texasjohn

Because the 'Marketing people' think they know best, alas :|

What does the owners manual advise? You're better off changing the oil when the engine (and oil) is warm, as it's viscosity will be lower. As for checking it I am not sure whether it matters, but if you do check it when the motor is warm, ensure that it's been stood (switched off) for a short while in order to ensure all the oil has drained back into the sump

Is that buggy a one-off? Didnt realise they made the Rapid as late as a J plate, either. Cool.

That would be rather unethical. An unethical car dealership? Holy Smokes, Batman!

That's nice, Dave Without wanting to sound like a ricer, how many BHP can you get out of the stock motor with bolt-ons (exhaust, filters, upgraded carb, ignition) and a bit of headwork? Also, is the engine in the back, am I right in saying? I see there is a nice looking white rapid coupe for sale on the site, and I am very tempted by it to be honest! When I get back to the UK I was going to buy a cheap MX5 or Mk1 XR2 as a weekend car, I really want a RWD though and the 130s fit that bill

^ now there's an idea! More off topic sections might upset the mods/owners though. It got so bad on JW that we have a 'spammers corner' so all the regulars can BS at oneanother!

I didn't like the Favorit, but I did like the 130 range from the years prior to it. A friend had a 136 rapid coupe, one of the few affordable rear wheel drive cars of it's day. My word we had some fun in that!

Could be a CTi... not quite as ghey. The last few models of the CTi were a 1.9i rather than a 1.6i and probably have some rarity value nowadays

Any pics of your dog handy? If it's not a strange request, just trying to keep you from the wrath of boredom! I posted some of our two here... http://www.briskoda.net/forums/photography-photoshop/sunset-fox-house/51526/#post585020

Wow, they look really nice on metallic green (Lummox's pics) I don't know why, just has that x-factor thing for me. Any other pics of that particular car with it's TT wheels fitted, Lummox?

Nice, useful mod there. Coolio

Not my cup of tea, but each to their own!

Yep, If I wasn't buying new I'd buy one of the cars on here for sale, much better value than the stealerships. I mean 10,500 is internet broker price for a new one almost!

Welcome!

Erm... Good luck!

Welcome! Getting out of a 1.8 Mondeo rental car to test drive the Fabia vRS a few weeks back, the Fabia flew up the road much quicker than I expected! Sold on it there and then after the test drive!

Welcome Frank, from another newbie!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome to the site!

Well does the kerbing matter if they are only for track use? Edit: Forget I said that, I see what you were getting at now (not buying brand new ones) How much are brand new ones Harrystainer?