Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 23:14:21 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: I Test drove a 9-2x
In article <40E47BA5.3600FE35nospamfitter.com>, johsnospamfitter.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > > > MeatballTurbo wrote: > > > [...] > > > > I'm looking for a smaller car, to replace the 900, something with some > > power, but small and lighter and also lighter on fuel than the 900 as > > prices are still silly in the UK, and will never really get much better. > > > > -- > > The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. > > There is of course the Skoda Octavia 1.8TvRS ? 180 bhp > or perhaps a Honda Civic Type R 200 bhp. > > Both should be reliable and fun. > Oh yes. but too new, and much too pricey for my wallet unfortunatley. both would be fun, and better on petrol. Nope, if the 900 has to go because of fuel costs (which I would hate to do but have to face upto the realities some time, plus really to do it justice I would need to spend a couple of grand on rebuilt trans, new wishbone bushes and rear bushes plus springs all round, and body/paint) I have shortlisted 3 cars/brands that might be suitable, but I must be careful. either. 9000 CSE (an FPT 9000 driven normally rather than hooning should be more economical, but I can go for the Aero/Carlsson options because of the fuel issues). Alfa Romeo 75/155 (early 8v) or 164 2litre TS (all use the camchain rather than belt engine). Honda Prelude VTEC (uses a belt but seems more reliable than most) used arround town and at cruising speed, drinks like a shopping cart, but taken above 5250 upto 7.5k red line produces over 190BHP, and over 200 for some of the import models, and I relaly like the idea of the 4 wheelsteer system for handling. I guess I just fancy something newer, and a little different, even if it just brings me back to Saab later after I've tried others. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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