Hi!

[cammmy]

Pee dub, yours is boned as Can't really judge the ride unless it's standard.

I'm obviously biased but a BX 16v would be sweet. I lived in Maymorn up until last month so I know that road well and the BX suits it. In saying that though the GTi6 is still better(read - faster) over it.

16v and GTi6 both have okay fuel consumption I think (sub 7L/100 on a long journey in mine with a moped in the boot). Just gotta be frugal on the throttle.

Bennny is my brother so more than welcome to take his for a hoon and then mine to compare. Both excellent cars and I would have either.

[Pee Dubbaya]

Pee dub, yours is boned as Can't really judge the ride unless it's standard.

True, but I was commenting on standard ride. Don't reckon standard is actually a much softer ride at all.
Was gonna say bx, but needs a bit of care to keep running sweetly, so dunno if that's what she's after.
Will tell us idc I'm sure.

[CaM]

should be awesome and buy something like this mate.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Citroen/d/auction-262582557.htm

• style
• originality
• economy (under 8.5l/100km)
• comfort
• nobody wants to steal them

perfect?
hah

only downside is they're not very quick, and it takes a while to get used to the fact that, although they hold the road amazingly well, they flop round like a cock in a shirtsleeve with the amount of bodyroll they exhibit.



If you're down like james brown for a 206 though, go and test drive a few and see waht you reckon. For the mileage you're doing, although it's not *that* high, look to perhaps the diesels as they've got really low fuel consumpton and the economy may outweigh the RUC and rego costs still.
other things to consider, perhaps (and they're sooo cheap) are citroen Xsaras. Im starting to really like the look of them. They;re built on the same platform as late 306/206 anyways i think.
Depending how much wedge you're looking to spend, a citroen C4 might fit your requirements too.

Again, Welcome along. we're all rather enthusiastic about our frenchies, are perhaps a little eclectic in our tastes in other hobbies, but best of all we all get along swimmingly, and are always keen to help.

Ben and Cam: I love how you guys are prepared to let someone you've never met go for a hoon in your cars, the only rewards being a potential new pal, and/or knowing you've helped extend the love/lust/want/desire/NEED to own a french car to another person. top marks. You guys are choicer than choysa, which, although many old women go weak at teh knees for their weak teas, isn't as choice as you jokers.

[awatt]

They also did the 206 GTI in a wagon which has two extra doors and a different boot layout which you may or may not find useful.

[picklepickle]

Do you like small or big?! (Cars that is)
Do you want newer, or is older ok?
What price range?

Smaller car. I currently drive an old five door hatch (a Laser), so don't want anything bigger.
Would prefer something newer.
Ideally up to 10k, but I have a bit of wiggle room.

Saw a GTI 180 on Trade Me and had to stop drooling. Was definitely a bit on the spensy side though! I also want to feel safe and like I am attached to the road... something the current Laser doesn't offer!

Thanks for the offer to guys! I might have to take you up on the offer. I've driven a standard 206 but nothing else...

[CaM]

oh win, you'll get soemting sweeter than he first time you heard the beatles for $10k

[Bennny]

Sweet as, just give us a yell when ever
and we can sort summat out.

[cammmy]

oh win, you'll get soemting sweeter than he first time you heard the beatles for $10k

^This

Sweet as, just give us a yell when ever
and we can sort summat out.

^And this

[Bennny]

Here's a couple pic's of mine to entice you 

[picklepickle]

Nice! Currently looking out the window at my old Laser... not quite the same.

[Jesus]

I would get a mint 306 GTI-6/S-16(6speed) for that $ then spend $2-3k on some minor modifications like putting on nice tyres, a de-cat pipe thats not too big, ebc red stuff pads, poly bushes all round, lowering it 30mm etc.. you can also get a supercharger kit that will give it 220hp without major engine work being required. 

[Pee Dubbaya]

I would get a mint 306 GTI-6/S-16(6speed) for that $ then spend $2-3k on some minor modifications like putting on nice tyres, a de-cat pipe thats not too big, ebc red stuff pads, poly bushes all round, lowering it 30mm etc.. you can also get a supercharger kit that will give it 220hp without major engine work being required. 

Yeah you could build a killer '6 for 10g. Probably wouldn't stretch to doing charger though....

But seriously (for once) lets stay on topic of finding miss pickle a sweet ride that will also be a good commuter yeah?

I'm obviously a big fan of the 306 GTI-6, but for what is wanted a 206 GTI fits the bill, is a little newer, and plenty of low km examples around to choose from so you can just buy & drive without having to start replacing parts as they wear out. Eg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Peugeot/206/auction-376470599.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Peugeot/206/auction-374447359.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Peugeot/206/auction-377035986.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Peugeot/206/auction-374341599.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Peugeot/206/auction-354744205.htm
For your best bet go for one that has service history and the cambelt recently changed.

Edit - for my $ I'd get the third one, all ready to go & has colour-coded bumpers...

[Reviled]

Nice! Currently looking out the window at my old Laser... not quite the same.

Aww mate 

[cammmy]

Unless it's one of these lasers



In which case that's actually pretty awesome

[picklepickle]

^^ One of those on the back of the Laser would have been great this morning.  Could have nuked the person tailgating me down the gorge and through the interchange.

Laser on a Laser.  Woah.