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Hey all,
It's my first post here, so please bear with me! I may soon be in a position to be able to buy outright a new car and have been perusing a number of hot hatches that could fit the bill, fancying something a little more focused, fast and fun. Ideally I'm after something reliable, tuneable, and with a big enough boot and reasonable enough costs (for a performance hatch!), but still exciting. Having a family now means practicality is a must.
I've whittled my choices down to the A45, Golf R, Leon 280-300, m135i, Type R FK2, figuring they are all more of less within the similar price range. I like all of them and they are all capable machines, but things like the costs of MPG/servicing/brakes etc for the Merc worry me (though I won't have a loan to worry about, so there's that!), the Golf R seem to be a thief's magnet and they are ubiquitous, the m135i and Leon to me look quite sedated inside and out, and so that leaves the FK2 Type R. I know it isn't the fastest (but is still up there!), but to me it seems like it would feel special to drive, have awesome grippy seats and the gear change fascinates me. The looks (especially in black and grey) have grown on me and I love the functionality/BTCC style of it all. I want something that gives me the feel of the Megane 265 Cup I nearly bought a few years back before having a family, and I guess this car would do that...
What I'm wondering is:
* What lured in you guys to chose the Type R over the above alternatives?
* What sort of MPG are you guys getting on average?
* In terms of tuning, I'd be looking at the inJen Air Intake first, followed possibly by a remap and/or intercooler. Has anybody got any experience of the InJen kit? And in terms of remapping, which one is the most advisable to go for, and are there guys on here who have had theirs mapped for some time without problems?
The only things that concern me that I can think of, are the ability to tune without problems, the so called heatsoak issue, and if that effects what standard cars are putting down power wise.
Apologies for the long post and lots of questions. Genuinely interested in this car and would appreciate any advice I can get!
Many thanks.
It's my first post here, so please bear with me! I may soon be in a position to be able to buy outright a new car and have been perusing a number of hot hatches that could fit the bill, fancying something a little more focused, fast and fun. Ideally I'm after something reliable, tuneable, and with a big enough boot and reasonable enough costs (for a performance hatch!), but still exciting. Having a family now means practicality is a must.
I've whittled my choices down to the A45, Golf R, Leon 280-300, m135i, Type R FK2, figuring they are all more of less within the similar price range. I like all of them and they are all capable machines, but things like the costs of MPG/servicing/brakes etc for the Merc worry me (though I won't have a loan to worry about, so there's that!), the Golf R seem to be a thief's magnet and they are ubiquitous, the m135i and Leon to me look quite sedated inside and out, and so that leaves the FK2 Type R. I know it isn't the fastest (but is still up there!), but to me it seems like it would feel special to drive, have awesome grippy seats and the gear change fascinates me. The looks (especially in black and grey) have grown on me and I love the functionality/BTCC style of it all. I want something that gives me the feel of the Megane 265 Cup I nearly bought a few years back before having a family, and I guess this car would do that...
What I'm wondering is:
* What lured in you guys to chose the Type R over the above alternatives?
* What sort of MPG are you guys getting on average?
* In terms of tuning, I'd be looking at the inJen Air Intake first, followed possibly by a remap and/or intercooler. Has anybody got any experience of the InJen kit? And in terms of remapping, which one is the most advisable to go for, and are there guys on here who have had theirs mapped for some time without problems?
The only things that concern me that I can think of, are the ability to tune without problems, the so called heatsoak issue, and if that effects what standard cars are putting down power wise.
Apologies for the long post and lots of questions. Genuinely interested in this car and would appreciate any advice I can get!
Many thanks.