Ben G
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ok so i've basically looked at almost every car possible that i can insure for under £1k and i really can't make my mind up.
gone from LCR 225's to clio 182's, to audi a4's to focus rs mk1's etc etc.
now i've always liked the look of the mk1 tt's and the 1.8t 225 models seem to have enough power to keep me happy whilst also giving respectable fuel economy.
i know it's basically a mk4 golf in drag as jr has said this numerous times before, but other than that is there anything actually wrong with them with regards to driving/being a good all rounder?
don't need 4 seats but it's handy having space for storage which these have (coupe's).
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deano87
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My manager has a convertible 1.8T 225. It isn't a nice place to site particularly. Interior is quite dated and doesn't feel as refined as I thought it would. Hers is only a 2002 52 on about 40,000 miles.
I'd rather the LCR225 for practicality.
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Daniel_Corsa
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Girls cars! Hair dressers etc.
Nah seriously I loved mine, best car I've owned and far better than LCR.
Remap and got 260bhp, add a blue flame non-res and sound great!
Interiors are excellent quality, Quattro is fun in the snow, wet.
I'd look at a V6 just for noise!
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Chris x
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RS imo, good car, looks good, wont depreciate too much and you get cheap parts...ftw!
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Ben G
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i love the exterior of the rs but hate the dated dash. i actually think the interior off the tt's look fantastic. quite minimal with some nice silver bits, what i like best really.
LCR is a no no as insurance is over 1k and i hate the dash and the exterior just doesn't do it for me.
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Daniel_Corsa
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TT interior is awesome, Deano was probably distracted by mpg starting with a 2*
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Ben G
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 anything over 25mpg on a run will be fine. my daily commute consists of 20 miles total of dual carriageway so easy to get decent mpg.
i also need something with decent power (circa 200bhp+) as i'm getting 36mpg from a 1.25 fiesta on a run, just trying to keep up with traffic
[Edited on 19-10-2011 by Ben G]
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--ToM--
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mums got a 53 plate quattro 1.8t says it all really
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Tomnova16
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I really like the mk1 now but only with a different colour roof and big wheels
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Daniel_Corsa
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I averaged 25mpg thrash it and below 20mpg but sit on M'Way at 80ish and will be 30's all day!
225 then remap with exhaust and it's a totally different car!
What about a Quattro Sport they have dropped in price recently!
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Jambo
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I love them and always have. My mate had one and it was only a bogo 180, but she's a girl. The interior was so nice so cosy just like my Z3. Proper occasion inside. But still roomy.
Lots of mods out there and they are ludo cheap. I want one now 
*hides from Jr*
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
mums got a 53 plate quattro 1.8t says it all really
how does it? i saw a middle aged woman driving a bmw e46 m3 the other day.
leave the cliques at the door before you enter please, i drove a puma for 18 months and loved it.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
What about a Quattro Sport they have dropped in price recently!
what are they? the 180's?
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--ToM--
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all im saying is focus RS mk1 or audi TT ...........
i understand you have your reasons etc but still i know what id rather have
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Tomnova16
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Tt obviously
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by --ToM--
all im saying is focus RS mk1 or audi TT ...........
i understand you have your reasons etc but still i know what id rather have
it comes down to budget as much as what car i like most though.
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--ToM--
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i will say iv driven my mums car a fair bit and to be honest as much of a girly car i think it is, it drives very well, as already said interiours great lots of room sound systems great spacious, loadssss of boot space and the 1.8t goes well aswell for what it is! i have to drive it properly for her every so often as she barely takes it abouve 3k lol
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big eck
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I think the mk1 tt is deffo a woman's choice. A lass I know bought a nearly new 225 model from Audi and it was in the garage more times it was out. She ended up hating the thing and says its the worst car she's ever owned. The LCR is a better car IMO, better looking for a kick off and much more practical.
The Focus RS is a good shout tho but my mates is pretty greedy on fuel. Having only 5 gears doesn't help matters I suppose. They hold there value well which is a good thing.
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
What about a Quattro Sport they have dropped in price recently!
what are they? the 180's?
240 (1.8T 20v) V6 front, 2 x buckets, no rears, 2 tone paint!
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Ben G
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oh yeah, those are nice, but as said, i have a budget to stick to also
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big eck
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Just buy an LCR. They bargains just now.
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--ToM--
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Just buy an LCR. They bargains just now.
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Simon L
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I had a mk1 225, remapped, cat back, and it was awesome. 0-60 in 5.5, 0-100 in 14.0 and did 155 easily.
I averaged 23mpg. Could get 37mpg on a long motorway run, sitting at 65 constantly. Almost managed 500 miles from a tank doing that.
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Ben G
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see, thats whats swaying me to the tt
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Daniel_Corsa
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What's budget I seen a QS on PH other week under £8k I think! Mate e-mailed me it see if still got it!
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