Car for the mrs?
05 January 2005, 02:31 PM
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Car for the mrs?
Requirements:
Budget: £6000-7000
Insurance: less than £1500 (2 years NCB and clean licence)
Must be either Japenese or German
Everyday Commute
Low car-jack risk
Look good and go well
Preference Sporty and Comfy (Sporty being more important)
Be used in situations where taking my scoob isnt practical.
So far was thinking alkong the lines of Honda Integra Type R (early model)....
What are people's recommendations?
Budget: £6000-7000
Insurance: less than £1500 (2 years NCB and clean licence)
Must be either Japenese or German
Everyday Commute
Low car-jack risk
Look good and go well
Preference Sporty and Comfy (Sporty being more important)
Be used in situations where taking my scoob isnt practical.
So far was thinking alkong the lines of Honda Integra Type R (early model)....
What are people's recommendations?
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05 January 2005, 11:45 PM
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yes. The mx5 is impractical and she reckons only old men drive em.
bmws.....too old and pimp looking
Have shortlisted so far:
Audi A3 1.8T Sport
Honda Integra Type R (1999 shape)
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi (2000 on)
Golf GTi (maybe GT TDi) - change of mind
or.....
was thinking...the only reason I wanted to avoid buying a scoob was the car-jack/theft factor. Now if I was to buy a Scoob turbo wagon and make it look like a sport or GL that would eliminate that risk. That way she gets a reliable fast car, without attracting the wrong attention. Also can do most of the work myself and hae lots of spares etc. What do you guys reckon?
Bob
bmws.....too old and pimp looking
Have shortlisted so far:
Audi A3 1.8T Sport
Honda Integra Type R (1999 shape)
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi (2000 on)
Golf GTi (maybe GT TDi) - change of mind
or.....
was thinking...the only reason I wanted to avoid buying a scoob was the car-jack/theft factor. Now if I was to buy a Scoob turbo wagon and make it look like a sport or GL that would eliminate that risk. That way she gets a reliable fast car, without attracting the wrong attention. Also can do most of the work myself and hae lots of spares etc. What do you guys reckon?
Bob
06 January 2005, 01:07 AM
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Civic type R or an old shape celica GT4. Celica GT4 may tickle your fancy a bit more as you can pick ane one up for a fairly cheap price. If you dont fancy the civic type R then maybe the watered fown civic VTI (R reg) would be enough. thanks
06 January 2005, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
was thinking...the only reason I wanted to avoid buying a scoob was the car-jack/theft factor. Now if I was to buy a Scoob turbo wagon and make it look like a sport or GL that would eliminate that risk. That way she gets a reliable fast car, without attracting the wrong attention. Also can do most of the work myself and hae lots of spares etc. What do you guys reckon?
Bob
If a normally aspirated Scoob wagon isn't fast enough for her, go for the 1.8T A3, as it has a bit of tuning potential and there's plenty about.
06 January 2005, 01:23 PM
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I think removing the bonnet scoop would be detrimental to the airflow over the intercooler unless you fit a FMIC which kind of defeats the object of dressing down the car in the first place !
If a normally aspirated Scoob wagon isn't fast enough for her, go for the 1.8T A3, as it has a bit of tuning potential and there's plenty about.
If a normally aspirated Scoob wagon isn't fast enough for her, go for the 1.8T A3, as it has a bit of tuning potential and there's plenty about.
She isnt too keen on wagons at the moment, but i think they are great value for money at the mo. 1999/2000 UK turbos going for around £6500! I just think its a great car.....easy to maintain, reliable etc (personally think they are 'worth' considerably more).
To achieve the stealth GL/sport look would require only a change of bonnets, badges and maybe spoilers (if she'll let me). Oh the fun that could be had with a stealth scoob
Fuel Consumption is a bit of a concern though, as she knows what fuel bills I rack up (but mine is modded and I have heavy feet).
Bob
06 January 2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
To achieve the stealth GL/sport look would require only a change of bonnets, badges and maybe spoilers (if she'll let me).
Not sure a Teg is practical or comfy, and as they're rare they might be a higher carjack risk than expected.
06 January 2005, 01:34 PM
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I think that's my point. If you look for a twin pipe to know it's a turbo, you'll have to change it for a single pea-shooter to look like a sport. No?
06 January 2005, 01:38 PM
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I think the scoop is the biggest distinguishing factor between turbo and non-turbo. If the car hasnt got a scoop then we know (or at least assume) its a non-turbo. From behind you have the spoiler, badges and exhaust. I dont think its unordinary for a sport to have twin pea shooters.
I always go by the scoop in my mind.
Bob
I always go by the scoop in my mind.
Bob
06 January 2005, 01:40 PM
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and the tegs rareness isnt a major factor as many cars around here are car-jacked to do bank jobs and ram raiding. They want cars that they know are quick enough for the police not to even bother giving chase.
I have advised her to test drive one if she wants one as they are known to be a little hard.
Bob
I have advised her to test drive one if she wants one as they are known to be a little hard.
Bob
06 January 2005, 05:33 PM
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dare I say the word VOLVO,
a stealthy looking t4 would fit your bill nicely
you could get a low mileage one with all the toys for that money,
give one a try, you or more importantly your wife might like it!
Taffy
a stealthy looking t4 would fit your bill nicely
you could get a low mileage one with all the toys for that money,
give one a try, you or more importantly your wife might like it!
Taffy
06 January 2005, 06:01 PM
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Just moved on my 1999 V-Reg Civic VTi... Practical, reliable, extremely well built and quick.
Only group 15 insurance too, whereas the ITR is group 18!!
Mine had a couple of mods, and ran its one and only 1/4 mile in 15.1secs and was rolling roaded at 175bhp.
Great on petrol if not being constantly driven in VTEC.
Cheers,
Grant
Only group 15 insurance too, whereas the ITR is group 18!!
Mine had a couple of mods, and ran its one and only 1/4 mile in 15.1secs and was rolling roaded at 175bhp.
Great on petrol if not being constantly driven in VTEC.
Cheers,
Grant
07 January 2005, 12:59 AM
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Bought my Mrs a Fabia vRS...trouble is I'm always borrowing it as its a lot more fun around town than my Scoob 
07 January 2005, 01:24 AM
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Forester turbo ?
no-one takes a second look. Practical as you like. Handling can be sorted for peanuts. JDM is 240 or 250 ps ( depends on MY ), UK 177ps . Insurance lower than scoob and you know what problems to look for already.
2 seconds on autotrader has a uk 99 T s-turbo with leather / heated seats - 61k on the clock for 6 grand trade.
My missus loves driving mine ...
Steve
no-one takes a second look. Practical as you like. Handling can be sorted for peanuts. JDM is 240 or 250 ps ( depends on MY ), UK 177ps . Insurance lower than scoob and you know what problems to look for already.
2 seconds on autotrader has a uk 99 T s-turbo with leather / heated seats - 61k on the clock for 6 grand trade.
My missus loves driving mine ...
Steve
07 January 2005, 08:41 AM
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Japanese/German:
Nissan Almera GTI
Toyota Celica GT
BMW 323i
Audi A3 1.8T
Honda Civic TypeR (EK9)
Lexus Soarer
Toyota Altezza RS200
Other:
Clio172
Seat Leon Cupra
Seat Ibiza 1.8T
Octavia vRS
Astra/Vectra GSI/SRI
Focus ST170
MG ZS 180
Alfa 156 V6
Nissan Almera GTI
Toyota Celica GT
BMW 323i
Audi A3 1.8T
Honda Civic TypeR (EK9)
Lexus Soarer
Toyota Altezza RS200
Other:
Clio172
Seat Leon Cupra
Seat Ibiza 1.8T
Octavia vRS
Astra/Vectra GSI/SRI
Focus ST170
MG ZS 180
Alfa 156 V6
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