andyroo Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 BMW 5 series 3 litre turbo diesel, now thats were technology is at, might i say, for the win. But im rambling... (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 You dont miss power steering if you havent had a car with it already Eeven if you have lessons in a car with power steering, you dont properly get used to it. And will only take a day driving a car without to forget about it. Plus the polo isnt really a heavy handling car ← Whenever i see anyone trying to park without power steeting it reminds me how much i love it lol, WHats even more fun though is speed sensitive power steering (Y) thats the shizzle. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corish Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 BMW 5 series 3 litre turbo diesel, now thats were technology is at, might i say, for the win. But im rambling... (Y) ← VW over BMW though, I'd pick VW straight off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 i doubt on any small car you could really notice powered steering or not, obviously age of the car could give it away, but its cars like s type jags which need powered steering to move. VW/Rover for the win (Y) :) ← I'd agree but After about 1994ish rover went crap, and i dunno if anyones seen a rover 200 engine there is like hardly any room my uncles a mechanic and he wont touch them for that reason there shit hard to work on and there just crap full stop. Oh Nice car by the way :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corish Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Talking about VW. I'd love to own a VW Golf GT TDI 150bhp PD Engine. My fav car ever. I can't wait to drive my dads hes learning me in it. I don't know if I should though, 'cos hes upgraded ECU his self and its ridiculously fast, pulls immensely for a diesel and goes about 150-155mph. we was doin 140 on way back from Blackpool and it was still going. So... Who thinks I dhould learn in his van or the golf? (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Rover? Did you know they went bankrupt? :) ← yeah, not so long ago....did you know my mini was '92 :D and ok rephrase....old style mini cooper for the win :P (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 IMO that car was a bargain for £550, and I could have only got a crusty-rusty'n'musty fiesta for that cash otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 The golfs were GTI's on MK1's, GTI's, G60's on Mk2's. For the MK3 Polo's there were G40's, and GT's. The G40/60's are supercharged and generally the quicker of the bunch although I like a good MK1 1.6 8v gti myself (naturally aspirated)- just got to love the retro :P Looks like a nice car you've got there man the GT's are really good value now just watch for the rust and headgasket. How many miles does it have? I'm guessing about 110,000. They can look delicious too with only a litlew bit of work, give yours a good polish and it will look 100 times better just with that, also some new number plates maybe as your's are a little faded. All in all nice one mate, hope the insurance isn't too much of a killer. Now, for some inspiration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 VW over BMW though, I'd pick VW straight off. ← Er... ok... if money werent an issue, I'm sure you wouldnt pick a VW... Except maybe the VW Phaeton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) As far as modding goes, these are my plans: BBS 13 or 14's 60 f 40 r Lowering kit Euro style plates Clear front and side indicators And yeah, it's a due a good T-Cut polish and Back To Black bumper clean-up :P I'll post pics once it's all clean and modded :P BTW: Insurance is £859 TPFT Edited August 5, 2005 by MadManMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 BTW: Insurance is £859 TPFT ← Where the hell do you live?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 why? 859 for a 1.3 GT isn't bad! It's my first car, with no alarm etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 I know! Its bloody good!!! lol I WISH!!!!!! Just renewed my insurance, 1 year driving but no no-claims and mine is £1145 TPFT on a 1.4 N reg Escort. No where near as quick as yours. 0-60 in like 17 secs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Yeah I got quotes on loads of 1.4's, all slower, all more on insurance. I think the factors involved are: Engine size (Regardless of whats faster) How many get stolen or crashed (Polo MK3s are rare so less thefts and boy racer deaths / damages) How much the car is worth ( I put £1000 but i'll change it to £550 and see what they quote me now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Go to confused.com! I originally said 10,000 miles per year and car worth £1000 I've changed to 7,000 miles per year and £550 for the cars value: It was £859 TPFT It's now: £636.30! Cheapology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 That makes me laugh......... Every quote I do I put in less than 5000 miles per year Put the value of my car as £600 Tried over 30 insurers online in the last 2 weeks. Confused was crap, best they got me was from Admiral for £2200 Try your details, exactly the same, but put the postcode as L215JU, house no.5 See what that gets you........ Should be intresting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantwhore Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 http://chris3549.fotopic.net/p11386221.html My Prelude. 0-60 in 6.4 standard(and its no where near standard! 165mph down the A13 Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 What engine you got in the Pre mate? VTEC or Turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 My golf (on going project) 0-60 in about 16 sec 100mph down a hill if I'm lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonney@X-Street Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 nice polo :P nippy buggers for a 1.3 whilst we're chatting about vw's time to introduce my new ride Mk3 golf gti anniversary 160 bhp full jetex stainless exhaust system koni adjustable coilovers lowered 45mm at present 17" bbs alloys mark 4 front end conversion alpine 9831r headunit pioneer 6400 motorized dvd screen alpine type r components front and rear 4x alpine v12 amps alpine type r sub xbox :P clifford g4 with proximity sensors, anti jack and glass audible sensors remote engine start on order as we speak :P am officially in love :"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 nice polo :P nippy buggers for a 1.3 Yeah, I know. I've got (Well technically it's my Mum's :"> ) a 1.6, and although it's not actually any faster than the 1.4 16v, it's still very nippy and good for at least 120mph. When I buy a car, I'd definitely look at getting another Polo, they are cool :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corish Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 (edited) http://chris3549.fotopic.net/p11386221.html My Prelude. 0-60 in 6.4 standard(and its no where near standard! 165mph down the A13 Chris ← Hehe wanna race :P Golf 1.9 GT TDI Diesel. (6gears) or maybe a touch faster Golf V6 4-Motion (4WD) (6gears) Both around same speed, the V6 could be alot faster if he upgraded ECU. Edited August 6, 2005 by Corish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koxx_TryAll Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 (edited) My first car! 0-60 in 10 seconds! Edited August 6, 2005 by Koxx_TryAll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 HAHAHAHAHAHA. Damn, you're so funny. (Y) Anyway MadManMike that's a nice car you have there. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 and my mini :P ....may aswell post and james, nice mk1 you got there (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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