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JT
Joined: May 13, 2005
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From: Birmingham
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@786KBR
Never seen one of those in my life. Pretty kool. What year is it?
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p900 lover
Joined: Jan 08, 2004
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From: London
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ARGGGG too much choice!
maybe a punto |
amnesia
Joined: Jan 15, 2004
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From: Doha, London, Tokyo, Shanghai
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here's my car
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?showtopic=1831
and it's for sale....
I'm poor now... anyone want it?
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p900 lover
Joined: Jan 08, 2004
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From: London
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would u accept £1000?
lol dont think so.
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JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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On 2005-10-18 16:50:35, JT wrote:
@786KBR
Never seen one of those in my life. Pretty kool. What year is it?
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Its a golf mk1, i think we the only country in the world to still make these.... Iv got a 2005 model, the one in the pic but in black!
They VERY quick, especialy on the highways!! exept when them BMs reach 200 they kinda lose you!  but its a fun car to drive! and cheap!!  |
Leviath
Joined: Sep 14, 2005
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@786KBR
I had a Golg GTI 16v MK1 with a few bits and pieces and a lot of TLC there was no BMW catching up with the roaring 205bhp... I lost count of the horses after it had a full stainless steel exaust system made to measure, Port polish and I gave up when I couldt bolt a turbo on it....
I am terrible with mechanics....
Still running around, somewhere in the channel Isles...
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methylated_spirit
Joined: Jul 07, 2004
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From: Bonnie Scotland
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On 2005-10-18 17:24:58, p900 lover wrote:
ARGGGG too much choice!
maybe a punto
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See, thats whats wrong with society these days, we are brought up to believe that puntos, clios, and corsas are good quality, well designed vehicles. Buy a punto and i'll kill you Get something that stands out, dude! Get a Triumph or a Mini or something, something with a bit of personality!
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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VeloCiti eh? Interesting how that article is heavy on details of the interior but light on details of the engine... not much velocity involved then?
I like the interior and wheels, but it still looks like a Golf and an old one at that. Not to mention 1970's crashworthiness. 
@meths
Any Honda part in a Mini has got to be an improvement. 
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JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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On 2005-10-19 12:33:50, carkitter wrote:
VeloCiti eh? Interesting how that article is heavy on details of the interior but light on details of the engine... not much velocity involved then?
I like the interior and wheels, but it still looks like a Golf and an old one at that. Not to mention 1970's crashworthiness.
@meths
Any Honda part in a Mini has got to be an improvement.
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Yip the major diff is the new interior, its the same 1.6i engine as the previous models, 74kw, it has NO extras, no aircon,power steering, abs airbags, nothing, and 70s crash worthiness u rite, it still looks like a golf ... I think thats the intention  but its a CULT car thats why its so popular, there are golf 1s here that run m5's and e55's....
its mainly for the youngsters like me, easy to modify(cheap also) and looks damn fine on any 17' rim....
its the lifestyle that still sells this car!!! there competitors are corsas, puntos pugs and clios .... i dont have any evidence, but id say they more popular!! I love mine!! |
Davo_169
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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From: perth/thredbo
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ima get me a escort rs2000
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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74kw is plenty when the car only weighs 700 - 800 kgs.
Not suprised that thier popular.
Older technology and european build quality requires more maintenance than your average Japanese car, it's a simple fact.
I'm not knocking your taste in cars, just noting that Mini's, Triumph's and VeloCiti's fill a niche for enthusiast's...
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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On 2005-10-18 17:24:58, p900 lover wrote:
ARGGGG too much choice!
maybe a punto
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Guess you'll have to start test driving then. You'll notice that Honda's have a great driving position, unlike the traditional Italian-Ape position of Fiat's, Alfa Romeo's, etc.
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bonito99
Joined: May 07, 2002
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From: The Philippine Islands
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Mercedes benz. :-) that was my high school car. Safe and durable.
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Davo_169
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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yeah if your like the prince of a country
but we talking working class budget here
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JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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On 2005-10-19 13:12:47, carkitter wrote:
74kw is plenty when the car only weighs 700 - 800 kgs.
Not suprised that thier popular.
Older technology and european build quality requires more maintenance than your average Japanese car, it's a simple fact.
I'm not knocking your taste in cars, just noting that Mini's, Triumph's and VeloCiti's fill a niche for enthusiast's...
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Mr car!!! maintenence!!  the cars built by VW in SA, parts are as cheap as bicycle parts in terms of body work just as cheap...
ps the original rear light cluster cost around 20 pounds!!!!
a door handle is 20 cents!!! the cars been in production for almost 30 years!! the second longest in the world!  parts are readily available...
74kw add another 300 pounds, and you got 96kw!!! 
Im just a fan thats all, i got a 132kw golf 4 gti as well, but I use my mk1 on thursday nights for racing!
got two but I want them all!
Sorry for spaming your thread....
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Posted: 2005-10-18 16:50
