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Fiat multipa it is then Mike
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Andy G wrote:Fiat multipa it is then Mike
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination).
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pete ?Mike Scib wrote:Andy G wrote:Fiat multipa it is then Mike
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Here's a radical suggestion mike, why don't you get a nice handling but frugal estate car for the road/family duties and a great handling hot hatch for the occasional track day.
That way you don't have to compromise the family transport or worry about sticking it in a gravel trap.
I was thinking a 320d / Clio Trophy combo could be ideal.
Oh, hold on.........
That way you don't have to compromise the family transport or worry about sticking it in a gravel trap.
I was thinking a 320d / Clio Trophy combo could be ideal.
Oh, hold on.........
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Lynda agrees with you!Stevoraith wrote:Here's a radical suggestion mike, why don't you get a nice handling but frugal estate car for the road/family duties and a great handling hot hatch for the occasional track day.
That way you don't have to compromise the family transport or worry about sticking it in a gravel trap.
I was thinking a 320d / Clio Trophy combo could be ideal.
Oh, hold on.........
Will see how the Clio performs next weekend methinks!
TBH i think the BMW will be staying!!
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination).
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Family (Track) car
Haha yes it appears you already have ideal set up
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The man speaketh sense!scottishselise wrote:Haha yes it appears you already have ideal set up
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Stevoraith wrote:Here's a radical suggestion mike
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I was thinking a 320d / Clio Trophy combo could be ideal.
Oh, hold on.........
An Octy vRS tdi wagon and an elderly S1 could also be considered ideal
There's a reason you bought what you bought already Mike. I like your combo actually. If it ain't broke. Don't fix.
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But this is Mike we are dealing with,... He's had the BMW and Clio for more than a month, therefore It's time to change! 
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I have had the BMW for about a year and a half i will have you know!Dominic wrote:But this is Mike we are dealing with,... He's had the BMW and Clio for more than a month, therefore It's time to change!
The Clio, well...
As said i think it depends how much i enjoy the Clio down at Oulton Park and Anglesey. From having a play on my private race track (Muirkirk, open most days!) it seems pretty well set up now with all the Sachs being rebuilt, more aggressive geo with camber bolts and shims plus it now has a rear ARB
BMW will probaly be gone 2 weeks after little one number 2 is born once we realise its to small, same as what happened with the Skoda!
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination).
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alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination).
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I like all of them!
....he has a point about the M135 though.. (not ideal for you I know, but thinking about a used one in a year or two for me
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Dominic wrote:I like all of them!
....he has a point about the M135 though.. (not ideal for you I know, but thinking about a used one in a year or two for me
Sorry, none of them appeal at all.
WTF is the ST exhaust all about? Is that really standard?
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What's not too like? Explain yourself Mr Woody!woody wrote:
Sorry, none of them appeal at all.
WTF is the ST exhaust all about? Is that really standard?
Practical hatchback, decent handling (reportedly) and a big powerful engine
...sounds good to me. I would however say that the focus does not appeal so much, as it is not available in 3 door; which would be my preference. I agree the exhaust end is over designed, but you can find many over designed details on any new car. Finally, I would say that none appeal to me as a brand new purchase, but in a couple of years time, as a used car, they are tempting.... still think the M135 is where my money will be going at that point.