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Car advice - what would you do or choose.

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:24 am
by Ben
What would you do (with regards my runaround)

I have

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:26 am
by Ben
And before it's said - NO, spending

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:29 am
by Econ
I would get a Focus TDI no reason why really just like Fords

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:31 am
by RobCallow
Would probably go and fix the MK2 golf personally.

Maybe fit a newer engine have heard of many different transplants inc a Audi tt 225 engine fitted to a Mk1.

But if you are thinking of something new maybe go for a Renault Clio 172/182 Cup.

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:51 am
by andycaca
if its purely as a run around, i would buy a skoda fabia type thing. sensible car, loads of room for shopping and can be chipped to give very respectable performance :)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:58 am
by Ben
Ok, renualt could be a good idea.

If i was to redo the MKII i'd be keeping with a 1.8 16v lump. I've been looking on the TSR site and there are some nice options there for resonably good money.

Anyone have a recommended supply or know of a nice 16v lump for sale - preferably and painted up and shiny :)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:04 am
by Stuart
Buy Dunks Seat Cupra thing for

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:44 am
by sleepyhead
Now that is an idea and a half! :D

If I had a spare

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:35 pm
by Lloyd@JRD
It would have to be a Mk IV Golf TDI. You will pick one up for around the

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:36 pm
by MichaelH
I'd probably think about a Golf GTDi, nice and economical

Either that or a 20v Turbo lump for the golf :)