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Chat => Sports, Hobbies & Motors => Topic started by: Rivkid on May 27, 2008, 09:16:10 AM
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Right had enough of making do with the Rover now. Was meant to be a 6 month thing after passing my test but now its been two years in a car with non opening front windows!!
Looking to spend around 3/4K something quick but not overpowered or expensive to insure. Been looking at the Fiat Stilo - really like my friends. Any suggestions?
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DONT get a stilo.
To change the front headlight bulbs, its a bumper off job. Better off with the model it replaced, the Bravo.
For that sort of money your in Focus/Astra territory too.
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want something small and sporty really. Was thinking more Stilo, Ibiza etc... (cheers for the tip on the Stilo though that sucks)
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Stilo is Astra/Focus/Golf sized, Ibiza is Polo/Punto/Corsa.
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Really? Was in the schumacher edition Stilo yesterday - didnt seem anything like as big at the time. Ok well I guess that size is fine then in that case - would still like something a bit sportier/
funky lol! 8-)
Appreciate the advice btw thanks - I am car dumb I dont mind admitting!
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avoid anything that has been remapped or modified in any way - as it WILL have had the dung drove out of it - without exception
If the owner says they havent, theyre lying.
If they say the timing belt has just been changed, even if they have receipts, theyre lying
Always, ALWAYS change the timing belt on a 2nd hand car as soon as you get it.
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Thought IBIZAs were built on the same frame as golfs and FABIAs and A3s at one time?
Could be entirely wrong though!
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If possible Im going to try and buy through a dealer. Would like the warrenty available (rac inspected etc.) plus its a good opp to get rid of the Rover!!
What does changing the timing belt do? (i.e. why do I need to do that when I buy a car?)
cheers all!
edit - just had a skoda fabia recommended to me - thoughts?
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The timing belt is one consumable item that needs changed within a certain timescale or number of miles - it basically connects a crank driven pulley to a cam driven pulley and thus turns the camshaft(s) in time with the motion of the pistons in order to operate the valves.
Look up the recommended change interval for whatever car you decide on (NOTE - not all cars have belts - they can have internal chains) and find out if the owner/dealer claim it has been changed.
if the belt snaps, in nearly all cases, you can bend valves (at best) and wreck pistons
edited twice for horrible spelling!
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those fabias are good - if its a Vrs the previous owner will probably have ragged it 24/7
A common fault on modern TDs are air flow meters going (A stoneage device) causing flat spots and hesitation
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looking at :
Description: Skoda Fabia 1.9 SDi Classic 5 Door Hatchback
Drivetrain: 5 speed Manual 1896 cc Diesel
Colour: Silver
Registration: 2003 03 with 2 Registered Keepers
Mileage: 59,000 miles Price: £3,995
not far from me so going to go take a look. Should have more grunt than the 414sli!!
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no it wont, its not even turbod
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no it wont, its not even turbod
Mate my Rover barely moves. A skateboard would be an improvement.
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That will be slower than the rover - by a lot
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That will be slower than the rover - by a lot
I know you guys know faaaaaarrrr more than me but seriosuly the Rover peaks at about 70 - this really wont match that? Back to the drawing board..... :gag:
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Renault Clio dci 80 from around 2003
80bhp so a decent bit of power, £20 to tax for a year, 70mpg, good to drive, low ig.
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Clio is a good choice, practical and economical, my sis has got a 1.2 one and it works. Bit of a pain driving one but if youre only tootling round town I guess theyre ok.
Id look at the Ford Ka too if youre under 25 - dont laugh. Theyre way more fun to drive than the Clio - the handling is pretty spot on, and they cost nothing to run.
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two things let the ka down -
(i) sh*t engines
(ii) they look sh*t
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How about a small MG? Seen some quite nice ones.
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How about a small MG? Seen some quite nice ones.
the MG ZR 105 is nice. dare i say it though, exactly the same engine thats in your 414. (not a bad thing tho imo)
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How about a small MG? Seen some quite nice ones.
the MG ZR 105 is nice. dare i say it though, exactly the same engine thats in your 414. (not a bad thing tho imo)
lol - I just want something that will accelerate from 50-70 in under 10 minutes. To be fair to the 414 its pretty rapid up to about 40/50 but if you want to pass a lorry doing 50/60 you need a hell of a run up.
.....oh yeah windows that open would be an improvement too!!
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get a f**kus, u can get a decent 1 for that much
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lol - I just want something that will accelerate from 50-70 in under 10 minutes. To be fair to the 414 its pretty rapid up to about 40/50 but if you want to pass a lorry doing 50/60 you need a hell of a run up.
.....oh yeah windows that open would be an improvement too!!
lol thats exactly like my rover, but mine will be long gone by the time I get back to England.
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How about a small MG? Seen some quite nice ones.
the MG ZR 105 is nice. dare i say it though, exactly the same engine thats in your 414. (not a bad thing tho imo)
lol - I just want something that will accelerate from 50-70 in under 10 minutes. To be fair to the 414 its pretty rapid up to about 40/50 but if you want to pass a lorry doing 50/60 you need a hell of a run up.
.....oh yeah windows that open would be an improvement too!!
50-70 ?
Saab 9-5 Aero !!
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lol - I just want something that will accelerate from 50-70 in under 10 minutes. To be fair to the 414 its pretty rapid up to about 40/50 but if you want to pass a lorry doing 50/60 you need a hell of a run up.
.....oh yeah windows that open would be an improvement too!!
lol thats exactly like my rover, but mine will be long gone by the time I get back to England.
sounds like they need a good service. my 214 used to be really nippy, right up to the ton.
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lol - I just want something that will accelerate from 50-70 in under 10 minutes. To be fair to the 414 its pretty rapid up to about 40/50 but if you want to pass a lorry doing 50/60 you need a hell of a run up.
.....oh yeah windows that open would be an improvement too!!
lol thats exactly like my rover, but mine will be long gone by the time I get back to England.
sounds like they need a good service. my 214 used to be really nippy, right up to the ton.
Mines just had one - and (apart from the non opening windows) to quote Jules.W "the motherf**kers tip top!" However mine wouldnt do a ton unless you drove it off a cliff - at 80 this morning on the A5 it was just getting to that point where it was starting to rattle and shake. Id like something smaller too as parking by my house is getting to be somewhat of an art form - even the council have agreed its too much and are looking at taking action!
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Seat Ibiza 1.8T? :D
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Quite like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-MG-ZR-2-0-TD_W0QQitemZ250248148261QQihZ015QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Seat Ibiza 1.8T? :D
Having a good old look at Ibizas actually. Theyre a definite option - lovely cars.
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get a f**kus, u can get a decent 1 for that much
to be fair its probably the perfect car to suit my requirements but it just doesnt get me excited and after having the 414 for 2 years it would be nice to have something I can look at and like.
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well u can get a 2l zetec 3 door version, they dont look that bad tbh, best in black though
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Quite like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-MG-ZR-2-0-TD_W0QQitemZ250248148261QQihZ015QQcategoryZ18262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
thats nice actually, and the 2.0l td is a good engine. definatly worth a test drive.
about £500 to rich though, even with the low milage.
i work just around the corner from the garage too.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-FORD-FOCUS-2-0-ST170-3DR_W0QQitemZ350060512970QQihZ022QQcategoryZ9844QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Get a mbike ;)
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Get a mbike ;)
Me in leathers are you mad?
Ive been properyl scared off MGs (ZRs at least). Something about the K series engines blowing the head gaskett. Apparently its a major problem with them.
So back to looking - Am now seriously looking at the Fabia Tdi and the 206.
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dont get a 206, aged now and the driving position is AWFUL, gives me backache after an hour
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dont get a 206, aged now and the driving position is AWFUL, gives me backache after an hour
awww dont tell me that! That means Im left with just the fabia 1.9 tdi now and Im struggling to find them locally at the right price!
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well i might know someone who is selling a 206......... ;)
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well i might know someone who is selling a 206......... ;)
lol - youve not started with the best sales pitch!! :rofl:
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Get a mbike ;)
Me in leathers are you mad?
Ive been properyl scared off MGs (ZRs at least). Something about the K series engines blowing the head gaskett. Apparently its a major problem with them.
the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.
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the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.
The K-Series petrol engines are awful by all accounts. I was looking at Freelanders and 75s when i got the Veccy. While the Veccy isnt ever going to win any awards, at least the Head Gaske doesnt blow every 15k or so (1.8 K-Series). I was warned off them by a few folks. One guy in particular noted that hes had his Head Gasket done twice in 4 years, so hes on the 3rd gasket on a 6 year old car.
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yea in this day and age sh*t like that shouldnt be happening that offen
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the petrols can be abit fragile if not looked after but the diesels, like the one you linked, are bullet proof.
The K-Series petrol engines are awful by all accounts. I was looking at Freelanders and 75s when i got the Veccy. While the Veccy isnt ever going to win any awards, at least the Head Gaske doesnt blow every 15k or so (1.8 K-Series). I was warned off them by a few folks. One guy in particular noted that hes had his Head Gasket done twice in 4 years, so hes on the 3rd gasket on a 6 year old car.
if it went again then the garage that repaired it botched it, they dont usually go again as the problem was with the original gasket, the revised gasket was fine.
its abit of a non argument anyway as Rivkid has had a k-series before for over 2years trouble free.
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if it went again then the garage that repaired it botched it, they dont usually go again as the problem was with the original gasket, the revised gasket was fine.
its abit of a non argument anyway as Rivkid has had a k-series before for over 2years trouble free.
yeah thats pretty much what Ive heard - once the gasket is changed its a good engine all in all. Mines at 115K and perfect still.
Leaning again toward the MG. I love them!! Plus Im 27, getting married in 2 years, planning to have kids not too long after that so this is my chance to have a car I really want. Budget was 4K so if I spend 3K on the car and stick the rest in the bank to cover the gasket if and when it goes. Hopefully going for a look around on Sunday with a few mates.
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Budget was 4K so if I spend 3K on the car and stick the rest in the bank to cover the gasket if and when it goes.
LMAO gotta say I do love that attitude. Dont budget on a reliable car, budget on the car you want and set some aside for when it shafts itself :lol:
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LOL that sounds about right - I paid around 5k for the MR2, and so far have spent 5 times that on upgrades.
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ok - if I were to be sensible what about this :
2001 51 FORD FOCUS 1.6 Zetec 5 Door Hatchback
GREY
48,000 Miles
PRICE - £4,000
LOW MILEAGE, SERVICE HISTORY, Central Locking, Front Electric Windows, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Air Conditioning, , Power Steering, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Alarm, Immobiliser, Alloy Wheels, HEATED FRONT SCREEN, HEATED REAR SCREEN,
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Plus 100% extra yawn...FREE! (ask for writte.......*Yaaaaaawwwnn)
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If I were to be sensible Id get a Focus, a nice spec titty one perhaps.
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Well put down deposit today on a 55 plate Fiat Punto 1.2 active sport. Pretty nippy for a 1.2 and being the sport its got a really comfy interior. Looks great in black and with some body kit (but subtle and nice not sh*te!). Its also had the fiat logos replaced with the arbarth scorpion which I love!! Got 12 months warrenty out of them too,
Paid £2900 plus y Rover 414sli which for the year and 40 K mileage I reckon was a great deal!
Photos o follow when I pick her up on Tuesday!
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Puntos are reasonably reliable, the next door neighbour has one.
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3k for a 55 plate sounds like a bloody good deal mate, nice one
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Good deal, I hope it proves reliable for you. Wouldnt touch a Fiat myself.
Im actually looking at swapping my MX-5 for a Focus now in the next couple of weeks, Im seeing whats out and about given that this would be the best time for me to sell, not winter.
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dare i say it, but fiat engines are probably more reliable than even japanese engines.
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Shame ya cant say the same for there electricals!!
Jaimz :rock:
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With experience, Id disagree!
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With experience, Id disagree!
Disagree that they are reliable, or unreliable?
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Id look at the Ford Ka too if youre under 25 - dont laugh. ... the handling is pretty spot on
They feel like theyre connected to the road by four smarties.
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My fiat was a piece of sh*t.
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Well got it last night! Love it!! Handles really well, grips the road like a bastard and for a 1.2 its damn nippy. Had no problems holding 100 on the motorway back from Manchester. Had a nightmare paying because g/fs egg card wouldnt authorise but after about 3/4 of an hour of the dealer trying to speak to some indian girl on the phone I told him to put it through in steps (1500, 500, 500 etc..) and it went through fine! Just didnt like the lump sum. Also while we were in the office some chinese kid started looking at the car having a good old nosey, then he phoned his parents who arrived 10 mins later and tried to buy the car! They didnt want to take no for an answer and tried to buy it anyway! Dealer ended up telling them to f**k off!!
Anyway - the pics
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Just want to say thanks for the advice and help from some forum members - it was invaluable cheers. :cheers:
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i think puntos look quite sexy, i think the 1.2 is probably a little bit underpowered but still if you like it thats all that counts!
again a good deal and a nice car
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Any car looks sexy in black 8-)
Very nice Rivkid, Im glad youre happy.
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Grats mate! Still think you should of gone for a motorbike ;)
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Cheers guys.
Edd - Inclined to agree with you - more power would be nice. However it does drive fantastically and for the price I wasnt going to get anything else near it so it was worth the sacrifice. Plus 2nd and 3rd gears are superbly quick so its certainly not slow.
Dooms - nah not my style mate. Besides Ive seen how much skin youve lost already lol! 8-)
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Dont know what Car Ill get once I move back to England, I told my parents to sell the rover to pay off some debts but no idea if they have actually done it.
New Mbike (maybe 2) are top of my list before a car anyway
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Get an R32 skyline
Ive just given an importer a deposit on an r32