Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

RS grant it used to belong to mate of mine ryan hes now got a very low R5 gtt and its quick!

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

PG its CJB here still looking my other account buggered up. and iv applied for the firies again

RS Grant

Yeah mate...

I work in Perth and I know people who hang about with Ryan, they tell me that his car is pretty damn fast...

You going for a Swift or a 205 then?

Grant

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

rs grant who do u know that hangs about with ryan like bissett and jamie with the sti?

RB5#295

Sounds to me like you just want to hear 'buy a Swift'.

That's probably not a bad idea. I know bugger-all about them but my bro-in-law has just started hillclimbing one and he wouldn't have picked it if it was crap.

Alternatively how about an early 8V Ibiza GTi? I saw one of them on Bilsteins worrying Cupra R's at a SEATCupra.net trackday a few weeks ago.

Fen

RS Grant

Well, its a bird who I work with...

Caroline, she's blonde and very good looking!

She's actually going out with the guy who now owns that Swift...

I have seen the STi kicking about too, looks very nice!

Grant

AllanB

Its really depends on what you want. I looked at a number of cars to run as s second car the the Scoob. I drove a number of 205s and was very disappointed after having a couple of Strada Abarths I couldn't see what the fuss about the 205 was but after a driving a few other cars the 205 was clearly better than most. You will really need to work out the insurance and check your prioroties.

If I were you I'd got the AX GT route as they are cheap to buy and run and have a low insurance grouping and give good MPG. OK the seats and not very good and they are quite plasticy and not good in a smash but they are cheap so you can put the money you save towards something better.

You should definitely check the Charade out. Don't take mine as a good example as it isn't . There are some seriously good looking examples out there and with some minor mods they go link stink, quicker than a standard Scoob.

Re the Swift. They are rated quite highly. Engines are good , bit lacking in torque and the handling is pretty good too. I cannot voucher for the durability of the cars though and have heard the gearboxes are weak but that just what I;'ve heard on various chat rooms.



AllanB

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

Rs garnt the worst thing is the boy that owns the STI is only 18 jammy bugger he used to have rally spec escort cossie before jammie bugger but he usually runs about in an st 51 red 206 hdi. well where do u work min? what type of coss do u drive?

RS Grant

Its a bit weird going from an Escort Cossie to a Swift GTi, unless he REALLY has a thing for Swifts!!

I wish I drove a Cossie, I drive an RS Turbo at the moment and I work in Halfords down in Perth so get a few cheeky discounts!!

Grant

RS Grant

Ok, just read your post properly, it was late when I posted that!!

I'm not sure if I would go for an STi after a Rally-Spec Escort Cossie... But I would be happy if I even had the chance to drive either of them!!

Grant

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

but the sti has anti lag and loads of mods and he says it a bit more comfortable to drive on the road than the escort. plus the escort looked rough as ****.

RS Grant

Fair enough...

I'll know not to go near him @ the lights now then!!

You made your decision yet?? Swift or 205??

Grant

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

205 i think al the mates have 1.4 xs's will have to be the 1.6 just to beat them.