myke
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my dad would probably talk me out of it anyway.
just lookin at possibilities. well dreaming really.
its within reach, but not a fantastic idea.
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NovaGTE
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quote: Originally posted by myke
my dad would probably talk me out of it anyway.
Mines trying to talk me into it! I wanted a BMW 320i coupe but my mum went off on one bout it cos she thinks there to fast for me (she use to have one so knows how quick they are), so dad said why don't i get one of these and then not tell her how quick it is!
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Stu
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Ive had my 200sx for about 3 months now and it is a great car!
Not being funny Steve but it sounds to me like you dont know shit! The car goes well, looks well and handles better than any front wheel drive French tin!
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/evo_m3_321
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Steve
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its all down to personal taste
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NovaGTE
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Stu- What the running cost like on them, MPG, servicing, and problems etc.
Ure 200sx looks sweet mate.
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Stu
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Yeah but there is difference between fact and taste, for example when you are talking about handling.........a car either handles well or it doesnt.
Looks of a vehicle, yes, I know where you are coming from, the 200sx isnt the nicest looking car in the world and the interior is shocking but all Jap cars are the same. I personally didnt want another front wheel drive hot hatch.
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Marc
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Most Jap/German cars arent that flash inside tho, very bare.
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NovaGTE
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I didn't think it was to bad inside, nice leather interior and a v.nice low driving possion.
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Stu
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MPG isnt too bad..........25-30 on average. Its like any car really, buy a good one and look after it, especially the turbo and you'll be ok. It is Jap so its pretty reliable as long as you tune it wisely.
Ive got a turbo back decatted 3.25" zorst, an HKS adj actuator, dump valve, OBX quick-shift, boost running at 14psi, Walbro fuel pump, iridium plugs and a FMIC (yet to be fitted).
I reckon power at the moment is around 240bhp but with the FMIC, Apex'i boost controller and 550cc injectors it should be up near 300bhp.
Its quite cheap to get 300bhp, its when you are looking for more than that it gets expensive.
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Stuckey
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quote: Originally posted by Stu
Ive had my 200sx for about 3 months now and it is a great car!
Not being funny Steve but it sounds to me like you dont know shit! The car goes well, looks well and handles better than any front wheel drive French tin!
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/evo_m3_321
i cant get that link to work
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Sooty
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Not keen on the looks personally... and I dont see it out handling a GTi
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corsa5dr
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Get that beamer hursty,dont worry about your mother!
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myke
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stu. how much is a service?
also whats the diff between a touring and non touring model?
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NovaGTE
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Isn't the non touring the old shape hatchback one. Im after the touring like stu's
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myke
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i want the slanty eyed s14.
wasn't sure what the touring denoted.
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NovaGTE
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Do you mean this one,

This is the style im after.
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Marc
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Theyre dirt cheap to buy!!!!
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myke
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that's well tasty, but i want the facelift version like stus with the angled lights.
like this if it works.

sorry about size
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Marc
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Nissan were sellin these 4 12k brand new other year...
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NovaGTE
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V.Nice but a bit pricey for me, can only spend upto £4000 on 1.
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myke
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4.5 - 5k for the later one
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Stu
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Yeah, youll get a minter for £5,000.
Mine was a late 99, S14a ('a' denotes the facelift, 4 pot calipers up front and the different rear lights) full NSH, one owner, 36,000 miles, touring spec (leather, air-con, CD changer, light washers) and it only cost me about £7,500. I think for the cash its a bargain.
I dont know where people have got it that these cars dont handle though? In the wet they are a bit hairy but which RWD car with any power isnt. In the dry it handles spot on, it'll out handle virtually any hot hatch. RWD, limited slip diff and 225 tyres sat on a chassis that is made for it.
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Stu
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BTW Adam, thats a pretty good result innit, 480bhp!!
What does that thing 1/4 in now?
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myke
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you had a service or quote for a service yet stu?
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Stu
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Im getting my first service done on Friday, aint got a clue what its gonna cost? Dont think it will be that much. Im providing the air filter, the oil and the iridium plugs myself so that should take a chunk out of it!
Ill let you know how it goes!
12.8.........nice! Ill be happy with anything under 15 I think at the mo.
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