chris_uk
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my mate is looking for a new car below the 8k mark, he is going to look at a fiesta st 7k on the clock all the usual goodies at 7995 at a dealer.
opinions on the car and any other cars he should consider?
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gavin18787
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I like ST's alot I just couldnt buy one as I would feel disapointed by the preformance and think I should have got something else.
What about its rival hatches like clio 182 and CTR etc
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Bolino
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Not a fan of the ST at all. Their not that quick and for the money he could drive round in a 52 plate Civic Type-R and still have some change left.
[Edited on 27-03-2008 by Bolino]
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Neo
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Didnt like the fiesta ST, not that quick yet drinks petrol like theres no tomorrow.
Road tax is high aswell.
Driving position, personally, is uncomfy and really hard to see anything when reversing.
I'm biased but possibly a C2 1.6 GT
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Bolino
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It all depends on how much he wants to pay for insurance and running costs.
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chris_uk
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hes testdriving it today, i dont think he knew about the running costs, hes jumping in abit im trying to talk him out of it.. i even suggested a nice 45K a3 but nooo. 
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Neo
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if its a 1.9 tdi a3 then he's a mug for not going with it.
like i said, make him drive a 1.6 GT C2, it'll shock him how nice it is compared to the Fiesta ST, and how much more roomier it is inside.
Or even as gavin said whats wrong with a 182 ?
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Nismo
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S2000
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HONDA+S2000/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-4294965011-4294967196/advert.action?R=200812305872915&distance=19&postcode=BA4+5QE&channel=CARS&make=HONDA&model=S2000&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HONDA+S2000/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-4294965011-4294967196/advert.action?R=200811109146739&distance=190&postcode=BA4+5QE&channel=CARS&make=HONDA&model=S2000&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HONDA+S2000/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-4294965011-4294967196/advert.action?R=200812306097051&distance=366&postcode=BA4+5QE&channel=CARS&make=HONDA&model=S2000&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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Edd
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206 GTi newer 138bhp
or older 180
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Edd
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/PEUGEOT+206/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-22-25-50-54-69-112-143-4294967112-4294967204/search.action?postcode=G41+1SS&radius=1501&showMoreOptions=
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Adge
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lotus elise
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Neo
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I think everyone is missing the idea. My guess is he wants a fast car that doesnt cost the earth to run....so s2k and elise is kinda ott imo
206 gti is
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Steve
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as everyone is just suggesting what they own i will too
fabia vrs
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Superlite Ltd.
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glanza
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Edd
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
as everyone is just suggesting what they own i will too
fabia vrs
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Teddy
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Mk4 Golf GTi Turbo.
Will get one with lowish miles for that. If he could stretch another couple of grand he could bag an anniversary.
Good allrouder.
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ShEp
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quote: Originally posted by Steve
as everyone is just suggesting what they own i will too
fabia vrs
May I use your tactic here and suggest an Astra Gsi Turbo
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Gareth
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evo v
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scoob
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s2k were alot more exspensive when i was last looking was around 10k for a high miler
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andys sxi
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mk 4 astra gsi turbo ?
clio 182
ibiza cupra's
golf gti
April 08 feature car
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chris_uk
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he also needs room in the boot ... so elise is out lol
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Dave A
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Polo Gttdi
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richc
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1996 1.4 corsa sport....
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