James
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In about 10 months im gunna graduate so im gunna get a loan and get a decent car.
£10k is gunna be my absolute maximum and these are the three main contenders:
Audi S3 225 (Providing £10k will get me a half decent one)
Mk4 Astra GSi (£10k will get me a very good one)
Leon Cupra R 225 (£10k should get me a decent one)
Any other suggestions. I like the idea of the S3 but not sure if £10k will stretch that far.
I dont want anything older than about 4 years so looking at about an 03 plate.
James
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Robin
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S3
i dont like the astra at all compared to the audi, and i think the leon is ugly.
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Robin
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and the S3 is 4wd, and therefore better.
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James
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If im honest i would be happy with any of those 3, perhaps I should save some cash and opt for the astra as it will be cheapest
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JadeM
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S4 - 2.7 Bi-Turbo
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[Edited on 14-08-2006 by Ian]
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James
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Dont want a big car
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Marc
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I'd go with the S3 nicest looking and a bit more special.
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James
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quote: Originally posted by Marc
I'd go with the S3 nicest looking and a bit more special.
They are my thoughts too.
Do you think ill be able to get a decent -ish S3 for under £10k in a years time?
Bearing in mind the new S3 will be out then (I think)
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Ajones_17
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Leon Cupra RRRRRRR
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JadeM
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Theres loads of S3's for under 10k available just now...so I would say so
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by James
Do you think ill be able to get a decent -ish S3 for under £10k in a years time?
I thought they were about that value now?
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Jambo
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but they will be older for £10k, id get the vauxhall or seat if budget is a problem tbh
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James
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Well I guess i'll just have to see what my situation is in a years time.
Just got an insurance quote on an S3 - £650 FC - not bad IMO
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Robin
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i was also under the impression you could get an S3 for that money now
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James
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Yeah you can get them, but mainly pre-facelift high milers.
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Robin
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but in a year, you'll get a decent pre facelift for the cash
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James
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But I want a post facelift one 
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mwg
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S3 225
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by James
But I want a post facelift one 
Face lift has a bit more power too.
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James
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Exactly
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James
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Just been reading mixed opinions on the S3. Seems a lot of people have found them not very reliable.
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Nismo
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Integra DC5
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James
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Yes that was on my list but I want a comfortable car and ive heard they arent 
[Edited on 14-08-2006 by James]
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Marc
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Bit raw I would have thought!
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Nismo
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there seats are comfy :look 

you could get a S2K for the same price though
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