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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #30 on: August 17, 2012, 09:35:33 am »
Quote from: Portent on August 17, 2012, 01:29:17 am
Corrado VR6?

Already going to see one today. It's right at the top of my budget of £4k. Are/can non Storm Corrados really be worth this much in this day and age, with some choice mods?

I'm still unsure. Dropping £4k on a Corrado VR6 just seems wrong. It is lovely though.
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #31 on: August 17, 2012, 11:17:11 am »
Quote from: Deako on August 17, 2012, 12:21:40 am
Quote from: Greeners on August 16, 2012, 11:53:43 pm
Quote from: Deako on August 16, 2012, 11:42:52 pm
Quote from: Greeners on August 16, 2012, 10:26:05 pm
I have a 182 coming in next week Luke that will be pretty mint when I've got my mitts on it!  :wink:

05 plate aorund 45k, and below your budget!

Do you know the spec/colour yet Nathan? Spoiler and chassis pack? Ive even seen Trophys for my budget.

Plenty of 182s around for £2500-£3000. Just travelling to find a good one that takes the time.

I know it's Blue with Anthracite wheels and its has no chassis packs that I'm aware of. Unmodified other than a Milltek. Will have a better idea next Wednesday.

I think anthracite wheels (if standard) are a sign it had the chassis pack. With lower, stiffer springs and slightly wider track.

If its Racing blue without xenons etc, then it would be a 182 cup.

Good guide here for anyone interested: http://www.cliosport.net/content/guides/Renault%20Sport%20Clio%20Guide.pdf

Thanks for the linky Luke, that'll help me workout what it has/hasn't got because I don't have a clue!  :laugh:
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2012, 11:21:11 am »
you should have asked nath i know loads about em must have had 7 of em now  :signLOL:
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Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #33 on: August 17, 2012, 11:24:30 am »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on August 17, 2012, 11:21:11 am
you should have asked nath i know loads about em must have had 7 of em now  :signLOL:

I probably will fella when I get my hands on it next week!  :drinking:
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2012, 11:25:13 am »
 :happy2: infact have 2 at the mo  :signLOL:
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #35 on: August 17, 2012, 03:48:06 pm »
Found a nice Mk2 Golf VR6 as well. Got a quote for the change of vehicle and they want an extra £212 to change until my policy expires in February. I fecking hate insurance companies.

I could insure a Mk2 on a classic policy with another company for £200 total im sure.

Probably going to have to end up getting an S3 or something. I desperately needed a car before this weekend as my T4 goes in for complete reupholstery next week. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Insurance company just called me back after referring the price. £142 to change to a Mk2 VR6 seems a little better, but when the premium was already £750 for the Polo GTI i still think its dear. There is only 6 months left on the policy, and im not a kid. The wife is also over 25.
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #36 on: August 17, 2012, 03:52:41 pm »
My neighbour has/had a really clean MKII Rocco GT for £895. Want me to see if he still does later?



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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #37 on: August 17, 2012, 03:56:55 pm »
Thanks Mike. I have been there with the Mk2 Rocco. It just didnt do anything for me, admittedly mine was not a daily. This one is a GT as well, which is a carb engine. Would do as a stop gap car, but not a permanent solution.

Id rather spend £3-4k and get something really decent. Have the cash sat at home waiting for a good car to come up.

There is an S3 round the corner, described as one of the best S3s the trader had ever seen. Until they put the pics up. Missing door trim among other issues just noticed from the pics.
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2012, 04:09:16 pm »
What about a MK1 TT 225?
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #39 on: August 17, 2012, 04:29:34 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on August 17, 2012, 04:09:16 pm
What about a MK1 TT 225?

Good shout, I've been hankering after one of those myself lately. Ideally a Quattro Sport but they'd be out of Luke's budget.
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #40 on: August 17, 2012, 04:55:18 pm »
I have been considering a Mk1 TT 225 Quattro. Plenty around for the budget to be honest.

If anyone ever plans to view this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-AUDI-S3-QUATTRO-1-8-T-STUNNING-FULL-BLACK-ELECTRIC-RECARO-LEATHER-3395-/390454285639?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5ae8e39547

Dont bother. Its a complete steaming pile of turd.  :sick:

Would be so much easier if i hadnt just spent a fortune buying a upgrading a T4 Van. :grin:
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #41 on: August 17, 2012, 05:43:15 pm »
Quote from: Greeners on August 17, 2012, 04:29:34 pm
Quote from: andrewparker on August 17, 2012, 04:09:16 pm
What about a MK1 TT 225?

Good shout, I've been hankering after one of those myself lately. Ideally a Quattro Sport but they'd be out of Luke's budget.
have to confess i like them, supposed to handle really well compared to normal tt
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #42 on: August 17, 2012, 06:34:51 pm »
Yep, friend of mine had one as a track hack, it's quite a different car compared to the rest of the MKI TTs.  :happy2:
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #43 on: August 17, 2012, 06:41:27 pm »
I entered the competition to win one from Fifth Gear a couple of years back. Quite a rare beast. Cant seem to get them less than £8k but they are lovely compared to the standard TT.
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Re: £4k to spend - suggestions?
« Reply #44 on: August 17, 2012, 08:51:55 pm »
Arranged to go and see a Mk1 TT 225 Coupe tomorrow. Its a CAT D (ive seen pics of the accident damage, and not that bad at all). Will update if we get it.
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