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How much is the insurance on your beloved type-r, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm after a new motor. Either the type-r, golf gti/r32, or the new astra vxr...

have to say mate i would love a Golf R32. they are the nuts.

they cost a fortune.  it's also the most hijacked car in Britain at the moment.

Get an evo/impreza, both are just nuts.....

My old WRX cost me just under a grand a year, but mine was an import, if u got a uk car u can knock of a third!!!

Well i've got around 20k to spend...

Astra VXR

http://www.carpages.co.uk/vauxhall/vauxhall_images/vauxhall_astra_vxr_16_04_05.jpg

NEW Golf R32

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/golf-r32.jpg

OLD Golf R32

http://carsguide.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,3600,370868,00.jpg

Type R

http://www.honda-2004.co.uk/cars/civic-type-r.jpg

for me i would have either the golf or Vauxhall

Get a Jap import Scooby or Evo then.

for 20k you will find a real sweet motor

I'd choose any of those but the new shape Golf.  They've ruined a classic, IMO

Leon Cupra top spec and change from 20K

But how can I turn down that old gold r32. Especially in deep blue!!

Got to be Vauxhall, puts the fun back into driving!   :D

it does look good i agree.

how much are they?
not having the money i've not looked

You can get a two year old one for about 16k. Insurance is £686.

for 20K you could get a jag e type, or any modern and scarcely used exec cruiser like a jag, BMW or Merc, get an old 850 BMW, super quick for 20K you can get a totally mint one, much cooler than the golf.

whats your age etc stfcfan,

25...been driving 7 years, 3 points  :twisted:

don't know why but i was expecting you to say 18 and only just passed your test.

have you looked at the Scoobies or Evo's on Jap imports??
or you not interested in those?

Had a look at Scooby doo's but the insurance is too much. Nearly a grand for a 3 year old one.

Not too keen on imports tbh. Golf's are reliable, it looks good, should get a good deal on my car now...

I think the new Golf will be called an R36
http://www.3harts.nl/golfV/

i prefer the look of the old ones tbh

That's nice, much prefer the MK5 the MK3 and 4 were both a bit soft, the new one's are the niceset sinc ethe MK2 IMHO, aggressive and angry looking.

I pay £1200 a year on an 05 plate Type R.

I'm 24 with 3 years NCB and a clean licence.

Type R is very expensive to insure, group 17, a Ferrari or Aston Martin is 20. That should give you an idea.

Not just the buying and insuring you have to think about mind. I pay £140 a tyre, and a set of front tyres lasts on average 9-12k miles.

It needs an oil change every 6-12k miles plus regular top ups cos of it's high reving nature. You should allways use fully synthetic oil in a Type R too, preferbly 0W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-40.

I have test driven the new Golf GTi and it is a very nice car but it's a different animal to the Type R.

The Golf is a fair bit heavier and 'floats' around corners where as the Type R glides. Performance wise there is nothing between them, both do 0-60 in 6.6 secs and 0-100 in 16 secs.

For a grown up GTi with lots of toys and luxury, get the Golf.

For raw, edge of the seat thrils, get the Type R.

The Type R is a real driver's car and you have to work it but god it's fun.

Hope that helps.

I love driving my Dad's Type R... makes me smile

What colour has he got Blackcurrant?

The VTEC howl is evil  :twisted:

Black, like it should be. :wink:

Urgh no, Cosmic Grey is the colour to have  :wink:

I know about the tyres. I have low profiles now so cost a packet which isn't a great shock.

I'm gonna sit down go through the brochures, and get a few test drives!

Have you considered the new DC5 Integra Type R?

Has same engine as Civic Type R but with 220 bhp not 200 bhp.

Can get them brand new on import only.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/Ralphy-Boy/TEGR.jpg

i love them!

ugly...i don't like.

Not sure what the 206 GTI180 is like either. Mabe worth a look?

I like Civic Type-R's, Golf's and I don't really mind Impreza's but that car is fucking horrid Ralph.

Might be biased as I used to work with a lad who drove one and he was such a wanker it was unbelievable.

STAY AWAY FROM THE 206 GTi 180.

Big let down.

All the car magazines slate it.

I advise you to buy a magazine called Evo.

It's the best performance car mag on sale.

Nah Sonic 'tegs are the nuts.

Real hardcore driver's car.

Tiff Needall and Clarkson love em.

You will be hard pushed to find a better handling front wheel drive car.

This one?
http://www.lynxmotors.co.uk/grafix/evo.jpg

wasn't questioning the performance mate, just think the way it looks screams out "I have a small cock and I'm going to drive like a total cunt".

i better not get one then  :)  :wink:

Yes thats the mag stfcfan, i have been getting it every month for 4 years now. Fantastic magazine.

Sonic, it's not as 'in yer face' as an Impreza or Evo.

If you just want a fast car and not fussed about loads of toys then consider this...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/Ralphy-Boy/trophy.jpg

Renaultsport Clio Trophy

Only £13,800

182 bhp
1080 kg so very quick

My sister's fiance had a 182. Very quick.

If you like sitting in laybys waiting for the AA, buy a vauxhall!

Ralph should definately be a car salesman :D He knows everything about cars.I now know the difference between a civic type R and the sport civic 8)

Now me's thinking one of these might be in order when I get back

http://www.mazda6mps.com/

Or maybe one of these....

http://www.lexus.co.uk/lexus_cars/is/is_new/index.asp

i look forward to seeing you and Ralphy on the next series of Top Gear watching Clarkson go on about cars. i can just picture Ralph nodding his head in agreement now!  :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/sussex_red/ralphy.jpg

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:grin: brilliant

http://www.easieradvertising.co.uk/view/News/Motoring/Volkswagen/article-28487.html

only £23k on the road

He is gonna cum in his postmans uniform when he sees that!

Big karma for that Sussex  :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:

I blame Ralphy anyway.

:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:  :D

That is fucking awesome sussex!!  :D

Fair play Sussex, thats brilliant  :)

Well, I've jsut been for three test drives. The old r32, the new r32 and a TT. Didn't like the TT one bit- a womens car in my opinion. The new r32 was a very very nice car but felt it was too plasticy, the old r32 is much nicer. More of an animal.

Going to the Honda garage soon...

Here here, that's an awesome car. I know someone who was going on about importing a Supra  :shock:

Finally I can contribute to a motor thread.

I made a decision on my first motor and after much deliberation I'm getting one of these nuggets after Christmas...

http://www.coburnhoods.co.uk/graphics/cars/lotus%20elan.jpg

Only slightly tart’s car-esque and as it just scrapes in as a classic car it's cheap as chips to insure.

Jut have to fucking pass that test now.

stfcfan, would you like an 'extended test drive' in my Type R?

When taking a dealer demo car out you never really get to explore the car's full potential.

Dazzza, nice Lotus Elan.

Rear wheel drive fun.

Would be very tempted kind sir. It'll probably be after xmas if thats ok.

Yer thats fine, wait till the roads are dry.