RichyCorsa
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3 x rebuilds
2 x clutch
1 x gearbox
gotta cost atleast 5k at a garage ??
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by G_Man
Cupra Steve, you appear to be asking for ur 106 to break, giving it grief will only result in a 106 breaking 
my brothers a mechanic so i have no worries, i didn't buy it to be worried about breaking it, i brought it to have fun, my brother rebuilt my engine in my old one 3 times, changed the gearbox, and put 2 new clutches in, that was the most fun car i've ever owned!!
yeah fun but costly unless you can get em fixed cheap/free then they cost a fortune
seriously that car was the best. if it broke down my bro fixed it, i used the aa more times in one week than my family has used in a year!!!!
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Colin
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What else is there - 3-4k, no older than 2000
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L30 SCT
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here is the video
http://209.245.59.39/Gimme/95195368/416725994/82692835/A17EFF55-AA67-40A5-9464-
dont think it works
[Edited on 25-12-2006 by L30 SCT]
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Corsa_Carl
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nope doesnt work 
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by RichyCorsa
3 x rebuilds
2 x clutch
1 x gearbox
gotta cost atleast 5k at a garage ??
at least mate, i spent about £2k on it i think.
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by Colin
What else is there - 3-4k, no older than 2000
206 gti, 140bhp, more refined than the 106, look good, nice interiors, bloke who lives near my office has just got one, was chatting to him, he really likes it, says it goes well.
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Corsa_Carl
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yup, gmans 206 is spot on 206's are alot better than 106s
but still . . . french lol some french cars are good but i wudnt ever buy one again haha totally put off buy them
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G_Man
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yeah 206 gti's seem a lot better than 106's, not had a problem with mine, its for sale if anyones interested (plug)
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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Rather have the Polo. Be loads better built and more refined than a Pug.
Also IMO they are better looking.
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T5POL
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Polo.
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Colin
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Bit off the rails, but what are Golf GTi's the 2L non turbo like???? 
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mwg
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MK4? Think they are supposed to be totally wank TBH  
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Corsa_Carl
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ye they r shite
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Corsa_Carl
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well good . . . but u no
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Colin
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Yeah
Couple popped up in my AT search, gray one with 18" RS4's - probably as you said wank tho
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Pop
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I'd say polo from the 2 choices.
If your widening your search then 206 gti's really aren't bad. I started off with a nice car once and would have left it as it was if I hadn't got a better company car.
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Pop
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To be fair though it's cost me a bit to repair it when stuff goes wrong, the build quality isn't great. I knew that before I got it though
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big eck
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Interesting read the last 4 pages as for people saying that the 106 will fall to bit and that the gearbox is like chocolate well I have to admit i've never had one problem with mine, infact its been the most reliable car i've had so far and its on 88k now.
The polo gti is a great lookin car when lowered with a nice set of wheels but I prefer the rawness of the 106.
Colin have a shot of both and see what you think
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Nic Barnes
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from driving both
106 miles more fun
polo feels 4million times safer
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big eck
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Safer shouldnt be in your vocabulary nic lol, you have a corsa that will probably do 150mph+ with ease
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Nic Barnes
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Safer shouldnt be in your vocabulary nic lol, you have a corsa that will probably do 150mph+ with ease
yeah i know. im getting old i think. safety is a major concern of mine now
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Fad
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Colin
Do you want to race everything in sight?
Speed in upbuilt areas?
Drive round and round roundabouts to waste time?
Be a general cunt?
Die when a gust of wind swipes you off the road?
Have size 3 feet or smaller?
Do the occasional track day?
If you say no to these then get the Polo, Dont get me wrong the 106 is a great car, infact I do love knicking the keys to my brother Saxo a lot cos its great fun BUT to live with everyday I wouldnt want it.
Me and my brother have this argument all the time but what he doesnt realise is handling is not the end all and see all of a car, everyones taste is different. I love small french hot hatches but as i like to be a bit relaxed when driving I prefer something comfy.
In all seriousnous where is the car going to spend most of its time? I reckon traffic, car parks and the odd motorway, why do you need twitchy car that handles well for that?
Just rember unless you want t hack it around everywhere which I dont see you doing then get the Polo, good sensible residuals and can look great with very little money spent on them.
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mwg
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Very well put
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jr
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what fad said, its easier than typing out my own views
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