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 honestly3k
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkhamsted Registered: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 2,390 Status: Offline |
Post #51
Mazda3 MPS would get my vote out of all these. About as rare on the roads as the GTi6 too so some exclusivity there aswell  Assuming they are pretty reliable too being Jap. Smart styling too ________________________________________ ''Oh, it does handle like a golf!'' Why drive a Golf....when you can drive a GTi-6? |
 Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:18
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meoldchina
Regular  Location: East Yorkshire Registered: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #52
roland rat wrote: smegal wrote: Ash, you're on fire. there are some really nice cars there. I'm a bit gutted that the MPS is a bit out of range. They seem mental. Oh yeah the MPS is something silly like £400 a year tax  Powerful, understated and Japanese but do you really want a 3 star car?! |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:19
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:21
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S40-2-5T5-2004MY-SE-/251162747666 the non chav version of the ST. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:23
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:23
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meoldchina
Regular Location: East Yorkshire Registered: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #56
R26 doesn't have the drama of sound & excitement but with the kit and in a decent colour like liquid yellow (it doesn't work in red, like mk5 golfs, or in baby blue), it is a stunning car. Again, lsd, recaros and brembos as std, amazing handling and 6s 0-60 - they are one of the few 5* hot hatches. They are quite rare too, only seen 3 ever! |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:25
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #57
welshpug! wrote: yeah it also looks like you've given up on life |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:31
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #58
least you don't look like an escapee from Essex  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 16th Jan 2013 at 23:39
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meoldchina
Regular Location: East Yorkshire Registered: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #59
How about a Subaru P1? Higher milers can be had for similar money. They look brilliant, esp if you get the gold Ozzies!0-60 under 5s, Prodrive suspn for our roads and 4wd ability for all year round. 3 door and not covered in STI emblems - not the emblem you want if you're in healthcare! |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 09:01
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #60
meoldchina wrote: How about a Subaru P1? Higher milers can be had for similar money. They look brilliant, esp if you get the gold Ozzies! 0-60 under 5s, Prodrive suspn for our roads and 4wd ability for all year round. 3 door and not covered in STI emblems - not the emblem you want if you're in healthcare! All ropey at that price and hammered no doubt |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 09:06
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #61
roland rat wrote: asim_pug306 wrote: What's the difference between the 225 and F1/R26 apart from the cosmetic stuff like seats and wheels? better suspension set ups LSD and a bit more power. That is correct, when i got mine back here and put it on the ramp to repair it the front suspension is very strange, brace bars everywhere and a bas**rd of a job just to change a cv gaitor i can tell you. Mine has recaro seats (do they all), nice seats buts they dont tilt forward so getting people in the back is a w**ker to say the least. All the same its a nice place to be, interior trim fit is a bit erm but other than that its all good. Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 09:22
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staley_306
Regular  Location: Leicester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Status: Offline |
Post #62
Just bought a 225 f1 after selling that 250k hdi.Some good and bad points. Good on fuel, handles very well, nice spec, quite quick and very drivable standard. Bad points, Plastic creaky interior. Parts seem quite expensive and wear out quick. I bought mine fairly cheap as it needed some bits. But im very happy with it. ONLY thing that lets it down it the creaky dash / interior. As i replace parts the car gets better. But I cant replace everything in one go because of the prices.  |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 09:45
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #63
Is this one the right sepc?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-RENAULT-MEGANE-SPORT-225-CUP-BLUE-WITH-F1-UPGRADE-/330850975747?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d08414003 Or have they just stuck F1 stickers to a 225? ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 10:07
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staley_306
Regular Location: Leicester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Status: Offline |
Post #64
I looked at this, its not a genuine F1 but has all the bits. Genuine ones have a build no. Mines 467 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 10:09
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #65
I have just spoken to Sky and the price difference in insuring a Megane is hardly anything (in the region of an additional £1-200 for the remaining 7 months and that includes upgrading from TPFT to comp). Is a normal 225 that much worse? The extra couple of £k for a F1 or R26 is too much really. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:21
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #66
My thoughts are that after having a Low boost, A 225 Isn't going to keep you interested for all that long, Where as a R26 or F1 has far more chance of doing so.________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:37
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #67
smegal wrote: I have just spoken to Sky and the price difference in insuring a Megane is hardly anything (in the region of an additional £1-200 for the remaining 7 months and that includes upgrading from TPFT to comp). Is a normal 225 that much worse? The extra couple of £k for a F1 or R26 is too much really.  early 225's were poorly built,eat injectors,rattle and genuinly s**t.the 225 cups were better and arent a bad half way house but if it was me i'd be getting 6/7k together for the R26 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:38
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #68
eliotrw wrote: My thoughts are that after having a Low boost, A 225 Isn't going to keep you interested for all that long, Where as a R26 or F1 has far more chance of doing so. Again you know not alot. Its not the power factor between the 225 and the F1/R26 its the drive from them,the suspension tweeks and LSD just make it that much better. Also the R26 can be taken to around 260 bhp with a Re-map and would p**s all over a LB 6 |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:41
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #69
I bet they have a much wider band of torque.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:50
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meoldchina
Regular Location: East Yorkshire Registered: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 244 Status: Offline |
Post #70
Get some viewings booked op'er! You'll enjoy experiencing the different drives, find out which one(s) you prefer and be able to tell a good one so when the ideal one comes along, you don't miss out. In the meantime, download reviews from various sources and read other forums to find out what they are like to live with long term and may be find that extra special one in the classifieds! There were some charged / boosted DC5s ont dc5itr forum that have spent the money making them much improved and so represent an even bigger bargain  |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 11:50
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #71
so my list would be the following1.Integra DC5 2.Megane R26 3.Mazda 3 MPS 4.Leon Cupra R 5.BMW 330CI 6.Civic Type R 7.Focus ST 8.Vauxhall Astra VXR |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 13:44
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #72
roland rat wrote: eliotrw wrote: My thoughts are that after having a Low boost, A 225 Isn't going to keep you interested for all that long, Where as a R26 or F1 has far more chance of doing so. Again you know not alot. Its not the power factor between the 225 and the F1/R26 its the drive from them,the suspension tweeks and LSD just make it that much better. Also the R26 can be taken to around 260 bhp with a Re-map and would p**s all over a LB 6 Thats what I was saying, We actually agree with eachother I never mentioned power p**s pants  More that the others will more more exciting.Where as a 225 is basically the same performance hes used to + slightly better handling and grip which isn't going to keep him interested is it. The others are proper drivers cars in comparison He seems to be the sort of person that keeps cars for a while (like me for example) If you do that, To stay interested you have to make sure you're not getting something that will get you bored pretty quick. For example. I want an M3 but cant really get one now due to the insurance. If I was to get 330i. I know It would bore me within seconds and I would just want an M3 more.. ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 13:51
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans! Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #73
eliotrw wrote: He seems to be the sort of person that keeps cars for a while (like me for example) The only reason you keep cars for so long is that you cant afford to buy suspension bits for them and are forced to wait until you can |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 14:02
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stu
Seasoned Pro  Location: Milton Keynes Registered: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 5,525 Status: Offline |
Post #74
I agree with Ash, save the money and go for an R26 if you can.I did and haven't looked back, definitely worth the extra over the 225. I started out by test driving a few 225's and was very disappointed, as I was expecting good things. So I was reluctant about my decision of choosing to go for a Megane, that was until I tried an R26. The difference was amazing, there may not be much of an increase in power, but as others have said, it's the suspension changes that really make the difference. mechanical_repairs wrote: Mine has recaro seats (do they all), nice seats buts they dont tilt forward so getting people in the back is a w**ker to say the least. You must have dodgey seats, as mine tilt and slide forwards with no problems. Might be in contact soon about some work, if you fancy it? Nothing too major, just brake lines and maybe chopping out the centre box. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 14:26
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barry.rs
Seasoned Pro  Location: South West Registered: 03 Apr 2003 Posts: 7,389 Status: Offline |
Post #75
Get yourself along to BCA in Manchester tomorrow as they have an F1 going through.http://www.bcaimage.com/GetDoc.aspx?enc=9jHxjg9JULmBVOh1HXy7xpbdIOAhiQkQutuUGFofpuwwUzKFj2cafWPH8EFGKL8b http://www.bcaimage.com/GetDoc.aspx?enc=9jHxjg9JULmBVOh1HXy7xq7EVnOQ2DDL4GscfHCMa2XSAjLFR869nC0FY9%2brysTz922mzVBdCJ69V4sP5Mp%2bUw%3d%3d |
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Posted 17th Jan 2013 at 15:11
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