MK3 GTI golf 16v
lol, is it f**k. they look horrible, fronts not to bad but the back still looks like the OAP mobile that is the fiesta mk5
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Warm hatch options? And what to do.
- Thread starter DUBS73P
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lol, is it f**k. they look horrible, fronts not to bad but the back still looks like the OAP mobile that is the fiesta mk5
MK3 GTI golf 16v
thought he said it was 2K to insure ? either way spending much more money to save £500 on insurance isnt worth it
in the long run where a old, bigger engined car is costing more to run
Disastra Coupe
Saxo VTR? If you look hard enough there's still some good examples about. There is the terrible boy racer image that goes with them but...
In their favour:
Cheap to buy
Cheap to insure
Cheap to fix
Cheap to modify
You can learn a lot about car's from them as they're very basic
Handle really well with a few cheap tweeks
You'd be saving a bundle of cash if you find yourself a tidy one and can whack that money to one side 'til you can afford a 182.
If you are interested in the 106's/Saxo's then you can drop me a PM or even Jimbo, i'm sure he won't mind. We've both been there, done that as i'm sure a few other's on here have.
In their favour:
Cheap to buy
Cheap to insure
Cheap to fix
Cheap to modify
You can learn a lot about car's from them as they're very basic
Handle really well with a few cheap tweeks
You'd be saving a bundle of cash if you find yourself a tidy one and can whack that money to one side 'til you can afford a 182.
If you are interested in the 106's/Saxo's then you can drop me a PM or even Jimbo, i'm sure he won't mind. We've both been there, done that as i'm sure a few other's on here have.
clio 200
i would go for a fabia vrs diesel, thats what i had at that age and was good enough, think my insurance was 1200 ish
mikekean
ClioSport Club Member
996 C4S, 135i, E30x2
VTR is a sack of s**t compared to the mk5 zetec-s, i had an S2 rallye and i didnt even rate that against my zetec-s. The handling was amazing even in standard form, so planted and compliant unlike the clio which is like a bucking bronco in comparision. But to have fun in it you need to drive it like an absolute c**t IMO, just not enough power.
Disastra Coupe
They aren't the quickest, no. But it's not all about power. More than capable of being fun in the twistys. I'd much rather a VTR/Rallye over a smaller engined Clio if i was after fun.
And mk5 Zetec S isn't much faster if at all. I'm pretty sure they're slower iirc? Lol
Disastra Coupe
Mine was merely a suggestion for putting the money to one side for something a bit better when he can insure more
I wouldn't blame him for going for a few of the others mentioned.
Disastra Coupe
That wouldn't surprise me tbh lol. I always struggled to insure VTS'. 172 no problems.
Meg 300Cup
Theres a massive difference in insurance between 106 and Saxo for me, its like 500 cheaper for the 106, wouldn't have a saxo even if it was cheaper, mate of mine gets pulled over all the time just cos their rep, his car is totally legit and never been caught speeding
Im not in a massive rush to get rid of my clio so i have time to make sure I'm getting exactly what i want for the time being, clio is a no go unless the insurance comes down
Ive driven the MK5 Zetec s and it was awesome but my first car was a mk4 fiesta and couldn't go back to that shitty interior, so if i get a zetec it'll be a mk6
Im not in a massive rush to get rid of my clio so i have time to make sure I'm getting exactly what i want for the time being, clio is a no go unless the insurance comes down
Ive driven the MK5 Zetec s and it was awesome but my first car was a mk4 fiesta and couldn't go back to that shitty interior, so if i get a zetec it'll be a mk6
Disastra Coupe
That's Saxo/106 off the list anyway then lol.
Meg 300Cup
Yea pretty much lol
Renault Clio RS182
if you want practicality and fun, then i would definatly go this route! I had the pre FR Seat Ibiza tdi sport (130) which was cheaper to insure than the vrs (group 7 i think) because it lacked the badges, but in my opinion was a nicer looking car. Physically a slightly bigger car than some of the others being mentioned, tuning options are endless; huge 312mm brakes off other cars in VAG range bolt straight on (ish), decent revo remap takes power to about 180bhp etc etc and best of all you won't have things dropping off every 2 minutes, and if i remember correctly i was still getting about 40mpg driving with a heavy right foot
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Srs? 33bhp from a map?
Disastra Coupe
Seriously that much out of a remap? I know diesels are better like, just didn't think that much.
Sounds a decent option though imo.
I was in your position about a year ago - had a 1.2 Clio that I was bored of. I went with a 106 GTi, as they were much cheaper than a Saxo on insurance. Coming from a Clio, they're immense fun and feel a good amount quicker. They don't look bad either IMO.
1997 Peugeot 106 GTI by j0eyD, on Flickr
Should never have gotten rid!
Edit: interiors are pretty naff though tbh!
1997 Peugeot 106 GTI by j0eyD, on Flickr
Should never have gotten rid!
Edit: interiors are pretty naff though tbh!
Well, maybe not the full 33, but between a map and a filter it should make up a chunk of the defecit.
Also, it'll have some mid-range, unlike the 133, and you can get them with the full panoramic roof.
Renault Clio RS182
revo quote 35-50 bhp and 50ibft increases with the map, but yea with a decat/filter there were plenty running 180+
starlet glanza as a 1,3 non turbo on the log book insurance group 3 iirc loaded on ph, ebay etc.
really good on fuel, loads of power to be had cheap, look quite good, fun to drive,
not sure how it works regarding insurance but loads of people do this when they cant get good quotes for vtech's etc.
insurance group 3 iirc loaded on ph, ebay etc.really good on fuel, loads of power to be had cheap, look quite good, fun to drive,
not sure how it works regarding insurance but loads of people do this when they cant get good quotes for vtech's etc.
E36 M3. 182
starlet glanza as a 1,3 non turbo on the log book
really good on fuel, loads of power to be had cheap, look quite good, fun to drive,
not sure how it works regarding insurance but loads of people do this when they cant get good quotes for vtech's etc.
This guy failed to read that the OP is looking to have insurance worth having in an accident..........
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Well, maybe not the full 33, but between a map and a filter it should make up a chunk of the defecit.
Also, it'll have some mid-range, unlike the 133, and you can get them with the full panoramic roof.
Lol fair Dos... Haven't ktec made a 160 or so bhp clio tce?
mharvey
ClioSport Club Member
Corsa 1.8 sri, nice car really, definitely a sleeper and with a 0-60 of 8.0 I don't think theres a hatch that's as 'warm' with a lower insurance group.
good shout to be fair
Meg 300Cup
How did i forget the corsa? :O Good looking car, Is the suspension any good or is it the standard s**t from other models? the 1.2 twin port i tested rolls just as much as my current clio
