Newb on the lookout

[saxo180]

Hi all,

Some of you that have moved on from Saxos to Clios may recognise the username.

Been into my Saxos for years, sold, moved on, bought several "sensible" cars such as my current Octavia vRS and Mk1 Golf GTi but after recently returning from a road trip around Europe with a S4 cabrio and Porsche 981S, driving many of the Italian and alpine passes such as Davos to Stelvio and the Stelvio pass I've decided that for next year's trip I'll be tricking up a 182 to take along.

Looking around I can buy a decent 182 for around £2500 and sort brakes, suspension and seats/harnesses for about another £2500.

I'll have a mooch around the forum rather than asking all the mundane and repetitive questions, but for now, hi.

Craig

 

[MickyWelsh172]

Yes Craig lad! Glad to see someone from SaxP jumping on the CS ship.

Decent people on here too.

 

[Brian]

Welcome to the club, saxo180!

 

[saxo180]

Yes Craig lad! Glad to see someone from SaxP jumping on the CS ship.

Decent people on here too.

Small world, eh?

Welcome to the club, saxo180!

​Cheers Brian.

 

[jesus]

2008 well done for remembering your login details!

 

[saxo180]

Lol, it took me a few attempts. I actually tried to re-register but I got a message to say the email address was already in use so I guessed my way in through the back door!

 

[jesus]

You did well - most people can't remember their details from last week.

How come you signed up all those years ago? Were you looking at buying then or just having a nosy?

Either way, welcome (back).

 

[saxo180]

I seem to remember a thread slating my old car on here from FCS or Trax many, many years ago. I'll see if I can find it.....

 

[Ray Gin]

Oh hi.....

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Welcome along mate, I had a GTi/VTS years ago as well, seems to be the natural progression.

As per your budget, for £5000, you're aswell to buy a Trophy. The standard brakes are ample enough and the Sach's suspension set up is a good starting point.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Welcome mate

Should be able to get a bloody decent 182 with your total budget. Look in the market place for ones that have been modified already, miles better value than getting the seats and suspension separately afterwards (decent ones i mean not cheapo)

Or as above get a Trophy and jobs a good one, stick some uprated pads in front if you want and you're away.

 

[MickyWelsh172]

Oh yes, with £5k budget, i'd definitely get on a Trophy!!!

 

[jesus]

Oh yes, with £5k budget, i'd definitely get on a Trophy!!!

This, I love mine even after two years of ownership. Got it for a lot less than £5k too, there are some bargains out there

 

[saxo180]

Yeah I know what you're saying guys but right now I have a budget for the car, then the plan is to build as I go along.

 

[Tommo.]

Welcome mate! I loved the black VTS you had, so will look forward to seeing what you do with a Clio.

 

[saxo180]

Welcome mate! I loved the black VTS you had, so will look forward to seeing what you do with a Clio.

Cheers mate