330dcoupe Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 The clio's are an attractive proposition - but the cabin and interior just throws me. I'm going for the safer option of a Ibiza Cupra TDI. Should hold it's value well for the next year and save me some dough in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 yes, if it comes to it im just going to have to try a few cars and work out my compromise. Another thing ive thought of, am i going to be able to get to parking permits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 You will probably find the vehicle needs to be registered to your London flat in order to prove you live there for on-street residents parking. This is what one of my friends has just found at his new flat. Perhaps have the Mini / Clio / A2 registered and insured to London, and the CSL registered and insured to your out-of-London address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Not sure what the permit situation is like in London but I was looking at a place in Brighton a few weeks ago and there was an 18 month waiting list for on-street permits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 There might be a bit of a rush for permits if the change comes in so it might be worth applying for one now for the CSL and then transfer it to the new car if you get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I already have one for the CSL. Sorry I wasnt clear. My question is will they allow me 2 permits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Not sure - back in the 80's in W1 you could only get one but that's ages ago...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Got a feeling what ill have to do is take the permit off and put it on the little car if and when i have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 just had a brainwave: mitsubishi colt?? very well thought of, good looking, japanese build quality, and go from the highly frugal 1.1 to the surprisingly quick, but still not balls out nuts (probably more everyday than a 182 etc) 1.5 CZT. Auto trader brings up plenty of good examples for sub 5k, and CZTs for under 7k, plus there is also a 1.5 soot chucker available if you need the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Many conversions seem to have restrictions, with quite a few not allowed even one permit - at least in Richmond linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Nice one Malagus, maybe also throw the YRV Turbo 130 in to the mix with its padel shifting gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 How about this, resthpec http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/399103.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 love the idea of it almost as much as i want to get sticky with your avator. But this is 'what if' position at the moment. It may never happen touch wood! Just working out my options so i can move quick if and when it does... im a little mad like that, always thinking ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Well you're feckin mad, Wopps, that's for bloody sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 nothing worse than being ordinary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Surely a small car would need to clear the new congestion charge rules AND the Co Car 225 rule. Didn't Ken announce FOC inside congestion charge zone for sub 125 cars? In which case a Fiat 500 1.2 or the 1.3 common rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I doubt FOC will continue to pass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What about a clio sport 182? [/ QUOTE ] 172 cup or 182 Trophy would be good bets as you wont lose much money on either. [/ QUOTE ] Do they last? [/ QUOTE ] My 'station' car is a 1.1 Clio - S reg, 80k miles and hasnt missed a beat - sails through MOTs each year - so I cant grumble about lasting. If you dont go for a 182 Trophy then make sure you get oen with cup suspension as it does imrove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 How about an older A2 TDi - remap will give 110 ish bhp which is nippy enough, handles well and lowest tax band so V cheap Tax and congestion charge exempt (or was when I last checked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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