MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Hurdy on August 21, 2010, 05:25:59 pm
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Well after 3 and a bit years I've decided to look for a new car and the Ed30 is up for sale in the classifieds.
I haven't got the foggiest what I want next and so will most likely be pootling around in the wife's car till something grabs my attention.
All I know is I want something different!
4x4?
RWD?
what do you reckon?
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What about the BMW 1M John, it's being released towwards the end of the year. They are RWD and will be very tuneable :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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Good call Tom, although I hope it doesn't look saggy in the middle like the normal 1 series cars.
I quite fancy Stokey's Cayman S too.
Then there's a few trackcars
I just don't know.
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ahhh man cant believe your sellin up bud :sad1:
wot about a V8 M3 there rwd and plenty of fun :driver:
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Nooooooooooo hurdy. You're one of the few people on here whose cars inspire others (including me) to modify and forms a benchmark against which to compare one's car.
Whatever car you get, please continue with a member's rides thread so we can keep up to date!
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fooking hell, v surprised by this, really thought you were gonna hold onto it! oh well, on to bigger and better things... Is it still running? Mind going down the pass for one last spin? Awesome car it has to be said, was looking for to what you were going to do to it but I'm sure the next project will be just as good!
Now then, the new car :laugh: Don't know why but I love trawling through the classifieds looking at cars. So, do you want a new/used one? Keeping it VAG/German? DSG is a must I take it? Turbo'd too? Take it this time you can afford to have 2/3drs as well. Think 4x4 is a must too, 500 lb/ft through the front wheels is just crazy :jumping: :driver:
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how about one of these John
clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkX8GS5FoY)
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Okay I've locked the for sale thread, so will pull any discussion into here or my project thread :happy2:
Okay, for clarification.
Currently the car runs, but isn't boosting as it should which points to an as yet unidentified boost/turbo issue. Other than this the car runs perfectly well.
Before I even let anyone buy it and take it off the drive it will be spot on.
With 50bhp jets the car ran brilliantly without any clutch slip but with 100bhp jets the car would need the SSP clutchpack for 500whp/lbft.
Other than that someone can simply walk into a 400bhp/450lbft fully modified car for just £3k more than the car would sell as stock.
Remember, this car also has over £3k in audio equipment in it, £2k of suspension mods, £1.5k of lightweight alloys and tyres + a spare set of road tyres, £1.5k+ of carbon fibre mods, £2k+ of nitrous kit, front and rear brakes that would cost £2k+ just to buy, £2k+ of bolt-ons on the engine, a Quaife diff in the DSG that would cost £1.3k to fit, software that costs £800+ etc etc so that is well over £16k of kit (more to fit!)- this is a bargain.....no it's a steal!!!!!
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After also changing to a cayman s recently I can highly recommend them, I looked at a few cars in particular a 1 series but after coming from a bilstein, arb and engine mounted car I found the ride a bit too comfy if you know what i mean. I reckon the 1m will be a bit more focused
After about 5mins of test driving the cayman My mind was made up, it a very involving drive similar to my modded gti, not quite as powerful as stage 2+ but handling, rwd fun and cabin noise make up for it
And if you crave more power just speak to parr performance Porsche nr gatwick as they do a £11k turbo upgrade for a nice. 420-470hp on stock internals :driver:
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bmw m1 or vx220 turbs
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how about one of these John
clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkX8GS5FoY)
....Great call, Andy! absolutely stunning car and what a sound!! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
I can easily imagine John enjoying one of those. The silver plus carbon is very much his style too.
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nah its to heavy for what hurdy would want. but i agree, it needs to be 4wd.
hurdy you need something japanese in your life
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Just get an S3 and be done with it :evilgrin:
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how about one of these John
clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkX8GS5FoY)
omg that was sooo cool.
want one want on e want one!! :evilgrin:
matsu
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I doubt it will be an MTM supercharged RS4 as I'm almost certain that they have had issues with it's reliability. :sad1:
S3 is a possibility, but not from the current model :smiley: . May get something to "pootle" around in until the new S3/RS3 comes out......AMG Merc maybe :laugh:
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JAPANESE
that is what you need. EVO FQ360. you'll b hitting 500Hp with bolt ons and mapping. and it'd still be tractable
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I promised the wife at least an Ubermobile, so a ricemobile is out...........for now :wink: .
I've spoken to DomT about EVO's as he had one with 600+bhp and he assures me that they aren't easy to use as daily runabouts or cruisers.
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I doubt it will be an MTM supercharged RS4 as I'm almost certain that they have had issues with it's reliability. :sad1:
S3 is a possibility, but not from the current model :smiley: . May get something to "pootle" around in until the new S3/RS3 comes out......AMG Merc maybe :laugh:
c63 amg can be had from 35k used! Major running costs tough petrol wise. 14mpg with normal driving never mind ragging it. Also 1800kg so wil eat tyres and brakes.
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fair point. must admit my mates WR1 isnt easy to drive slowly. lightened flywheel and paddle clutch make pootling around a nightmare.
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I doubt it will be an MTM supercharged RS4 as I'm almost certain that they have had issues with it's reliability. :sad1:
S3 is a possibility, but not from the current model :smiley: . May get something to "pootle" around in until the new S3/RS3 comes out......AMG Merc maybe :laugh:
c63 amg can be had from 35k used! Major running costs tough petrol wise. 14mpg with normal driving never mind ragging it. Also 1800kg so wil eat tyres and brakes.
Not fussed about mpg as the mileage I do is low (sub 9k a yr).
507bhp and 464lbft :smiley:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201031365109581/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/fuel-type/petrol/model/cls/make/mercedes-benz/page/1/keywords/amg/radius/1501/postcode/eh145nb?logcode=p
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Not fussed about mpg as the mileage I do is low (sub 9k a yr).
507bhp and 464lbft :smiley:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201031365109581/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/fuel-type/petrol/model/cls/make/mercedes-benz/page/1/keywords/amg/radius/1501/postcode/eh145nb?logcode=p
lol wasn't what I thought you were hankering after, was thinking along the lines of lupo/polo gti as a run about and a DSG xbow for those weekend drives on the snake and ring :D
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Not a bad idea Luke. I love the Lupo GTI (had one and it was a lovely buzzy little car) and the X-bow can be uprated to 450bhp and with just 800kg would be a mean machine on track.
I'm just hankering after a chunk of Bavarian muscle car, so may test drive a couple to see if the urge goes away or not :jumping:
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201032365667800/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/model/m3/make/bmw/radius/1500/postcode/eh145nb/page/1?logcode=p
Sack the Merc and get that, plus 8k spare.
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The future is 2 cars, I've come to realise modding a car for track use 20 days a year makes it a pain in the arse for the other 345.
Pick up a decent R26.R and have a powerhouse of a road car. RWD only.
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The future is 2 cars, I've come to realise modding a car for track use 20 days a year makes it a pain in the arse for the other 345.
....That's certainly one option and it suits some people, but. You need the space to keep 2 cars and you've got insurance, tax, servicing, consumables, etc, x 2. Having a car just to do 20 days a year doesn't make sense to me but I fully appreciate it does to many people. We're all different :happy2: 8) :happy2:
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Very true, Robin - he had mentioned thinking of having 2 cars though, so I think that'd be the best plan maybe, given he has 2 very different needs of a car there's little choice off the shelf. It'd be a case of going down the same modding road again, does he want to do that??
Cars always cost money, they're a waste in many respects - he could buy a brand new £50k weapon and lose £10k as it rolls off the forecourt, or he could plough the kind of money he has on the ED30 into something else and lose that. He could run 2 cars and face the costs of that... it's all going down the pan!
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Two cars is a good option - It won't be this year but the R.26 or the Clio (like Mike) seems such a good trackday car. Can save money by transporting it rather than having it taxed etc - a little saving, and also you have savings on the general wear and tear on both vehicles as neither are track AND daily.
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two cars as my plan. but i agree with RR on this. i found out that it is actually alot more expensive having two motors rather than just the one quick car. So im selling both and just going to pick up one car for the pair of us.
This time im going to try and make it really good on the road first as a pose to track. as mr danza said, having a car tha oly does 15-20 track days a year and road work the other 345 is annoying.
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Mercedes E55 AMG 476 bhp 516ft/lbs 0-60 4.5 secs take the limiter off 200mph. If the wife wants a bit of german luxury you're not going to beat this. And they starting from around the 12k mark for a 2004 car.
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Yep, there's not a right way or a wrong way in running either one or two cars. They all cost money but either way it's money well spent if you love what you do in your car/s :happy2:
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e55 is a good shout, as quick as the ed30
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I'd be particularly pissed off if an ed30 was as quick as an E55 unless it was the ed 30 which is being currently sold. However if you wanted to do some work on the big Merc take a look at Vath for Mercedes tuning...VATH :drool: :drool: :drool: And if you need that little bit of alrounderness take the estate version. I've been looking at E55's recently but struggling to justify a seriously large petrol bill for 20k plus annual mileage on the commute. BUt hey you only live once :laugh:
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Or a classier version of the E55 a CLS version...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201033366217642/sort/priceasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/5lplus/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/price-to/25000/colour/black/price-from/22500/model/cls/make/mercedes-benz/radius/1500/keywords/amg/page/1/postcode/nr295qh?logcode=p
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I'd be particularly pissed off if an ed30 was as quick as an E55 unless it was the ed 30 which is being currently sold. However if you wanted to do some work on the big Merc take a look at Vath for Mercedes tuning...VATH :drool: :drool: :drool: And if you need that little bit of alrounderness take the estate version. I've been looking at E55's recently but struggling to justify a seriously large petrol bill for 20k plus annual mileage on the commute. BUt hey you only live once :laugh:
made a thread about this situation a few weeks back. cls 55 amg was only a teen weeny bit quicker than my k1 and I reckon hurdys ed30 would have beat it. Exhaust system wasnt stock either
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I'd be particularly pissed off if an ed30 was as quick as an E55 unless it was the ed 30 which is being currently sold. However if you wanted to do some work on the big Merc take a look at Vath for Mercedes tuning...VATH :drool: :drool: :drool: And if you need that little bit of alrounderness take the estate version. I've been looking at E55's recently but struggling to justify a seriously large petrol bill for 20k plus annual mileage on the commute. BUt hey you only live once :laugh:
made a thread about this situation a few weeks back. cls 55 amg was only a teen weeny bit quicker than my k1 and I reckon hurdys ed30 would have beat it. Exhaust system wasnt stock either
And we're back to the stock verses modified clarification...and there's no point, hence the bit in bold! I don't know what you've done to your K1 but I reckon it ain't factory fresh out of the box fully stock. And we all know what Hurdys done to his. But we're pissing on someone elses post here so enoughs enough. Don't you think? :P
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It'll be hard to sell John, specially with all the work you've put into it.
Obviously the sensible thing to do is, extend your driveway to store it, spend some more money on it, make it quite unpractical and use it a couple of dozen times a year.
Neil :wink:
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It'll be hard to sell John, specially with all the work you've put into it.
Obviously the sensible thing to do is, extend your driveway to store it, spend some more money on it, make it quite unpractical and use it a couple of dozen times a year.
Neil :wink:
My Ed30 cost 29k+ and another 10k of mods and more planned for the future, but I would be loathe to sell it as I bought it for good. Finanically it doesn't make sense, especially as I won't be using it for another 4 to 5 years, but I'm too attached to that car to sell up. I plan to take it to shows and the very occasionaly trackday when I return, while using another car as a daily drive.
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Yeah, I'm not sure when or how it happened but its got me by the short and curlies and I cant let my Ed30 go either :confused: I was lucky enough to be able to keep it when I got a new car, should have it back from VW Racing soon :jumping:
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Yeah, I'm not sure when or how it happened but its got me by the short and curlies and I cant let my Ed30 go either :confused: I was lucky enough to be able to keep it when I got a new car, should have it back from VW Racing soon :jumping:
To keep your account active an immediate update is required when you get it back :P
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Yeah, I'm not sure when or how it happened but its got me by the short and curlies and I cant let my Ed30 go either :confused: I was lucky enough to be able to keep it when I got a new car, should have it back from VW Racing soon :jumping:
i cant believe you still havnt got it! :surprised: how long have they had it now?
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is it being race prepped??
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i cant believe you still havnt got it! :surprised: how long have they had it now?
Yeah they've had it since June, to be fair they did say they would fit it in around they racing commitments and I have had a few custom made bits which have taken some time and a wait for the Recaros, I also had a complete re-spray on the interior and roll cage (white), Flocked the dashboard & pillar trims and transferring electronics to race steering wheel. Plus all the VW Racing bits
For once I had to agree with the Mrs when she said "why didn't you do it in the Winter, muppet" :ashamed:
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I feel the same as Illyun and Neil.. I've put so much into making my GTI more how I like it and no matter what else I drive I always enjoy getting back into my GTI. It's the allrounder aspect which is so awesome: This afternoon I transported a 6'x2' panel of fence for example. 3 girlies plus hand luggage to Paris next month and also a trip planned to Nurburgring.
The only future replacement I can think of is the Audi RS3 if Sportback and only if it has S-tronic (DSG) and the TT-RS engine.
I like John's idea of selling it with the mods but just adding some £££ above the book price. It breaks my heart seeing superbly modded cars like John's converted back to standard.
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superbly modded cars like John's converted back to standard.
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maybe we should have a group buy for Johns car R/R :smiley:
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m3 csl john. will go up in value too, all it needs is brakes.
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Agreed. Then a supercharger!
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m3 csl john. will go up in value too, all it needs is brakes.
and a supercharger or turbo :laugh:
edit was just about to post vid above
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:booty:
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M3 CSL is an absolutely fantastic call. f*ck the turbo/charger off though, they are not slow by any stetch, so you're just buying a load of trouble and will have no 'worth its weight in gold' M warranty.
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Well said tony! Turbo would also spoil the car, you don't mess with a csl!
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Well said tony! Turbo would also spoil the car, you don't mess with a csl!
spoilt :laugh:
i dont call that spoilt :P
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The only thing you're going to do is make it faster in a straight line, and any idiot can do that and there'll still be others faster than you.
CSL, brakes, enjoy. Depreciation proof motoring and probably the most alive you'll ever feel in a normal-ish car.
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The only thing you're going to do is make it faster in a straight line, and any idiot can do that and there'll still be others faster than you.
CSL, brakes, enjoy. Depreciation proof motoring and probably the most alive you'll ever feel in a normal-ish car.
and then there was a 911.
911 GT3 RS
Wont hold its value yet like a CSL though
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:drool: :drool: :drool:
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Got some brakes for an M3 if you go that way
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Oh and my next purchase is one of these - 2 years to build.....
400BHP per tonne on a standard engine, 20k to build, very adjustable, retro chic. 345/45/15 Tyres on the back same as the Countach I had on my wall as a kid....got to be done either that or I buy myself an aerobatic toy and frickin kill myself that way
Im seriously trying to source some bits once I get rid of the last of my brake collection and move house
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Oh and my next purchase is one of these - 2 years to build.....
400BHP per tonne on a standard engine, 20k to build, very adjustable, retro chic. 345/45/15 Tyres on the back same as the Countach I had on my wall as a kid....got to be done either that or I buy myself an aerobatic toy and frickin kill myself that way
Im seriously trying to source some bits once I get rid of the last of my brake collection and move house
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Oh man one of my favourite cars of all time! Just hope you build yours better than the one they had on top gear! I always wanted to build my own car, thats why my next house has to have a double garage.
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trust me when i say 993 turbo again
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CSL :happy2: for the purity of it all. But Im not sure that fits Johns MO tbh he couldnt keep it 'lightly modified' if his life depended on it thereby devaluing the car
maybe twinned with something silly power/weight ratio for the odd thrill (maybe caterham/atom/bike/elise/kit car etc) its a gooer though ?
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Maybe build your own Ultima Grand Can. Lots of tinkering and Mahoosive power!
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why not a westfield megabusa with the hyabusa engine. 360Hp/ton :surprised: :surprised:
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=111&i=5733
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to slow for you ?? why not a caterham R300(300hp/ton), R400 (400Hp/ton) or the R500 over 500Hp/ton :scared: :scared:
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I'm going to build a Caterfield at some point in a few years time, as soon as I acquire the talent required to drive one!!
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I don't know where you've all got this idea from that I'm a speed freak :laugh: :driver:
Okay, just decided to seriously start looking at an intermediate car to tide me over until the new S3/RS3 turns up. :party:
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Cough....
linky (http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/31311/Renault_Clio_197_200_Cup_Race_Car_with_spare_engine_and_many_other_spares.html)
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993 Turbo.
Or,
Jeee Teee Arrrr.
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nah
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1863879.htm a frankly cheap £15k
time attack prepped car :surprised: :surprised: 750hp with an engine built strong enough to run upto 1200Hp
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm)
:evilgrin: :driver: :evilgrin: :driver:
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nah
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1863879.htm a frankly cheap £15k
time attack prepped car :surprised: :surprised: 750hp with an engine built strong enough to run upto 1200Hp
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Ha ha!
Nothing, nothing, nothing, AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH. Bang.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm)
:evilgrin: :driver: :evilgrin: :driver:
Hmmm, V8 intermedite car, even Jezza likes them :wink:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1604916.htm)
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Hmmm, V8 intermedite car, even Jezza likes them :wink:
would loose alot of money if you went for it id imagine
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I don't know, they've lost a ton already and they're quite rare along with a cult following. Gamble??.... but then they're so beyond hilarious, it'd be worth it!!
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I don't know, they've lost a ton already and they're quite rare along with a cult following. Gamble??.... but then they're so beyond hilarious, it'd be worth it!!
just thinking on trade in, cant imagine alot of garages would want one on their forecourt!
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I don't know, they've lost a ton already and they're quite rare along with a cult following. Gamble??.... but then they're so beyond hilarious, it'd be worth it!!
I reckon it has lost all its money, if you came to sell it and pitched it favourably......................
But what a monster, the drivers seat is on a pivot too, so you can see out of the side window easily............
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You'd have to be a clown to trade in something like that, Poverty - niche market, a good example and patience in the classifieds.
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Well, if the car doesn't sell by the weekend there will be quite a few tasty bits for sale in the for sale section as it is being put to stock by Statllers next week :happy2:
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Well, if the car doesn't sell by the weekend there will be quite a few tasty bits for sale in the for sale section as it is being put to stock by Statllers next week :happy2:
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This is the car for you Hurdy! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1990285.htm
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Its sold and i can see why. :party: :party: :party: :party:
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Bugger, or even better :drool:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1658456.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1561615.htm
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Bugger, or even better :drool:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1561615.htm
Tom, have you seen the size of my garage yet :signLOL:
I'd have to get out through the roof!
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Bugger, or even better :drool:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1561615.htm
Tom, have you seen the size of my garage yet :signLOL:
I'd have to get out through the roof!
christ thats lost some money
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stock vs hurdys ed30 from 30-130 the golf would be quicker.
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Yep, with the awkward launch out of the equation 30-130 in mine would be around 12 seconds.
How much torque does that V10 have?
520 nm = 384lbft
Mine 692nm = 510lbft
:evilgrin:
Until tomorrow anyway :sad1:
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Hurdy (Dont smack me)
Have you ever heard of a Smartuki?
Google it... Could be quite a fair deal of fun whilst you wait. :laugh:
Having been in one I can assure you they are absolutely mental. :notworthy:
Mike
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No offense Hurdy but I know which of the two I would rather be in, regardless of speed :happy2:
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No offense Hurdy but I know which of the two I would rather be in, regardless of speed :happy2:
I've been in one and I agree :happy2:
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why not go for an audi rs6 5.0 v10 twin turbo 580hp and it has 4WD
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why not go for an audi rs6 5.0 v10 twin turbo 580hp and it has 4WD
LOL, I refer you to the size of my garage and how the M5 would be a struggle :laugh:
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Lancia delta integrale Evo II should fit nicely in the garage...just remember to park up against the opposite wall :wink:
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Tomorrow is going to be a sad day Mr Hurditch.. :sad1:
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Tomorrow is going to be a sad day Mr Hurditch.. :sad1:
And a very good one for a lot of others...
Whats that circling above?
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Tomorrow is going to be a sad day Mr Hurditch.. :sad1:
....That's exactly how I feel too. A sad day when any very well modified car gets its heart ripped out and put back to standard, and particularly a car which I know. :sad1:
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Anyone would think there had been a death in the family :signLOL:
I'm happy - 560 bhp RS4 on nitrous anyone :laugh:
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old shape or new one ?
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I'm happy - 560 bhp RS4 on nitrous anyone :laugh:
....You better stay away from characters with sunglasses called Ron driving white Ed30's! :wink:
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old shape or new one ?
New. Wife wouldn't be pleased as I've promised her I'd get a more sedate car for the road - she thinks I'm going to end up wrapped around something in a fast car. :laugh: Looked at one already and still like them. That V8 noise .....mmmmmm.
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I'm happy - 560 bhp RS4 on nitrous anyone :laugh:
....You better stay away from characters with sunglasses called Ron driving white Ed30's! :wink:
:signLOL:
Not if he's 560 brake he won't.. :scared:
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I'm happy - 560 bhp RS4 on nitrous anyone :laugh:
....You better stay away from characters with sunglasses called Ron driving white Ed30's! :wink:
The RS4 is the getaway gotaway car though :smiley:
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....You better stay away from characters with sunglasses called Ron driving white Ed30's! :wink:
The RS4 is the getaway gotaway car though :smiley:
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I can't help feeling pleased about that.
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Anyone would think there had been a death in the family :signLOL:
I'm happy - 560 bhp RS4 on nitrous anyone :laugh:
I cant help but think that you should get a new shape s4 with the sport diff instead
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I cant help but think that you should get a new shape s4 with the sport diff instead
....Great car and that Sport Diff is a great feature, but it's only a lightly supercharged V6 3-litre and hasn't the grunt of a V8 RS. 19mpg versus 12mpg when enjoying it.
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would nt go any where near a cayman , test drive is great , living with it is pants :sick:
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would nt go any where near a cayman , test drive is great , living with it is pants :sick:
what dont you like about yours?
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mine went after a few weeks , for £30 k the only thing good about it is "its a porsche " happy i had it cause made me change direction with my cars cause would have never got rid of the S3 for less expensive motoring SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET MY ED30 GO !!
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mine went after a few weeks , for £30 k the only thing good about it is "its a porsche " happy i had it cause made me change direction with my cars cause would have never got rid of the S3 for less expensive motoring SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET MY ED30 GO !!
so whats next mate?
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i got my mrs a mini cooper s and really liked it so i had it and she kept her skoda fabia vrs , but after a good clean up i sold it made nearly £1k and got a john cooper works mini and £15 k in the bank :smiley:
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JCW cooper S rock, and since you have 15k spare you should make it uber awesome http://www.morego.co.uk/bbr-gti/mini.php (http://www.morego.co.uk/bbr-gti/mini.php) but 250hp would be nice with their handling package
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A Works version Mini... Probably the best. Certainly far better styling!
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i m a car tinker er , i used to love doing my own stuff to older cars i ve really enjoyed the last few months with the mini , i ve had most of it in bits and back together
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most modded bits are cheap too , just picked up full recaro interior for £500
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any way not my post , sorry john :happy2:
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SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET MY ED30 GO !!
Told you so :laugh:
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SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET MY ED30 GO !!
Told you so :laugh:
you were right steve , but money wise i was right , i lost £1500 in 2 years would have lost £5k more by now :happy2:
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You don't lose money on cars... You spend money on enjoying them!
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I mean spending whether left standard or modified. Either way, for enjoying driving and owning them.
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yes i never include money i spend on mods etc or would prob get a bike !!!!!!!!
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mine went after a few weeks , for £30 k the only thing good about it is "its a porsche " happy i had it cause made me change direction with my cars cause would have never got rid of the S3 for less expensive motoring SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET MY ED30 GO !!
I swapped from a stage2+ ed30 to a cayman s almost a month ago and a bit bemused by your findgs but each to their own..
Its a very involving drive and i can see that not been to everyone's taste, but get it out on a country road, hammer round some twisities and hear that 3.4l flat six sing to you is just incredible :happy2:
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i agree , on a country rd was great but any other road was a pain to drive , mine was nt an S so might explain a little more , saying that not much difference in power :happy2: