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by Yossarian
Sat Jan 09, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Difference between ES and GT
Replies: 36
Views: 10019

It always surprised me that the latest 480s weren't given a 2.0 16v engine.
by Yossarian
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 480 1.7L
Replies: 15
Views: 3362

I was paying £450 on a 2.0 ES at 22 with 3 years NCB. :)
by Yossarian
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: this years secret santa competition ended - Results
Replies: 21
Views: 4212

4 sal mi speshul 1 off show car vlovo 480 turbo gti not cossie not ford not porsh @LOOK plz red b4 biddin. dis is mi aukshun for mi 1 off fully modded 480. it has 190000 mills on clok n haz bin mi pride n joi for 4 yrs. featurs... 1 off full bodykit full lambo door convashion full stanless steal exg...
by Yossarian
Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Probably the most powerful anti speeding ad you'll ever see
Replies: 22
Views: 6010

volvo-bigbrother wrote:Look at the comments, one person said they gave up street racing after watching that.
The fact that they had to "give up street racing" shows that he isn't worthy of a licence in the first place.
by Yossarian
Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted - 480 Auto
Replies: 28
Views: 5509

Mine was a 2.0ES. Was it in Paris Blue? :D

Sorry for going off topic, it's a novelty to find another 480 enthusiast in the vicinity :D.
by Yossarian
Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is it worth trying to make a classic of my 480 Turbo?
Replies: 10
Views: 2709

Personally, as I absolutely loathe the BMW 1 series, and I really love seeing older classics in showroom condition, I would say that restoring the 480 turbo is the most satisfying route to take.
by Yossarian
Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted - 480 Auto
Replies: 28
Views: 5509

Good luck with your search. I'm in Northampton too and in my ownership of 11 months saw just 2 other different 480s.

That said, I've seen 3 others in the past two weeks, so it looks like they're being brought out for....winter?

Weird. :rofl:
by Yossarian
Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: greasy mits BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE
Replies: 19
Views: 4602

chriskay wrote:
Yossarian wrote:but from reading, greasy mits was one of the more hardcore longterm members.
Not really; joined Aug. 2008 so relatively new. Has posted quite a bit though; 160 posts.
My apologies, I keep forgetting this forum has been around since 2003. :shock:
by Yossarian
Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: greasy mits BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE
Replies: 19
Views: 4602

That surprises me. I never had much contact with people here but from reading, greasy mits was one of the more hardcore longterm members.
by Yossarian
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

Hey, I got there first... ;)

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by Yossarian
Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Which wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 3513

Deepdish 5 spokes. No brainer.
by Yossarian
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

I echo glasgowjim's sentiments, but I'd also expect some flak for expressing ideas on a 480 enthusiasts forum! Speak about any ideas to alter the looks of a car (in any way, minor or major) on a forum where the majority are hardcore fans of that car, and you will of course receive some negative feed...
by Yossarian
Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

MR2 without spoiler = pure win.
by Yossarian
Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

I think murf's car is spot on. I'd choose white five spokes (Comp Mos) or something but I like them too. Colour is ace too.
by Yossarian
Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

I don't think any sane person wants to go down that route :lol:.

I just find it hard to understand the concept of taking a rare, uniquely designed car, and applying modifications to it that can quite easily be found on a host of VWs/Corsas etc.
by Yossarian
Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Euro-ish Look?
Replies: 72
Views: 14680

It's all very well developing 170bhp standard, but personally I'd rather that power be available at 2000-5000rpm rather than 7500rpm onwards. The dub/Euro can just about suit some VWs. 480s are one of the few cars (along with the Mk1 MR2), that cannot be improved styling wise. They should be left al...
by Yossarian
Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: RWYB day @ Shakespeare County 6/9/09
Replies: 3
Views: 3014

I did a 17.6 quarter mile in my 2.0 ES, consider that a benchmark. :D
by Yossarian
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: GT now SOLD
Replies: 44
Views: 10825

I got 35.6mpg from my 3.0 V6 the other day.

Need to try harder :twisted:.
by Yossarian
Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Ever towed a caravan with your 480?
Replies: 11
Views: 2543

The good thing about the 8v engines is that they are really torquey. I remember my 2.0 being able to accelerate from 10mph in 3rd without any complaining.

And it's only when you hit the higher revs that you get a bit of a kick in the back. :D
by Yossarian
Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: GT now SOLD
Replies: 44
Views: 10825

I can see your quandry Esta, it is tricky. I would start your eBay auction at the very, VERY lowest you would consider accepting for your car, and have no reserve or BIN. It will save on cost. I did this with a Rover 825 with a blown headgasket, started it at £150, and it went for £185! Autotr...