Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hello, Was interested in a gt4 but cant find one in my budget or in a condition i could deal with, but have recently been interested in the 1.8T Seat Ibiza mk3, anybody had one or any known issues to look out for? bored of my celica as its very restricted on what to do with and fancy a change plus the 1.8T is going to be more economical aswell which would be a bonus thanks in advance (sorry for another annoying thread lol) Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 If you're bored of a Celica I can't see you having too much fun with a 1.8 Ibiza if I'm honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 With a remap it should be noticeably quicker and there just isn't any low down Torque in the celica, my mates 1.8t golf leaves me standing and I really fancy a turbo car now and the potential is far greater than a N/a 2.0 plus should be a lot more economical ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 What's the rough budget might I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Around 2 - 2.5k now Thanks btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Bit of a toughie, if it were me, I'd be on the lookout for an MR2 turbo, although they're not the cheapest things in the world to maintain and a turbo at that price will likely be in similar condition to a GT4 in that price range - i.e. probably rusting. Maybe a 190 VVTi Celica? Not sure how much they're going for, but a friend has one and it's a pretty fun car, although I've heard a few of the cheaper ones have engine problems :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Had a look but not crazy about the shape and the condition at This budget would give me, worried as it would be a daily and the same for the Celica 190 as the mileage was astronomical on some around my budget and again the worry as it would be daily, hence the idea of the 1.8t group, my mums got a Audi TT that's been faultless, and know a few others who have had a couple years fun then moved on and it wouldn't be a long term toy as I will one day get a TT supra for a weekend toy. This is more of scratching a itch while I'm doing my degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 If you want fun and a turbo then get a starlet glanza V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 For only 2K it would be a state surely, looked at jap first but turned up nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Ford Puma Thunder... Most fun I've had with FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I looked at Pumas before I got the Celica but unfortunately I'm too tall to drive one comfortably but thank you, surprised I fitted in a golf or seat tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 How about a Mazda RX8? Plenty fun in the wet [emoji12] amazing in the dry, doesn't have a turbo but redlines at 9000rpm, sounds good [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Will definetly look into that although must admit the rotary engine is a worry but that's probably just the stigma surrounding them, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wouldn't touch an RX8 cold starting issues etc. bottomless money pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 ^my fear, although there must be good ones out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'd prefer the earlier Ibiza GTi 16v to the Cupra 1.8T, the 2.0 16v ABF Is an absolute screamer, and good gains in power and sound can be made with ITB'S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'll look into it, sounds like the more expensive option? But thanks guys for some researching to do this weekend [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wouldn't touch an RX8 cold starting issues etc. bottomless money pit. Scare mongering ;-) had no issues with mine, 04' plate 69,000 miles, 3 previous owners great condition inside and out: £1400! [emoji41] had it for a year then sold it to a young lad...who wrecked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Not very good MPG tbh though, think my max was about 19! But great fun, it's like anything, as long as it has a good service record, oil changes are important and the updated starter motor for the newer models is a must [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Was kinda hoping to improve mpg as that's about what I'm averaging but rwd would be a nice compromise I guess, I'm horribly fussy so appreciate all the help [emoji106] does anyone have experience with the 1.8T? Will be sure to look at a rx8 and the other Ibiza though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I had an Audi A3 1.8T, was my first turbo car [emoji3] loved the noise of the induction kit when you came off throttle...when I was a much younger lad [emoji12] was great to drive though, but the build quality was good, think it was a 99' plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/261749806982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thank you, as far as I'm aware the Ibiza has the same engine? Along with the golf? And that's sounds idea except the colour but thank you for looking, very considerate Iv got my heart set on either a black, red or white car as have got into detailing and love the finish Iv got on my mums black Audi and would love to do the same kind of thing as my current car and the supra are silver with thin enough paint as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 It was just to give you an idea of how far your money could go, good luck finding something you enjoy [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max5437 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thank you, hopefully something will turn up, cheers for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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