Thinking about getting a cabby?

[underground375]

Ive had mainly every type of 306. Xud, hdi 1,8 and gti 2.0 not the s16 tho =\

A cabby just come up for sale ph1 with the xud engine fitted! Any love for these cars as im in two minds about it?


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[7057sam]

Is the price right?

Would be good as they less common to mod so could have somthing unique

I say do it.

[kentiiboii]

Ive been thinking about buying one and slapping my gti6 engine in. The weather has been so nice this week so would be cool.

But I know in winter when its leaking I won't want it. :-)

[Dum-Dum]

I love the cabbys but they are the most stupid impractical 306s going. You cant get ANYTHING in the boot, the roofs are a pain in the arse when they go wrong, Nothing behind the bonnet/wings fits other 306s there's less room in the front footwells because of the strengthening beams and f*ck all in the rear due to the SWB, strengthening beams, the rear seats being a stupid shape and too central.


Oh and they are floppy and dont handle and the big sills catch speed bumps even though its a shorter wheel base and the fuel tank is tiny





I'd have another in a heartbeat.

[7057sam]

Check it's not a right off first aswell

[underground375]

Check it's not a right off first aswell

Yes good point lol. Will have to have a think don't want to rush into the first car I c =\

[kentiiboii]

Haha dum!

Id love one though, ive already said my next car is going to be a cabby.

[underground375]

Does anyone think there more of a women car then a mans :S

[C.A.R.]

Girly car? Yea of course they are. But they're awesome fun.

It depends how much you care about what other people think. Personally, I'd have another Cabby tomorrow if funds allowed it. Such a sense of occasion. They handle similarly to a 306 (as you'd expect) but feel a bit heavier and understeer is more prevalent. I know this because I had the 1.8 before the Cabby and re-fitted the same wheels and tyres, so the handling characteristics were purely from the chassis differences.

Hydraulic roofs can be problematic. You can man-handle them if they do go wrong, but if you're not confident they can be a concern as they're quite complex.

[lolsteve]

Personally feel there's better convertibles on the market, the 306's strong point is its handling and with it being lessened just dont see the point

[Strikeforce]

Do it

[Eeyore]

Yeh a dturbo in a cabby is interesting. Cant be many of them around and I am sure someone will always buy it off you if you decide you dont like it.

[Dum-Dum]

Womans Car yes and no. All cabbys are girly in a way and the prettyness of the pug lends it to being a girls car but slammed on awesome wheels they can look hard as nails especially with a coal belching diesel and being driven with the roof off in the snow.


Case in point.
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[Chris1357]

I wouldnt Dan.. He bought it off UsedWolverhampton For £350 then readvertised at £695 IIRC..
I was looking at it, Infact I posted it on here when it 1st went up at the lower price.
Chris

[underground375]

I wouldnt Dan.. He bought it off UsedWolverhampton For £350 then readvertised at £695 IIRC..
I was looking at it, Infact I posted it on here when it 1st went up at the lower price.
Chris

Well thanks for that! Easy money maker he thinks! Id rather buy a car which a persons had and driven ! Shameful

[Chris1357]

If you check out my posts im sure I posted the original add..
In his Add he's banging on how rare Ect..
It only takes a day to chuck a XUD in one.
This yellow one would of been Ideal for you then use the sigma as a donor.
Chris.

[C.A.R.]

The yellow ones are those with the most character IMO. I'd love a GTi6'd Yellow cab..

[Chris1357]

Would like to drive a Gti'd Cab..
I have been driving my mates Stage 2 Cabriolet for a few day & my god Epic..

[tigerstyle]

Had to go pick my sister up from work today after fixing the washer pump on her car, could choose my car or hers, went for hers, she drives a 206cc
Roof off and 90+ down the bypass was pretty cool and different to a diesel estate!

Although I've got convertibles in the blood, my dads last cars from oldest to most recent:
Citroen 2CV (canvas roof for those that don't know)
Morris Minor Convertible
Escort Convertible
Golf Convertible
Saab Convertible
Mini Convertible

If you want it man go for it, on a sunny day nothing better!

[devils_fuel]

see leemus's for sale post on gumtree, a cossack ph 1 cabby

[cpikey316_]

I REALLY miss my Saab convertible now the weather has gotten nicer!

Petrol turbo FTW (just not when its time to refuel!)