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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!
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
