Uno Turbo or Renault 5 GT Turbo?

[cat171]

I'd still see the 5, it might look nicer in RL.. or it might not

 

[Ant1]

I'd still see the 5, it might look nicer in RL.. or it might not

Been around long enough now, trust me, not worth the trip.

 

[Darren S]

Time for another toy for the mid life crisis then

Lol - the idea of reading through the classifieds on PH and Autotrader has actually crossed my mind! I don't think I can be arsed with the two lots of insurance, MOT, servicing and tax again though. Unless I actively kept a sensible SORN schedule.

D.

 

[Ant1]

Upped my budget now so found a very nice R5. Won't post anything up as it seems to be bad luck! Viewing this Sat.

 

[Bluebeard]

Upped my budget now so found a very nice R5. Won't post anything up as it seems to be bad luck! Viewing this Sat.

Bit of a long time to wait isn't it?

;-)

 

[Mork of Ork]

If you want a rare 80's Fiat hot hatch this is what you want - http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C501525

According to howmanyleft.co.uk there are 8 in the country.

Classic 80's styling too.

 

[Chris_Beer]

:race:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpMEm_VQ0Nw

 

[Yellow Dave]

For the sound alone, R5 makes the uno as boring as it looks.

Regular servicing and considerate modding the R5 was a faultless car for me for 4years, using it as a 2nd car for nothing but spirited driving. The local uno and punto turbos never got the attention of mine wih it's subtle pop and burbling when taking it easy.

 

[Chris_Beer]

This video may help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n8oKlNiDDs

 

[Jack-C]

[video=youtube_share;u04he629p1o]http://youtu.be/u04he629p1o[/video]

[video=youtube_share;4vE7uEI6--I]http://youtu.be/4vE7uEI6--I[/video]

I properly love gt turbos, from completely standard to drag monsters and everything in between. Awesome cars

 

[Mr R.]

I can see myself looking through youtube at the weekend, watching R5 videos ffs.

 

[ben_r1]

Was that Uno from Basildon? There's an identical one I always see hooning about, can't imagine there's many mint, grey and caged Uno Turbos left.

 

[Jamie86]

That strada has the wrong wheels doesn't it?

The seats in those are epic though!

 

[Djw Dave]

I enjoyed my 6 months with my mk1 uno. Parts were pretty hard to come by though.

 

[Gray]

Dunc??

My McLean himself .

Was just going to say that myself... He only lives down the road from me, even close to Coops Turbo

 

[haimsey]

Dunc McLean is an old acquaintance of mine from my Uno days too. Looks like he got around a bit!

 

[STICKER TWONK]

Was just going to say that myself... He only lives down the road from me, even close to @Coops Turbo

Was boozing with Coops as well tother week, should have joined us!

 

[Mork of Ork]

That strada has the wrong wheels doesn't it?

The seats in those are epic though!

No I'm fairly certain they are the standard wheels.

Although the 125 TC was better looking to me, I couldn't find one for sale.

 

[gex23]

R5 > Uno

I can see myself looking through youtube at the weekend, watching R5 videos ffs.

Exaclty what i've been doing!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Love that clip ^

The gearing on that thing is immense, and come to think of it.. the handling too.. look at the Evo at 2:18.. looks like a boat!

 

[Jamie86]

No I'm fairly certain they are the standard wheels.

Although the 125 TC was better looking to me, I couldn't find one for sale.

These are the ones i'm thinking of



I had a set in white to go on a Seicento Turbo I had.

 

[Ian_182]

I think it was a 105 twin cam and the abarth was the 130 twin cam.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/1982-FIAT-STRADA-Brochure-105-Twin-Cam-Super-Strada-65CL-65L-/360508302494

 

[Ian_182]

This is not too bad.?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C501525

 

[ClioV6_Lancs]

Some when I met up with my mate and his Uno Turbo.

 

[Mork of Ork]

I think it was a 105 twin cam and the abarth was the 130 twin cam.

http://www.ebay.it/itm/1982-FIAT-STRADA-Brochure-105-Twin-Cam-Super-Strada-65CL-65L-/360508302494

You're right, the 125 TC was never sold in the UK as I've just read due to exhaust clearance on a rhd steering rack. Probably why there aren't any for sale.

These are the ones i'm thinking of

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I had a set in white to go on a Seicento Turbo I had.

I think they must've been an optional wheel as a quick Google shows pics of cars with both.

 

[Mork of Ork]

This is not too bad.?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C501525

That's the one I posted.

 

[Richyy182]

My idea - go uno so I can buy the 5

 

[Ant1]

24hrs to go..... It had better not be a shitter......

 

[Richyy182]

Matt - I love your R5

 

[Richyy182]

I'm the chap from twitter who keeps asking to buy your car

 

[Willliams]

If you want a rare 80's Fiat hot hatch this is what you want - http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C501525

According to howmanyleft.co.uk there are 8 in the country.

Classic 80's styling too.

Epic..!! I'd have one of these again over an Uno or a 5GT turbo, no question. I'll did some pics out later. Amazingly fun cars to drive, and this one looks top notch!

 

[Willliams]

No I'm fairly certain they are the standard wheels.

Although the 125 TC was better looking to me, I couldn't find one for sale.

A man with taste! Haha.. The 125TC was not brought into the UK, just the 105TC, which is why you'll not find one, unless imported.

You're right on the wheels too. The wheels on that particular 130 are the original spec. They were changed to the 'Uno turbo style' for the face lifted car circa 1987, along with a different grille and interior.

Sorry to the OP for going off topic a bit..

 

[ClioV6_Lancs]

I'm the chap from twitter who keeps asking to buy your car

Lol hi rick

 

[Jamie86]

You're right on the wheels too. The wheels on that particular 130 are the original spec. They were changed to the 'Uno turbo style' for the face lifted car circa 1987, along with a different grille and interior.

Sorry to the OP for going off topic a bit..

I knew someone on CS would know the answer

 

[Coops Mk1]

Was boozing with Coops as well tother week, should have joined us!

were you? I don't remember anyone called zedx19 being there,lol!

 

[STICKER TWONK]

were you? I don't remember anyone called zedx19 being there,lol!

Lol was someone there called Brain?

 

[Coops Mk1]

roflcopter, nah didn't see anyone of that name either..........come to think of it I remember very little of the night

 

[benhwolves]

Can't get on with the looks of the Uno where as always loved 5 turbos. Weirdly saw an uno the other day and it was just as ugly as I remember! 5 all day for me

 

[UJA]

I own two mk1 Uno Turbos, I can safely say, they are the most fun in an eighties hot hatch hands down. They are reliable believe it or not, as long as they are serviced regualarly. If you find a clean one, you are onto a good thing as they are so rare now. I'm obviously going to say go Uno as the are what I know, I think they can take more of a hammering than the 5 also.

DO ITT!!!

gary.

 

[Jack-C]

He's already bought an awesome r5.

Gt turbos are also incredibly reliable as long as they are set up properly and looked after, just like any car really.

Have a look here http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=747763