ljames555
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max to spend 3k
after a new car and just cant decide which one to get , had a mr2 before and loved it but always had a thing for a gti-6.
MR2
good points
faster
better styled
bad points
expensive parts
super unleaded fuel
insurance is £200 more
older car
2 seats
306 GTI-6
good points
cheaper to maintain
sleeper
5 seats
handling
bad points
everyone just thinks it a 306
anymore input off people who have owned either cars ?
i know i have put more good points to 306 gti but still 50-50
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by ljames555]
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by ljames555]
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CorsAsh
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MR2
Mates is running nearly 300bhp, tis pretty nippy
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by CorsAsh]
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whitter45
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heard bad realibility issues with the 306 buts its up to you
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Cupra Steve
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mr2 if the extra 3 seats aint an issue, without a doubt, wot about a stalet gt turbo??
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whitter45
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plus the MR2 will be very very quick
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ljames555
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not keen on them starlets its either 306 or mr2
my previous mr2 was a bad one so thats putting me off abit but i have bit more of a idea what to get
insurance for gti £480 - mr2 £680
21yr old 3 yrs no claims both fully comp
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Cupra Steve
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quote: Originally posted by whitter45
plus the MR2 will be very very quick
compared to the 306 yes!!!
what are they 6 seconds 0-60???? Few mods though and i'm sure it'll be silly quick, needs the TOMS air duct!!!!
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Cupra Steve
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quote: Originally posted by ljames555
not keen on them starlets its either 306 or mr2
my previous mr2 was a bad one so thats putting me off abit but i have bit more of a idea what to get
insurance for gti £480 - mr2 £680
21yr old 3 yrs no claims both fully comp
my first pug was a shitter, everything was wrong with it, brought another one though with better history, lower milage and everything is good!!
If i was you i'd always go for the lowest mileage / newest / most history you can rather than whats had the most done to it like some of my mates!!!!!
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whitter45
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they are mate - my mate used to have a 240 BHP one in white
there is very little lag on them
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ljames555
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i would like a rev 3 240-245bhp model but cant stretch my money that far.
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whitter45
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rev2 are 220 aren't they
Check for oil leaks etc
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Dean_W
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I'd go for the MR2.
The 306 is french.
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Steve
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I hate the look of the MR2, looks very dated, as does a 306 to an extent, but not as bad imo
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by Steve]
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Stu
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200sx S14a!
But between those two an MR2 turbo!!!
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phillygsi16v
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gti 6 defo Mr2 looks like a birds hair dressers car gti6 is a sleeper they are fucking quality they take abuse, love the limiter, and suprise every dick who dosnt no what they are
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SwN
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just got my self a 306 Gti 6 and only having it a night it seems pretty good , there not too slow once they get going too , keep pulling and pulling , mines got a full devil exhaust system , and air filter of some sort , gonna change that for a forced ind kit , mine has had a 28k engine fitted too!!!
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topshot_2k
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MY 306 gti has been the most reliable car i have owned. Only lambda has gone on it.
I looked at MR2 but are a bit old school and lethal in bad weather.
£06 is a superb handling car, may not be the fastest now but fun and practical none the less. if you want to tune it then TB's and remap see 220bhp easy
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topshot_2k
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S.Nelson join www.306gti6.com
Anyone that says french cars are shit is a dickhead. I have had 3 vauxhalls and the 2 pug have been better built, not rusted after 2days and been much better handling.
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Steve
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iv said this before, and il say it again, anyone who owns a corsa that says french has crap build quality, cannot speak
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by Steve]
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SwN
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will do
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whitter45
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must say handling will be better on the 306
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Cupra Steve
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a mid engined rear wheel drive turbo car is gonna be more 'fun' than a 306!!! Plus who gives a fuck if people don't know what the 306 is??? if you want a sleeper then your looking at the wrong cars!!!! mr2 is just better car imo. plus it's jap so not much is gonna go wrong!!!
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topshot_2k
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i doubt it, MR2 will just let go unless you rused to rear end happy mid 0's cars. 306 is super grippy and will take more abuse than the MR2.
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topshot_2k
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
iv said this before, and il say it again, anyone who owns a corsa that says french has crap build quality, cannot speak
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by Steve]
I agree.
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Cupra Steve
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quote: Originally posted by whitter45
must say handling will be better on the 306
how??
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