halfway through my ban, what car to buy for my tour of the british isles

**Gordon Livsey** · 13-09-2007, 21:14

as title, once i get my ban out the way ive been thinking of doing a road trip of the u.k as i did this sort of thing in my last job and loved it, need something reliable with a large boot and fun to drive, any suggestions

Bottlethroddy · 13-09-2007, 21:18

VW Vento VR6.

Cheap insurance for the performance (youll need it), massive boot, and they drive lovely with the riight suspension mods (based on the MK3 golf so not especially good on standard stuff.)

The 2.0's just as good if the fuel bill's scary lol

Unless you have more cash in your pocket, then id try to get hold of a Volvo T5

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 21:20

rob's turbo!!! £3300.00 ! the bargain off the year!!

CandyApple · 13-09-2007, 21:31

Keep an open mind, it needs a little work.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUSTIN-MINI-PR...mZ270164584252

**Gordon Livsey** · 13-09-2007, 21:31

i seen that on the other thread

CandyApple · 13-09-2007, 21:34

Seriously though, what are u in the mood for? Sex or comfort.................in your car I mean.

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 21:36

a little work! feck go buy a brand new motor if you want better

**Gordon Livsey** · 13-09-2007, 21:49

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Originally Posted by CandyApple

Seriously though, what are u in the mood for? Sex or comfort.................in your car I mean.

a bit of both really, at first i was wanting something rear wheel drive and convertible but also want something with space and quickness

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 21:49

i still vote a lada samara convertible, or merc s class, bmw 7 series.

better still mk2 escort rs ftw. 4 cibies, 13" minilites, cage, forest arches, xe on carbs, massive floppy aerial. tour of britian style

**** i have to change my pants.

Rob · 13-09-2007, 21:50

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Originally Posted by keithcdb

rob's turbo!!! £3300.00 ! the bargain off the year!!

I agree... lol

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Rob

I agree... lol

am really tryin to get some cash together cos i soooo want your motor!!! dont take this as an offer but yum yum!

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 21:58

bet you wish you never got the 2.2 then! im sure robs was for sale back when you first popped up

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by lugy

i still vote a lada samara convertible, or merc s class, bmw 7 series.

better still mk2 escort rs ftw. 4 cibies, 13" minilites, cage, forest arches, xe on carbs, massive floppy aerial. tour of britian style

**** i have to change my pants.

13" minilites!!!! back in the day!!!!

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by lugy

bet you wish you never got the 2.2 then! im sure robs was for sale back when you first popped up

Gutted!!!!

**Gordon Livsey** · 13-09-2007, 22:02

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Originally Posted by lugy

i still vote a lada samara convertible, or merc s class, bmw 7 series.

better still mk2 escort rs ftw. 4 cibies, 13" minilites, cage, forest arches, xe on carbs, massive floppy aerial. tour of britian style

**** i have to change my pants.

i would but im trying to keep my licence this time

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 22:02

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Originally Posted by keithcdb

13" minilites!!!! back in the day!!!!

has to be 13s. 15s just dont look right on a wide arch mk2-well except gravel cars.

Rob · 13-09-2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by lugy

bet you wish you never got the 2.2 then! im sure robs was for sale back when you first popped up

Probably. I have had so much interest recently, even as far as a guy coming to see / buy possibly on Monday, depending on train times.

Got to be sold by next Thursday though.

How about a Passat TDi or a Vectra GSi / SRi DTi? All nice comfy mile munchers. And the GSi would be fun, just fit cruise control before setting off.

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by novacane

i would but im trying to keep my licence this time

but see, if you make it well enough then you wont have to stick to the roads. forestry roads ahoy!

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Rob

Probably. I have had so much interest recently, even as far as a guy coming to see / buy possibly on Monday, depending on train times.

Got to be sold by next Thursday though.

How about a Passat TDi or a Vectra GSi / SRi DTi? All nice comfy mile munchers. And the GSi would be fun, just fit cruise control before setting off.

vectra gsi ftw!

i have a 3.0 for hire

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 22:08

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Originally Posted by lugy

has to be 13s. 15s just dont look right on a wide arch mk2-well except gravel cars.

13' s all the the way! 2.0 pinto, skimmed flywheel to death! it would hardly tick over! fast raod cams, gas flowed head, custom re-bore with pistons to match, one off crank.... the list go's on!

why the feck did i drop out??????

well im back now

**Gordon Livsey** · 13-09-2007, 22:08

at thinking on taking a chaser off the cops through a forrest, my mate lives out in the country and he used to have an evo 8, now if you drive an evo down country lanes to your house on a daily basis your going to get used to the roads and get capable of thrashing the ****e out of it down narrow twisty roads at christ knows what speed, he used to take the police that way if he was wanting a chase for a laugh, dont recomend this as its silly but being in the passenger seat of an evo taking a chaser from a standard 1.6 focus panda car is rather funny especially as its down a country lane where they have no chance rally of catching you, as said its bloody stupid but at least i can say i wasnt the driver

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Rob

Probably. I have had so much interest recently, even as far as a guy coming to see / buy possibly on Monday, depending on train times.

Got to be sold by next Thursday though.

How about a Passat TDi or a Vectra GSi / SRi DTi? All nice comfy mile munchers. And the GSi would be fun, just fit cruise control before setting off.

i could put mine back to standard...... straight swop!!!

Rob · 13-09-2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by lugy

vectra gsi ftw!

i have a 3.0 for hire

Nah, right model, wrong year, engine and fuel...

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Originally Posted by keithcdb

i could put mine back to standard...... straight swop!!!

It would have to happen VERY quickly! And I would have to sell it almost instantly!!

**Lugy** · 13-09-2007, 22:14

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Originally Posted by novacane

at thinking on taking a chaser off the cops through a forrest, my mate lives out in the country and he used to have an evo 8, now if you drive an evo down country lanes to your house on a daily basis your going to get used to the roads and get capable of thrashing the ****e out of it down narrow twisty roads at christ knows what speed, he used to take the police that way if he was wanting a chase for a laugh, dont recomend this as its silly but being in the passenger seat of an evo taking a chaser from a standard 1.6 focus panda car is rather funny especially as its down a country lane where they have no chance rally of catching you, as said its bloody stupid but at least i can say i wasnt the driver

doubt the evo would be much good at the old bit sideways forest action

well not in std form anyways!

keithcdb · 13-09-2007, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Rob

Nah, right model, wrong year, engine and fuel...

It would have to happen VERY quickly! And I would have to sell it almost instantly!!

It could hapen now if i could get in the car!!! peeished!!! seriously tho???? rob