Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Cant believe I managed to sell my Tuscan and my mini both within 5 days of putting them up for sale! So Im pretty  but also a little bit 
Instead of having two cars I think Im now just going to stick with one nice one to use every day cos in the last 6 months I racked up a massive 196 miles in the Tuscan and its doing me no favours just being sat in a garage! So I need your suggestions (I have around £30k to spend but would prefer to spend £25k and hold £5k or so back like I did with the Tuscan)
Top of the list at the moment is an RS6 around 2004 as i mentioned in a previous post! I just didnt realise that id need one so quick!
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Mint E46 M3. Perfect every day car imho if you're not worried about fuel economy etc.
Get a manual, they're more fun. SMGII has better resale values.
If you want 4 doors, some kind of Audi S/RS.
You could get a pretty special Alpina 5 series for that money too.
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ShEp
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Buy some sort of Audi and give me the change
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Baskey
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m3 id go for
or
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/meganer26r/
if your into your track days
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Mint E46 M3. Perfect every day car imho if you're not worried about fuel economy etc.
Get a manual, they're more fun. SMGII has better resale values.
If you want 4 doors, some kind of Audi S/RS.
You could get a pretty special Alpina 5 series for that money too.
Did think about an E46 M3, like you say they are an awesome car, they are just a bit too common for my liking though! Altho a nice CSl.........
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deano87
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COMPLETELY uncommon.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-ALPINA-B3-3-3-Switch-tronic_W0QQitemZ120297288284QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120297288284&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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RS6
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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RS4 in that blue colour.
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deano87
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-AUDI-RS6-Quattro-Tip-Auto-Avant_W0QQitemZ300246022897QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300246022897&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
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Dean_W
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I'd go RS4/6
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JM_16v
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S3
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-57-Audi-A3-S3-Quattro-3dr_W0QQitemZ310056599099QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item310056599099&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
07 plate 6500miles £24,000
[Edited on 02-09-2008 by JM_16v]
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Baskey
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get some exotica (sort of)
http://www.adgsevenoaks.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?new=®ion=&order=&Model=&Make=¬Make=¬Model=&BodyType=&FuelType=&Transmission=&intMin=&intMax=&RSpage=2&ID=447264&popup=
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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I test drove a 2004 RS6 tip on Sunday and it was awesome! To be honest I reckon even tho it was a lot less dramatic than the Tuscan, once it was moving there wouldn't be much in it!
Might go buy it later to be honest! Petrol is paid for by work and insurance Ive managed to get for £650! 
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deano87
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-ASTON-MARTIN-DB7-VANTAGE-VOLANTE-AUTO-BLUE_W0QQitemZ290257215293QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290257215293&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/items/Cars__Aston-Martin-DB7?_nkw=Aston%20Martin%20DB7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282&_dmpt=Automobiles_UK&_fln=1&_sacat=9801&_ssov=1&LH_Price=15%2C000..30%2C000
[Edited on 02-09-2008 by deano87]
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John
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I'd have the RS6 over anything else suggested in here.
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deano87
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FERRARI-F355-GTB-1995_W0QQitemZ250289342924QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250289342924&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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RS6 all the way. Had a play with one on the bike and there was very little in it, that gets my respect
[Edited on 02-09-2008 by Graham88]
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Iain M
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I am carless also
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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I think its looking like an RS6 then!!! Plus with an RS6, it looks sensible so the missus will be happy! Ill just never open the bonnet, never boot it with her in or ever let her see the consumption! 
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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She'll have think you've turned a new leaf.
Can I ask Stu, what it is you do for a living?
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Daimo B
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Stu...
BMW
335
Twin Turbo
Remapped, 300+bhp
450+lb ft torque.
Some seriously impressive performance times from a big heavy car. Won't be RS6 pace, but won't be that far off.
And retains 40mpg
I am also car-less But this will be for the foresee-able future
[Edited on 02-09-2008 by VXR]
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Neo
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Registered: 20th Feb 07
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RS4 =
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
She'll have think you've turned a new leaf.
Can I ask Stu, what it is you do for a living?
Haha, thats the idea!!!  To be fair though, she isnt daft, Im sure she will twig before long. Especially if she need to borrow it!
I work in construction although the industry is on its arse at the moment!
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Jambo
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e36 m3 
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jamez_zz
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Stu...
BMW
335
Twin Turbo
Remapped, 340+bhp
450+lb ft torque.
Some seriously impressive performance times from a big heavy car. Won't be RS6 pace, but won't be that far off.
And retains 40mpg
I am also car-less But this will be for the foresee-able future
[Edited on 02-09-2008 by VXR]
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