I had one of those but with the 1.6 engine for a while when it was newish. Preposterously badged "Mexico" for some reason. It bore no dynamic relation to a rally car. Bright red bodywork, white dials, mock Recaros and a boot spoiler though. Sort of poor man's XR-something-or-other I guess.
I liked it despite its toothless bravado. Went well enough and proved reliable in the short while I had it.
Only strange thing about it was the spare wheel well was absolutely full of water when I got it. Or I assume it was anyway. I had had it for a few weeks and it was forever misting up inside overnight. Eventually traced the "dampness" to the boot. I pulled out the bung under the wheel, drained it, dried it off and it stayed dry for the rest of the time I had it. Odd.
I can understand why you like your's Dave. Quite "faithful terriers" of cars those.
Get the belt changed though. Rent yourself out as a gigolo to fund it if need be...
:-)
Last edited by: Humph D'bout on Wed 21 Apr 10 at 19:50
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