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Gonch Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:24 pm Post subject: 2-3K runabout |
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I know there has been some discussion on this before, but wondering what you lot would buy as a 2-3k runabout, needs to be a daily driver, so not a really old classic?, but needs to be quick, nimble and fun?
I'm thinking
Clio Williams?
Corrado vr6
Golf VR6
Vectra GSI
Any one any comments on these ot any better suggestions? |
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Gaz Astra Addict
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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RS 2000 4x4 i had great fun when i had one oh to have one again _________________ another mk1 coming my way soon...........hopefully |
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Delmastiff Astra Messiah
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going for a Nissan 200sx for some rwd / drifting action ![big grin](images/smiles/biggrin.gif) _________________
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Crafty Astra Craftsman
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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Avoid the vectras. Seriously. Rear arms bushes fall out, v6 is a heavy thristy engine that (imho) isnt much cop. F25 gearboxes are weak too, early ones had lots of problems with those. Front subframes float about and are pretty vauge.
I always liked corrados. What about an old quattro ? |
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exuptoy R1 Wheeliemonster
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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You could just about pick up an rx7 turbo for £3-£4k. Or you could go down the subaru clitoris route (Every cnuts got one) ![laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) _________________
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justEdnow Astra Demon
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Evo 1,2 and 3 could be found for that amount of spare change _________________ Die rust die!!!!!![](http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p319/ed8vtubby/madcat.gif) |
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Stuart Astra Craftsman
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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wat bout a saff cossie or old skwl escort
astra gsi |
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Jason Rallyslag
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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Mk1 Astra with a stonking LET in....![wink](images/smiles/wink.gif) _________________ The most hip hop mofo to ever come out of Halifax.....Jam Master Jay in d house!!! |
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matt Moderator
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Vr6 are real nice cars and make a great noise to ![smile](images/smiles/smile.gif) _________________
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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I have driven a mates clio williams, great fun to throw about but not as fast as i was expecting , tho to be fair wasnt the best example and it had done over 100 thousand miles. _________________ y reg 1300s gte kit xe on twin 45s |
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Gonch Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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cheers chaps, some good ones there,
not really into subaru's, evo's, mazda's, etc, not my cup of tea. |
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GTE Newbie Astra Enthusiast
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Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Get a BMW E30 325i, I have, paid just a grand for mine and even though its old, you can still count on the good build quality!
If you spend a bit more and get the SE, it comes with an LSD for more fun. |
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