Vitara (original model) and Mazda MX-5. The latter is a superb roadster with great handling but has been tarred with the 'hairdresser' brush so no self-respecting man would dare buy one!

I'm learning in a Renault Clio, which is an alright car....

When I pass my test I'm gonna be insured on my mum's Vauxhall Corsa- I've driven it before and I really like it :thumbsup:

I started to learn in the original Corsa and I was not impressed. The best I have driven in was a Nissan Micra the second to last model.

I'm driving my third Clio, They've always been great cars, but after this one I wont be having another. In the first 18months it had to be towed in twice with ignition problems, The third time I managed to nurse it home and rang the dealer to book it in. They said it would be over a week before they could take it. I explained the problem and they suggested I ring the AA as it was a common problem that could be fixed at the roadside. The guy from the AA knew what it was immediately and fixed it in 20minutes. He reckoned on having at least 2 or 3 per week with the same problem, so I don't think I've just got a wrong un.:mad:

Its in the name :)

Originally posted by alchresearch
It's like the Suzuki Vitara (original model) and Mazda MX-5. The latter is a superb roadster with great handling but has been tarred with the 'hairdresser' brush so no self-respecting man would dare buy one!
The term is usually coined by people who dont know what they are talking about or have never driven one.
I think it may be something to do with the appearance of the car,the mx5 is a "cute ragtop" and the puma a "cute" coupe.
The mazda is a fantastic car,read any review of the puma from owners to motoring journalists,and the conclusion is always the same,brilliant car,it was even top gears car of the year a couple of years ago.
As for the vitara,horrid car,like driving a tractor...i should no,my girlfriend has one,hope she dont read this;)

SEAT Leon Cupra R.

Great package for the price.

Fast, comfortable and IMO looks great.

I saw a certain forum member parking this :gag:

http://www.boreme.com/bm/JAN05/a/chav-mobile/jump_fr.htm

Originally posted by owdlad
I saw a certain forum member parking this :gag:

http://www.boreme.com/bm/JAN05/a/chav-mobile/jump_fr.htm


:D :D :D
8) 8) 8)

That's what I'll be gettin next.

I bet it was Rich!!!

Astra Mk4 (99), yes Im satisfied with it. Prob keep it for another year and trade it in :D

2002 Honda Accord V-6. Fast, fun, rock solid dependability and great resale value. I highly recommend this car.

:thumbsup:

My last car was a Ford and it was truly "Found On Road Dead"

:gag:

1986 Volkswagen Polo C in white

Marvellous little motor. All in working order, just some fixing needed on the trim (on of the little plastic side bumpers fell off) and some cleaner wheels (soon, hopefully) and she's like new.

The missus drives a dirty great 1994 Cavalier 1.8lsi, again in white. Nice car, but one two many scrapes with the side of the garage. More than just T-Cut to get that lot out :(

Originally posted by duffman
I started to learn in the original Corsa and I was not impressed. The best I have driven in was a Nissan Micra the second to last model.
I couldn't reach the pedals in the Corsa I learnt in. :mad:

I can reach the pedals in an Alpha and a Merc though :thumbsup:

I like Astras. I like my Zafira too - It's a big Astra.

I drive my Zafira like an Astra, which confuses the hell out of anybody who thinks I'm a woman in an MPV!! Guess again!!

(Anybody want to buy an Astra BTW? I'm still selling one)

We have got an Audi, I can't drive so I don't know what it's like to drive, I use the tram, but I know it uses less than £10 a week of diesel, which is good.

Originally posted by nick2
We have got an Audi, I can't drive so I don't know what it's like to drive, I use the tram, but I know it uses less than £10 a week of diesel, which is good.

I thought the tram was electric? ;)

Ive got a Peaugeot 206 GLX which I'm happy with. Changing it after Easter though cause it's getting on a bit. I fancy a Golf SDI or a Focus next. Cant afford the Golf TDI :mad:

Dad has an Alfa 147 (04); his partner - she drives a Ford Ka (R).

Meanwhile, I am looking for a VW Polo or Peugout 106 (T/V/W)

Alex

I drive an amazing Pug 306 Xsi - top of the range with air con and leather trim-the lot!!!- the best car i have ever owned- BUT i am selling it though cos i have seen a 45 that i REALLY want so if anyone wants a beautifal 306 for £3750 (believe me- its worth it!!) give me a shout!! Bladeclubber@gmail.com

After getting dumped by my girlfriend i blew the deposit i had saved for a house on a Mazda6 . I'd just like to thank her and say it's a much better ride than she ever was . lol :thumbsup:

I want a Citroen Saxo. the newish model. So i can mod it and make it really cool. Boy racer! w00t! Im only 16 at the moment and im not too bothered about taking lessons just yet. I dont feel ready to drive.

I drive a Peuegot 205 GTi 1.9. It's in my opinion the best hot-hatch ever created and due to modern safety controls will never be beaten.

I've got a Citroen C5, it's comfortable, the suspension goes down (and up) so my doggy can jump in the back. It's economical and good insurance group. OK, so it's a bit grandaddy but what the heck! I used to have a Rover and everytime I took it though the car wash I had to get towed out!

I have two Mini Clubmans...

One is black, 1275GT... standard

The other is a yellow animal... this is not standard it has an Astra GTE engine in it. 've suprised I few hot hatches over the last couple of months... very, very quick indeed...

Mini's are all I've ever owned, pain in the a**e but great fun to drive. Often go wrong but are easily fixed. Saying that the yellow doesn't cause me any problems as it doesn't have an A-series engine in it

Cheers....

How much are the recent model of Citroen Saxó these days? Where could i get one cheap[ish], and where would i go to get cooler body kits etc? :huh:

Originally posted by _Fate_
How much are the recent model of Citroen Saxó these days? Where could i get one cheap[ish], and where would i go to get cooler body kits etc? :huh:


Right for starters DO NOT but a Saxo and secondly..... there are no 'cooler' body kits. U'll look like a div. Please dont do it. Bet u got a burb cap as well ant ya? :D

Firstly, ive seen some wicked Saxo's driving around Rutland rd when im waitin for the bus home, with full body kits and sweet rims. They look great.
Second, what the hell is a Burb cap? :huh:

Originally posted by _Fate_
Firstly, ive seen some wicked Saxo's driving around Rutland rd when im waitin for the bus home, with full body kits and sweet rims. They look great.
Second, what the hell is a Burb cap? :huh:

NO they dont - they look crap, nobody will take you seriously......oh hang on you just said 'sweet rims' .....forget it your a lost cause.

Why not go for something original?

I drive a 95N Fiesta 1.1LX and i'm quite happy with it.

Its cheap to run, insure, its reliable, even in the cold, the bodywork is in good nick and its easy to drive.

As a student, cost is everything and it didnt cost me much to buy either. I wouldn't want to shell out loads for a new fiesta (which I like) when mine is fine.

I'll keep it til I finish uni, or until I run it into the ground. But its just sailed through the MOT so I can't see it dying a natural death just yet.

However, idiots on the one-way system on Matilda Street, Shoreham Street, St Marys Road and Park Square roundabout who keep drifting into my lane (when i'm there!!) may kill the car sooner! I've had 3 very near misses in the last 4 days, would probably be 4/4 if I wasn't back in my hometown today :D

Originally posted by mat1978
NO they dont - they look crap, nobody will take you seriously......oh hang on you just said 'sweet rims' .....forget it your a lost cause.

Why not go for something original?

If you're guna tart a car up, subtlety is the key - otherwise it will look like sh*te, and will attract attention from the police and devious buggers with sharp keys.....

£3500 should get you an 02 plate 1.1 Saxo. But seriously, save up your money and buy a nicer car (after the saxo) rather than modding a tin box to look silly.

The Saxo replacement, the C2, is much more original in my opinion and I drove the GT version which was a nice hot hatch with a 1.6, manual engine. Sadly they're only limited edition, if you want another 1.6 engine you have to get the VTR/S semi automatic thingy which is basically clutchless with the option to use a paddle gear change, one that vaguely resembles a gear stick or have it fully automatic. Nice for traffic, but I didn't like it and it's slightly slower too.

They only have 4 seats but they are surprisingly spacious and well designed, although a tad girlier than the Saxo (but as a girl I loved that!! hehe). I decided not to bother anyway and I have a Skoda Fabia - bascially a cheap VW Polo, although it's more akin to a Golf in my opinion. Nice car, brakes are a bit shoddy though but maybe that's just me?!

Originally posted by mrhijinx
I have two Mini Clubmans...

One is black, 1275GT... standard

The other is a yellow animal... this is not standard it has an Astra GTE engine in it. 've suprised I few hot hatches over the last couple of months... very, very quick indeed...

Mini's are all I've ever owned, pain in the a**e but great fun to drive. Often go wrong but are easily fixed. Saying that the yellow doesn't cause me any problems as it doesn't have an A-series engine in it

Cheers....

How on earth did your manage that, it sounds ace.

Was it hard to convert, I am looking for a new project with a friend and that sounds like fun :heyhey: :heyhey:

I have a 1968 Triumph Herald Convertible

Thinking about a VW camper also

Then my world would be complete

No car

Not satisfied.

lol

I now have a Polo, M reg, 1 litre engine. It drives beautifully, and had been serviced regulary by the VW dealer so the car is like brand new!! I love it, but I do miss my golf:P

I just bought a new vehicle (not exactly a car) - a Chevrolet Astro dayvan, see pic here: http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/cb/aa/26_3.JPG

I am very very happy with it; it has room enough for my newly enlarged family, lots of mod cons, is incredibly enjoyable and easy to drive (0-60 in under 10 seconds: not bad for a 2.5 ton van :)). Fuel economy is a bit of a pig, though I may fit an LPG conversion, and for long solo journeys I'll be heading to http://www.liftpool.co.uk/ to try and find somebody to share petrol costs.

2 - 4x4's satisfied with them & the fuel & the fact they pi** other people off.
oh & a toyota avensis.

Never expected to buy a Volvo, certainly never expected to buy a gold car. Bought a Gold Volvo!! It's an S60 T5 and it is stunning! It's really nice to drive and bloody quick! Also has many many luxury's, it's got electric heated seats, sat nav, TV, Mobile phone thingy and 5 channel Dolby surround sound! Very clever, very safe and very fast!

Also if at any point I am feeling really stupid, for £500 I can get it chipped up to 350Bhp!!!

:heyhey: :heyhey:


All I can say is bring on the slippers and the labrador!
:D

is it diesel?
im looking to change the toyota for the new volvo estate but concerned about the speed of a diesel volvo.

(must have sat nav)

3 vauxhalls 2 astras 1 petrol 1 diesel, and a corsa sri
i like the good old vauxhall:D

Mine is a 2.3L turbo petrol. The diesel ones are excellent though with loads of torque, it's a really good engine, fast and ecconomical. The diesel comes highly recommended, I would have been very with a diesel to be honest but as I don't even use it for work the fuel consunmption does not bother me that much. The built in Sat Nav is good but is expensive if you are paying for it as an extra in a new car. You may be as well gerttign a tom tom one or an PDA with GPS module. Can't fault the car though.

I have a Ford Probe 24V, lovely engine and quite a nice car to drive, the V6 is so very very smooth :) Never causes me any problems.

Guess what I have, lol ;)
<---

Yep... a Supra. :clap:

Fresh from Japan it the latest shape (mkIV), 3 litre engine with sequential turbo (i.e. 2 turbos). Ferrari beating performance.... incredible handling, such such fun to drive, amazing looks - a real drivers car in every possible way. I've only had it a month after wanting one for nearly 10 years, and I love it... the wait was worth it. :)

This is my car (http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galleries.asp?carid=1650)

vauxhall omega elite 2.5 bmw diesel lump in it electric evrything auto as well first time ive had a automatic car i thought they were crap but i was suprised when i got used to it about after 5mins just sit here and steer just like driving a dogem car a baby could drive it lol!!

bet the fuel companys love you:D

Originally posted by wiseman
bet the fuel companys love you:D

Oh yeah, especially with Optimax/Ultimate now at 99.9p/litre, and my 70 litre tank only getting me ~300 miles until it's empty ;)

It's my weekend toy tho, so it's not so bad. :)

I drive a 3 yr old Fiat Punto in lovely gold.

Its ok - i really bought it cos I have a 70 mile round trip to work and its pretty economical. If i worked closer to home I'd have got a beamer instead but I figured the travelling costs would have crippled me....

Originally posted by neeeeeeeeeek
Never expected to buy a Volvo, certainly never expected to buy a gold car. Bought a Gold Volvo!! It's an S60 T5 and it is stunning! It's really nice to drive and bloody quick! Also has many many luxury's, it's got electric heated seats, sat nav, TV, Mobile phone thingy and 5 channel Dolby surround sound! Very clever, very safe and very fast!

Also if at any point I am feeling really stupid, for £500 I can get it chipped up to 350Bhp!!!

:heyhey: :heyhey:


All I can say is bring on the slippers and the labrador!
:D

Does yours have the radio that has two big circular buttons - one for volume and the other for trouble.

A friend of ours has a Volvo, and I can tell you it'll put many mid-range amps to shame! And it actually has air-con that works!

:)

Meanwhile, I'm still getting the 428...

It has a volume button and one that goes through all the sources. It's reet good! Not convinced about the TV tho, it won't let you watch while your driving!

A black Renault Scenic 1.6 automatic, new shape, courtesy of the lovely people at Motability. When everything's working it's great- I even challenged myself over the weekend on a couple of trips, and I got 450 miles out of one 50l tank of petrol before the warning light came on! The trip included crossing the Pennines twice (once on Woodjead, once on Snake) and loads of crawling in a jam too.

However, I've also twice had the ignition coil problem previously mentioned (it's a known Renault thing and they have changed the coil design to get round it), and it was delivered with problems that have taken 18 months to get sorted, so build quality is rather questionable.

I preferred my trike and my 15 year old SAAB (she was a grand old lady- but she was also a money pit) but since I'm no longer able to do my own maintenance both had to go- I've still got the made to measure leathers though, so I can dream!

Strange thought- the trike used to break down with alarming regularity, and I never used to mind that. It was just an excuse to tinker and get the MIG welder out!

i gotta Jeep grand cherokee and a 33 year old beetle and i luv em both:clap:

2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
Stock 300BHP, 300ft/lb torque (2.5l in the US as opposed the the 2.0l in the UK)
0-60 in under 5 seconds

Currently running Cobb stage 2 for 350BHP. :D

I love this car. Once you get over its 'ugly factor' and the gigantic whale tail, it's a great car. It's a perfect daily driver but can easily hold its own at any race track or drag strip.

Ford Mondeo 1.8L - one of the early models. Previous owner souped up the engine to get every last bit of power from it. Drives like a dream. Does not matter what speed I do - you cannot hear the engine. Spacious and comfortable.

Dicky gearbox which I need to get sorted but aside from that - pearl. Would take something for me to find a car I liked as much. I know there are better - but who cares?

Dragon

Astra MK4, nothing special but I love ragging it around :D

05 Suzuki Alto :D Just over 1 month old, with 1000 miles on the clock already :blush: Ooops!
Am very happy with it, fuel economy is fabulous, its comfortable to drive and also very quiet too! :D

I have a new shape subaru, fun to drive and looks great, got light conversion etc.

had a few older ones before but these seem more grown up!

my old red one was very famous, read the red subaru alert thread!!

lol lol

Originally posted by SupraSteve
Guess what I have, lol ;)
<---

Yep... a Supra. :clap:

Fresh from Japan it the latest shape (mkIV), 3 litre engine with sequential turbo (i.e. 2 turbos). Ferrari beating performance.... incredible handling, such such fun to drive, amazing looks - a real drivers car in every possible way. I've only had it a month after wanting one for nearly 10 years, and I love it... the wait was worth it. :)

This is my car (http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galleries.asp?carid=1650)


i have to agree steves car is very nice until he makes it go sideways!!!!! its fun overtaking all boy racers too who think they can beat it! lol

anyway i drive a 2002 seat ibiza and its a 1.4, very nippy and good to drive :D :D :D

i love my landrover, wouldnt swap it for owt

Originally posted by steevie/d
vauxhall omega elite 2.5 bmw diesel lump in it electric evrything auto as well first time ive had a automatic car i thought they were crap but i was suprised when i got used to it about after 5mins just sit here and steer just like driving a dogem car a baby could drive it lol!!
Yup, gotta agree - I thought the same about automatics, then got the Astro van, automatic + cruise control, I *love* it! I actually noticed while driving through Central London at 2am the other night that with cruise control on I actually have enough spare brain power to notice and take account of all the thousands of road signs and other roadside furniture which normally just whizz by.

I have a 1998 Saab 9-5.

I'm very happy with it. Took it to France earlier in the summer and did about 2000 miles, averaging 37mpg which I was pretty pleased with 'cos it's not the lightest of cars!

It's automatic but has a nifty "sports" mode, so if you put it into that and floor it, it's like you've been kicked in the rear end..... great for overtaking on single carriageways (which I generally hate doing!)

I'm in the process of disposing of my 1992 Saab 900, a wonderful car though quite expensive for parts (especially when I used to get it serviced by a dealership - who I subsequently discovered know so little about old Saabs that they nearly busted mine by fitting an incorrect part, and also charged me £700 over the odds for a part I didn't need).

Unfortunately, my insurance company have declared it a write-off after some damage done when the stereo was nicked, and it's also too small for my current needs hence the van.

Me cabstar tipper, 2.5 Diesel, 3.5 ton GW. Yeah :clap: I loves it:clap:
Draggles Cabstar Tipper (http://photobucket.com/albums/v391/draggletail/Cabstar/?action=view&current=truck.jpg)

And the 'Family' car, Renault Scenic, can get new baby and all camping stuff in it when the time comes (for camping)
1.9 Turbo injection Diesel, (very sensible) :roll:
The Draggle 'Family Mobile' (http://cars.iol.ie/usedcars/images/MDKSceSil848.jpg) (not this colour)

Originally posted by Draggletail
Me cabstar tipper, 2.5 Diesel, 3.5 ton GW. Yeah :clap: I loves it:clap:
Draggles Cabstar Tipper (http://photobucket.com/albums/v391/draggletail/Cabstar/?action=view&current=truck.jpg)

And the 'Family' car, Renault Scenic, can get new baby and all camping stuff in it when the time comes (for camping)
1.9 Turbo injection Diesel, (very sensible) :roll:
The Draggle 'Family Mobile' (http://cars.iol.ie/usedcars/images/MDKSceSil848.jpg) (not this colour)

I think I saw something like the tipper yesterday when I was doing the "work" run... Certainly caught my eye - it was ORANGE! lol

these days it's a Golf! And it makes me very very happy. It's great in every way!

Originally posted by caprice
05 Suzuki Alto :D Just over 1 month old, with 1000 miles on the clock already :blush: Ooops!
Am very happy with it, fuel economy is fabulous, its comfortable to drive and also very quiet too! :D

I have a Suzuki Alto too! Bit older mind ('02 reg) but she's gorge and soooo cheap to run. I got it 2nd hand last summer and it's served me well. I'm really glad I brought it to Sheffield when I first came because it meant I could explore, not have to shop at West St Tesco/Sainsburys on the Moor like alot of my student colleagues and was able to go on some lovely long drives round the Peaks.
I'm v satisfied with my car... though will be selling it shortly, as I won't need it when I leave Sheffield :(

Originally posted by caprice
I think I saw something like the tipper yesterday when I was doing the "work" run... Certainly caught my eye - it was ORANGE! lol
An orange Cabstar?:gag: :hihi:

I have a new car since the Peugeot 206 glx I had on page 2 of this thread. I am now the proud owner of a Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet. It's only a 1.6 but thats enough for me. Its great with the roof down when it's hot. :D

Originally posted by savbaby
i drive a 2002 seat ibiza and its a 1.4, very nippy and good to drive :D :D :D

I bought a SEAT Ibiza 2000 (W) 1.4 at the end of April, i also agree very nippy and good on fuel too :) :thumbsup: :)

In addition to my earlier post - my Mondeo is called Christine. This has everything to do with the Stephen King movie named after the spooky goings on surrounding my car.

Does not seem to matter what happens to it - the car jsut will not die. It keeps coming back. It is very posessive. I looked out the other night and I am sure I saw a persons arm vanishing under the bonnet, but when I went to investigate there was nothing there but sticky red stuff. I thought this was blood but it turned out to be raspberry jam from somewhere? And where the heck did that morrisons carrier bag come from?

Maybe jsut too much television.... Maybe!!!

Dragon

I have an Alfa Romeo 156 - I like the way the back door handles are built into the door frame so it looks like a 2 door but is in fact a 4 door - very swish

Sony, I love your sig! :thumbsup:

Oops, sorry, I've got a Renault Scénic (as you know!) which is now in full working order; we bought a new battery on Tuesday : )

I used to drive an Astra... it was a 'workhorse'

Now I drive an Audi... it is a 'showhorse'

Aspiring to an Austin Martin... a 'stud'

:D

Originally posted by Deavon
I used to drive an Astra... it was a 'workhorse'

Now I drive an Audi... it is a 'showhorse'

Aspiring to an Austin Martin... a 'stud'

:D

Don't you mean ASTON Martin? (I hope so anyway. The thought of a DB7 with an Allegro engine is too sad to contemplate!)

It's tired...
I'm emotional...
You're late.

I do indeed mean the Aston Martin.

(Cheeky)!

Addendum: Sony I loved your sig 'til you changed it!

Originally posted by mojoworking
Don't you mean ASTON Martin? (I hope so anyway. The thought of a DB7 with an Allegro engine is too sad to contemplate!)

What about an Allegro with a DB7 engine? :D

Originally posted by neeeeeeeeeek
Never expected to buy a Volvo, certainly never expected to buy a gold car. Bought a Gold Volvo!! It's an S60 T5 and it is stunning! It's really nice to drive and bloody quick! Also has many many luxury's, it's got electric heated seats, sat nav, TV, Mobile phone thingy and 5 channel Dolby surround sound! Very clever, very safe and very fast!

Also if at any point I am feeling really stupid, for £500 I can get it chipped up to 350Bhp!!!

:heyhey: :heyhey:


All I can say is bring on the slippers and the labrador!
:D

what happened to the M/ Bishi ?

Hi have a Seat Leon Cupra TDI

Great performance 150bhp, 0-60 8.6 secs
60 Mpg (avg 50mpg even when thrashing it)
Handles like a dream, sticks to the road
Cheap Road Tax £110 for year
Relatively Cheap Insurance
Stunning Looks

I love the car, best thing i've ever owned.:)

I have a Z4, and it's very nice. I'd quite like the Z4M, but that's very expensive.

The first car I bought was a Jaguar XJ6 Supercharged 4.2l and it was beautiful. Reccommend them to anyone. Have driven loads of great cars and by far the best value for money and the nicest to drive.

I have an Austin Metro, and i'm quite satisfied with it, even though it isn't very pleasing on the eye. Aslong as it keeps running ok and doesn't cost me much more money then im very satisfied with it. I only passed my test in April and a flashy car is definitley not on the agenda for awhile.. i'd rather have my inexperienced bumps and scrapes on an old car, not a nice new one.

I have a daewoo lanos
Its 6 years old, done 32.000 miles
Gone through three tests without costing a penny
Its a good drive, very reliable and since I had it have bought two tyres for it and thats all.
Had a bump in it which was not my fault and it looks alright

Here's my wheels


http://seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Alpine-Mini-SEMA-1600x1200.jpg

i have got a citroen c2 and i love my likkle car :D

i bet you have a dealers sticker in back window and a nice finance payment book to keep up with the joneses.

OK GUYS I have the new Toyota Aygo - the one that Top Gear used to play football with / sponsor of T4 and I use it to zip up and down the motorway.

It's really cute, was dead cheap - it's a Toyota so it'll run for at least another 20 years ... on this tank of petrol as it does 61 mpg.

Plus the sporty model had alloys, sat nav, bucket seats, mp3 port .. allsorts.

I love it

Hi have a Seat Leon Cupra TDI

Great performance 150bhp, 0-60 8.6 secs
60 Mpg (avg 50mpg even when thrashing it)
Handles like a dream, sticks to the road
Cheap Road Tax £110 for year
Relatively Cheap Insurance
Stunning Looks

I love the car, best thing i've ever owned.:)

You must really love it to bring up a year old thread :hihi:

My present car is the best drive i've had and funnily enough it is the new Vectra. Despite it being Clarksons No.1 hate, it is a great drive. I traded in a new Focus in for one which i didn't rate.

... You can't beat a golf!!

You can if someone's got a faster car :hihi:

I've got an r plate clio - nice enough but too practical and lacks personality...shopping around for my next car at the moment which will be a 1.6 yellow beetle...bit hard to find though so i need to be patient...:)

It's like the Suzuki Vitara (original model) and Mazda MX-5. The latter is a superb roadster with great handling but has been tarred with the 'hairdresser' brush so no self-respecting man would dare buy one!

Looks like I am an “hairdresser”, I would love an MX-5 now the kids have grown up.

:thumbsup:

I have a V8, 4.0L Range Rover. It has LPG conversion so is more economical to run.

Good points - luxury vehicle, very smooth to drive, tax is the same due to the LPG, economical for its size, good visibility for its height, adjustable suspension, enough power to surge off ahead at roundabouts and traffic lights and to be nippy (if a huge vehicle can be described as nippy!)

Bad points - LPG tank not big enough. Would like a secondary tank, if anyone knows how I can do this please PM me! I can't travel any great distance without it running out. Other bad points...LPG tank goes where the spare tyre lived, so the tyre now lives in my boot taking up loads of space.

I can't really think of anything else wrong with the car. It is miles better than the Discovery which was too high and boxy (I had one before this RR) and being automatic it is a dream to drive!

i bet you have a dealers sticker in back window and a nice finance payment book to keep up with the joneses.


Sticker yes, but it was bought cash so you are wrong on the second count

have a mk1 mx5 and love it to bits as always wanted one from first time i saw one. have lots of plans of what i want to do to it too. its already done up a fair bit (kitted, lowered, roll bar etc) and when the hood is down it gets a lot of attention - (of course this is down to the male gene that determines that a blonde in a sportscar needs to be hollared at for some strange reason), on the plus side tho i always get let out of juctions etc straight away :thumbsup:

Renault Clio 172 Sport in Red- Love her!!!

ASTRA 1.7 dti, great on fuel and only £50 per year road tax due to eco engine!

I drive a citreon saxo vtr which has given me plenty of fun in everyway possible.

Im now very interested in buying the new ''c2 vts'' for its sporty look, cheap fuel,insurance and power performance.

Looks like I am an “hairdresser”, I would love an MX-5 now the kids have grown up.

:thumbsup:

Go for it, if thats the car you want:thumbsup:

Besides, pretty little thing like you can do whatever she wants:P

I have a Mk2 gold and of course im happy with her, I love her.

Specially the popping sound she makes now because of her exhaust
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LovelyWendie (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

I have a V8, 4.0L Range Rover. It has LPG conversion so is more economical to run.

Good points - luxury vehicle, very smooth to drive, tax is the same due to the LPG, economical for its size, good visibility for its height, adjustable suspension, enough power to surge off ahead at roundabouts and traffic lights and to be nippy (if a huge vehicle can be described as nippy!)

Bad points - LPG tank not big enough. Would like a secondary tank, if anyone knows how I can do this please PM me! I can't travel any great distance without it running out. Other bad points...LPG tank goes where the spare tyre lived, so the tyre now lives in my boot taking up loads of space.

I can't really think of anything else wrong with the car. It is miles better than the Discovery which was too high and boxy (I had one before this RR) and being automatic it is a dream to drive!

You want some of these..

Underslung tanks (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/range-rover-stako-lpg-underslung-tanks_W0QQitemZ270018921623QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2737 9QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

You can't beat a GolfYou can if someone's got a faster car :hihi:
Would that be the driver?




I'll get my coat...

jap cars rule

After switching to BMW from Vauxhall's approx 5 years ago, I have to say I'm more than impressed with all the Bimmer's I've owned. Currently on a "Y" 325 and the power and refinement is immense!

I'd never settle for anything else.

First Mainline, Stagecoach, Hulleys of Baslow, Yorkshire Terrier oh how could I possibly forget about Midland Mainline, GNER or Virgin. Am I satisfied with them? Well that's another story but in the past 20 years there has been a definite and marked degradation in quality of service.

What about an Allegro with a DB7 engine? :D

The front wheels would definitely come off.

By the way, I'm perfectly happy with my '03 Toyota Corolla 2.0l Diesel.

A cars a car - they all guzzle gas!!!

I have a Yank Muscle Car for fun - luckky if I get 12 MPG but get 0-60 in less than 6 secs and does a 1/4 mile drag run in a little over 13 secs :hihi: not bad for 2 tonnes of sheet metal. Those rice burners need massive turbo's and just over a tonne of metal to make 14 secs.

I have a 2002 VW Passat TDI Passat for work get around 42 - 46 per gallon, not too bad for taxiing :cool:

jap cars rule

Rice burners are dull, Yanks rule!!!

A cars a car - they all guzzle gas!!!

I have a Yank Muscle Car for fun - luckky if I get 12 MPG but get 0-60 in less than 6 secs and does a 1/4 mile drag run in a little over 13 secs :hihi: not bad for 2 tonnes of sheet metal. Those rice burners need massive turbo's and just over a tonne of metal to make 14 secs.

I have a 2002 VW Passat TDI Passat for work get around 42 - 46 per gallon, not too bad for taxiing :cool:

0-60 in less than 6 seconds? not if it's stuck behind my rice burner it won't :P

0-60 in less than 6 seconds? not if it's stuck behind my rice burner it won't :P

Yep I'd have to ease of the gas peddle :hihi: but once we got on to a straight it would be bye bye "Ricey" :hihi: :hihi:

Ive got a Vauxhall Corsa SXI CDTI - more than happy with it thanks

I've an old TVR, but a power to weight ratio of 307bhp/tonne, 0-60 in 4.1 secs and a stated 1/4 mile (not done it myself) of 12.3 secs. :)

Yes, I'm very satisfied with it. :hihi:

i have a volvo v40 1.8 full leather interior heated seats,cruise control drives excellent

I've an old TVR, but a power to weight ratio of 307bhp/tonne, 0-60 in 4.1 secs and a stated 1/4 mile (not done it myself) of 12.3 secs. :)

Yes, I'm very satisfied with it. :hihi:
Remember that the TVR factory figures lie like a cheap Taiwanese watch about the power figures and performance of their cars.

A cars a car - they all guzzle gas!!!

I have a Yank Muscle Car for fun - luckky if I get 12 MPG but get 0-60 in less than 6 secs and does a 1/4 mile drag run in a little over 13 secs :hihi: not bad for 2 tonnes of sheet metal. Those rice burners need massive turbo's and just over a tonne of metal to make 14 secs.
My stock Supra with it's stock turbos would pee alllllll over your 0-60 and 1/4 mile times (and not to mention round ANY bend, where the true 'speed' of a car is to be found) chap, sorry to spoil your little 'USA is best' disillusions! ;)

Oh, and it'd beat the MPG whilst it's at it, too, just for good measure! lol :D

Remember that the TVR factory figures lie like a cheap Taiwanese watch about the power figures and performance of their cars.

a) used to lie about the performance figures, yes. they couldn't get away with it now.
b) the performance figures were always genuine - all the car magazine test verified them and you only have to look at re-runs of top gears of the drag races to see how they flatten the opposition.
c)My car at least has a rolling road verified 321bhp and 340lbft. As an obvious example, that gives it a better power to weight ratio of any current Porsche up to and including the latest 911 Turbo.

I don't, however, drive like the people the OP was complaining about and I also don't get the 'Maxpower' bunch trying it on at traffic lights.

a) used to lie about the performance figures, yes. they couldn't get away with it now.
b) the performance figures were always genuine - all the car magazine test verified them and you only have to look at re-runs of top gears of the drag races to see how they flatten the opposition.
c)My car at least has a rolling road verified 321bhp and 340lbft. As an obvious example, that gives it a better power to weight ratio of any current Porsche up to and including the latest 911 Turbo.

I don't, however, drive like the people the OP was complaining about and I also don't get the 'Maxpower' bunch trying it on at traffic lights.
What's the car? Those figures sound like the factory quotes for a 5.0 Grif, but I don't think V8 Developmetns have ever seen a standard car make more than 285/310.
Don't get me wrong - I very much like TVRs and they're quick, but actually getting a Grif to 60 quickly takes very sticky tyres because they just can't get grip.

My stock Supra with it's stock turbos would pee alllllll over your 0-60 and 1/4 mile times (and not to mention round ANY bend, where the true 'speed' of a car is to be found) chap, sorry to spoil your little 'USA is best' disillusions! ;)

Oh, and it'd beat the MPG whilst it's at it, too, just for good measure! lol :D
Now try to say the same for a Jap car that was made in the 60s or 70s when the muscle cars were made.

I've got a Volvo S80. Auto, cruise control, leather, electric everything. Cruises great on motorways, just eats up the miles. Have to watch the speedo, though - you're up way above the speed limit if you don't watch it. You don't get a great deal of a sense of speed, 60 and 90 feel pretty much the same. That's where the cruise control comes in. Set it and forget it. Never had a cruise fitted car before, thought it was not much use in this country but it comes in v handy when you don't want to break the speed limit. Sets off from the lights like a phantom on reheat if you want it to, though. Spose that's why the coppers use them. Big and quick. Wasn't too sure about it for the first couple of weeks, previous car was a rare Japanese V6 which went like a fart in a wet paper bag. Getting to like this one more and more, it grows on you.

My stock Supra with it's stock turbos would pee alllllll over your 0-60 and 1/4 mile times (and not to mention round ANY bend, where the true 'speed' of a car is to be found) chap, sorry to spoil your little 'USA is best' disillusions! ;)

Oh, and it'd beat the MPG whilst it's at it, too, just for good measure! lol :D

Yeah but you guys need big turbo's. Stick one of those turbo's on mmy Yank and i'd leave you on the line 0-60 and 1/4 mile :cool:

Incidently what is your 1/4 mile time and 0-60 for your stock supra?

I have a "life zafira" and it is the best so far. Only problem is that the gear stick is in the wrong place and takes a little getting used to. The handbrake is like the wheel control on a plane lol. But i still would not change it.

Yeah but you guys need big turbo's.
Depends on your definition of "big" I suppose; the stock tubbies aren't what most owners would call large, in fact they're pretty small TBH - owners looking for BIG power (500bhp+++ (1521bhp is the most I know of! :o )) rip them off and redo the lot with a single (much bigger) turbo, as you'd suggested earlier - but my car is still very powerful and is still stock. ;)

Stick one of those turbo's on mmy Yank and i'd leave you on the line 0-60 and 1/4 mile :cool:
If the Japanese made an engine as large as the one in your 'yank tank' ;) I'm sure it'd be more powerful (and probably lighter) than yours - but they don't, and we have to compare like with like here! The Americans couldn't seem to work out how to make more power without upping the displacement, the Japanese (in fact the rest of the world) could. There were 2 seperate design routes taken, each with their own pros & cons - you can't go muddying the waters and saying 'yeah but if I had turbos too...' :)

Incidently what is your 1/4 mile time and 0-60 for your stock supra?
Stated figures were 4.9s to 60 and 1/4 mile in 13s, although a performance mag at the time of release did the 0-60 in 4.6s :D
I've not had the chance to drag mine yet (and 0-60 runs are for nova drivers ;)) but I'd expect, realistically, my 1/4 mile would be closer to the 15s mark.

Forgot to say, that's (^^^) with 2 catalytic convertors in, it's perfectly legal to take them off mine (and many people do), for a ~25bhp gain, and then up the boost slightly for another ~25bhp. The result is that you've spent a few hundred quid but are now driving a machine pusing out nearly 400bhp. Not only that but the power is even more accesible as the tubos spool a noticable amount earlier & quicker due to the less restrictive exhaust system - with an added bonus that (for the same reason) the car even does better MPG! :D

My car at least has a rolling road verified 321bhp and 340lbft. As an obvious example, that gives it a better power to weight ratio of any current Porsche up to and including the latest 911 Turbo.

You cheeky stackmonkey! Much as TVR's bring out the wide mouthed little boy in me I can't let that go unchallenged. The latest 911 TT has a factory 300 bhp/tonne and a 0-62 (not 0-60) drag of 3.7 secs with the auto! :o

... and unlike TVR, Porsche are VERY conservative with their numbers so you can expect the stated numbers as the minimum for every car out of the factory, not the best for a few on the right day with the right tyres. Most P's leave the factory with 5-10% more power than it says in the brochure.

... and any 911 will leave any TVR in the gravel trap when you stop dragging (bragging ;)) and start racing.

Mind you, hooning a Griff sideways is still the biggest barrel of laughs for the money you can get... apart from an AX GT that is :) I must start saving up again, the garage needs another vehicle after I saw a stunning Tuscan T-bar yesterday.

Hehe, plus the porsche will come out of the garage everyday and start :D

Hehe, plus the porsche will come out of the garage everyday and start :D


not always - believe me.

My uncle has had his 997 Turbo tuned to 450bhp and he hoons it round a track regularly. I'm not jealous. ;)

Oooh! I've touched several nerves it seems..:D

All you need is a powerful car without the excess weight of other sports cars..;)

Mine is a 1995 Chimaera 5.0 with the full TVR Power 'Taraka' conversion, and yes it is mine in my avatar.
As i said the power figures for mine are verified as 321bhp @ 5500rpm and 340lb.ft @ 4500rpm and with the vast majority of that torque available much lower down the rev range. It's never left me stranded, starts first time, does about 19mpg and a V8 sounds better than any flat six. :P

My uncle has had his 997 Turbo tuned to 450bhp and he hoons it round a track regularly. I'm not jealous. ;)

You sure it's a 997 Turbo (ie the one just released)? cos that has 480bhp as standard.
a 996 has 420bhp as stock.

question...

how would you porsche/tvr guys feel if a GMC syclone (or typhoon) left you for dead?

Both the Syclone and Typhoon (SyTy) trucks featured a Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8cm2 turbocharger and Garrett Water/Air intercooler attached to a 4.3 L LB4 V6 engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine. All SyTy's had a 700R4 (4L60) 4-speed automatic transmission and a BorgWarner 1372/4472 transfer case splitting torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Both trucks featured all-wheel drive, upgraded brakes, and sport modifications to the standard suspensions. Output was officially 280 hp (209 kW) and 360 ft·lbf (488 N·m), but some stock Typhoons have been measured at over 300 hp (224 kW) on a dynamometer.

The Syclone was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds at 95 mph (153 km/h). Car and Driver was impressed, comparing the Syclone's performance favorably to the Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette, and Nissan 300ZX Turbo. It was a bargain at US$29,970.

Remember these were/are stock looking pickups and family SUV's!

Once seriously tweaked 800+ hp figures were reached, and beyond if engine life wasnt too great a consideration.

And all models have auto transmissions.....

http://jackson.craigslist.org/car/189844037.html

question...

how would you porsche/tvr guys feel if a GMC syclone (or typhoon) left you for dead?

Output was officially 280 hp (209 kW) and 360 ft·lbf (488 N·m), but some stock Typhoons have been measured at over 300 hp (224 kW) on a dynamometer.

The Syclone was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds at 95 mph (153 km/h).



Well the figures you've just quoted are all inferior to those of the Porsches and TVRs being discussed, so we wouldn't be left for dead! rather the other way round. :P

not that far different really, I don't think either would be 'left for dead', although it would be clear which was quicker.

Presumably the SUV would roll over and burst into flames at the first site of a corner anyway. It's not all about standing quarter miles.

so whats a 1/4 mile time YOU HAVE ACHIEVED in your porsche/tvr then? with proper timing gear of course, and i mean DRIVEN, not taken out of a handbook somewhere....

i see "yanks" are not generally accepted as sports cars, is that the case?

p.s. what engine is fitted in the TVR, have they progressed beyond the old V6 fords? lol

given that 1/4 mile times are generally an american fascination it's unlikely that anyone here has driven one.

Much more likely that anyone who is into track style events has driven it on a proper track and has lap/split time information for those tracks.

i see "yanks" are not generally accepted as sports cars, is that the case?

The latest Corvette, maybe, grudgingly.;) The Viper is a muscle car despite the latest mods.
I don't know of any other US cars that would even try to lay claim as a sports car.

I say this as someone whose own car could be arguably classed a British muscle car rather than an out-and-out sports car. :cool:

... and any 911 will leave any TVR in the gravel trap when you stop dragging (bragging ;)) and start racing.

I must start saving up again, the garage needs another vehicle after I saw a stunning Tuscan T-bar yesterday.

I can assure you that you are incorrect there are many race TVRs that can and do obliterate the German rubbish. Pop along to one of the Tuscan rounds and see for your self just how quick some of the cars are running nowadays. We have had the odd 911 come out to play as a guest entrant in the past few years and they don’t like it up em I can tell you. Enlarge my avatar if you want to see some serious TVR muscle

AC shelby Cobra?.....needed the yanks to make it go well.......427 cid

and the brits to make it go round a corner. :P

If I remember correctly some 90%+ of the current NASCAR grid is designed and built in Britain?

Got the new Fiat Panda 1.1 Active and it's a very nice little runaround. Hopefully get a bigger car eventually as it can be a bit of a squeeze to get in but it's ok for what I need and only costs £30 to fill up......until petrol prices rise again of course. :roll:

well petty dont buy vauxhall, thats fer sure....lol

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Petty Enterprises will have a new engine supplier for 2005, Kyle Petty confirmed Saturday, but it is unclear who will build engines for Petty and Jeff Green next season.

Mike Ege Racing Engines, which has built engines for the Pettys since 2002, will not return next year.

PETTY ENTERPRISES
• Team Page
• Henderson named crew chief for Petty's No. 45
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"We're at that time in the season where we need to be making a change," Petty said. "We've talked about it for the last three or four months with Mike Ege Racing Engines, and it's come to a point where it's time to make a move. Next year, we'll do something different."

The Dodges of Petty and Green will use Ege engines in this weekend's EA Sports 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, and Ege has the option of staying with Petty Enterprises the rest of this year.

stackmonkey, please please tell where i can get to view the mighty 2 ton 200mph Nascar monsters, and I dont mean the Ascars imitation......lol

and the brits to make it go round a corner. :P

considering the brits sent em sans engine and the work shelby did to make em ferrari beaters at le mans, i dont think the cornering aspects were covered by AC.

(who by the way are responsible for the UK having a motorway speed limit bless em)


"it is often claimed that the MoT had been alarmed by AC Cars testing their latest Cobra on the M1 at speeds up to 180 mph"

quite when the M1 got joined onto the m6 i dont know

anyone?

You sure it's a 997 Turbo (ie the one just released)? cos that has 480bhp as standard.
a 996 has 420bhp as stock.
Sorry you're right, it's a blown 996. They all look the same to me.... dissapearing into my rear view mirror ;)

Sorry you're right, it's a blown 996. They all look the same to me.... dissapearing into my rear view mirror ;)
Show off. ;)

I had the pleasure yesterday of seeing, parked up by the local shops, a beautiful, low slung, genuine Lamborghini............rear engined with a see-through, tiny boot lid.

Absolutely magic. I have not seen one before in this area. To be honest I have seen Ferrari motors, but never a real Lamborghini in normal use.

The weird thing was I didn't feel any envy. Mind you envy is not and never been one of my vices.

But truly, what an absolutey incredibly well designed motor car.

methusala,
You can get to see the nascar cars race in the US, but they're mainly designed and built in the uk, as is most of the F1 grid, most european rally cars, etc. The UK motor industry is alive and well, it just doesn't do mass production per se. ;)
Most of the world's manufacturers use British designers and consultants to develop new cars, engines, chassis etc.

So what car do you own and drive methusala?

I've had a Suzuki Alto FX for 21 years - which I love.

It's great for doing U turns on Sheffield's narrowest streets & can get in the tiniest of parking spaces.

I just wish it was brand new.

Christina.

21 years!!

my ex has just sold his back to the dealer after 9 months and 5000 miles - nothing wrong with the car as such; but they've put it on the the forecourt for more than he bought it for last year!

so who builds the nascar cars?

im an engine noise fan, no.1 is a spitfire/merlin on full chat, then a real V8 (BBC/hemi) - 11ltrs makes a terrifyingly hollow sound!

I had the pleasure yesterday of seeing, parked up by the local shops, a beautiful, low slung, genuine Lamborghini............rear engined with a see-through, tiny boot lid.

Absolutely magic. I have not seen one before in this area. To be honest I have seen Ferrari motors, but never a real Lamborghini in normal use.

The weird thing was I didn't feel any envy. Mind you envy is not and never been one of my vices.

But truly, what an absolutey incredibly well designed motor car.

i saw a comment by a lambo owner once, he never goes out without the taxi fare home cos it breaksdown so often....

http://www.bcam.net/engines/merlin/merlin.wav

http://www.bcam.net/engines/merlin/merlin.wav

my 1/4 mile would be closer to the 15s mark.

Ahh Ah then my Nomally Aspirated 2nd T/A's 1/4 mile times are much quicker :hihi:

i saw a comment by a lambo owner once, he never goes out without the taxi fare home cos it breaksdown so often....

:roll:

Ok methusala, go back under your bridge now that you've had your fun.
We've bitten the bait (gently), but no more.

what car do you own and drive and are you satisfied with it?

New Style Mondeo,

Handles almost as well as my old 5 series, however Ford seems to have skimped on the interior in certain areas. So if buying one, bear in mind that although coming with a three year warranty the interior is only covered for 12 month, according to the main dealer.

We have all played the game, come on who wouldn’t say no to a dodge viper.

http://www.swotti.com/tmp/swotti/cacheZG9KZ2UGDMLWZXI=QXV0B21VDGLVBI1DYXJZ/imgDodge%20Viper1.jpg

Wow a 3 year old thread!!

New Style Mondeo,

Handles almost as well as my old 5 series, however Ford seems to have skimped on the interior in certain areas. So if buying one, bear in mind that although coming with a three year warranty the interior is only covered for 12 month, according to the main dealer.

Coming from a 5 series, i'd say the handling and interior of the Mondeo would be totally arse!

New Style Mondeo,

Handles almost as well as my old 5 series, however Ford seems to have skimped on the interior in certain areas. So if buying one, bear in mind that although coming with a three year warranty the interior is only covered for 12 month, according to the main dealer.

Nice looking car there, bulldog. I think that is similar to our Ford Contour. I am a Toyota girl myself. I have had 4 of them over the years and never a minutes problem with them.

I accidentally bought a Rolls Royce silver shadow on the way back from the off license. The wiff was not well pleased to say the least! (I'd only gone for a bottle of Cabernet) She was less impressed when I put £100 of fuel in it and mortified when a lost hubcap cost £150 to replace and apoplectic when a new ball joint cost £500. Brill car though! :D

I walk and I love it and I got some new shoes yesterday :love:. Does that count?

If I did get a car I'd want a black one so it would colour co-ordinate with everything better :).

I accidentally bought a Rolls Royce silver shadow on the way back from the off license. The wiff was not well pleased to say the least! (I'd only gone for a bottle of Cabernet) She was less impressed when I put £100 of fuel in it and mortified when a lost hubcap cost £150 to replace and apoplectic when a new ball joint cost £500. Brill car though! :D


You don't need me to point out that had you bought a Bentley with alloys you would not have had the hub cap problem and therefore retained a satisfied and happy wife!
Did she not fancy giving the Spirit of Ecstacy a quick polish though!

I drive a Corsa and although it's no Rolls Royce I love it! However mine is the basic model so I would like one with air con/electric windows (yes its that basic) and a bigger engine. Do you think a jump from a Corsa to a Evo is a bit unrealistic? :hihi:

I have a Rolls-Canardly...it rolls down hills and can 'ardly get up 'em!

Modern cars are safer, and have any amount of electronic gimmicks in them to keep one amused and informed, it won't be long before they don't need a driver at all. But some of the older cars had style and could be fun to drive.

When electric cars become cheaper and viable I'd be interested in one of those.

I have a ford focus convertable. CC3 with heated leather seats ect. amazing car and has been totally dry! unfortunatly due to lack of work im having to sell it. So if anyone is interested then get in touch.

Audi A2 - love it!

BMW 3 Series Coupe - handles superb and quality throughout. Gotta hand it to those Germans...

Honda Civic Type R and I love it. I love Honda's thinking about treating myself to an Integra Type R as well at some point.

Audi A2 - love it!

Hey, We've got one of those; a 1.4Tdi. Great little car.

We've also got a Golf (company hack).

My other car is a bit thirstier than those 2. It's got no traction control, no ABS; it only does about 12mpg and I love it. Although it does need more power . I'm looking for 5.0 V8 to repalce the 3.5 that's in there. Either that or stick a blower on it.

The highlight of my christmas was receiving a brand new Rover Vitesse Fastback which I don't mind admitting is the best executive car I've ever driven.

What I particularly like, apart from the walnut and leather interior which I think really does give it luxury car status, the thing that impressed me most is the overall economy, I mean, 38.4 miles to the gallon at a constant 56 mph, I think makes it a class leader.

I have a Rolls-Canardly...it rolls down hills and can 'ardly get up 'em!

Modern cars are safer, and have any amount of electronic gimmicks in them to keep one amused and informed, it won't be long before they don't need a driver at all. But some of the older cars had style and could be fun to drive.

When electric cars become cheaper and viable I'd be interested in one of those.

Hey don't knock Rollers! £5000 bought me a handmade car with a 6.7 litre engine, superb craftmanship, electric everything, superb carpets and trimmings and so much style! For something that's approaching 3 tons you can use one finger on the steering wheel and you don't need to bother with anything apart from the acellerator. The car is 35 years old and is still in perfect condition.If you put your foot down it's pretty nippy. Love the new Rollers but I don't have £400 grand! Think there's a roll over on the lottery on Saturday though! :)

I have a lovely little 1.3L sports car which is now about 15 years old but is so much fun :)

lexus is200, nice car

New Style Mondeo,

Handles almost as well as my old 5 series, however Ford seems to have skimped on the interior in certain areas. So if buying one, bear in mind that although coming with a three year warranty the interior is only covered for 12 month, according to the main dealer.

I'm thinking of getting a titanium x in the new year, positives? negatives?

(i) Mk1 Mazda MX-5 1.8 (98 R)

Hairdresser's jokes aside (funny how it's always white van drivers who make them :D thy neighbour's eye and all that :twisted:), it's a fabulous driver's car. Really, really fabulous (and I've had a few, way more expensive/powerful/etc.) Built as a tank, cheap to insure and run, with unbeatable fun-to-£ ratio. Don't delay, buy one today :thumbsup:

(ii) Subaru Impreza 2.0 R Sports (06)

Our 3rd, unfortunately probably our last (the hatch is really fugly, what were they thinking :rolleyes:). Whatever the weather, it's just permanently glued on the road, utterly dependable, with some of the best driver<>car feedback this side of £10k. Eats tyres and not mpg-friendly (high 30s), but that's the price to pay for the safety of permanent 4WD and best weight/gravity center distribution in class.

I have a Jaguar and love it. I just wish it was a little easier to reverse.

I'm thinking of getting a titanium x in the new year, positives? negatives?

Positives
Very safe vehicle for high milers or anybody interested in keeping alive
Will swallow the contents of your house and then someone else's.
The half leather seats are really practical
Loads of road presence
feels huge, it is!
Nearly 44mpg out of the 2L TDCI
Rear spoiler doubles as a picnic shelf in summer:hihi:
Has Ipod connector.
Brilliant on long journeys
Headlights are like two suns stuck to the front of the car, we were on the west coast of Ireland and I'm sure we could have lit up New York.

Negatives
OOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOO.

When will Ford ever get their service staff sorted out!
Don't lift the tailgate if it's been raining, unless your growing lettuce in the boot and you do want it watering.
Cheap plastic catch on the central console, it wears and then you have real difficulty getting in to it. or just dont use it ......like me.
Drivers door lower seal.....held on by stupidly small clips that are brittle, so if you catch it with your foot expect them to break.... in fact if you breathe on them!!!!!!
Glove compartment floor is flat and level with the cover. Never park facing up a hill and open the cover............or everything ends up in the passengers lap.
So that's personal objects and small expensive presents out of the glove box then:wink:
The carpet is cut by a meany counting the pennies! After a while the carpet edge start to come away from the footwell trim, It's because there's not enough behind the trim to take up the wear and tear of foot pressure.
This also effects Focus's as well, This I know as I drive them regularly.
but apart from that ................good car!

I've recommended one to a mate of mine and he is really happy with it, But at the slightest sign of trim hassle get it back within twelve month to get it sorted.

Jaguar XJ6 - 1997 with LPG conversion, pure luxury that turns heads and fuel costs of a hatchback. :)

peugeot 306 2.0hdi meridian quick, comfortable, good fuel economy and cheap on insurance :cool:

Horse & Cart

Yes very satisfied beining in a class of its own.

I have an adorable old Micra .. N reg ... cute as, and shifts like sh/poo off a shovel when it needs to !

I have an adorable old Micra .. N reg ... cute as, and shifts like sh/poo off a shovel when it needs to !


You mean shampoo off a shovel!:hihi::hihi: