DON'T DO IT PETE!!!pete wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:41 pmWhat age is it?mckeann wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:12 pmI've had mine for 2.5 years, had zero engine lights, and zero problems.
Well, other than a puncture the other day.
And yes, 180bhp. with TWO turbos. You could probably fit a chavvy wastegate to it so it went ppptttssschhhhh when the DSG gearbox changed gears. Did I mention it's a DSG?
What car to get #4
Re: What car to get #4
Exige V6
Re: What car to get #4
Hmm.
We need to go for a wee drive.
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Re: What car to get #4
I want to like it, I really do, but TWO test drives and I couldn't bring myself to...
(I should just buy a fooking car)
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'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
Re: What car to get #4
Just buy Neil's van. And move on.
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Re: What car to get #4
pete wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:41 pmWhat age is it?mckeann wrote: ↑Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:12 pmI've had mine for 2.5 years, had zero engine lights, and zero problems.
Well, other than a puncture the other day.
And yes, 180bhp. with TWO turbos. You could probably fit a chavvy wastegate to it so it went ppptttssschhhhh when the DSG gearbox changed gears. Did I mention it's a DSG?
It was the golden age of sportlines. 62 plate. But like I say, i'm not sure I actually want to sell it. Plus I already have someone else interested in it.
Re: What car to get #4
This is how the ]audience members in Derren Brown shows must feel.
I know he's doing it but equally I know it's inevitable.
I know he's doing it but equally I know it's inevitable.
'99 - '03 Titanium S1 111S.
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
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Defender 110, go TD5 and you can still have 3 seats in the front.
Rock solid residuals and loads of mods so you can upgrade it as you go along.
Also option of 110 twin cab, even Lara Croft and James Bond found them the perfect vehicle.
If you want a bit more refinement, go for Puma 2.2/2.4 but obviously more bucks.
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Rock solid residuals and loads of mods so you can upgrade it as you go along.
Also option of 110 twin cab, even Lara Croft and James Bond found them the perfect vehicle.
If you want a bit more refinement, go for Puma 2.2/2.4 but obviously more bucks.
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Alpine A110S
Mini JCW
Land Rover Defender Puma 90
Land Rover Series 2a softop
Mini JCW
Land Rover Defender Puma 90
Land Rover Series 2a softop
Re: What car to get #4
that was very popular with everyone on the house who hasn't driven a defender... 5 points for a genuinely left field answer though.douglasgdmw wrote: ↑Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:43 pmDefender 110, go TD5 and you can still have 3 seats in the front.
Rock solid residuals and loads of mods so you can upgrade it as you go along.
Also option of 110 twin cab, even Lara Croft and James Bond found them the perfect vehicle.
If you want a bit more refinement, go for Puma 2.2/2.4 but obviously more bucks.
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'99 - '03 Titanium S1 111S.
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
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Re: What car to get #4
Another vote for a Caravelle. Lots of seats, middle row rotates or can be removed reasonably easily. The back seat isn’t easy to remove, but with it folded, I’ve had a 3-piece suite in it, plus a couple of dining chairs.graeme wrote:XC70 and a towbar bike rack, or a Caravelle DSG with single rear seat. Plenty room for bikes and as close as a van can get to being a car.
Transporters are for builders, not family transport.
We’ve got 2 bikes inside ours just now, or carry 4 with a rack on the back.
Don’t worry about mileage, look for service history. Mine has just clocked 230k miles.
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Re: What car to get #4
It is very difficult to buy family cars, I just don't care enough to spend that much money. Mr Moncreiff tried t sell me a Vito, which although it ticked all the boxes (auto, room for the bikes without dismantling them, cruise, heated seats) it was just too dull...
Thing is he seems to know which buttons to press...
"How about this?" he texts, attaching a rear 3/4s picture of a Caravelle.
"Yeah, really wanted a kombi (as we aren't Mormons and don't need a minibus) but that'd do. Let me speak to Suzy."
"You've got 5 minutes. I'm at the auction."
"Umm. OK. Buy it."
"You sure."
"Yep, money's in my account, it'll be in yours tomorrow."
So I've bought a Caravelle. Silver, 59 plate, leather and a TABLE!
No room for the bikes, no cruise and manual but the family's delighted with it (although they haven't seen it yet).
Next question, how is it an extra ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY pounds to insure compared to a Golf GTi? Insane. (Anyone want to buy a Golf in a few weeks, once I've made sure the wheels don't fall off.)
Thing is he seems to know which buttons to press...
"How about this?" he texts, attaching a rear 3/4s picture of a Caravelle.
"Yeah, really wanted a kombi (as we aren't Mormons and don't need a minibus) but that'd do. Let me speak to Suzy."
"You've got 5 minutes. I'm at the auction."
"Umm. OK. Buy it."
"You sure."
"Yep, money's in my account, it'll be in yours tomorrow."
So I've bought a Caravelle. Silver, 59 plate, leather and a TABLE!
No room for the bikes, no cruise and manual but the family's delighted with it (although they haven't seen it yet).
Next question, how is it an extra ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY pounds to insure compared to a Golf GTi? Insane. (Anyone want to buy a Golf in a few weeks, once I've made sure the wheels don't fall off.)
'99 - '03 Titanium S1 111S.
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
Re: What car to get #4
pete wrote: ↑Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:43 amIt is very difficult to buy family cars, I just don't care enough to spend that much money. Mr Moncreiff tried t sell me a Vito, which although it ticked all the boxes (auto, room for the bikes without dismantling them, cruise, heated seats) it was just too dull...
Thing is he seems to know which buttons to press...
"How about this?" he texts, attaching a rear 3/4s picture of a Caravelle.
"Yeah, really wanted a kombi (as we aren't Mormons and don't need a minibus) but that'd do. Let me speak to Suzy."
"You've got 5 minutes. I'm at the auction."
"Umm. OK. Buy it."
"You sure."
"Yep, money's in my account, it'll be in yours tomorrow."
So I've bought a Caravelle. Silver, 59 plate, leather and a TABLE!
No room for the bikes, no cruise and manual but the family's delighted with it (although they haven't seen it yet).
Next question, how is it an extra ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY pounds to insure compared to a Golf GTi? Insane. (Anyone want to buy a Golf in a few weeks, once I've made sure the wheels don't fall off.)
Is the golf an auto?
Re: What car to get #4
No the Golf's not an auto! You take that back!
It's the best car I've ever owned.
It's the best car I've ever owned.
'99 - '03 Titanium S1 111S.
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
'03 - '10 Starlight Black S2 111S
'11 - '17 S2 135R
'17 - '19 S2 Exige S+
'23 - ?? Evora
Re: What car to get #4
You'll possibly find that to add Cruise Control, all you need is a new stalk, and to tell the ECU that the button is there now. There are a few companies that can add CC to non CC cars for anything from £100 to £400... depending on what's involved.
Re: What car to get #4
Great progress Pete!
Another "What car to buy" thread ends in success
Another "What car to buy" thread ends in success
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