a_j_mair
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have been looking at new cars again today and now i am really stuck
Cars i have looked at
Alfa 147 GTA - gorgeous interior, goes like stink in a straight line
Focus ST3 - good car to many on the road
BMW 330ci - nice car, quick and comfy (lots on road but i like them) insurance half the price
Scooby WRX STi - cracking car, quick and good for b roads (i live in the country)
Lotus elise - quick fun car but expensive only 2 seats
VX220 T - quick fun car great value for money, only 2 seats again
I now work from home and dont need my car for work so wont be doing to many miles and can always get a loan of my mums civic if needing more than 2 seats.
I was looking at £16k max but would prefer to spend £12k ish
insurance for most of the above is around £1k mark wouldnt want to spend any more
Help and opinions needed, should i consider anything else??
starting to like the VX220T idea
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pow
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BMW for me.
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Jon_C
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VX220 for me. They are cool
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Joe
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Out of them Scooby for me.
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a_j_mair
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am thinking it is probably between the BMW the scooby and the VX
if i got a VX bow i could get something more sensibile next like the BMW and buy a kit car
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ShEp
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what about a vxr?
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TheCam
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
if i got a VX bow i could get something more sensibile next like the BMW and buy a kit car
whats that mean?
I personally think you should get the scooby or the vx220t
edit - just got it lol.
[Edited on 07-01-2008 by TheCam]
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a_j_mair
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not really a fan TBH
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a_j_mair
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ment vx now 
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Rob126
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would you consider:
a BMW Z4 (same engine as 330 iirc but lighter) or
an S2000
or maybe an Evo#?
[Edited on 07-01-2008 by Rob126]
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a_j_mair
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have looked at the Z4 and s200 but VX220T is better value for money and faster 
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SportBoy
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id pick the alfa but only as i really like them .. think there abit of a hooligan car and you dont see many .. dont think id own one for too long tho .. be too scared of breaking it
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Tiesto
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Z4?
Quick, Comfortable, Reliable - though only 2 seats. - got a big boot though.
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a_j_mair
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anyone any idea if you get a hardtop roof for the VX and how much they are?
sure i have seen them
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grogan
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scooby imo, or the bm
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Tiesto
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
anyone any idea if you get a hardtop roof for the VX and how much they are?
sure i have seen them
www.vx220.org.uk should give you all info you need.
btw hardtop:
http://www.vx220.org.uk/product_info.php?products_id=49
£970
But can be had second hand cheaper.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
am thinking it is probably between the BMW the scooby and the VX
if i got a VX bow i could get something more sensibile next like the BMW and buy a kit car
With hat in mind from your 3 top chioces the BMW will be the dullest drive from the 3, you dont need it for work do you'll be looking for something to put a smile on your face, which both the Scooby & VX220 will do. So whatever one of those you think would be the best to live with.
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j7 gkk
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scooby matey, drive a newage or blobeye sti and you will soon find out, very well built compared with the classics like mine they are very comfortable, handle very good and dont go bad either, and you cant beat that scooby burble
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