Hard Top for S1

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:52 pm

not a bad decision to be faced with either way

jj · Post by jj » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:56 pm

Nope, but in the end it was the raw-ness of the S1 that pissed me off as I was using the car more, whereas its what I liked to start with when it was summer.

But I didnt ever testdrive a VX, as last April when I bought my S1 the only ones to be had under 11k were damaged repaired.

Would be a difficult decision now that VXs are cheaper.

Oh, and I wouldnt have been able to live with the S1 if it only had that fabric roof, from a leak and security point of view.

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:00 pm

fcuk me

An informed well mannered debate

....by the way happy to offer up test drives of my VX if anyone was ever interested

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:31 pm

now thats an offer I might have to take you up on.

Thing is, will also be running my trusty VW Polo as its still mint and not worth selling. Also, from a practical point of view it makes sense to keep it(also gf with her clutter would not want such an impractical car as her only wheels

)

The the car I'm looking for will be a second car(and the price I am looking at is sub £10,000/9,500 if I can. Thought about a VX but a bit too pricey as I reckon I can get a quality S1 with not TOO many miles for 9ish.

I could be deluded though

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:34 pm

No idea abotu s1 prices to be honest but I think the cheapest VX that went recently was Daves bucket, sorry pristine car, which went for £10k However remember that even the cheapest / oldest cars are were only built in 2001.

Drop me an email / pm if you want to shotty in a VX I'm only a bit along the M8 from you.

........might even be at KH sometime soon. Maybe. Perhaps.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:38 pm

Am def. keen.

Time a bit short at the moment tho. You going to be at KH on Sunday? And the run the weekend after?

mac · Post by **mac** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:07 pm

mckeann wrote:i agree about the seats, but these can be swapped easily.

on the other hand, the S2 can be made to handle ok as well, and buy the time you upgrade suspension and geo, there not that far apart.

Indeed and it's a route that I have went down as you well know. The std S1 still feels that bit more edgy and involving, or perhaps I'm just throwing it around a little more than I do my S2.

The big plus for the S2 in the lowered sill. I still haven't worked out how to get out of the S1 without hurting myself!

Where's that video that we all laughed at?

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:04 pm

Tom wrote:Am def. keen. Time a bit short at the moment tho. You going to be at KH on Sunday? And the run the weekend after?

Won't be at KH but may meet you guys for a bit next weekend - prob not going for the whole run tho.

Failing that just give me a shout next tiime you are nearer the west coast!

Post by ed » Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:54 pm

Lazy...dont encourage him!!

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:26 am

Sweet, will do. Thanks

ps I am not lazy brother..

i think there is an abuse of position here, what with moderators abusing newbies

Post by ed » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:04 am

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:59 am

Having just re-read the previous couple of posts, it seems that lazy was you, lazydonkey, and not me, lazy Tom.

Apologies to the moderator concerned

woody · Post by **woody** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:05 pm

I really wanted a hard top at first, but i'm not so sure now. Its a hassle finding somewhere to store it when its off and TBH the soft top has been pretty watertight.

I'm well impressed with the refinment and useability of my S1 - boot aside - it rides better, is quiter, is MORE watertight, less rattly than the K plate mini that was my fun drive before it

Post by **Shug** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:12 pm

mac wrote:
mckeann wrote:
The big plus for the S2 in the lowered sill. I still haven't worked out how to get out of the S1 without hurting myself!

For yerself, I'd advise coating the aperture with goose fat, shutting the other door with the roof on - then fart.