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Skip · 11-07-06, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vltn3

unfortunately i cant drive at the mo cause i am on crutches (broken leg) but the dealer took me for a spin, let me tell you that the engine is far too powerful for the chassis. wheelspin in nearly every gear and from what i could see a heck of a lot of torque steer, soo looks like a lot of fun, have agreed to go back in a couple of weeks to see if i can drive it myself

Sounds like it really should have been RWD - I bet it would have been awesome, especially with its relatively short wheelbase...

pegasus · 11-07-06, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickUK

yeah that's right.

You with your leg should be looking at buying this :

evil, evil, evil man heheheheh

by the way found this picture of you last time you visited

your lookin good big boy

pegasus · 11-07-06, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Quote:

Originally Posted by vltn3

unfortunately i cant drive at the mo cause i am on crutches (broken leg) but the dealer took me for a spin, let me tell you that the engine is far too powerful for the chassis. wheelspin in nearly every gear and from what i could see a heck of a lot of torque steer, soo looks like a lot of fun, have agreed to go back in a couple of weeks to see if i can drive it myself

Sounds like it really should have been RWD - I bet it would have been awesome, especially with its relatively short wheelbase...

yeah, shoulda been rwd i agree but i have to say the way it attacks corners is awesome really incredibly precise....it only shakes its head when you floor it..what do you expect with 225bhp

11-07-06, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vltn3

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickUK

yeah that's right.

You with your leg should be looking at buying this :

evil, evil, evil man heheheheh

by the way found this picture of you last time you visited

your lookin good big boy

Handbags anyone

Viney · 11-07-06, 03:53 PM

They are horrible cars. Parts are a nighmare to get hold of, the insurance is dangerous, and to be honest, they sound poo even with a 4" dragger 'zorst on.

Go buy yourself something a little more fun.

However, its your money

Skip · 11-07-06, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Viney

the insurance is dangerous

Tell me about it! Japanese import insurance is a joke! I had an R33 Nissan Skyline GTST - not the GTR and the insurance was MORE than if I had one of the few official UK GTRs...

Swapped it for a Mitsubishi Evo II and it was "no change sir" - still the same £1050 a year! That was at 28 with max NCB too!

pegasus · 11-07-06, 04:09 PM

very interesting i had a quote for the car from norwich union fully comp £383 i am paying £400 for my honda vtech coupe

as a matter of interest mister viney sir what would you recommend, i could be persuaded to change my mind, 1 of my other options was the alfa gtv v6

11-07-06, 06:15 PM

Have you considered a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Beautiful Italian styling, lovely sounding 5 pot engine, 220 bhp, roomy and practical. Can't go wrong

I've had one since 1998 and the only things I've had to have done, apart from regular servicing, are discs, pads and a new battery. No problems whatsoever.

Specialists do the infamous cambelt change for £400. e.g. http://www.powerfiat.co.uk

I tried an Alfa GTV, but basically I didn't fit inside. As for the rear seats and boot... forget it.

pegasus · 11-07-06, 06:32 PM

yeah very nice option rob, that was also on my list..like the styling very much and love the dash layout..only thing is i have had a couple of fiats already and fancied something different..but still a very very worthy mention....in fact im off to autotrader to look at them again

p.s this is ultimately a toy i have an every day car that i use for practical things so boot space and rear seats are really not important

cheers

Skip · 11-07-06, 06:44 PM

What about a Nissan 200SX S14 - 200hp and RWD - drift-tastic!

11-07-06, 04:09 PM	#17
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	very interesting i had a quote for the car from norwich union fully comp £383 i am paying £400 for my honda vtech coupe as a matter of interest mister viney sir what would you recommend, i could be persuaded to change my mind, 1 of my other options was the alfa gtv v6 __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

11-07-06, 06:32 PM	#19
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	yeah very nice option rob, that was also on my list..like the styling very much and love the dash layout..only thing is i have had a couple of fiats already and fancied something different..but still a very very worthy mention....in fact im off to autotrader to look at them again p.s this is ultimately a toy i have an every day car that i use for practical things so boot space and rear seats are really not important cheers __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

11-07-06, 06:44 PM	#20
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	What about a Nissan 200SX S14 - 200hp and RWD - drift-tastic! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

11-07-06, 03:53 PM	#15
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	They are horrible cars. Parts are a nighmare to get hold of, the insurance is dangerous, and to be honest, they sound poo even with a 4" dragger 'zorst on. Go buy yourself something a little more fun. However, its your money

11-07-06, 06:15 PM	#18
RobSV Guest Posts: n/a	Have you considered a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo? Beautiful Italian styling, lovely sounding 5 pot engine, 220 bhp, roomy and practical. Can't go wrong I've had one since 1998 and the only things I've had to have done, apart from regular servicing, are discs, pads and a new battery. No problems whatsoever. Specialists do the infamous cambelt change for £400. e.g. http://www.powerfiat.co.uk I tried an Alfa GTV, but basically I didn't fit inside. As for the rear seats and boot... forget it.