small diesel cars, way of the future?

[yorkie_chris]

FWD shopping trolleys on speed. I don't see the fuss.

Would rather have some old mk2 escort or something, sure you bankrupt yourself buying welding rods to hold it together but they are a proper fookin hoot.

i bought a 52-plate ibiza tdi 130, and had it remapped,

175bhp. 300 ft/lbs or torque, goes like stink and average 60 mpg

its not a poser car but suits me fine

To me a car is a form of transport.

The cheaper the better.

Originally Posted by The Basket

To me a car is a form of transport.

The cheaper the better.

coorect.

Originally Posted by Daimo

Audi - Had recovery for any electrical issues yet? Most commen marque callout..
BMW - Found the indicator stalk yet? And the mirrors, and worked out how to use the inside lane

Slow? Ok, seriously, when a mildy fettled engine will produce some rediculas 40-140mph times, i'd think otherwise. Say nothing that you don't know about

TBH, I enjoy driving our Astra VXR, and I loved my SV, but then im not a snob. I find driving our Mercs, Audis and BMW's comfy, but quite plain, badge whoar worthy but expensive over-rated unless you have the top of the range models. I do hope your BMW is a M model.

You stick with your BMW and bike, and i'll stick with our VXR, budget suzuki, and stunning Italian bike.

I admit there are a lot of boyracers and real neds that drive them about and ruin the reputation of modified cars, but try not to tarnish all with the same brush. There are a lot of very VERY clean examples, highly tuned and modified and restored that would put shame to a lot of expensive sports cars. There is also the huge social aspect, the enjoyment of making something far better, and the hobby side that makes it all worthwhile.

My old one was tastefully done using all of Vauxhall/Stienmetz add ons (same as AC Snitzer for BMW), but my other halfs is totally her own design, unique, not driven like a boyracer on acid, had a lot spent on, and had a lot of fun doing.

Stop being snobbish, open your mind a little. Lifes more fun.

LOL .... only winding you up fella ... I'm not a car snob ..... I just enjoy driving, and in many ways my best drives have been thrashing a cheap hire car along ... in particular I remember a Renault Clio 1.2 that was a blast ... doesn't always matter what it is ...

I can't even remember how this started now ....

The Germans aren't all they are cracked up to be in the fun stakes for sure .... nor reliabilty ....my TT was probably the most unreliable car I've had, and my Lotus the best !! Even my Alfa Romeo never let me down....

I can't see me buying another VAG product .... but the BMW is very impressive TBH .... but with my sensible hat on - you can't beat the handling of a humble Ford Focus ...... its whatever floats your boat ....but for a number of reasons, including saftey (airbags, etc), I'd rather buy a newer car than an older one ...