I test drove one 2 weeks ago. I loved it. HPI came back a bit dubious. Decided to wait and see. Plus the paint was a bit crap. Performance wise, it blew it away. It was a standard import.. 255BHP I believe (although in reality, probably less). The one thing that amazed me was the launch grip. Such an alien feeling!
I'm on the GT4 OC and I'm keeping up to date with Pistonhead's Celica classifieds.
And yeah, I am bored. That's just it. Which is why the urge to change up or down is fleeting. I honestly think I'd be over the moon with a Stage 2 tune-up. I fail to see why I'd realistically need anymore power than that available - I'd kill myself.
I'm on the GT4 OC and I'm keeping up to date with Pistonhead's Celica classifieds.
And yeah, I am bored. That's just it. Which is why the urge to change up or down is fleeting. I honestly think I'd be over the moon with a Stage 2 tune-up. I fail to see why I'd realistically need anymore power than that available - I'd kill myself.
Ive a couple coupes on my fleet at work, they are utter pants. had nothing but problems with all of them. The interior is full on gay too, the only good thing about the car is the front lights and the front seats.
I had a coupe prior to the LCR. The original shape evo variant.
Still a lovely looking car now. Absolutely pales in comparison to the performance of the remapped baby, but I miss the cockpit, the leather searts, the sporty suspension, and the fact the bugger never put a foot wrong.
One thing I noticed when changing to the LCR. The girlies stop checking you out, and the chavs start!
LCR = Tough looking
Coupe = Very pretty
So, which do you want?
Still a lovely looking car now. Absolutely pales in comparison to the performance of the remapped baby, but I miss the cockpit, the leather searts, the sporty suspension, and the fact the bugger never put a foot wrong.
One thing I noticed when changing to the LCR. The girlies stop checking you out, and the chavs start!
LCR = Tough looking
Coupe = Very pretty
So, which do you want?
by the sounds of things lickwid your not gunna be happy with another fwd car. I'm in the same boat mate. It's amazing how difficult it is to find a good alternative to a leon for spec/performance/looks. the coupe is going to dissapoint on the performance side of things imo.
i dont know about your situation regarding family etc but have you thought about a lotus elise or a 4wd tt? they've come down to reasonable money and offer all out bang per buck.
I'd seriously consider a lotus if it wasn't for the practicality side of things ie passenger seats.
i dont know about your situation regarding family etc but have you thought about a lotus elise or a 4wd tt? they've come down to reasonable money and offer all out bang per buck.
I'd seriously consider a lotus if it wasn't for the practicality side of things ie passenger seats.
Funny this popping up just now ......
Had a blast with one a few days ago, think Friday night comming home (so well after the rush-hour, roads very quiet). Now i know a lot of it comes down to the driver but i was not at all impressed with it. Even with my boost turned down (1.1bar max) i just pulled away from it and it was all over the place in the bends.
But .. before i got my Leon, so 7 and a bit years back, i did look at a new Hyundai Coupe, at the time the V6 was to much cash and the 2l was very tempting, great seats, stunning to look at, but very cramped in the inside (i'm 6'1-ish) so passed it by.
You'd get a lot more fun & a far bigger grin going big-turbo on the Leon - and they will last no probs
Dave
Had a blast with one a few days ago, think Friday night comming home (so well after the rush-hour, roads very quiet). Now i know a lot of it comes down to the driver but i was not at all impressed with it. Even with my boost turned down (1.1bar max) i just pulled away from it and it was all over the place in the bends.
But .. before i got my Leon, so 7 and a bit years back, i did look at a new Hyundai Coupe, at the time the V6 was to much cash and the 2l was very tempting, great seats, stunning to look at, but very cramped in the inside (i'm 6'1-ish) so passed it by.
You'd get a lot more fun & a far bigger grin going big-turbo on the Leon - and they will last no probs
Dave
I was seriously considering one about 18 months back.
the 2.0 is barely slower than the 2.7, it's a big lazy v6, but sounds nice.
well specced, and will lose value like it's in freefall.
I had to change my plans because of access to get in / out
the 2.0 is barely slower than the 2.7, it's a big lazy v6, but sounds nice.
well specced, and will lose value like it's in freefall.
I had to change my plans because of access to get in / out
I used to have a 2.7 v6, on paper its not much quicker than a 2.0, but in real world it is by some distance.
My v6 stock on two dynos gave 182 and 186bhp.
From a roll it would beat a normal leon cupra, not by much tho.
Down side was fuel 15-20mpg.
Also the clutches on the v6 are **** too
I had mine fitted with a roots supercharger (eaton).
And spec stage twp clutch, plus other bits bobs.
The sound was mental, plus the 8mpg!!!
It would keep with sti's , boxter s etc.
I've vid if your interested.
My v6 stock on two dynos gave 182 and 186bhp.
From a roll it would beat a normal leon cupra, not by much tho.
Down side was fuel 15-20mpg.
Also the clutches on the v6 are **** too
I had mine fitted with a roots supercharger (eaton).
And spec stage twp clutch, plus other bits bobs.
The sound was mental, plus the 8mpg!!!
It would keep with sti's , boxter s etc.
I've vid if your interested.
Yeah, please do. Root type chargers are the way to go with these, apparently.
What was it producing with the charger?
[email protected] for the video, I'd really appreciate that matey.
What was it producing with the charger?
[email protected] for the video, I'd really appreciate that matey.
Lickwid
I really don't envy you. It's horrible when you have that 'seven year itch', no sooner you pick up your new car - 5 minutes later you're looking at the next one.
I had it, but fortunately lost it some years (about five) ago. It costs a packet to maintain the dream and in the end it never turns out as good as you expect. Fact.
I don't know the answer to this - just keep scratching til that itch stops. Mine answer was multiple vehicle and getting old!!!
I really don't envy you. It's horrible when you have that 'seven year itch', no sooner you pick up your new car - 5 minutes later you're looking at the next one.
I had it, but fortunately lost it some years (about five) ago. It costs a packet to maintain the dream and in the end it never turns out as good as you expect. Fact.
I don't know the answer to this - just keep scratching til that itch stops. Mine answer was multiple vehicle and getting old!!!
The coupe is too small. It's really onlt a 2 seater car, you ever seen some one sitting in the back? I have been in the back and it's a joke. had to sit with my back hunched down and my head was still hitting off the roof. looked like a right twat trying to get in and out of the thing.
Fine if your only ever going to have a max of 2 people in it anymore and it's just not practical.
They're over priced, depreciate quickly and don't have a good reputation within the motor trade. (my mate at work has one and it's never out the garage)
Fine if your only ever going to have a max of 2 people in it anymore and it's just not practical.
They're over priced, depreciate quickly and don't have a good reputation within the motor trade. (my mate at work has one and it's never out the garage)
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