Recent content by Tommy

Mine was number 26 on a Y plate in 2001, thought they only did 172?

I've been lucky and had all 3! Loved the 172 for the raw power, didn't like the build quality/dealership. Loved the Mini Cooper S, for the handling and build quality. The Civic Type R, drinks juice like it's going out of fashion, as well as oil. There is a common problem with 3rd gear. But...

I'd still expect the 172 to be quicker! The mini is heavy, nice drive though. Well built but that comes at a premium. £330 for 2 front tyres

Just giving my opinion! And that is that the CTR is quicker than a 172! Not by much, but just my opinion.

Had a 172 Exclusive, then a Cooper S. 172 was quicker. But IMHO my new Type R is quicker.

Anybody out there with one?

Naaaa it's sort of been like this from the start! lol Could be worse we could be talking about Novas with big bores!

Maybe the person driving the Civic was not going for it? Maybe the guy in the 182 that I pulled about 6 car lengths ahead this morning wasn't? Who knows, just a thought!

Anybody on here got this ? Regards, Tommy.

Check for water/moisture in the front fog lights, or was this just a MK 1 problem ? Regards, Tommy.

Carlos beauty is in the eye of the beholder! The 106 GTI is a superb little car! Regards, Tommy.

In my opinion a 172 would roast an Astra GTE. Tommy.

Sorry, maybe I was a little unclear, I wold have let him go if I could have pulled over. I would not have raced him as Im running the new car in. Also I dont think that I should be forced into speeding just to get out of his way! Tommy.

If you were driving down a dual carrageway, overtaking a Fiesta 1.whatever, doin 60 in a 50 zone. When an 87 Astra GTE comes tearing up your arse at around 75 ? Just curious! Regards, Tommy.

Agree with Rob that the boot is tiny (can only get a couple of cases of Stella in) and the back seats are large with little or no leg room. But are there any cup/172 owners on here that specifically bought the car for the rear leg room or boot size ? When the mini first came out I did not like...