14-12-2014, 04:28 PM
Ok so now we've had the usual "hairdresser" comments from the usual suspects, here's the opinion of someone who's actually driven a few in anger.
DO IT.
Don't expect them to be fast, they aren't, even in the twisties (a 306 would have one there obviously), but that isn't the point. Revvy twin-cam, growly exhaust note, rifle-bolt gear change with perfect ratios, quick and communicative steering, great ride that copes well on a bumpy B-road, and most importantly the most predictable and forgiving RWD chassis ever, will quite easily slide on a wet roundabout at 40mph and is piss easy to catch. Plus, wind in your hair, pop-up headlights, Japanese reliability, 30mpg all for less than a grand.
They rust a lot, and hard-driven ones will have the usual warped discs and sloppy suspension, but find a lady-owned, looked after one (of which there are shedloads) and it will put a big smile on your face for very little money. I'm saving for one as we speak
DO IT.
Don't expect them to be fast, they aren't, even in the twisties (a 306 would have one there obviously), but that isn't the point. Revvy twin-cam, growly exhaust note, rifle-bolt gear change with perfect ratios, quick and communicative steering, great ride that copes well on a bumpy B-road, and most importantly the most predictable and forgiving RWD chassis ever, will quite easily slide on a wet roundabout at 40mph and is piss easy to catch. Plus, wind in your hair, pop-up headlights, Japanese reliability, 30mpg all for less than a grand.
They rust a lot, and hard-driven ones will have the usual warped discs and sloppy suspension, but find a lady-owned, looked after one (of which there are shedloads) and it will put a big smile on your face for very little money. I'm saving for one as we speak
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