Anyone out there owned a Golf Mk3 GTi 2.0 16v or VR6 in the past?

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

Rob,

Diesels get taxed at 3 times the rate in Holland! About 200-300 euros per 3 months!! As I'll be cycling to work I don't think I'll be doing enough car miles to justify it, hence looking at performance petrol hatches. I also considered the Seat Ibiza 2.0 16v GTi (same engine and front suspension), but as there are fewer of them about they cost more than the golf.

Also I don't want the hassle of engine transplants, turbo in a mk2/3 etc, just want to buy and drive initially, followed by some light brake and suspension work.

Christ, we think we have it bad here! How about an old A3 1.8T? Or even a Volks Corrado? Alternatively theres the Honda VTI Civic or Pug 306 GTI-6

[Skip]

What about something fun and RWD like an E30 BMW or a Mazda MX5?

The MX5 isn't so good for carrying surfboards, and the E30 may be a bit too tail happy in the wet at the 'Ring, and armco costs there!

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Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

The MX5 isn't so good for carrying surfboards, and the E30 may be a bit too tail happy in the wet at the 'Ring, and armco costs there!

Good point - I have an MX5 and its no good at carrying anything!

Someone I know crashed his E30 at the 'ring and paid £1500 for the privelidge so probably a wise move to get a scrabbly-FWD car if you plan to go regularly...

[Gazza77]

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

The MX5 isn't so good for carrying surfboards, and the E30 may be a bit too tail happy in the wet at the 'Ring, and armco costs there!

Rubbish. I have an MX5 and can get loads in! Put the roof down, you will easily fit a surfboard in!

[Skip]

Originally Posted by Gazza77

Rubbish. I have an MX5 and can get loads in! Put the roof down, you will easily fit a surfboard in!

Typical MX5 owner response! lol

Apart from surfboards I find I can more in if I have the roof up as you can use the shelf the folded roof sits on

[Gazza77]

Originally Posted by Skip

Typical MX5 owner response! lol

Apart from surfboards I find I can more in if I have the roof up as you can use the shelf the folded roof sits on

That is true in both cases lol

I have been told that you can get a washing machine or tumble drier on the passenger seat with the roof down, never tried yet mind.

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Back on topic - what about a 106 or 306 Rallye? Nice and lightweight - although the 106 might a bit underpowered for the 'Ring...

Ive got an MX5 for sale. Anyone want to buy it?

306 rallye is a good shout skip. Think 106 would be a bit small but the 306 gets good reviews for handling and power.

I was gonna mention E36 (PH favourite) but then thought that it was a Hatch that was required.

What about MG? Silly prices going for something like a ZT-T. Serious load lugging space and decent power.

Originally Posted by Skip

Back on topic - what about a 106 or 306 Rallye? Nice and lightweight - although the 106 might a bit underpowered for the 'Ring...

Only down the straights. Hate to say it, but the 106GTI is a belter of a car (and the saxo 16v too, exactly the same cars).

I know many hot hatch owners taking it to the big boys out there.