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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Ive got about £1500 for a winter hack/track toy what do you think I should go for ?

Short list so far
MK2 golf 16V
Clio 172
Corrado 16V

also there is a Mi16 205 on ebay fo about 1800 ?

Thoughts and opinions please ?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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i'd go for the 205 mi16 1st than the mk2 golf gti 16 valve 2nd or a mk2 gte 16valve also a good option
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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172 all day kev!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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172 all day kev!!!
What they like to get bits for and work on ?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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ok mate, one of the lads has one he proper kicks it's headin on the track and on road and has never lets him down!!
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Do you mean Lee ?
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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clio 172 Kev, thats what im slowly looking at aswell.

or if you want a cheaper winter hack with some fun, the astra thats for sale in the cars section looks big fun, and will hardly be slow.

or a nice astra van, or a discovery - both sat outside on my driveway
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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my bro's jus had a bargain, 205 gti rally car. full roll cage, seats harnesses, all map lights and cut off switches. rust free body, still a bit rough lookin. but only paid £500.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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clio 172 Kev, thats what im slowly looking at aswell.

or if you want a cheaper winter hack with some fun, the astra thats for sale in the cars section looks big fun, and will hardly be slow.

or a nice astra van, or a discovery - both sat outside on my driveway
How cool does that look !!! might be a good possibility as long as gsi suspension fit etc ???

Had a hint i might be gettin a company car april time as well as an interestin PM over our recent text message i gave you, so this would become a pure track toy eventually !!
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kev 3dr
How cool does that look !!! might be a good possibility as long as gsi suspension fit etc ???

Had a hint i might be gettin a company car april time as well as an interestin PM over our recent text message i gave you, so this would become a pure track toy eventually !!

sounds interesting - keep me updated on the 'other car' situation.

hoping to journey back up for the xmas night out mate
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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172 for £1500 where lol
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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172 for £1500 where lol

Ebay mate
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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or a nice astra van - sat outside on my driveway
It might not be if you answer your phone when i try and ring you to talk about buying it!
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments
It might not be if you answer your phone when i try and ring you to talk about buying it!
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