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WantsGT

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Hey guys im new to the forum and really intrested in purchasing a Starlet GT at the start of next year. I currently drive a 206 but looking for something with a bit more kick!

Info about price ranges, good turbo conversions and etc. etc. would be great to hear about :)

Name: Mike
Age: 20
Location: Berkshire
Current Car: 206

Cheers
 
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GT_Irl

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Welcome along mate!!! As above Chris's car is sweet, hes a top man too! Best of luck with the GT hunting:)
 
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WantsGT

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im just reading up on maintence needs. could some1 give me a rough overview of costs to look after a GT? Thanks
 
Blak_Mamber

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WantsGT said:
im just reading up on maintence needs. could some1 give me a rough overview of costs to look after a GT? Thanks
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Using Jay's info here:

Right, in relation to the 4EFTE and based on previous experience:

Every week : check lights, levels and tyre pressures/condition.

Every 5,000 km renew the oil. Further info
Every 5,000 km remove, clean and inspect the air filter, renew if required.
Every 10,000 km replace the oil filter - Further info
Every 10,000 km check the sparkplugs and renew if required.

Every 12 months check alignment and camber. Adjust geometry as required.
Every 12 months replace fuel filter. Further info
Every 12 months renew coolant. Further info

Every 24 months renew brake fluid.

Every 6 years/100,000 km (whichever occurs first) replace timing belt & ancillary belts - Further info

Dosent cost too much mate. Have a look at some prices here:

http://www.tm-developments.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=31_32_15

Not too much money is needed to maintain.... just when you start modding, it gets addictive :p
 
lingl9z

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if you stick to regular oil changes, let the car warm up before boosting etc it'll be cheap as chips to maintain! as said above soon as you start modding, you can't stop! that can be expensive lol
 
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WantsGT

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id be looking at getting a 130bhp standard for insurance reasons! but will be wanting to mod after. Seems bout same as my pug to run and look after so thats good news!
 
GTWorld

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Also make sure your fueling is setup when modding as that can cause a lot of expensive damage! good luck mate you cant get better then a GT!!
 
lingl9z

lingl9z

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WantsGT said:
id be looking at getting a 130bhp standard for insurance reasons! but will be wanting to mod after. Seems bout same as my pug to run and look after so thats good news!
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go with a specialist insurer aswell, eg sky or flux, they provide discount for being in an owners club etc so that should help you out alot. and make sure its insured as a GT Turbo and not a gli or something.
 
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WantsGT

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By the time I get my Starlet ill be 21 with 1 years no claims and also i put my misses on atm she is 21 with 3 years no claims and by then she will be 22 with hopefully 4 years no claims. Iv compared a few places and im looking at £1200 for insurance which anit bad as thats what im already paying for my 206 with mods.
 
lingl9z

lingl9z

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WantsGT said:
By the time I get my Starlet ill be 21 with 1 years no claims and also i put my misses on atm she is 21 with 3 years no claims and by then she will be 22 with hopefully 4 years no claims. Iv compared a few places and im looking at £1200 for insurance which anit bad as thats what im already paying for my 206 with mods.
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who'd you get quote with mate? if you havnt tried sky or flu, i suggest you do!, they smashed the quotes i was given by the likes of confused.com, or even bell for some people
 
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WantsGT

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This is with Adrimal mate, thats who im with now to. I think you have to be over 19 and driving for two years for Sky?
 
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