speedy practical car for £3ishk?
08 February 2003, 06:42 PM
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I`m selling the Gti Engineering MK2 Golf 16V & I`m after another motor. It`s got to be quite quick but be able to fit in my diving/snowboarding gear in 
for around £3ish k (up to £4k at a push) & packed with goodies, cruise, air, auto(?), leather.
Any ideas?
Cars considered so far-
T5 850 Volvo
Omega 3 litre
SAAB 9000 Carlsson
BMW 5/25/30/35
I wait with baited breath
for around £3ish k (up to £4k at a push) & packed with goodies, cruise, air, auto(?), leather.Any ideas?
Cars considered so far-
T5 850 Volvo
Omega 3 litre
SAAB 9000 Carlsson
BMW 5/25/30/35
I wait with baited breath
08 February 2003, 06:50 PM
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PS. If you want a BMW, go DEFINATELY for 540i , you won't believe the power and the smoothness of the engine. I've driven the 1993 740 and the car was feckin' fast! imagine how fast it would be in the 5-series, plus you get LOADS of equipment.
08 February 2003, 10:18 PM
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yeah a rover 620ti is a nice motor, get new ones cheap cos they depreciate alot, change alloys to 17s, mates got one, getting a hybrid turbo fitted to push out around 270bhp.....gonna be fast
08 February 2003, 10:37 PM
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I had a T5 and it was a great car, bi thirsty but fast and very practical, had it for four years with no real problems, even the tyres are cheap nowadays. As quick if not quicker than a standard UK turbo once rolling (not from a standstill or round any kind of corner)
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10 February 2003, 10:03 AM
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If you're planning on going anywhere with snow & ice, give the Volvo a miss. I had to tow a mates out twice whilst we were in Aviemore, the turbo comes in too suddenly to allow you to maintain traction.
10 February 2003, 02:52 PM
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I'd go with the Saab or Volvo too. I had a 2.3 Saab 9000 Carlsson (220BHP) which was a lot quicker that most people think! Saabs in general are supposed to be v.good in the snow, though mine 'suffered' from torque steer (I liked it!) For £3k you'd be looking at a mint 2.3 CS Carlsson or an early 9000 Aero. (Carlssons are wilder than Aero's, though you will get more mpg from the Aero's - easier to get hold of an Aero too).
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I'll sell you a 620ti for £1500. 96 p-reg, 127000 (mainly motorway) miles, red, half leather, aircon, electric windows.
[Edited by Andy-P - 2/9/2003 1:56:29 PM]
[Edited by Andy-P - 2/9/2003 1:56:29 PM]
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