Right... non mini poll, new daily car ideas...
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right im selling my focus, have an agreed buyer which is my old man. im selling to let up some cash for the mini project and a cheaper runaround. the question is do i go for a 205 gti (1.6) or a rarer 205 TDI (exantia engined) with turbotechnics whoosher boosting 25psi (i have been in it and its nippy) the tdi would be a tiny bit more expensive but not sure whether its worth it.

any1 know much about 205's, iv heard they are pretty bulletproof (mates one has gone to hell and back and is still on the road) and a good daily car.

any views on the subject?

any other car recomendations?

which would you choose :)

Edited by Rick.SPI on 24th Mar, 2010.

where the poll went i do not know :(

If you want as cheap run about then neither.

The TD with 25psi is just waiting to blow up. The 1.6 GTI is fun but is not a cheap runabout.

They are old cars now, and as with any old car have plenty of niggly bits.

If you really do want a cheap runabout buy something like a 106/Saxo 1.1, Clio 1.2, Corsa 1.0 etc etc etc.

Mr fenton is your man.....

i want cheap yes, but in regards to small engines i do alot of motorway travelling, i have tested a 1.0 polo and although it was a solid feeling car i just didnt sit on motorways the way i wanted it too. so it need some umph, im not too bothered about fuel consumption, just kepping it on the road another option i thought about was a mk2 golf...

im which way is the 1.6 non cheap, fuel?. i dont want a 1.9 gti as common sense would tell me the 1.6 is a bit cheaper to run.

sorry it sounds as if im being jippy back, im really not im just asking a question rather than questioning you, it just sounds that way.

thanks.

another factor is i want something i can feel proud of and not feel te need to modify in any way, this is where the gti would come in as i love the look of a clean standard 205 gti. are they very reliable apart from the odd niggle?

Edited by Rick.SPI on 24th Mar, 2010.

i'd steer clear of the modified deisel - it might sound good in principle but its probably going to be a bit close to the reliability edge.

I'm not sure if there will be much differance between the 1.6 and 1.9 GTis running cost wise.

what sort of money are you talking about spending as this may open up other options

well i have 1 mate with one and it just goes on and on. granted its not a gti but its going strong after years of farmyard abuse.

whats your budget?

im looking at 1300 on a new car, 200 to jamz on his brakes and £1000 for my mini in general. (old mans giving 2500 for my focus)

its a pug or a VW

this is tempting if it dosnt go in the next few days.

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1585609.htm

Edited by Rick.SPI on 24th Mar, 2010.

I bought one whilst I was originally building mini, I may have had a bad one and spent more time fixing it than working on the mini.

ah ok... well i will take that into consideration nic. what model was it and what problems did you have if you dont mind me asking?

1.6 GTI

I only had it on the road about 3 months, I cant remember the problems now, but there were a lot.

It sat on my drive for ages and I actually ended up owning it for 5 years....

well this is exactly the sort of info i need... :) cheers maybe stickin to VW a better option if this is the case.

I have found a 205 gti today in a farmers shed that I am waiting for a price on! Like tom says buy something more modern that hasn't been thrashed for the last 16- 18 years if you want to do cheap!

also yummy...

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1566895.htm

1.3... wondering how this would handle motorways, anyone had a GT polo? have they got enough umph to keep up with modern traffic on long motorway trips?

Edited by Rick.SPI on 24th Mar, 2010.

I bought a Subaru Justy for £450 it had 12 months ticket and 6 months tax. I did nothing but change the oil in it once. Drove around 8000 miles never missed a beat even on some long runs 2+ hours on the Mway.

After 12 months I chopped it in for £2k on the scrappage scheme, excellent.

What this proves is that I'm a jammy twat, and bought lucky. But for this sort of money you run it for 12 months, if it fails an MOT chuck it away.

There must be lots of choice for a grand, I'd personally buy Jap.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

there isnt many jap cars that i like im regards to "sensible" to be honest, although i know they are good cars.

OOH if you want something really classy ive got a brown porsche 924 that you can have for £700

thanks to all the advice so far, i have established from tom and nic that a 205 probably isnt the best option :)

thanks so far...

any1 owned a VW polo 1.3 gt coupe... any info on these in regards to motorway speeds... being a VW i know it will be reliable..

ummm maybe not haha "sensible" dosnt really fit that lol

probably going to get shot down for this but..

what about a mk1 mazda mx5? engines are solid, rwd and can be made to look very old good for not allot.

i had one and it was mint - £1500 will get you a decent car.

slightly out of budget, plus im not a fan of softtops. i needs a good boot really aswell... it is 100% going to be a hatchback. after all where will all my mini bits go

cheers anyway tho

my 106 (apart from the gay head gasket blowing (deer and radiator induced)) its not let me down, i have had 110mph on the sat nav past 120 on the speedo from its 1.1 18sec 1/4 not bad eh.

im looking for a new car now though xeara estate 110hp Diesel me thinks :)

Drives
-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

Searching is all you need on TurboMinis

not a big 106 or saxo fan to be honest...

im a little picky haha

i dont need a car that has decent top speed just something that can stroll along and not be struggling on a motorway. :)

i would love a TDI but prices are higher for them than the same cars in the petrol varietys.

i did forget to mention it has to fit in a modern garage with racking at the back so any estate is out of the question in reality.

Edited by Rick.SPI on 24th Mar, 2010.