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Offline Janner_Sy

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arghh she's gone for good
« on: July 28, 2010, 09:10:45 pm »
well the vRS has gone for good now.

in a way im glad, I loved it when it was fully modded at stage 2+ but ever since stripping it back, it just felt dead, slow, and soggy.  std cars suck ass big style.

Got a good deal on the car in the end.  The car had 34k, 3 years old in september, and required a service, new tyres, brakes, tax and an MOT in sept.  and had a car wahsh scrape in the rear door, and small dent in the rear bumper.

I bought the car brand new tax free with forces discount 3 years ago for £12500, and sold it today for £8790 which im chuffed to bits with taking into account the above outstanding work required.  

anyway i bought the wife a 307 estate 1.6 which im using the time being until i find myself a ridiculous car to treat myself with after finishing this course.

Ive got a bit of savings left and am looking around for something around £7-9k.  

that could get me

meganne RS
focus RS mk 1
VX220
impreza P1
elise 1.8
BMW 330 CI coupe
integra type R
nissan 350Z
mazda RX8 231
leon cupra TFSI


so as you can see im really not sure what i want, so my plan is to try as many cars as possible, im in no rush anyway tbh, .  ideally the car needs to be good on track before modding,
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2010, 09:17:03 pm »
and why not a Mk5 GTi??  :star:

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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 09:30:21 pm »
I drove an Elise yesterday and it was awesome. The unservoed brakes would take a lot of getting used to, and the straight-line speed to slightly gutless, but it more than makes up for it in the corners. Very raw for everyday use though.
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2010, 10:03:58 pm »
Quote from: Saint Steve on July 28, 2010, 09:17:03 pm
and why not a Mk5 GTi??  :star:

 :wink:

because its no faster than the vRS i just got rid of. 

Quote from: andrewparker on July 28, 2010, 09:30:21 pm
I drove an Elise yesterday and it was awesome. The unservoed brakes would take a lot of getting used to, and the straight-line speed to slightly gutless, but it more than makes up for it in the corners.

bit like my old mini cooper s clubman.  excellent fun in the bends but gutless on a straight.  im thinking the vx220 would be a better car to go for.  same chassis, more power, new car for less money etc.

Quote from: andrewparker on July 28, 2010, 09:30:21 pm
Very raw for everyday use though.

not an issue really, it wouldnt be used apart from evenings and weekends for hooning around in.  i only drive about 300-400 miles a month on average anyway
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2010, 10:11:51 pm »
no faster???  if thats your reason not for trying the car, then your missing out on a great all round car, compared to some of your choices ?

Your choice at the end of the day. Ever fancied trying dsg
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2010, 10:17:31 pm »
Quote from: Saint Steve on July 28, 2010, 10:11:51 pm
no faster???  if thats your reason not for trying the car, then your missing out on a great all round car, compared to some of your choices ?

bear in mind before i bought the vRS i test drove the GTI as well, and there was pretty much no difference between the two.  and they need heavy modding to make them good on track.  the reason the cupa is on the list is purely for tuning potential.

It doesnt need to be an all round car to be fair.  it would be a second car mainly used for track etc.  the GTI is a really good all rounder as was the vRS, but they are not as focused in the handling department as others, plus you pay a hefty surcharge for a VW badge
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2010, 10:21:40 pm »
an example would be the VWR GTI.  absolute weapon but has had huge amounts of money spent on it and would cost me thousands to replicate.  whereas something like a meganne R26R would stil be better to drive as would he RWD cars
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2010, 10:33:12 pm »
RS Clio 197 for that budget!!  :happy2:

So fun in the twisties.

This is my new RS Clio 200 Gordini:




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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2010, 10:42:49 pm »
had no idea they were that cheap.  that would definately be in my top 5 cars?

have they released cup versions and are the engines 2.0 N/A or 2.0 T
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2010, 10:49:23 pm »
182 Clio Cup, about 5 grand, ace handling matey  :wink:
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2010, 10:54:57 pm »
Quote from: vRSy on July 28, 2010, 10:42:49 pm
had no idea they were that cheap.  that would definately be in my top 5 cars?

have they released cup versions and are the engines 2.0 N/A or 2.0 T

2.0 NA. And yep, they did them with the cup chassis.
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2010, 10:59:52 pm »
what about a remapped mini cooper S.  the mini's are going for sub 5k now
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2010, 11:18:38 pm »
Quote from: vRSy on July 28, 2010, 10:59:52 pm
what about a remapped mini cooper S.  the mini's are going for sub 5k now

 :surprised:

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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2010, 09:07:35 am »
Quote from: Deako on July 28, 2010, 10:33:12 pm
RS Clio 197 for that budget!!  :happy2:

So fun in the twisties.

This is my new RS Clio 200 Gordini:





  nice that mate :notworthy:
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Re: arghh she's gone for good
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2010, 10:36:33 am »
350Z my mate has one.Great value car just make sure you get one with the GT pack. :happy2:
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