Getting my new car tomorrow

[philg]

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

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]

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]

R26 r?

[TrixNFlix]

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 !!

[Hoolio]

R26 r?

Exactly what I thought but did they make two thousand?

[JRP]

What about those clio trophy things the red ones... were they a 182? and a limited number?

[djinuk]

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 !!

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.

[Tony Walker]

2 seats? some sort of chaterham? exige, s2000 350z?

[TrixNFlix]

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.

Exactly dj

These geordie mafia types eh

[Hoolio]

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]

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 but its pretty hard to think that it hasnt had the crap reved outta it

[Tony Walker]

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

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

[Hoolio]

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

Yep, its now just a capsicum red 182.

[philg]

No, none of you are right he he.

I will get some pictures up if i get her today

[Robbo]

csl?

[philg]

2 seats

[Adey aka Ewok]

Any more clues?

[g10far]

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]

Did they do a short run Integra Type R with a rear bench (i.e. no back seat)?

[going_downhill]

An Elise?

[JRP]

Renault spider?

[James5]

Mini Cooper S S 1.6 JCW GP ???? they only made 2000 of them and 2 seats

[bigdur]

MG X-power SV?

[markey b]

911 GT3RS

[devilish dave]

Clio v6

[J8TRO]

Audi TT 240 Sport

[Robbo]

spill the beans, we are all dying to know

[SCHWARTZ]

is it a raider

[markey b]

smartcar

[philg]

well done the guys who said mini gp

smart car

[philg]

Here are some pics

[philg]

more

[philg]

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

[philg]

911 GT3RS

dream car mate

[Trevhib]

I think the GP wheels are one of the best things about that car Phil.

Ok, let's not go round that one again

[BriC]

Mmmmm... very nice

[D4WNO]

That's awesome Phil, I'm very jealous indeed

[philg]

I think the GP wheels are one of the best things about that car Phil.

Ok, let's not go round that one again

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

Cheryl Cole or Brittney spears?

[philg]

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]

Great looking car, I think I prefer the 5 spoke cooper wheels to the 4 spoke GP ones.