adiohead
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quote: Originally posted by flybikeslee
quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by flybikeslee
they're not even expensive to fix, same motor across lots of different cars. i cant see the tt costing more than the skoda to fix unless its for bodywork parts. same to run, i can't imagine it costing anymore
agreed, but the tt shocks do have a premium, and the v6 brake disks are
what size are the v6 brakes?
334, a bit bigger than mine (323)
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flybikeslee
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good to know
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Ben G
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i really like these been looking at them for a while now and the prices are coming down a lot since the mk2 came out.
still think they look great and the interiors are nice too.
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CORSA NUT
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Paul you need to drop the idea of the TT mate...
To save money with a second car but still have fun the only options you have are..
106GTI
SAXO VTR/VTS
CLIO 172/182
These will all give you 30+ MPG and be a hoot to drive.The only reason i never got one is because i need the bigger car.
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
I thought the S3 was alright, certainly capable just not massivly involving.
Is it possible to change the 4wd system so its more focused to the back of the car?
There was something involving poo and my boxers when you drove my car
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Paul_J
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quote: Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Paul you need to drop the idea of the TT mate...
To save money with a second car but still have fun the only options you have are..
106GTI
SAXO VTR/VTS
CLIO 172/182
These will all give you 30+ MPG and be a hoot to drive.The only reason i never got one is because i need the bigger car.
I'm ok thanks, I'll just keep the s2000.
It's a myth if you think having a 106 gti / saxo / clio 172 will be cheap. My 106 gti went through 4 gearboxes, new rear beam, 2 coil packs, 3 injectors, 1 engine temp sensor, 1 tps sensor, 2 map sensors, set of engine mounts, about 3 clutches, etc... the new owner had it a month, the gearbox went. Then the head gasket, then now the bottom end has gone.
- Yes ... money in the bank.
- VAG is reliable.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Paul_J
- VAG is reliable.
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Jambo
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my mates TT Had a fair few problems!
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adiohead
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My car has been pretty reliable over the 45k miles I've done in it.
Had the common Ignition Coil failure and the speed sensor went.
EGT sensor fell out and broke.
and a Brembo seized up (can't blame VAG for that, really). I blame the dust from the DS2500s
It's always started and hasn't broken down yet.
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by adiohead]
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Joe
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JR I'm gona punch you, knock you right out and tattoo four rings on your forhead!
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
JR I'm gona punch you, knock you right out and tattoo four rings on your forhead!
but you must agree its a massive massive misconception there reliable
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mwg
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jr and Ojc are the same person
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by mwg
jr and Ojc are the same person
Nein
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whitter45
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quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by Paul_J
- VAG is reliable.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by mwg
jr and Ojc are the same person
jr worked with vag cars for 7 years, so has formed a pretty good opinion on them
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by Joe
JR I'm gona punch you, knock you right out and tattoo four rings on your forhead!
but you must agree its a massive massive misconception there reliable
of course, I don't care I'm just pretending I care. They are no better or worse than most cars I suppose.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by Joe
JR I'm gona punch you, knock you right out and tattoo four rings on your forhead!
but you must agree its a massive massive misconception there reliable
of course, I don't care I'm just pretending I care. They are no better or worse than most cars I suppose.
worked with a few techs who came from toyota and honda who said they were in a diffrent world of quality reliabilty wise
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
I thought the S3 was alright, certainly capable just not massivly involving.
Is it possible to change the 4wd system so its more focused to the back of the car?
There was something involving poo and my boxers when you drove my car
It would be awesome with most if not all the power going to the back
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mwg
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Wonder what their opinion of Toyotas would be if they'd been working there within the past year
[Edited on 02-07-2010 by mwg]
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jr
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no
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Joe
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Yeah true, Japs seem to have it nailed. Although my mates had a Lexus IS diesel that had 2 new engines.
Swings and roundabouts. All I know is Vauxhalls are shit.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
All I know is Vauxhalls are shit.
Oh no you didnt
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Fro
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quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by Paul_J
- VAG is reliable.
I'm with James on this one Mine went for a reason
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Joe
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It's right there, come on Ollie. Lets have it!
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by fro-dizzle
quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by Paul_J
- VAG is reliable.
I'm with James on this one Mine went for a reason
Hadn't yours been drowned though?
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