corradophil 3 Posted March 9, 2006 I'd go for a Leon Cupra R over a TT, almost the same car underneath, same engine, more agressive looks, more practical, less of an image issue (if that worries you) and I would expect you'd get one for less than the TT too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted March 9, 2006 I bought a Cupra on tuesday. A Y reg 180. Seems to be a goer. Not sure whether I'd run it long term as it's not as solid feeling as the MK3 GTI I have. Good value IMO at 4K for a 5 year old one, leather, air no computer though but I guess they have to leave some benefits to bying a VW or Audi. Could spend a bit on it to make it faster. The std wheels look pretty pants but that needn't be an expensive fix. The R would be better with the 225 motor. Not sure an R would be cheaper than a 225 TT, I saw one last week for less than 10K and it was a RHD too. I think you could make a TT non-hairdresser with the right addons and a matt black respray. :lol: GAvin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted March 9, 2006 I aggree with Phil!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted March 9, 2006 h100vw, I had an X reg Cupra - great car, fast, refined, safe handling with a lot of grip, just a bit dull compared to a Corrado when you want to have some fun. Always had a soft spot for these! Porsche 968 Club Sport 1994 L-registration Speed Yellow Club sport yellow-backed seats 76,000 miles Cambelts just changed Driver Airbag Alpine CD £12,995 http://www.eporsch.co.uk/0101for_sale.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 9, 2006 my mate actually thought about a porker 944, but decided that while he could afford to buy one, keeping it on the road would be prohibative compared to other cars in his price range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy83 0 Posted March 9, 2006 have to agree withth an earlier post, get an S4 (the older, 2.7 bi-turbo)....its got the power, the looks, the practicality, plus they are a lot cheaper. Or if you are feeling flush...RS4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigneil 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Phil, Now your talking! Get a nice dark colour 968 club sport and fit the RS front splitter and get the split rims and the M030 pack (basically just Koni's) and that is a dam fine machine! I think that is my No1 Sub £15k car! (used of course) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Elton John will try to gay you if you get a TT ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigneil 0 Posted March 9, 2006 I'm going to bum you into 2007! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted March 9, 2006 biggerbigneil, Yep, the Porsche 968 seems like a natural progression to the Corrado to me, then progress to a 911 (964) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted March 9, 2006 Phil, I like them too, Club Sport and M030 . Black would be my choice... MMMM nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted March 9, 2006 Black would be my favourite colour too. This would be my choice when upgrading from the 968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted March 9, 2006 You've got good taste Phil! Not so keen on the 968 CS though, but it's supposed to be a brilliant track car. The 993 turbo is my ideal 911, but I haven't got £40+K spare :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted March 10, 2006 I've always been into Porsches. When I was a kid I had a brown matchbox 911 Turbo which I still have somewhere! Since then it has been my ultimate car really. The Porsche in Bad boys is probably my ultimate 911. Also used to really want a 959, like thats gonna happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khurrado 0 Posted March 10, 2006 i love the Porsche Ruff(spelling??) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Ruf is a tuning company, like brabus or such, their cars are pretty much porkers, although they have their own names for them like the 'Ruf Yellowbird' Ruf being the manufactuerer and yellowbird being the name of that particular car. you're right khurrado, they are generally sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vradge 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Check the TT replicas out :lol: http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/images/banhammetro_01.jpg http://www.than.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted March 10, 2006 LOL i didnt realise the TT provoked such strong opinions , i'll take one for a run i think , strange no one mentioned the scooby or evo i love 911's but i'm not sure a 14-15k would be a viable daily driver , the search continues.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted March 10, 2006 On the subject of 911's have you ever seen the 9ff tuned porsches? Quite simply amazing!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted March 10, 2006 LOL i didnt realise the TT provoked such strong opinions , i'll take one for a run i think , strange no one mentioned the scooby or evo i love 911's but i'm not sure a 14-15k would be a viable daily driver , the search continues.......... £14-£15k will get you into a v decent 964 btw.....absolute steal if you get a good un but like all porkers a money pit if you buy wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Ruf is a tuning company, like brabus or such, their cars are pretty much porkers, although they have their own names for them like the 'Ruf Yellowbird' Ruf being the manufactuerer and yellowbird being the name of that particular car. you're right khurrado, they are generally sweet! they name them CTR,BTR etc yellowbird was just a nickname for the one they used in a Nurburgring magazine shootout in the 80's :wink: ,they are also a manufacturer in their own right now(although obviously Porsche build the basic shell) Ruf do a lot of development with them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted March 10, 2006 ah, yeah i picked yellowbird as it was the only one i could remember for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Saw a TT on the M25 a while back with the reg: GAY 20! :lol: Hmmm, £15K... I'd be going for an Evo, Scoob or an Mmmm Coupe 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon 0 Posted March 10, 2006 Saw a TT on the M25 a while back with the reg: GAY 20! :lol: Hmmm, £15K... I'd be going for an Evo, Scoob or an Mmmm Coupe 8) mmm evo nice 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted March 14, 2006 just read the vx 220 turbo is 4.7 0-60 !! might have to take one out :-) i know its still a vauxhall :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
