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Peug 106 or seat ibiza cupra sport? Anyone own either? I'm wanting to part with some readies for one of them, could do with some first hand experience insights.
Thanks very much,
Blammo
"Its not the winning, its the winning dirty that counts"
Thanks very much,
Blammo
"Its not the winning, its the winning dirty that counts"
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My second car is a 106, it's small and does loads of miles to the gallon. Not much else really, bit of a mondeo of small cars.
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Forget frugal - I've a TR7v8 convertible you can have for a a modest amount (Bordeaux Red, £2,500 to PPruners - Tax / MOT 02/02 - 165BHP ). Its fully weather capable, ignores all minimums (and maximums) drinks about a gallon for each 20 miles travelled and sounds (3.5Litre V8) so much better than a boring motor. One problem tends to suck small children into the air filters on start-up! 
[ 12 July 2001: Message edited by: You want it when? ]
[ 12 July 2001: Message edited by: You want it when? ]
Do remember the 'Aircrew constant' though, chaps:
Coolness of car + Size of watch + Size of willy = Constant.
So those of us with Breitlings and sports cars don't have everything - but those with Breitlings and awful old Unos probably have something else to smile about, eh Dan??
Coolness of car + Size of watch + Size of willy = Constant.
So those of us with Breitlings and sports cars don't have everything - but those with Breitlings and awful old Unos probably have something else to smile about, eh Dan??
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ehhmmm - I think the Seat Leon 1.8T might be a better choice ~ £14995 with 180 bhp and all the kit and handling you could require!
not mil aviation but OK for your ground transport requirements...
not mil aviation but OK for your ground transport requirements...
I don't think Seat Majorcas or whatever they're called are really officers' cars. Don't they teach anything at Cranwell these days?
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[ 12 July 2001: Message edited by: Ham Phisted ]
Agreed - and I've also heard that some officers have actually bought diesel cars! Are there no standards any more? A chap needs decent wheels - diesel might be OK for farm tractors and other machinery, but it is simply NOT an officer's fuel!!
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Poop poop!!
4-star unleaded - the smell of freedom!!
Poop poop!!
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My wife must have seen your post about the "aircrew constant". I am being pressed to trade my beloved Saab 900 Turbo and my 50-year old Rolex for a diesel Corsa and a Timex. I wonder what developments she has in mind?
My wife must have seen your post about the "aircrew constant". I am being pressed to trade my beloved Saab 900 Turbo and my 50-year old Rolex for a diesel Corsa and a Timex. I wonder what developments she has in mind?
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Why bother with 106s and unos and stuff? I've seen some nice 60s/70s MG convertibles in Auto Trader for 'bout 10 thou or less....
(but something tells me you spend more on other things like fuel and repairs....)
Mine's not a Deisel, just runs on coconut oil from Bougainville......
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(but something tells me you spend more on other things like fuel and repairs....)
Mine's not a Deisel, just runs on coconut oil from Bougainville......
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On todays congested roads why bother at all with the big engined tin boxes!!
Be a bit smarter than your average boy racer..have a reasonable car (cheap insurance, loads of MPG and a roof to keep the rain off) and spend the rest of your money on a motorbike!!
Honestly the BEST move I've EVER made. Beats any cheesy chat up lines too.
Try it..you'll see!!
CM
Be a bit smarter than your average boy racer..have a reasonable car (cheap insurance, loads of MPG and a roof to keep the rain off) and spend the rest of your money on a motorbike!!
Honestly the BEST move I've EVER made. Beats any cheesy chat up lines too.
Try it..you'll see!!
CM
Have any of you Officer types ever driven the new BMW330d...? More torque than the 4.0 V8 engine. Its much quicker and more fun to drive than its 330i petrol stablemate...
Back to the original point - have you considered the Seat Leon Cupra - 180b.h.p. and can be had from £15,000 from your dealer if you haggle. Outhandles and performs the Golf GTi comprehensively...
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Back to the original point - have you considered the Seat Leon Cupra - 180b.h.p. and can be had from £15,000 from your dealer if you haggle. Outhandles and performs the Golf GTi comprehensively...
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