Spec me

adolf hamster · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:36

Diagro said:
Unfortunately the MPs goes for around 9+ for a non abused example that's had its vvt done.

I just don't like fords. Bad experience with the brand.

Regarding the age requirement, i find that most pre 2010 to look boreing and lacking the toys i want.

which toys specifically? if its things like bluetooth integration, dab radio or satnav then the aftermarket can fix that for you.

Diagro · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:39

adolf hamster said:
which toys specifically? if its things like bluetooth integration, dab radio or satnav then the aftermarket can fix that for you.

Oh I'm well aware those can be added later. Did that using an android head unit on my car.
Mainly cruise control and parking sensors.

Also not all cars can have a 3rd party head unit fitted. Which is a shame.

I'm looking at some 2009 Astra vxrs
Anyone know much about them?

adolf hamster · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:45

Diagro said:
Oh I'm well aware those can be added later. Did that using an android head unit on my car.
Mainly cruise control and parking sensors.

Also not all cars can have a 3rd party head unit fitted. Which is a shame.

depends on the brand, but cruise control has been around for ages and parking sensors have been on cars since the early 2000's, if you find something nicely specced it'll have em. mine for example is from '05 and has cruise control and front/rear parking sensors, there was an option for adaptive cruise control and even lane assist back then (although not sure i'd trust lane assist software from 2005

)

i know what you mean about limitations for 3rd party, can be tricky for some brands, but a bit of research before buying should cure that.

Armageus · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:53

Diagro said:
I'm looking at some 2009 Astra vxrs
Anyone know much about them?

They came out in 2005, so think you'd be mad to spend anywhere near your 7k budget on a "newer" one - it's not like a 2009 one is going to be any nicer than an older one.

Diagro said:
Gearboxes are made from chocolate on those

Gearboxes are even worse on the Astra VXRs as far as I know
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/gearbox-rebuilds/info_227.html

Howard · 20 Apr 2017 at 11:00

If you really fancy an MPS but can't quite afford a good one yet, why not save up for a bit longer?

Akagi · 20 Apr 2017 at 11:31

MK1 MPS, they look the ****.

lordrobs · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:11

Only thing I can find for those criteria is an RX8

DS4 is 200BHP and in budget.

Armageus · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:21

lordrobs said:
DS4 is 200BHP and in budget.

200bhp+ requirement is daft anyway - such an arbitrary figure, it's not like you should be immediately discount a car with only 197bhp, or that a "heavy" car with 200bhp would be a good choice

lordrobs · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:25

Armageus said:
200bhp+ requirement is daft anyway - such an arbitrary figure, it's not like you should be immediately discount a car with only 197bhp, or that a "heavy" car with 200bhp would be a good choice

Oh, I agree. I do enjoy a spec me criteria that basically eliminates all bar about 6 cars in the country though

Dis86 · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:30

Armageus said:
200bhp+ requirement is daft anyway - such an arbitrary figure, it's not like you should be immediately discount a car with only 197bhp, or that a "heavy" car with 200bhp would be a good choice

Yip. I've pointed that out before on here. A 175 hp mx5 is going to be waaaaay quicker than a 175 hp a6

Dav4 · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:46

Dis86 said:
Yip. I've pointed that out before on here. A 175 hp mx5 is going to be waaaaay quicker than a 175 hp a6

Not really a 2.0 Tfsi A6 despite being a massive barge hits 60 in 8.2 seconds with 168bhp whereas a Mx5 of the same age with the 2.0 and 158bhp takes 7.9 seconds to 60 that's a 0.3 second difference.
On a motorway the A6 would actually be quicker due to having double the amount of torque

Howard · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:50

Dav4 said:
Not really a 2.0 Tfsi A6 despite being a massive barge hits 60 in 8.2 seconds with 168bhp whereas a Mx5 of the same age with the 2.0 and 158bhp takes 7.9 seconds to 60 that's a 0.3 second difference.
On a motorway the A6 would actually be quicker due to having double the amount of torque

This is somewhat irrelevant, especially considering the MX5 will probably require 3 gearchanges to hit 60mph.

Dav4 · 20 Apr 2017 at 12:53

How is it? He said an Mx5 with the same power would be way quicker than a barge Like an A6 when there is only 0.3 seconds in it when comparing the two thanks to torque and gear ratios

Howard · 20 Apr 2017 at 13:02

Dav4 said:
How is it? He said an Mx5 with the same power would be way quicker than a barge Like an A6 when there is only 0.3 seconds in it when comparing the two thanks to torque and gear ratios

Because using 0-60 as the only way of measuring a car's performance is silly. Power-to-weight ratio speaks volumes.

Akagi · 20 Apr 2017 at 13:03

Yeah like how a Corolla T-Sport has a higher power to weight ratio than a Clio 197

Armageus · 20 Apr 2017 at 14:53

Can we try and avoid derailing the topic any further please

Diagro · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:36

So..
Found an MPS very very local which is very appealing.
With PX my car it's a very attractive deal.

Howard · 20 Apr 2017 at 15:47

Finally!

P.s. why does it say you're banned?

Diagro · 20 Apr 2017 at 16:14

Howard said:
Finally!

P.s. why does it say you're banned?

I was suspended ages ago and still was when new forum came.
It never changed. And i like it

Trying to convince the wife to allow the exchange. Ha

Howard · 20 Apr 2017 at 16:44

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.