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better nova gte or gsi? looking at getting a standard gotta be nice ,one or other if i can find...
what do you think? looking around a F to a J plate more than likely i keep getting drawn toward H/F reg GTE`s
all opinions welcome
oh i once saw a mint L reg nova is that possible? it never looked personal ether
BigStan
25-06-07, 08:28 AM
I think GTE's are nicer, probably because i have one ! lol
But i do still think they look cool though and if i had to choose would probably be a GTE, just something about them !
blue_peg_16v
25-06-07, 08:31 AM
depents on personal preferance, the gte and gsi is basikly the same car with slightly different body work and interior parts, i personaly prefer the look of the mk2 movas such as the gsi.
l plates are possible they were the last few that were sold off after production had stopped
I'd go GSi, but overall condition of the car would be more important - I'd rather buy a clean GTE over a rotten GSi.
....of course if I got a GTE, the dash would be coming out and being thrown off a cliff straight away :thumb:
bangerbrian
25-06-07, 08:52 AM
gte look very nice but gsi are nice aswell but i prefer gte
dave.gsi
25-06-07, 09:20 AM
as above...condition is more important.
you can make a gte look like a gsi if you prefer gsi's and vice versa.
id think it more likely that you'll find a clean gsi.there seems to be very few nice gte's around nowadays.
and you probably did see an 'L reg'
theres a couple knocking round and people who have them tend to look after them, knowing how rare they are
i'd say gsi every time for the updated looks mainly, but there does seem to be more 'mint' gtes available for sale.
big gra
25-06-07, 11:18 AM
gsi !!
craig green
25-06-07, 11:30 AM
Same car apart from the cosmetics. GTE had option of alloy wheels over the steels with trims as std. The early GTE's also had E/W as an optional extra but it was all std on the GSi.
As it says above, its far more important to find a solid car rather than choose a GSi over a GTE for reasons of headlamp shape or being newer.
In hindsight I prefer the GTE (minus its mk1 dashboard). Mk1 Novas are a rare sight these days & I for one would like to see more of them around.
Sam-SR is selling a clean looking Black GTE currently (I saw on MIG) for ?1000. It appears pretty rust free in the usual places (boot floor etc) going by the pics.
big gra
25-06-07, 11:37 AM
i was going to change my mk1 to a mk2 front end but im keeping it the same for that reason!! ^^^^^
raymond
25-06-07, 11:49 AM
i prefer the gte too but prefer the mk2 dash in them
and yeah they do an L plate nova
FB_evolutions
25-06-07, 12:17 PM
i have owned both GTE and GSI - i love the GTE for the looks you get and for a 17 year old car there mint but the gsi to me looks alot better it feels like a proper dash in and interiour is better - but to me they both ride the same and go the same but thats my opinion - hard choice mate but i wud say GSI for overall :)
Matt2107
25-06-07, 01:05 PM
GTE... everytime
puss puss
25-06-07, 02:17 PM
gsi for me bud :) i prefer the mk2's
If i had the choice id go gte, just for the old skool/rare factor.
Novadex
25-06-07, 03:02 PM
im a mk2 man myself!
AndyGSi
25-06-07, 03:06 PM
It's a close one but I say GSi, I love the retro looks of the GTE though.
craig green
25-06-07, 03:50 PM
If i had the choice id go gte, just for the old skool/rare factor.
indeed. If it wasnt for my brand new genuine mk2 wings, lights & fr GSi bumper, I'd actually change my styling to mk1 gear. :thumb:
I was thinking of doing that(theres too many white mk2's out there), but it would just look odd on a k-plate with mk1 styling.
craig green
25-06-07, 04:03 PM
No it wouldnt...... What relevance does the first digit in a reg plate have to whether or not the styling suits the car. I would agree its a bit spinny to anyone that knows a Nova inside out but no one thinks a B reg looks odd in full mk2 GSi guise with a Mondeo estate rear spoiler drooping off the back.....
If I keep my TD its going full mk1 GTE rep. Grp-A diesel track car anyone? LOL
JSeymour
25-06-07, 04:09 PM
GTE outside. GSI inside.
for me anyway!
craig green
25-06-07, 04:17 PM
The mk1 SR tailgate is possibly the best external feature of the Nova IMO.
The grey vinyl with 1.4 SR cutout revealing the writing is bodycolour. Mmmm
Lets here it for the mk1's!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/PVS07pics/STA41244.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/HOT%20METAL/GrpAGTE3.jpg
Mk1 & 2 side-by-side.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/PVS07pics/STA41259.jpg
hybridturbo
25-06-07, 05:33 PM
50/50 and i own a gte :)
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/gsijoe/DSCF0208.jpg
dave.gsi
25-06-07, 05:49 PM
^^^ drooooool
that is minto
must say im probably a mark 1 sort of guy but must say i prefer the sr's to gte's
GTE TURBZ
25-06-07, 11:33 PM
mk1 gte style all the time, but if u want the modern look gsi it'll have to be
craig green
26-06-07, 01:13 PM
GTE
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/smoothGTE.jpg
GTE TURBZ
26-06-07, 08:02 PM
Why is the MK1 dashboard hated so much, personally i think it suits the MK1 exterior better than MK2 dash in it, which alot of peep seem to do.
Plus like the MK1/2 golf's the sterio location in the MK1 dash looks alot better, (i.e. higher up) where as the MK2 its at the bottom like the pug 205's and mk2/3 escorts.
Plus side on MK2 dash, the knobs and swiches heater vents etc look more modern, but far from saying it looks better than a MK1 dash.
NOT HATING JUST THOUGHT DEFEND THE MK1 DASH FOR A CHANGE
GTE
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/turbocraig/smoothGTE.jpg
Thats facking awesome.
Mk1 dash is utter trash(that rhymes lol), 'nuff said lol
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:08 PM
if im right i beleive the gte is the fastist and more retro looking so i think that it is the best
Fasted? Hmm?
Compared to what?
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:29 PM
fast compared to the gsi o-60mph
GTE - 98bhp @5600 0-60 9.1 secs top 117mph
GSi - 98bhp @5800 0-60 9.0 secs top 118mph
according to TV. not that we're splitting hairs or owt...
I like GTE for its boxy looks but GSi for it more "modern" soft aproach...
never seen a silk violet GTE though...
mmm
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:33 PM
1.6 gte 0-60 8.1 seconds 115 mph
1.6 gsi(cat) 0-60 9.1 114 mph
from the maxpower haynes modd'ing guide
dave.gsi
26-06-07, 08:38 PM
max power says so......
must be right :roll:
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:39 PM
yep lol
brought it to learn how to paint bits and bobs
dave.gsi
26-06-07, 08:44 PM
what are you painting?
'M free mirrorzz' an a 'wikid bodykit'
surely if you want to learn how to prep and paint theres better places to learn.............................a good start is read through the pages and pages ade has written in the styling section:thumb:
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:47 PM
no not really mate i was going to paint my old mans wind mirriors on his rover gsi as they were scratched and the handles as well and thourght might as well buy it and have a look but to be honest did not like what they done to there nova at all so **** you lol
dave.gsi
26-06-07, 08:56 PM
thats not very nice language now is it?!
turbojolt
26-06-07, 08:58 PM
any way there was a few good bits in there like central locking convertion delocking prep work and painting thats about it tho lol
I had the maxpower modding guide.
Absolutely exquisite at getting the bbq going it was!
By the way, MK1's are for old men who smell off wee and poo.
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:08 PM
you got problems mate lol all ways burning thinks lol
By the way, MK1's are for old men who smell off wee and poo.
who then sell there Mk1's for Austin Allegros and pish stinking caravans :thumb:
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:14 PM
so what about the sports then
so what about the sports then
The majority of them were owned by old men who smell of wee and poo and they sold them to buy a Austin Allegro out the showroom
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:17 PM
but dont you think there kind of cool and retro
I do. Theyre cool little cars, and every single one looks like a photoshop lol.
Id love to restore one one day.
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:19 PM
you better get saving your pennys then cant be many left now
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:20 PM
and if you put a mk 2 dash in to it that would be stupid would it not
No it wouldnt, it would be sensible lol
Ill paint it brown though, to keep it in theme.
turbojolt
26-06-07, 10:26 PM
yer right so you wont be restoring it as much as modd'ing it
I would buy a sport and put a Mk2 dash in it just to p!ss people off
1.6 gte 0-60 8.1 seconds 115 mph
1.6 gsi(cat) 0-60 9.1 114 mph
from the maxpower haynes modd'ing guide Tbh, i'd call those times bollox lol
Theres no way a gsi is a second slower than a gte to 60mph.
I bought the max power nova manual, before i actually owned a car. Thought it was quite cool at the time, and was planning on it coming useful when i got round to fitting my type K kit.
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