44 replies to this topic

[Jammy]

The Audi 80 Sport is a nice car too!!

[miniturbonutter]

I have had 3 XR4x4's and they are great cars, 1 was a 2.9 v6, and the other 2 were 2.0 dohc, they all pulled like a train and even with a heavy trailer and mini on, still were superb, plus had all the gadgets and comfy as anything! Other wise why not go for a diesel, my mondeo does nearly 2000 miles a week!!! And is reliable as anything

[koss]

Skoda best car in the world (being in the trade) very popular over the last five years. cheap for spares. better than audi and vw. The only work i have done on these is brake pads and service. And milions of taxi drivers arnt wrong.

[Bam]

Skoda best car in the world (being in the trade) very popular over the last five years. cheap for spares. better than audi and vw. The only work i have done on these is brake pads and service. And milions of taxi drivers arnt wrong.

That is true.

The only thing with skoda is that they are slow and a bit plain.

[Brooky]

My mate luvs the 205's. he had an XS but flipped it. he loved it. then got a 205 1.8TD that is for sale and has now got a 205 Roland Gaross (same as XS). ive been in then and there fast and handle very well

[Jimmyarm]

Get a 3 series or the Merc equivalent, comfy & built to last.....low end models should not cost a fortune on the insurance either.

Ooooh, thats the best idea so far! Plus, they practically pay for themselves with the drug dealings you'll get with the car!

Exactly, although I have always fancied the idea of a mini ice cream van myself !

[koss]

Skoda best car in the world (being in the trade) very popular over the last five years. cheap for spares. better than audi and vw. The only work i have done on these is brake pads and service. And milions of taxi drivers arnt wrong.

That is true.

The only thing with skoda is that they are slow and a bit plain.

vrs slow tdi 130 bhp diesel they are a practical car and will tow a trailer no prob

[Racer_Pete]

i would have the Metro !! but then its your choice

[minislapper]

Skoda best car in the world (being in the trade) very popular over the last five years. cheap for spares. better than audi and vw. The only work i have done on these is brake pads and service. And milions of taxi drivers arnt wrong.

Well said. I really can't fault mine. It's one of the best non-minis I've had.

That is true.

The only thing with skoda is that they are slow and a bit plain.

I think you're wrong on both counts there. How many have you driven?

At the end of the day, you need to make up your mind what exactly you want. A daily driver or something to rag about on a daily basis ?!!!! You're going to have to make a compromise somewhere along the way !!!

If you can't afford to insure a performance car, why are you looking at other cars not far behind in insurance groups??!!

[Bam]

I like the idea of a BMW 3 series estate.

[TimS]

S2 106 Rallye. I love the cars I have 3 friends with them and they are great fun!

[overboost]

Forget any from that last.... buy a Rover 25 BRM. They sell for peanuts these days and are better then a MG ZR in terms of spec and will be a future classic too I would say. Good engine, lovely red leather interior, all the electrics, PAS etc etc.

[pikey7]

so this is to replace the towing car that can't be because A. The insurance is too high, and B. You can't tow anyway?

Why are you not looking at Mondeo estates, Laguna estates etc etc to cart all this rally kit around, stick a tow bar on the back and let your Dad/navigator/Someone else drive it to and from the rallys with a trailer on, and then you drive it every day without one on?

A decent diesel estate will give you plently of towing power, cheap insurance, loadsa room in the back for spares and tons of room for mates when on a night out!

106 Rallyes and such like? Buzz boxes with no purpose in life..... Get a real car!

[pinch]

avoid rovers at all costs, apart from minis of course. there are so many better cars out there made by companies that actually still make cars!!!

[Bam]

I looked up the rules on towing last night and the guy that said i cant tow was wrong. i can tow up to 3.5 tonne on my licence witth a car that weighs 500kg more than the overall weight of the trailer and cargo.

so i can tow,, but i still cant afford the insurance so i am going to get an estate like a BMW 3 series or Volvo.

From this thread i now want a 205 xs as my next poject, group n2 Foris rally car!

Thank you to everyone who replyed and helped out.

Thanks.

Chris.