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philg
22-05-2011, 19:26
I have taken the plunge and got myself a daily driver, its a bit sooner than planned but the gt is just not panning out like i thought it would and its in bits again, hopefully should have the gearbox out this week.

I was going to wait till aug time before buying a car and then tuck up the gt for winter but im really sick of pedalling to work.

I wanted a mk2 focus rs, but im probably loosing my business in a few months so its a bit silly to spend all that cash when i will be out of work very soon. Buying this will leave me a nice nest egg, if it takes a while to find work to.

Anyway i toyed with a civic type r old and new shape as well as a 172 and 197 and even another evo :scared:

I will get some pictures up tomorrow.

A few clues, limited edition only 2000 were made, 2 seats and a lighter version than the standard car, residuals should be really good to.

Phil

djinuk
22-05-2011, 20:09
for a cheap daily runner my 306 has not missed a beat.. owes me £200, runs on cooking oil or anything i put in it, tows pretty much anything i stick on it, carrys just about anything inside, leather comfy, great in snow.. Ultimate daily, now owes me around £250 all in..

Adey aka Ewok
22-05-2011, 20:13
R26 r?

TrixNFlix
22-05-2011, 22:09
for a cheap daily runner my 306 has not missed a beat.. owes me £200, runs on cooking oil or anything i put in it, tows pretty much anything i stick on it, carrys just about anything inside, leather comfy, great in snow.. Ultimate daily, now owes me around £250 all in..

Dj, old whinging Phil is abit of a tart and wouldnt be seen dead in any car that hes not ploughed at least 7k into !!:cooter:

Hoolio
22-05-2011, 22:10
R26 r?
Exactly what I thought but did they make two thousand?

JRP
22-05-2011, 22:12
What about those clio trophy things the red ones... were they a 182? and a limited number?

djinuk
22-05-2011, 22:18
Dj, old whinging Phil is abit of a tart and wouldnt be seen dead in any car that hes not ploughed at least 7k into !!:cooter:


hehe ah i see..

Me and my friends usually speak about a daily as somthing we can tow with, rally through a field with, put though a hedge and run on just about no income at all. :p:p

Tony Walker
22-05-2011, 22:20
2 seats? some sort of chaterham? exige, s2000 350z?

TrixNFlix
22-05-2011, 22:35
hehe ah i see..

Me and my friends usually speak about a daily as somthing we can tow with, rally through a field with, put though a hedge and run on just about no income at all. :p:p

Exactly dj:agree:

These geordie mafia types eh:cooter:

Hoolio
22-05-2011, 22:42
What about those clio trophy things the red ones... were they a 182? and a limited number?

What the ones that don't start? Just 500 of those made and a fair few less than that now, will be a future classic but can be had fairly cheaply now which I don't really understand.

old skool turbo power
22-05-2011, 23:07
What about those clio trophy things the red ones... were they a 182? and a limited number?


http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/2199512.htmthey are nice cars:agree: but its pretty hard to think that it hasnt had the crap reved outta it :sad2:

Tony Walker
22-05-2011, 23:23
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/2199512.htmthey are nice cars:agree: but its pretty hard to think that it hasnt had the crap reved outta it :sad2:

He's changed the main thing that made the model special......:scared:

Hoolio
22-05-2011, 23:36
He's changed the main thing that made the model special......:scared:

Yep, its now just a capsicum red 182.

philg
23-05-2011, 07:07
No, none of you are right he he.

I will get some pictures up if i get her today :)

Robbo
23-05-2011, 07:17
csl?

philg
23-05-2011, 07:54
2 seats :)

Adey aka Ewok
23-05-2011, 08:57
Any more clues?

g10far
23-05-2011, 09:00
Probably a long shot, Mini Cooper GP? Cant really think of anything else that has two seats apart from something like a 430 Scuderia

Trevhib
23-05-2011, 09:31
Did they do a short run Integra Type R with a rear bench (i.e. no back seat)?

going_downhill
23-05-2011, 12:26
An Elise?

JRP
23-05-2011, 12:56
Renault spider?

James5
23-05-2011, 13:03
Mini Cooper S S 1.6 JCW GP ???? they only made 2000 of them and 2 seats

bigdur
23-05-2011, 13:40
MG X-power SV? :D

markey b
23-05-2011, 14:09
911 GT3RS :p

devilish dave
23-05-2011, 16:06
Clio v6

J8TRO
23-05-2011, 16:34
Audi TT 240 Sport

Robbo
23-05-2011, 16:45
spill the beans, we are all dying to know

SCHWARTZ
23-05-2011, 17:12
is it a raider:laugh::wasntme:

markey b
23-05-2011, 17:21
smartcar :laugh:

philg
23-05-2011, 18:06
well done the guys who said mini gp :)

smart car :laugh:

philg
23-05-2011, 18:08
Here are some pics

philg
23-05-2011, 18:09
more

philg
23-05-2011, 18:16
I have to say its great, i used to love my old cooper s, they really have a grin factor.

Its done 28000 miles and 3 previous owners.

Had it 1hr and i was already giving it the once over at work, inside is all done, going to clay bar the get my buffer on it tomorrow :)

I really fancy changing the wheels, they are a little bit corroded and in need a proper diamond cut to refurb. Im not that fussed on the 4 spokes tbh, i will keep them because i know how anal people are about changing things on limited cars. So im looking out for a set of 18" original jcw wheels like i had on my old cooper and will fit some non run flats.

Just like these :smokin:

philg
23-05-2011, 18:18
911 GT3RS :p

dream car mate :cry:

Trevhib
23-05-2011, 21:27
I think the GP wheels are one of the best things about that car Phil.

Ok, let's not go round that one again :laugh:

BriC
23-05-2011, 23:07
Mmmmm... very nice :agree:

D4WNO
23-05-2011, 23:10
That's awesome Phil, I'm very jealous indeed

philg
24-05-2011, 07:44
I think the GP wheels are one of the best things about that car Phil.

Ok, let's not go round that one again :laugh:

:laugh: funny trev, we dont seem to agree on much mate.

Cheryl Cole or Brittney spears?

philg
24-05-2011, 07:46
Thanks for the nice comments.

I have had all the hair dresser jokes from my mates, in fact i got them with my old coops, did not put me off.

It might end up coming to ND :)

g10far
24-05-2011, 08:51
Great looking car, I think I prefer the 5 spoke cooper wheels to the 4 spoke GP ones.