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[ANON]

clio sport

[jaydee]

If they only were still building MK1 106s..

[md7708]

clio sport

I looked at them but the insurance went way past what a type r was so I just closed all of the tabs i had open, I'm still confused as to why it was going to cost so much only changed the reg in go compare

Edited by md7708, 10 January 2014 - 08:45 PM.

[ANON]

 

clio sport

I looked at them but the insurance went way past what a type r was so I just closed all of the tabs i had open, I'm still confused as to why it was going to cost so much only charge get the reg in go compare

 

 

surprised, the wife got a 172 and it was best part of £100 cheaper than her old megane to insure.

[md7708]

Yeah I looked at a type r and that was slightly cheaper than my 1.8 bottom of the range Audi A4 checked the details again but still came back shame a decent type r is just out my budget

I just don't get insurance at all

[Tamworthbay]

Thanks for the tip I'm going to look at a mk1 tomorrow but it's something to keep in mind

Look at the rear sills and also the front chassis outriggers. Part of the end are hidden by the bottom of the wheel arch liner. Lift that out the way and get a torch up and have a good look. Don't worry if the boot is a bit damp, but avoid one where the main carpet is wet.

Good tip, never heard of the boots being damp, sadly it's at a dealers so may have been kept inside might take a bucket to test the roof haha

They are single skinned so get condensation, there are also about half a dozen ways water can get in, but all are cheap/ free to fix. Water in the main bit is worse as its down to blocked drain holes so could mean nice rusty sills that will erupt at some point. Don't pay a lot, good ones are around for £1000. I paid £700 for one that needed two shocks, a rad and two patches of welding. It took a couple of days all in all.

[md7708]

Thanks for the tip I'm going to look at a mk1 tomorrow but it's something to keep in mind

Look at the rear sills and also the front chassis outriggers. Part of the end are hidden by the bottom of the wheel arch liner. Lift that out the way and get a torch up and have a good look. Don't worry if the boot is a bit damp, but avoid one where the main carpet is wet.

Good tip, never heard of the boots being damp, sadly it's at a dealers so may have been kept inside might take a bucket to test the roof haha

They are single skinned so get condensation, there are also about half a dozen ways water can get in, but all are cheap/ free to fix. Water in the main bit is worse as its down to blocked drain holes so could mean nice rusty sills that will erupt at some point. Don't pay a lot, good ones are around for £1000. I paid £700 for one that needed two shocks, a rad and two patches of welding. It took a couple of days all in all.

Ah Thank you for the tips, gave me a few things to check tomorrow most of them on auto trader are around 1600-2000

Just found this on piston heads http://www.pistonhea...experiment=true

[megamini_jb]

Lupo?

[Tamworthbay]

No experience of a turboed one, except a drive which was awesome. You could try asking on mx5nutz. They can be a funny bunch and will bite the head off a newbie for any minor perceived infraction (do not ask how to identify an LSD unless you enjoy being flamed persistently for days) but there are some good people on there who know them inside out.

[md7708]

Lupo?

Hmm great idea ill have a little look Thank you :)

[md7708]

No experience of a turboed one, except a drive which was awesome. You could try asking on mx5nutz. They can be a funny a bunch and will bite the head off a newbie for any minor perceived infraction (do not ask how to identify an LSD unless you enjoy being flamed persistently for days) but there are some good people on there who know them inside out.

I'll have look Thank you and I'll try to keep that in mind haha,
And that turbo ed one definitely looks interesting may have a special trip

[minijules]

Vw lupo is without a doubt the closest modern small car to rival the mini!

[hunterg30]

dare i say it ,a R50 MINI Cooper.( wait for the flak) they handle like a mini

[md7708]

dare i say it ,a R50 MINI Cooper.( wait for the flak) they handle like a mini

I used to hate them at first but they are slowly starting to grow on me! but that was with the works version

[jpw1275]

i currently have a smart roadster brabus that i use to go to and from work.... fantastic in the twisties and leaks water in through the seals....big thumbs up

also have a 61 plate golf gti thats like its on rails aswell but its too big lol

cheers james