Now that's interesting... car insurance

[northwind]

The Polo's in there because it's slow and boring Because really, that's what I should be getting. But they're way nicer than most slow, boring cars. I just like how they look, really. I'd look at Corsas too but I don't like the look as much. But I seem to have become a VAG convert, for no apparent reason. Maybe because the term VAG amuses me?

Cheers Daimo... Though to be honest, there's not a Vauxhall that gets a look in for any reason other than utter, utter cheapness I'd get a Cavalier if I could, but it wouldn't fit in the driveway- I like Cavaliers... That's my dad's fault though!

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I have had two Mk1 G0lfs and loved them both, a 1.6 diesel and a GTi - personally if you can find a decent one you wont go wrong with one of those

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Originally Posted by northwind

I'd get a Chavalier if I could

Just corrected that for you Northy...

[fizzwheel]

Daimo you are evil. You shouldnt really show Northy that video of the twin engined VR6 you know what hes like

You cant beat a bug











100 quid a year to insure and no road tax....

What more could you want ????

CORRADO!


Just make sure you check the electrics and the engine management systems are ok. If you get a good one, they'll run and run.

pm me if you ever need a full HPI report doing (I am in the trade)

[Biker Biggles]

Did'nt they do a G60 version of the Polo for a short while?That must have been a laugh.
I had a couple of 8 valve Scirrocco GTIs.Both quick,but for some reason the older one was always that bit more so.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Did'nt they do a G60 version of the Polo for a short while?That must have been a laugh.
I had a couple of 8 valve Scirrocco GTIs.Both quick,but for some reason the older one was always that bit more so.

Yep IIRC it was called a G40.

Originally Posted by mac

You cant beat a bug











100 quid a year to insure and no road tax....


BUT you don't have the same amount of salt being put down on the roads doen there!!!
That stuff eats cars alive up here esp when they put it down in 3 inch layers
shame really - great car

What more could you want ????

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Yep IIRC it was called a G40.

Correct. Not very reliable. Very rare and pretty fast. Later Mk4 Polos are very very heavy.

Astra Diesels - look for the mk3 turbo diesel, iirc there were two engine sizes as well. Engine made by Isuzu, pretty good, rest of car somewhat foul, don't see too many of them about these days. Newer shape ones much much better.

Avoid Ford diesels. They were pretty nasty until the TDCI stuff came out.

Don't buy a Renault 19 diesel unless it has a turbo, trust me it is about the slowest car you can imagine, which when allied with squishy suspension makes for dull progress.

Peugout and Citroen make the best small diesels. ZX is good and highly amusing when a turbo is added, plus is usually very cheap. Pug 306 is basically the same, but more expensive. 309, while ugly, makes a good banger and is light enough to not require a turbo, engines if looked after last forever.

If you go the air cooled VeeDub route, there are several experts on here (not me). Expect horrific fuel consumption.

Seat stuff pretty good and cheap too.

VAG parts have a reputation for not being cheap.

HTH,

MT