The Motors Thread

[TheGreenMachine]

So who here likes thier cars?
Awaits GSXR's arrival lol

If you had to make a choice, which would you opt for?
Power or Looks?

I go for power when I look for a car and then work on the appearance later.
I don't race round but I like to know it's there if I need it Plus that pin you to your seat feeling is always nice lol
At the moment, I'm at the limit of what I can afford to insure.
Started out with a 1.6 petrol when I first passed my test, but then a couple of months later, moved up to a 1.9TDi when I found I could insure it for a few quid more than the 1.6 petrol.

I wont be happy until I am in the posession of a V6 or V12
I really like the Golf V6 which is what I'm aiming for next.

Got my first years no claims so that took a nice £300 off the renewal this year.
Gone from paying around £700 to £400

[The Green Man]

about fucking time someone made a thread like this

for me its all about power, i just love driving fast but also like my cars to look good. my last car was a 250bhp leon cupra r and it was an amazing car to drive.

my mate had a mk3 vr6 and speaks very highly of it so im sure you will love it if you buy one

[TheGreenMachine]

for me its all about power, i just love driving fast but also like my cars to look good. my last car was a 250bhp leon cupra r and it was an amazing car to drive.

I've heard people speak highly of the cupra R's.
Not actually tried one yet though.

My plan is, as I can afford it, each time the insurance drops, to up the engine capacity of my cars
Couldn't afford it this year, plus I wanted the insurance down a bit more first.
Don't mind paying around £400 for a while but not £700 lol.

So what would your ideal road car be then GM?

[GSXRnutter]

Here's my car history just for you Green Machine,lol
1st car to last


205 1.9 Gti

rover 400sdi (shut the fuck up, I was mile munchin)

my nans old 306d (stuck for wheels at the time)

bmw 320d chipped fast as fook 0-60 timed @ 6.9 seconds

bmw 335i what a fookin car 3 litre twin turbo

405d for kncokin about in, effectionatly known as the banger and a clk 500 ldman:

[thedoctor]

you forgot to add handling in that title, give me a little good handling fast hatch, n bendy roads..... SEE YA

[M_C]

As an ex motorcyclist I have no interest in a cars 'power' - even the quickest ones

Consider that a Honda Fireblade does 0 - 60 in under 3 seconds. Find me a car that will do that & then I could easily get enthused

That said, I do prefer a car for handling - I have a 1.7 Puma that still thrills me with ability to stick to corners

[The Green Man]

I've heard people speak highly of the cupra R's.
Not actually tried one yet though.

My plan is, as I can afford it, each time the insurance drops, to up the engine capacity of my cars
Couldn't afford it this year, plus I wanted the insurance down a bit more first.
Don't mind paying around £400 for a while but not £700 lol.

So what would your ideal road car be then GM?

you should go find one in a dealership and have a shot they really are nice cars to drive

my ideal road car?.....hmm thats a question and a half mate.....im not even sure if i can answer that. maybe a r32 gtr skyline or a new gtr or a supra or a m5 or......you get the idea?

Here's my car history just for you Green Machine,lol
1st car to last


205 1.9 Gti

rover 400sdi (shut the fuck up, I was mile munchin)

my nans old 306d (stuck for wheels at the time)

bmw 320d chipped fast as fook 0-60 timed @ 6.9 seconds

bmw 335i what a fookin car 3 litre twin turbo

405d for kncokin about in, effectionatly known as the banger and a clk 500 ldman:

how was the 335i mate? i had a wee play with one in my LCR and i was right on his back bumper until he cut across 3 lanes of motorway and up the slip road i can only assume he was a shite driver cos my leon was 253bhp with the 335i being 300 and only 200ish kilos heavier

i owned a rover 45 diesel for a while and it was a great car for long distances

[thedoctor]

As an ex motorcyclist I have no interest in a cars 'power' - even the quickest ones

Consider that a Honda Fireblade does 0 - 60 in under 3 seconds. Find me a car that will do that & then I could easily get enthused

That said, I do prefer a car for handling - I have a 1.7 Puma that still thrills me with ability to stick to corners

seconded, give me an R6 n bendy roads....YOU'LL NEVER SEE ME, in your 60k car

[Grub]

Looks for us every time.
When i was in my teens and 20's the most important thing was power, power and more power! - Now i'm all grown up i have different priorities...comfort and looks being the main two.
We now have a BMW 520i SE, full leather spec, more gadgets and gizmo's than Maplins, (some of which i'm still not sure what they do) , and most importantly, a fantastic drive.

[almighty chronic]

hot hatch's are my favourite type of car,just love em,my most wanted car is the new focus rs(awsome)wont be gettin 1 of them for many years tho(boo)
yeah i generally go for power,but u gotta av the handling aswell,my first was a hyundai accent coupe si,only a 1.3 but cost me £1100 to insure on my first year of driving,couldnt get a powerfuller 1 due to insurance it did the job tho.currently i own a leon cupra(cost me less than half now to insure),chuffin love it,had it remapped a couple of month ago up to 207bhp an love it even more now lol.can also fit my kids in the back no probs,fast and practical.

[QUOTE=the ganja man

for me its all about power, i just love driving fast but also like my cars to look good. my last car was a 250bhp leon cupra r and it was an amazing car to drive.

[/QUOTE]

to right they are good to drive,im gonna upgrade to the curpra r next year (the 225bhp)cant wait,get that mapped aswell.

the ganja man:did u hav urs remapped m8 to take it to 250bhp,just askin coz ill be gettin it done and just wonderin if it was a standard map u had or u had to do extra to get the power.