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Butler
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3.5k
2 years no claims, 3 as of July
20, but 21 a few months

Looking for something newer than my old Rallye I guess, well basically just something more reliable as im going to be taking it to the ring in May, and probably Le Mans in June.

Top of the list so far is Clio ph2 172. Although ive also been considering MX5s. Anything else I should be looking at?

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mattk
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I like the thought of an MX5
Mike GSi
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M3

172 sounds a good choice, 206 GTI?
Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I like the thought of an MX5


Me too, been toying with the idea. However, don't fancy my chances doing 2000 motorway miles a month in one
Butler
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206 is too slow, not enough fun either. Wonder what insurance on an M3 would be like at 21...
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ph1 clio 172



cant think of anything other then 106's that can match it for that money in the hatch back sector


mx5 could be worth a shout but I dont know anything about them

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Butler
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On paper ph1 172 is ideal, but I just think they are so ugly!
Mike GSi
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i was 21 when i insured it
Butler
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How much did you pay mike? ncb?
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quote:
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On paper ph1 172 is ideal, but I just think they are so ugly!



Change the hidious standard wheels and lower it a little and I think they can look nice

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Mike GSi
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£990 but more with monthly payments
4 years NCB
Butler
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Quite like the look of this...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/472312.htm

Even the newer shape is doable.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/858808.htm
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You know what I'll say.

Pop up headlights thought please.
Butler
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Just how quick are they though? The 172 is certainly cooler, can it make up for what it lacks in coolness in fun factor?
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Front Engine RWD and a massive tuning range, jap reliabiltiy blahh blahh

I know what Id have
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Neither 1.6 or 1.8 will set the world alight in straight line speed, even the mk2 models only had 140bhp.

Drive both, make up your mind by doing that, you might not like the Clio, I don't particularly.

You'll get called gay if you've got the MX5 though remember.
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mx-5 - nooooo



172 is what you need
Butler
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Should MR2s get a look in?
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I'd say no, but that's purely from a looks point of view, they might be amazing
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MX5's and MR2's are a seriously good shout. I'd sway for the mx5 personally, drove a late anniversary one and loved it, even the new MX5 is superb very under rated
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M3 deffo
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
even the new MX5 is superb very under rated


I'd agree there, great engine, 6 speed box, option of a foldable hard top.

You don't get a manufacturer making a car for 20 years without making huge changes to the recipe very often.
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I had one for a courtesy car and kept it a week longer than I should of that how much I loved t
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m3 if you care about imagine, mx5 if you want a fun car
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At 21 the M3 will still be crippling to run and insure.

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