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Yet another what car........
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22/10/2015 21:12
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At the end of February 2016, I'm going to be lucky enough to have a bonus through work. The majority is going into my pension, a new bathroom and my 25th wedding anniversary. However, my nearest and dearest has given me the green light to buy a car with the rest Budget will be around £6k. It will need 4+ seats, need to do 30+mpg (it'll be my occasional daily commute) and won't embarrass my children on the school pick up! Early thoughts are.... Civic Type R Focus ST Scooby STI Brera Anything else I should consider?
......My Boy...... (PB #7)
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 09:42
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A not-so-obvious choice:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505253752344?postcode=st72pd&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=up_to_70000_miles&minimum-seats=4&search-target=usedcars&zero-to-60=fast&transmission=manual&maximum-age=up_to_7_years_old&page=8&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&price-to=7000&sort=ageasc&logcode=p
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 09:57
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Never been a fan of the new shape Leons..... The Laguna is definitely left field choice! I'm hoping in the next 4 months the price of these drop a bit more.
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 11:14
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I like to be different The RCZs are nice but being a more obvious choice hold their value better. They use the Peugeot/Citroen/Mini turbocharged 1.6 engine, right? In some guises, they were reported to be troublesome. Need to check which ones. What about a Volvo C30?
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 13:38
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Or if age, absolute consumption, and the reality of 4 seats is negotiable:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510107687822?radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&price-to=8000&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&make=jaguar&postcode=cv211ts&page=1&model=xk8&sort=mileage&logcode=p
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 22:45
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FN2 Type R are awful to drive, EP3 are awesome but old (although I would have one tomorrow)
I saw a Brera the other day & could not help but think they look like a poor mans mild exotica due to the chronic depreciation Alfas suffer -
Scooby great cars,
Focus ST I love and sould the nuts, Yet a subtle car compared to an STI roaring along..
MAzda 3 MPS??
Going back to a Scooby is appealing (had a classic, Blob WRX and a Bug STI) as they're pretty bombproof, but its a case of been there and done that. An ST in Orange ticks most boxes as does a CTR in Red Luckily, I have a couple or 3 months to test drive and decide.....
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Re: Yet another what car........
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23/10/2015 23:38
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Alfa Giulietta 170bhp Diesel remapped to 200bhp plus would be good, and still do 45mpg+ They are also very reliable (not just for an Alfa but in general) I have one myself, but I haven't had it mapped yet.
Focus ST Renault Megane R26
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Re: Yet another what car........
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24/10/2015 13:06
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symonh2000
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I very nearly went for an ST myself, but the fact that I could get a Giulietta that was 4 or 5 years newer for the same sort of money swung it towards the Alfa for me.
Plus there was the small issue of 25mpg in the ST.
They look, sound and drive great though.
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Re: Yet another what car........
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24/10/2015 15:14
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Don't buy a megane! Second hand they are nothing but expensive trouble. Electronicly worse than an alpha and made from cheese.
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Re: Yet another what car........
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24/10/2015 22:17
24/10/2015 22:17
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Interesting thread,
I too am looking for a replacement for my 2005 Alfa 156. I don't really have any real must have items on my list but I suppose I would like - A/C, Leather & cruise control. Having borrowed my sons 2008 Fiesta last winter I was impressed with the heated screen gadget too.
My budget is sub £5000 with a desire to spend as little as possible.
I've been looking at;
Audi (A3 / A4 & TT) Volvo (C30) Fiat Grande Punto (1.9tdi and 1.4 tjet) Suzuki Swift 1.6 GT Ford Fiesta ST (Old model)
Any other ideas?
Gone Audi mad!
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 10:33
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Just resurrecting this old thread...... Since I posted this, along with my TT DSG thread and Bob's Audi thread, I've done a lot of driving, a lot of reading and a lot of searching down the back of the sofas for loose change! The criteria for a new car changed quite a lot from the initial post, ala Bob and his sub £5k budget. I was able to persuade my wife that all I needed was an occasional 4 seater. I also wanted as new a car as I could afford. After a 2nd test drive out went the Swift Sport. Also discarded were the Type R, Focus ST, STi and the Brera. Having said that I came within an inch of putting a deposit down on a gorgeous red Type R. So I'm down to a shortlist of 3. These are the actual cars, I've test driven the 1st, testing the 2nd tonight and I've driven the same model as the 3rd at a local dealer. DS3 DSport Pug RCZ TT 1.8 FSI I don't expect huge thumbs up for any of them on here but I thought I'd share them with you.
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 10:58
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For me it would have to be the RCZ, it has a certain "Je ne sais quoi" and I know it's a TT clone but better looking IMHO. The DS has so many quirky design features that would annoy me after a short while: the dash looks a mess (again IMHO) and those wheels may be modern and trendy but... Should the spoiler be up on the TT at 0 mph?
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 11:17
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I really like the look of THIS ONE with DSG but it is miles away Have you not considered an older TTS? I was really tempted by these and a test drive blew me away, it is one quick car. Also when looking at Audi's you have to play close attention to the specification and options fitted. I looked at similar cars at similar prices but one would have over £4000 worth of optional extras fitted. You can download the original sales brochures and discover what the original specification was and how much each of the options cost. S-line usually brings nicer seats and things like an upgraded lamps pack. Audi TTS in black... or Orange This one was on Auto Trader when I was looking and was on sale for much more! Lots of expensive extras but a bit heavy on the mileage
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 11:53
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I will try and find the links to the sales brochures I found and send them on to you. Since I bought the A5 someone at work has bought a white TTS. The bugger keeps parking it next to or near my car too But... How about An A5 3.0 Tdi? or a 2.0 Tdi?
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 13:16
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My advice.
I know the RCZ looks good, but do... not... buy....a.....Peugeot....
Simply based on the two woeful cars I've had (307 and 208). My 208 is in the dealers more than on my driveway. Makes Fiats and Alfa's look bullet proof. Just my honest opinion.
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Re: Yet another what car........
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22/12/2015 13:21
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My advice.
I know the RCZ looks good, but do... not... buy....a.....Peugeot....
Simply based on the two woeful cars I've had (307 and 208). My 208 is in the dealers more than on my driveway. Makes Fiats and Alfa's look bullet proof. Just my honest opinion. Well................ My wife has a Pug 5008. Had it 4 years now, done 60k miles and it hasn't missed a beat. And I've also had a 306 and a 206 and didn't have an issue with either. Guess it's the luck of the draw. I'd never class any of my 4 previous Fiats as bullet proof
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