To be a GT or not to be a GT

[Ashy C]

For a long time now i have insisted that my next car WILL be a GT, but running problems with my sporting have annoyed me and i have been looking at other cars in the market. For example ;
Clio Sport 172 phase 1
Clio Mk 1 1.8 16v

But after doing insurance quotes on these and others it turns out that i can insurance a GT for £600 in January i'd be 19 with 2 years ex and 2 years no claims which is about 350-500£ cheaper than the other cars i was looking at, so the question is now do i go for a GT then or something a little more reliable.

Have i just been unlucky with my sporting, as i've spent 2k+ on repairs, or are FIATs really that poor.

What sort of money would be required for a good GT around 2-2.5k?


Please persaude me to stay with the unknown warrior that is the GT, otherwise i may join the dark side of the Clio sports, the cupra's, Fabia VRS, VTs

Thanks

[Tonygt]

it will be said over and over, if you get a well looked after gt you will be fine,but thees no guarentee.

For me the gt is wicked, the buzz or when the turbo kicks in and leaving othes for dust.

[Ashy C]

Its the appeal of the turbo, the fact nobody thinks it will be quick, the looks of the car, i love the way my car stands, especially at dusk in car park, no other car in that car park stands better.

[WilkyWay]

your best bet is to see if its possible to have a go in the cars that your going to be thinking about, then you can decide for yourself what you like about each of them instead of people on a punto forum telling you how everything that isnt a punto is crap.

[Puntoboy]

Everything that isn't a Punto is crap

The other cars are good, but I personally prefer the GT. But it's my play car now. Daily driver is something different.

[PuntoBaz.NE]

If you are not handy with a spanner then stay away from the GT, they need a lot of care and attention although they can be extra reliable when they want to be.

[Ashy C]

Its a good idea driving them all, will do that nearer the time. I just love the GT and punto in general, but they seem so unreliable.
Perhaps i will have to save and get a really low mileage one.

[DirtyDownSouth]

Ive owned a clio 1.8 16v and the noise is immense from a slightly modded 1 and ive also now got a gt and me personally its not as fun as im scared il blow it up but hey, u need to make your own choice personally a williams clio would be on the cards

[gt matt]

Its a good idea driving them all, will do that nearer the time. I just love the GT and punto in general, but they seem so unreliable.
Perhaps i will have to save and get a really low mileage one.

Low mileage??
16k low enough for ya??

[Ashy C]

You know i want your GT matt!!!