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| Topic Started: Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:49 pm (214 Views) | |
| ryanc1988 | Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:49 pm Post #1 |
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hi im not yet an owner but really like the look of these cars, especially the cosworth. but i will be buying a standard 1.8 and over a few years will be making it look better and finaly an engine conversion. is there much to look out for when going to buy one of these cars |
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| MadMike | Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:52 pm Post #2 |
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Hi, there is a guide on what to look out for on here, on the home page you will see Newbies And Buyers Guide. |
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| ryanc1988 | Sun Nov 8, 2009 2:05 pm Post #3 |
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is there anything to steer clear from. im not exactly the best and mechanics ect, but do enjoy getting my hands dirty 
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| johnmerc | Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:12 pm Post #4 |
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go all out and get a 2.6 mate.......u wont regret it 
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| mindingthepotole | Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:18 pm Post #5 |
Go on... buy a rusty one. lol
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there is a 2.6 advertised on ebay that kentronix had posted on the forum here is the link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260502994026 seams like a bargain. |
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| ryanc1988 | Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:21 pm Post #6 |
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i may look into it but it means i will have to wait longer to drive it because i refuse to pay out stupidly high incurance prices. |
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| johnmerc | Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:22 pm Post #7 |
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dosent do it justice with the lack of write up, plus oputting it on a set starting bid, rather then 99p, keeps most people away, looks cleanish though |
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| Chunk | Sun Nov 8, 2009 7:12 pm Post #8 |
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Hello there |
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| merc190uk | Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:56 pm Post #9 |
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welcome to the forum you say about insurance, are you a young driver then ? |
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| Chunk | Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:22 pm Post #10 |
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My brother works for an insurance broker. He is now quite famous in the Jap car world now He specialises in performance cars, but can do very good deals on standard cars too I'm 27 and pay £510 on my modified Impreza typeRA & £210 on my 2.0 190E both fully comp PM me if you want his number |
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