Changing cars, ideas

WELZ · Post by **WELZ** » Thu May 19, 2005 1:33 am

Right ive got the oppertunity to sell my car to someone who really wants it!

I also fancy a new car but want to stay with rovers but fancy something a bit quicker but at the same time insurable and not that much more to run!

i was thinking about either a twin cam 216 gti or a 220gsi??

Would you recommend either of the two or keep the coupe??

If no any other suggestions bearing in mind im only 18 (19 this year) have pass plus and 1 years no claims!

Cheers

Post by **MarkCoupe** » Thu May 19, 2005 7:27 am

Put a dohc in yours

WELZ · Post by **WELZ** » Thu May 19, 2005 8:17 am

would love to but where do i get the engine from, who would i get to do it and would the insurance like me doing it??

Sheaf · Post by **Sheaf** » Thu May 19, 2005 12:48 pm

You'd get the engine from a GTi TC, 416 GTi or a CRX.

Problem is with the 216GTi is they tend to be rather old and rusty by now as they stopped making them at K reg I think.

If you're thinking of going for a 2.0 Nasp, why not a 400 tourer? That'd be a lot more unusual...

will_c · Post by **will_c** » Thu May 19, 2005 12:58 pm

what about a VVC

madhaggis · Post by **madhaggis** » Thu May 19, 2005 1:04 pm

Go for a 216 GTi TC. Just search about for a good one, there are some left and they are great cars!

Bob

danr · Post by **danr** » Thu May 19, 2005 1:05 pm

will_c wrote:what about a VVC

I would agree. Go for a vvc or a nasp.

Should be friendly enough on the insurance.

danr · Post by **danr** » Thu May 19, 2005 1:51 pm

Actually what about this ??

http://www.rt2468abcd.r8technology.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=31085

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Thu May 19, 2005 2:05 pm

I'd go for a 216 GTi DOHC. It should cost less to insure than the coupe, despite having more power. It will be more reliable than a 220 (in most cases!) and will sound lovely with a few fairly straightforward modifications.

Post by **TomcatDan** » Thu May 19, 2005 3:22 pm

Bearing in mind that a turbo is only 3 insurance groups higher than your 216, not sure what your paying now, but Bell direct will cover you for around Â£1600 according to insure supermarket from what I put in, thats less than my first year at 19, with 1 years ncb...

As I say, not sure about what you're paying now, but I found when I added my mrs on quotes for a 2-turbo, it came down a lot, same if I added my mum, so it'd probably be less than that if you tried. If you want, I can post their phone number?

I'm not suggesting this purely because I'm selling a Coupe Turbo, honest :wink:

alex2 · Post by **alex2** » Thu May 19, 2005 4:40 pm

I wouldnt mind their phone number my renewal is due soon. Best quote I've got for my turbo is Â£1657 from Elephant and im 19.

WELZ · Post by **WELZ** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:31 am

Turbo would be very nice but im only 18

They want Â£12.76 more to adda 220 NASP on my policy!

Found a rather nice one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4550674533&fromMakeTrack=true

will_c · Post by **will_c** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:40 am

get a vvc if yor geting a nasp!

Post by **MarkCoupe** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:58 am

WELZ wrote:Turbo would be very nice but im only 18 They want Â£12.76 more to adda 220 NASP on my policy!

Found a rather nice one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4550674533&fromMakeTrack=true

But its done 710,000 miles

Post by **TomcatDan** » Fri May 20, 2005 11:01 am

Lol, ouch!

Bell's number is 08700403303 - part of the Admiral insurance group. Quoted me Â£763 fully comp on an MR2 Turbo - Group 20 AND an Import!

200SEI · Post by **200SEI** » Fri May 20, 2005 11:34 am

Id look at running costs, your driving style and what you want the car for if you're looking at turbo power.

They aren't very economical so if its your only car and you do long journeys its a no no, unless you have money to burn of course. Im guessing at your age a 216 GTi or 220 GSI would be better, the GSi is nice and torquey but the twin cam 1.6 honda engine LUUURRRVES to rev.

Im happy enough with my Twin cam coupe at the mo, i don't reckon there would be much in it between mine and a 220 down the lanes... :drive:

WELZ · Post by **WELZ** » Fri May 20, 2005 12:14 pm

Well i have just been rang about a new job today! Have an interview monday and its quite good money too!

If so it might be worth keeping the coupe until my insurance runs out and try get a turbo?? as i would be 19 aswell then with 2 years driving.

Id look at running costs, your driving style and what you want the car for if you're looking at turbo power.

I drive normally really, booting it around became boring about a year ago!

granted my 216 coupe is a quick car but now just feels flat to me and want a bit more power![/url]

BlueRover · Post by **BlueRover** » Fri May 20, 2005 9:42 pm

71,000 miles. I think it could be nigh on impossible to do 710,000 in a car that age. MIne has done 260,000 in 8 years and that is pushing it a bit IMO.

roverspeed · Post by **roverspeed** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:47 am

nothing to do with this link, just wanted to say nice use of the laguna splitter on the back bumper of ur 400, looks well :-D

Warren.

matthew2456 · Post by **matthew2456** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:02 pm

for me with noriwch union a nasp coupe was 17 a year more than my ti and a 220 coupe turbo was Â£16 a year less

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:02 am

When driving sensibly, t16 turbo is more economical than the NASP - could be something to consider.