Not compared to some other cars mentioned on here but its going to be quicker than the 106.
Sub 8K Peugeot 106 GTi Replacement?
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Not compared to some other cars mentioned on here but its going to be quicker than the 106.
I wouldnt be so sure. About the same, of the 106 might just be quicker
I'd have thought that a 2 litre with 150bhp would def be quicker than 1.6 120bhp 106? I'm no expert though.
Ah ok - didn't read that it was as near 150bhp. Probably little difference then.
Like people have already suggested, Clio 172/182 and Civic Typre-R seem like a logical progression if that's the path you want to go down. Slighly larger alternatives would be Integra Type-R or Accord Type-R (see a pattern?)
Depending on insurance quotes there are plenty other cars worth looking at. Top of my list would be something like a 200sx, S2000, Rx-7 etc etc
Depending on insurance quotes there are plenty other cars worth looking at. Top of my list would be something like a 200sx, S2000, Rx-7 etc etc
A standard Fiesta ST is slower than a standard 106 GTI.
I am blown away that in a motors forum people are seriously discussing 0-60 and bhp per tonne as to decide how quick a car is.
A car like a 106 gti is a feel good back road blaster that you can drive at 12/10ths and have a grin like a cat with the cream ... There is so much more to a cars performance than it's weight and peak bhp figure.
I strongly advise some of you lot to actually drive these cars and not just make sweeping statements !
I went out in jonnycoupes dc2 at a rr day a while back and it was absolutely brutal. However it's only a 1.8 and has no torque so it must have actually been crap.
A car like a 106 gti is a feel good back road blaster that you can drive at 12/10ths and have a grin like a cat with the cream ... There is so much more to a cars performance than it's weight and peak bhp figure.
I strongly advise some of you lot to actually drive these cars and not just make sweeping statements !
I went out in jonnycoupes dc2 at a rr day a while back and it was absolutely brutal. However it's only a 1.8 and has no torque so it must have actually been crap.
Hmm..would that be a fairly lightweight Honda with a decent amount of power (hence high power/weight ratio) by any chance?
Have driven both 106 and the ST Fiesta and both were a lot of fun and wouldn't say either is slow.
Thanks for the input guys but a fiesta ST is a no go, not nearly special enough,
At the moment my two personal favourites would be the DC2 or a Focus RS with a nice remap...
does anyone have a link to the videos about the dc2 design?
The only thing I find lacking in the DC2 is the rear quarter panels are huge (like I feel with most) and the wheel arches also look baron with the standard wheels
The chap who mentioned RX-7... oh how I would love one but the running costs and insurance would cripple me.
At the moment my two personal favourites would be the DC2 or a Focus RS with a nice remap...
does anyone have a link to the videos about the dc2 design?
The only thing I find lacking in the DC2 is the rear quarter panels are huge (like I feel with most) and the wheel arches also look baron with the standard wheels
The chap who mentioned RX-7... oh how I would love one but the running costs and insurance would cripple me.
Or Im thinking wait a while and get a tastefully modified DC5...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1113500.htm
obviously a non import though
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1113500.htm
obviously a non import though
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There is no such thing as a non import, they never built DC5's in this country nor did they sell them as UK Spec cars from new. All are imports.
Sure you won't, if you consider typing your details into Confused.com 'shopping around'.
If you actually put legwork into your insurance hunting, you could be pleasantly surprised in what you can insure
.If you actually put legwork into your insurance hunting, you could be pleasantly surprised in what you can insure
What insurer will touch a 21 year old on a DC5 then?
Flux no
APlan - no
Chris Knott - no
Noel Dazley - no
Sky - 23+ unless you fit stringent criteria
I've tried all these and most wont even touch people on UKDM DC2's till 25.
I dont have a 106.
The ST has 130bhp/ton, his 106 had 165bhp/ton. Quite a difference there.
Between the Focus RS anda DC2. Its got to be the RS, much more character and more special. Does it have considerably larger running costs though?
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It did?!