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Title: Cars Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 15:51:27 One for Ralphy methinks but I am looking to get a car over in Lux and the 2 I fancy are the Type R or more likely the Audi S3. Know a bit about the Type R from Ralphy but anyone know much about the Audi?
Title: Re: Cars Post by: STFCBird on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 15:53:06 Quote from: "Edinburgh_STFC" One for Ralphy methinks but I am looking to get a car over in Lux and the 2 I fancy are the Type R or more likely the Audi S3. Know a bit about the Type R from Ralphy but anyone know much about the Audi? Yeah they are part of the VW group :wink: Title: Cars Post by: Sippo on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 16:05:44 Audi s3's are the bees knees. Shit of a shovel. Saving my pennies to get one (or an r32). They look like a normal A3 which is good so doesn't look like a boy racer.
Title: Cars Post by: pumbaa on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 16:10:56 Tough choice. German Engineering v Japanese Reliability? I'd imagine the Type R would be significantly cheaper though as you normally pay a premium for the Audi badge (you could buy a Seat with the same mechanicals for much less...).
I'd go for the S3 to piss Ralphy off :D Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:20:07 S3's are well built cars but the 1.8 Turbo used in VW/Audi cars is notorious for going wrong.
As for the Type R well, i've owned 2 and apart from a minor niggle the engine is a gem. Revs to 8,000 rpm and sounds lovelly and the gearchange is the best i've ever used in any car, That includes Ferrari's. Thats no overstatement, read the roadtests. As for performance, their both well matched. The older S3's have 210 bhp and the newer ones have 225 bhp. The Type R has 197 bhp but weighes a good 200 kg less than the Audi so keeps up easy and on a track would probally beat it due to better handling. Up to you fella but i'd go for a high tech Jap engine anyday over a boring turbo'd german one. Title: Cars Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:24:38 Thanks for the replies.
There are quite a lot of S3's in Luxembourg and hardly any Type R's which leans me slightly towards the Type R. My other option which Coxernator mentioned would be a Sporty Seat of some description. May have to do some homework when I get back. Also am probably going to wait until after winter as the winters are shite in Luxembourg with loads of snow. I managed to sell my Focus but only got 6,750 for it as the brakes were fucked and I wanted to get shot of it quickly. Probably undersold it but I don't now need the money!! :twisted: Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:27:58 Stats from letstorquebhp.com
Honda Civic Type-R bhp - 197 weight - 1204 kg 0-60 - 6.57 0-100 - 16.85 1/4 mile - 14.77 secs @ 95.70 mph Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:33:01 Audi S3 Quattro 225
bhp - 225 weight - 1375kg 0-60 - 5.93 0-100 - 16.79 1/4 mile - 14.31 secs @ 96.43 mph Title: Cars Post by: Sussex on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:42:50 Volkswagen Golf Gti (mk5 Morego 250 tuned)
bhp - 250 weight - 1328kg 0-60 - 5.84 0-100 - 14.19 1/4 mile - 13.99 secs @ 102.29 mph Title: Cars Post by: McLovin on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:44:48 Seat Leon Cupra R. Do it. In black.
Title: Cars Post by: Sussex on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:48:16 Dave, we're playing top trumps. You need the stats! :D
Title: Cars Post by: McLovin on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 17:49:52 You can't put a stat on looks... 8)
Title: Cars Post by: hansgruber on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 21:48:53 I thought this was a thread about the Pixar film :(
http://www.numberonestars.com/movies/images2/cars.jpg Title: Cars Post by: magicroundabout on Thursday, September 7, 2006, 22:07:11 my old 2L 16v Astra GTE had these specs from santa pod.
this was my first and last run in it which was a shame as i'm sure i could have got better. 0-60 = 7.01sec 1/4 mile = 15.01sec @ 96mph (just as i was changing to 4th gear 8) ) Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Friday, September 8, 2006, 06:59:42 Sussex, i'll play top trumps with you :D
Ferrari Enzo FXX bhp - 800 weight - 1265 kg 0-60 - 2.91 secs 0-100 - 5.19 secs 1/4 mile - 10.43 secs @ 146.92 mph Title: Cars Post by: Sussex on Friday, September 8, 2006, 07:05:43 That's rear wheel drive, you cheat.
Title: Cars Post by: @MacPhlea on Friday, September 8, 2006, 07:23:02 Also take into account that the S3 has the quattro drive train so in the wet and snow there will be no contest - S3 it has to be...
Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Friday, September 8, 2006, 07:46:11 Who cares about show and rain?!
I promise your Mr Edinburgh STFC that your have more fun in a Honda than an Audi hitler mobile. Title: Cars Post by: Compo on Friday, September 8, 2006, 07:56:09 They r both good cars, its just that the Honda is gooder! :D
Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Friday, September 8, 2006, 08:02:12 Quote from: "Compo" They r both good cars, its just that the Honda is gooder! :D Wise man :nod: Title: Cars Post by: Doore on Friday, September 8, 2006, 11:30:53 In my wisdom, I would say get a big red one.
Title: Cars Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, September 8, 2006, 12:37:02 The Audi will be easier to buy and I could probably save myself money by going across to Gertmany to buy. I do like the Type R and it is quite rare.
Think I may just go for a Hyundai Accent 1.3, be on the safe side!! :soapy tit wank: Title: Cars Post by: walrus on Friday, September 8, 2006, 18:08:36 I drove a Type R the other night and was a bit disappointed having driven numerous S3s. Audi for me are the best car manufacturer out there right now, and the cabins are amazing places to be. The interior is second to none. The Seat Leon Cupra R might be worth a look, as may the Focus RS. I haven't driven a Focus RS yet, but the Ford Mondeo SST220 is fucking amazing.
:| If you gave me the money, I'd probably opt for the Ford as it's the trendiest car but also has an ace interior and similar Ford's I've driven have been great to drive. The S3 is perfect except I think it's a little ugly. Title: Cars Post by: Leggett on Friday, September 8, 2006, 20:30:40 fuck off, fords will never be trendy, unless they've got Cosworth badges atatched to em, and that aint gonna happen anymore, is it???
just cos you drive/park/crash lots of fancy cars, dont mean you know shit about em laddy ;) teeheehee Title: Cars Post by: walrus on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 19:44:53 No but if I'm driven them all I'm probably pretty well qualified to tell people what they should like! :D
Hey and Fords are definitely tendy! 8) Title: Cars Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 20:00:36 Quote from: "Dave Blackcurrant" Seat Leon Cupra R. Do it. In black. Very nice car that. Have been in my mates brothers one a fair few times. Title: Cars Post by: Leggett on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 22:06:10 fords arent trendy, i guarantee that. 'trendy' cars suck anyways, its all based on word of mouth and opinions, which is bollocks, because the only opinion i trust is my own. trends pass, my opinions are generally steadfast in most cases...
Title: Cars Post by: Compo on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 22:22:55 James u rock
Title: Cars Post by: Leggett on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 22:29:38 p.s
i want a car like this as my next car, it looks ace. http://www.meanstreet.net/BODYKITPICS/civic-eg-front.jpg call me a boy racer, i dont really care, that looks fucking mint. Title: Cars Post by: ron dodgers on Sunday, September 10, 2006, 23:05:49 fucking boring piston lovers - get a rotary
Title: Cars Post by: Leggett on Monday, September 11, 2006, 00:17:02 and then get it rebuilt every 10,000 miles? :P
Title: Cars Post by: Compo on Monday, September 11, 2006, 06:20:43 I want one of these next....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/compo71/celica_gt_four.jpg oh!! There is one parked on my driveway, what a result! Title: Cars Post by: Bennett on Monday, September 11, 2006, 07:24:09 Quote from: "Leggett" p.s call me a boy racer, i dont really care, that looks fucking mint. i'd call you someone with even less money than sense sir! you're still paying off the two dubious purchases you made before Title: Cars Post by: Ralphy on Monday, September 11, 2006, 11:57:07 Leggett, you have good taste.
Thats a cracking EK9. Title: Cars Post by: ron dodgers on Monday, September 11, 2006, 17:06:22 Quote from: "Leggett" and then get it rebuilt every 10,000 miles? :P no - my engine lasted 14000 before I needed a new one Title: Cars Post by: Leggett on Monday, September 11, 2006, 20:11:24 bennett, until december i am. after that i'm free! if i'd avoided that lemon of a car, i'd have a sweet car now. the mazda wasn't a dubious purchase anyways, i expected it to last a year or less, and it was fucking great fun...
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