Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Integra or CTR
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Nic Barnes
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Integra or CTR
boooooooo
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micra_pete
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Registered: 23rd Apr 03
Location: West Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Ford Puma 1.7 16v
that man right there is 100% spot on.
(sounding like a puma fanboy recently)
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
Location: Liverpool
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with 5k i wouldent buy a puma. basucally paying 5k for an old shape fiesta that looks a bit different. dont go that well, bland as fook.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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They have enough punch for your average twisty road, quite a revvy little engine. Handling is brilliant too
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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they do look a bit girly though
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
Location: Liverpool
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not compared to a 172/182 civic or integra which can both be had for under 5k.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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True, its just another option. Something a bit different. I like driving them.
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smokey corsa
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Registered: 29th Sep 08
Location: leicester
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early clio 172 which are going for peanuts, then with change look towards some throttle bodies, management, cams, headwork, exhaust. this will make you smile  .
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
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tbh i think 172's are great out of the box, would put a decent filter on it, some coilies, uprated pads and enjoy the car.
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smokey corsa
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Registered: 29th Sep 08
Location: leicester
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yeah nothing wrong with doing that atall, i was shocked how quick a tuned one really is tho, and they go round corners cocking a wheel which i find hilarious!!
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/946642.htm
2002 car for nothing really, had the belt done too which is always nice as its not a nice job to do yourself. and costly at a garage due to it being fiddly.
or what about a VR6 golf?
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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integra
clio sport
CTR
focus st 170
puma
pug 206 GTI
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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micra_pete
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Registered: 23rd Apr 03
Location: West Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by 3i_gaz
with 5k i wouldent buy a puma. basucally paying 5k for an old shape fiesta that looks a bit different. dont go that well, bland as fook.
are you kidding?
evo 5 out of 5 car, comments are + everything -nothing
top gear car of the year on release
2001, What Car Used Sports Car Of The Year
2004, What Car Best Used Sporting Car of the Year Under £10k
Future classic - fifth gear - link
Top gear had a future classic feature a few month ago.
The ford puma is a massively under-rated car, bland is not something I would use to describe the car. However I don't mind that view for various reasons.
Jr asked for a Fun Car, cheap to insure, under 5k - A puma shouldn't be completely disregarded by someone who enjoys driving, just because it isn't the "normal" choice.
all my personal opinion obviously
[Edited on 28-03-2009 by micra_pete]
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will_ainsworth
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Registered: 8th Jun 07
Location: London, UK
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seat ibiza cupra, really cheap for what they offer.
my mates for sale. lovely quick car over 200bhp for under 4k. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/955395.htm
but i saw mine for sale for 4k took 3400 cash and the accepted. in the process of modding mine,
ko3s turbo - 200 quid
tip - 80 quid
fmic 200- 600 quid
turbo back exhaust -500 ish quid
remap - 500 quid and your see 250ish. in a small quite light car
mine...
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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Mk4 Ibiza with a pd130 lump (sport or FR), get a remap and enjoy!
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willay
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Astra G 1.8 16v
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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Im with OJC id suggest an Integra DC2
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JM_16v
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DizzyRebel
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Registered: 2nd Jan 09
Location: Lincoln
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Fiat coupe 20v turbo - 6 speed le version was and iirc still is the fastest fwd production car hitting 60 in 5 seconds and topping out at 165mph. Stunning interior and something you rarely see. They seldom rust, engines are bullet proof just watch out for cam belt changes as they are an engine out job and will cost between £500-£1000 to do.
Glanza turbo - never really seen why they are so great with evo running costs and maintenance schedule and astra gte performance.
Toyota celica GT4 - a friend of mine had one with about 320bhp and tein coilovers and it was a really potent fast road car. cheaper than evos etc but a little more exclusive if you like the styling.
Mitsubishi colt mirage cyborg - 170bhp standard and room for more too, thats if you enjoy lack of midrange power, better than honda vtec though.
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Daimo B
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+1 for Fiat Coupe. Just keep pennies for when it breaks. 165mph is a little over-optimisitc though seeing as the TOTB guys wern't even getting those speeds with much more power.
Out of the list you've said, i'd go with the Civic Type R.
Integra Type R also.
No point with the Clio, as eventually, u'll have a similar car.
S14 Nissan 200 Touring. Getting on, but leather interiour, easy chip n tune engine.
What about a BMW E36 M3 (3.0 version)?
Golf Mk2, but a properly nice one for £5k...
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Corsa B
DaveyLC 1.8 conversion
Strip it
Lots of change
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Around Essex Somewhere
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g
Corsa B
DaveyLC 1.8 conversion
Strip it
Lots of change
He already has a Corsa B which might be out one day.. 
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Yeah but this would be one to abuse in the meantime.... how ever long that may be 
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g
Yeah but this would be one to abuse in the meantime.... how ever long that may be
Probs a keeper then in that case 
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