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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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18/12/2013 14:28
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TimR
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I did love our 530d M-Sport, so a 330d could be a contender, though as the kids have got bigger, I don't know that moving to a smaller version of a car we already had would be a good thing.
Did I mention that a manual gearbox is much preferred? If you can wait a couple of years I'll sell you my recently acquired 530d M-Sport manual
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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18/12/2013 15:31
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TimR
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It'll probably be knackered by then
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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18/12/2013 15:54
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It's a nice-looking jam jar, but I think I'd go slightly older with the 6-pot if I was going to look at the E Class. I did consider it before we bought the 530, but MrsC abhors estates like nature abhors a vacuum. I'm flying a kite on the Saab...! My best efforts are always thwarted by women!
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 00:26
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Hanny
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BANG! all boxes ticked! I thank you. I've been looking at some of the E Classes as a run-about to dump mileage on, how ever it has been hard to find decent ones as the pre 06 models are prone to expensive electrical faults. A class Merc is butt ugly but not bad price and decent room in the Avantgarde diesel 1.7 long wheel base - might just get one for a giggle and see how it lasts either that or the Audi A2 - same butt ugly but seem to have a following...... Or shall I get my coat........
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/12/2013 08:49
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Big_Muzzie
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I had an A class, massive inside for the size of the car, plastic wings, spark plugs are a PITA to change as are front bulbs.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 10:57
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Hanny
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Agree - and butt ugly to boot - but if just to dump mileage on so that the decent cars get preserved - my vehicle tax bill next year is going to be a bugger, £475 for the R32, £270 MCS and what ever I get for my work commuter on top of that......if not careful I could end up near £1k for all three.
Hence looking for an oil burner in a lower tax band
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 11:31
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Hanny
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Yikes! That's a lot just for tax. Have you looked at a Mégane 1.5 dci? They are in the £35 bracket and can be had for very little wedge. Renaults arent really my bag, misses had a Clio 172 for a short while, I know the sporty Renaults can be quick and the high end version have great toys/lux bits, but I just dont seem to be happy 'wearing' them.....
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/12/2013 14:48
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If you're looking at Saabs, have a gander around here. You may even find me skulking around although for reasons apparent in the other thread I've just posted in this section, I may not be around those parts for much longer (at least on the ownership front).
Last edited by Wishy; 20/12/2013 00:24. Reason: You're FFS and now it's been quoted!
Up yours Photobucket.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/12/2013 17:29
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Yikes! That's a lot just for tax. Have you looked at a Mégane 1.5 dci? They are in the £35 bracket and can be had for very little wedge. I had one as a company car a few years ago. No poke whatsoever but it was a very comfortable cruiser. It was pretty spacious, looked ok (subjective, I know) and had a nice amount of kit too.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 17:43
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If your looking at Saabs, have a gander around here. You may even find me skulking around although for reasons apparent in the other thread I've just posted in this section, I may not be around those parts for much longer (at least on the ownership front). I did have a look around there Wishy. I'm worried your 9-5 going pop will spoil my torrid fantasy affair with a HOT Aero; it's no fun if real world stuff like uneconomic repair happens!
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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19/12/2013 17:52
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They do have issues - chains to replace, coil pack (1 unit) they do like to break too.... lots of Vectra parts on them so not too expensive.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 20:30
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They do have issues - chains to replace, coil pack (1 unit) they do like to break too.... lots of Vectra parts on them so not too expensive. Don't I just know it bro. Plenty of toys though in the top end model's.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 20:53
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Big_Muzzie
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You live to buy cars that have issues! It's your destiny!!!
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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19/12/2013 22:32
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Muzzynumber2
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I do it on purpose. I just like messing with cars.
Anyway lacetti estate. Butt ugly but cheap as chips.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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20/12/2013 00:23
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I'm worried your 9-5 going pop will spoil my torrid fantasy affair with a HOT Aero; it's no fun if real world stuff like uneconomic repair happens! I wouldn't let my "sample size of one" tale of woe worry you too much. I haven't ruled out a HOT Aero yet for the replacement, although yes they do drink fuel if that's a concern. Mine (2.2Tid) has been a rock for the 4 years PC (post coupe), it's just now down to the banger money level of value that something like this will take it down on a head over heart point of view. Same as any other car on that front.
Up yours Photobucket.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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20/12/2013 00:37
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At least I'll get the little bugger back in my sig.
Up yours Photobucket.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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20/12/2013 13:42
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TimR
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You live to buy cars that have issues! It's your destiny!!! I thought that was aimed at Jim
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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20/12/2013 14:31
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Muzzynumber2
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Definitely aimed at me. It's what I do. It's my thing.
Although it sounds like you like to do it 2 Jim.
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Re: Hypothetical "Which car?" thread - just for fun.
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20/12/2013 15:12
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Muzzynumber2
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Oh it's never deliberately done on my part. I just can't help myself. I see it, I want it and you know how the rest of it goes. I know that saying well.
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