Hi all

A couple of years ago I purchased a black Vrs and owned it for approx a year before I passed it on. I don't keep cars long as I genuinely like all makes and models. In the last 12 months or so since selling the Vrs I have had the following and not in this order.

Focus st 225 with dreamscience mod c approx 280 - 300 bhp

Bmw e36 323 m sport touring

Golf mk4 1.8 turbo. K03s fmic etc 222bhp

Subaru wrx. Vf35 turbo fmic etc. 320+ bhp

Clio 172 phase 1 sport (still own)

Rover 620ti

Plus one or two more not worth mentioning.

Back to the Vrs. I really enjoyed the first one as it offered a quick turn of pace helped by a pd150 turbo. Uprated clutch and a remap. I took it down to the pod and managed a 15.4 second quarter. Had a really good day and that made me more fond of the car.

He it is

So due to current circumstances and about to start a family I need something with 5 doors and all the credentials I.e

Good mpg

Pretty quick

Easy to find/ source parts

I spent weeks looking at every conceivable option, everything from a 5 door Megane to a Lexus IS 200.

Ended up looking at Fabias again and had my eye on one for a few weeks with lots of upgrades.

After a conversation with the owner (a gent in his mid 40s) I decided to take the plunge and do a 450 mile round trip to view.

So having been happy with the car I got the train the following day on a one way ticket.

This is the car in question. Apologies for poor pic for now as I haven't had the time to get some snaps organised.

I'm over the moon with it. Needs a few jobs doing but it has got lots going for it with regards to maintenance and modifications.

It is my intention to keep and make mint so keep your eyes peeled for a full write up and progress in the project thread.

Thanks for reading

Welcome to the forum.  Did I read that correctly?!!  12 months and you've had that many cars? Quite a mix too!

Yes I like to experience different makes and models. With the missus now expecting I'm keeping this one. Or at least that's the plan