My dad always warned me not to buy French
because the parts are more expensive.

He did make some kind of joke about Italian cars having one forward gear and five reverse as well.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:01, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

expensive parts isn't the problem
it's the fact that they are rattly, uncomfortable and shit to drive.

I had a 1986 205, which was great admittedly, but it died and I got a 206 which ruined my enjoyment of driving. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed driving until I got my Seat, which is basically a saloon Golf with an Audi A3 interior (and dodgy spanish electrics)
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:11, Reply)

I would like a Seat,
my friend drives an Ibiza and it looks pretty awesome. She said it's a bit clunky to drive though. My sister has an Audi, it turned her into an Audi driver though unfortunately.

Wiggy wants a Scirocco.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:15, Reply)

I want a Scirocco
I lusted after the old (1981-1992) shape model so much so that I nearly bought one. I bought a Golf GIT instead.

The new one looks great.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:16, Reply)

I always liked the VR6 Corrados
vastly under-appreciated car
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:19, Reply)

My bro had one
It sounded better than my Alfa V6 I had a few years back.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:20, Reply)

the new Sciroccos are cool
I've got a W reg Toledo, and it is a great car. It's not at all clunky, it is solid and smooth and a pleasure to drive. Shitload better than the equivalent Ford Focus for example
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:17, Reply)

I have an A3
and some Doris went into the back of me. Whilst it was getting fixed I had a mk2 Fuckarse diseasal. Without doubt the absolute worst car I have ever had the misfortune to drive.
( Kroney, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:24, Reply)

I have an A3
And also call it diseasal!!!!
Let's get married!
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:44, Reply)

Mine's the 1.8T
It doesn't get 55mpg :(
( Kroney, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:49, Reply)

I used to have on of the 1.8T's as a company car
with FREE PETROLOLZ! Can you believe?!

That was a fun year!
(Colonel Santiago Introduced surprised kitty to the world., Tue 29 Jun 2010, 12:59, Reply)

Jealous
They're really fun to drive but my God, can they drink. I'd love to get an S3, though.
( Kroney, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:00, Reply)

I very nearly bought an S3
Some fucker got to it an hour before me though. Fucker.
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:20, Reply)

Good job, you dodged a bullet there.
My brother had one for a while. They average a £3K bill every couple of years as the quattro system is about as reliable as a cat on poppers. Especially the transfer box.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:38, Reply)

HIYA!!!
How's you? Still got your Gallant?
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:42, Reply)

Hey you :)
Not bad cheers. Nope, no Galant. No MG either, sold that to fund moving house. Sad times. Stuck with a diesel Octavia. With a fucking DSG box as well, it's most annoying engine/gearbox combination I've ever come across. And I've driven a 1990s Transit.

How's you these days?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:46, Reply)

oh noes the evil MG :(
I love driving vans
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:49, Reply)

I used to drive an S2000
with free* petrol. *wins*


*it's not actually free though, is it? it just costs 40% of the normal price. You still have to pay the tax.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:51, Reply)

You've just ruined free petrol
I hope you're happy
( TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:54, Reply)

I'm a terrible cunt.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 13:55, Reply)