starbank Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Although I am not even thinking of changing the Loop - just too much fun! I saw a Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus yesterday and I have to say it looked pretty special! A SMART that actually looked great, what's going on!So, it got me thinking. IF you were going to change your Loop (or just get a second car!) what would be the top 3 cars you'd be considering? No going daft though! - no Lambo's, Bugatti Veyrons etc! Mine would be:-1. Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quattro 2. New Golf GTi3. Leon Cupra R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Mine.1.RX8 2.Focus RS (I dont care what Clarkson says, Fords can be cool)3.Megane Sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Cars on my list to test drive next year.R36 golfFiesta RS (if it's got 200+bhp)Honda CRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 QUOTE(Tigz)Mine.1.RX8 2.Focus RS (I dont care what Clarkson says, Fords can be cool)3.Megane Sportwouldn't touch any of those :shock: test drove a rx8 and it just didn't have enough go, combined with sub 20mpg questionable reliability from the ****le engine and they are far too common.Focus RS, haven't tried one but on looks alone i'd be put off, chav image, hideous electric blue and back interior and most say the back road bumpy b road handling isn't up ot much either.Meganne sport looks awful with a huge saggy ass sticking out and not enough changes to make it stand out over the standard model. Meganne is the new safety car of choice, never seen one driven quickly as they are all bought by ex volvo drivers IMO I'd rather have a 1lr lupo and save up fro a year or two for something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Beeza Cupra RFabia VRSCan't think of another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 1. Alfa GT2. Elise3. Fabia VRSDepends on how much spare cash I had floating around... and if I needed to carry more than 2 people which one I would buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Beeza Cupra Rquote]good choice John 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreno510 Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 1. Ibiza Cupra (petrol, if any bloomin' useless seat garage actually bothered there ass to have one to drive)2. R32...nuhin else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 It's a fact that there ain't alot out there that smacks you in the face. Apart from the ones mentioned so far I think raiding the second hand market would be the best bet, so if you had £20k to spend you could maybe find an RS6, M3 or S3 hiding somewhere (in Jay Kays garage!). Forgot about the Octavia VRS - I always liked that. The new Golf GTi is getting good reviews and it seems like VW have got there finger out with it - 200BHP and handles really well. The R36 will be an absolute belter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 would you rather have a R36 for about £26K with leather, 4x4, 275 approx bhp, 18" wheels, decent exhaust etc. or shell out £25K for a 200bhp FWD golf gti with a few extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 spent about £22K secondhand at the start of the year, you want something with warrenty left and that won't brake the budget to run though which limits the choices a bit. Can get a really nice M5 or E55 merc but they are going to cost a lot to run if you do decent miles. Honda S2K or 350Z are will within range, Evos and Scoobys, 330d or 530d beemer makes a sencible buy, Alfa Gta, clio sport v6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbank Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 If I went out and bought the new Golf Gti I would be dribbling at the mouth everytime an R36 went past! So, in answer to your question I would have to wait and go for the R36 - in my dreams of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 This is a tough one, but here it goesNew:1. Caterham (the fastest the budget would allow)2. Scooby3. Gotta be a Loopy GTiSecondhand - Audi S8 - tried one a few weeks back. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 1. Lotus Exige (2nd Hand)2. Vauxhall VX2203. Lotus Exige (2nd Hand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 QUOTE(tdwindustries)1. Lotus Exige (2nd Hand)Yes please! - It'd have to be a Mk 1 with a supercharger, though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" /> J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 yeah thats number 1, and number 3 is the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 1.Cooper S (common yes, but still a cracking drive)2.Mk1 Exige (me and M1Lupo saw a orange one yesterday,I want!)3.VX220Though if we were being realistic I'd have to amend it to what sarah would let me have:1.Cooper2.Smart Brabus Roadster3.Another Lupo GTi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 1. Loop GTI - its a classic and I must buy one of them before those fox's go into production.2. VW split window van - 23 window `de-lux`3. Golf R32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...superlupo... Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 in a perfect world.1. beetle RSI [AWESOME CARS!!!! 8) ]2. RS3 [if they make it, my dad keep pesterin our local dealer he wants one so bad style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> ]3. R32 [with 996 turbo rims]in the real world1. mk1 polo [8&9x13's sittin on it's ass style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> ]2. corrado VR6 [everyone should have one.]3. mk1 passat [because they rock. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 My mate just bought a corrado VR6... yesterday he took me and a couple of mates to the cinema in it. Afterwards, it got as far as my house before the coolant tank was totally empty!! :shock: :shock: He only got it 3 days ago poor chap! Hope it's just a hose and not the water pump - good job it didn't overheat too. 127K on the clock, but it's a jolly nice looking motor, and silly fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...superlupo... Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 si [sps] had one with 170k on the clock.. he rebuilt the engine lightened and balaced it and sh*t.. went like a f*kin rocket style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> and they must be THE best sounding car this side of a 360. i know they tend to break sometimes but it's worth it just for the noise.i fell in love with it. have wanted one so much it hurts ever since 8) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 1. DC5 Integra Type R2. DC5 Integra Type R3. DC5 Integra Type R4. DC5 Integra Type R5. DC5 Integra Type R6. DC5 Integra Type R7. DC5 Integra Type R8. DC5 Integra Type R9. DC5 Integra Type R10. DC5 Integra Type R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 What about the DC5 Integra Type R? Unlike you to leave that from the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 1 - Small lamp Mk1 Golf GTi in black2 - Lupo GTi in Anthracite grey3 - Knackered `rat-look` 1969 911 in Saffron yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 1 - 200sx S14a2 - Corado VR63 - 2005 Mustang (drool)of course i'm being totally `un-realistic` price / insurability wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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