MarkM
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I will be looking to get something in October.
At the moment I am thinking of going for an M3 from 05 onwards - price 15k-ish probably for a decent miler. BUT putting my sensible hat on I also need to start saving for a deposit for a house...
So...the cheaper alternative would be either a:
55 Civic Type R or Seat Leon Cupra R - price 8k...
Both of the above are similary priced with similar running costs...both should be reliable...same tax bracket etc...
I know the power delivery will be completely different in each...
The other option is to go for an Astra VXR or CDTI 150 with XP...for around 10-12k. I have had a few Vauxhalls so know them well and would ideally like to buy the Vauxhall from a dealer.
Ideally I would like to keep this car for a couple of years...
Decisions decisions...
I fear I may turn into the new Colin 
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DannyB
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A nice predicament to be in tbh 
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sand-eel
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Its a bit of a random assortment of cars there, M3 to diesel astra....M3 I say.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
Its a bit of a random assortment of cars there, M3 to diesel astra....M3 I say.
It highlights my indecision perfectly...
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Colin
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M3 tbh
I'll sell you mine for 20k so I can get a V8 one 
Further to that i'd add I dont think you'd get a 05 onward for 15k, if so it will be either rough or low spec. More likely a 03-04 plate you'd be looking at. Any newer than 05 hits the higher tax (£400+ per yr) if thats something to think about.
[Edited on 28-07-2009 by Colin]
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mwg
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M3. Other options seem a bit crappy in comparison
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
M3 tbh
I'll sell you mine for 20k so I can get a V8 one
Further to that i'd add I dont think you'd get a 05 onward for 15k, if so it will be either rough or low spec. More likely a 03-04 plate you'd be looking at. Any newer than 05 hits the higher tax (£400+ per yr) if thats something to think about.
[Edited on 28-07-2009 by Colin]
Yes but the Civic and the Leon would cost half as much to buy, run and service etc.
I think you're right about the tax changes...would have to be 03-04 and possibly convertible if I could get one...
It would hardly be used though and more for running around on the weekend to footy etc so I think I can discount the diesel astra.
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MarkM
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Originally posted by Matty G
M3. Other options seem a bit crappy in comparison
In comparison yes...but...the costs involved decrease a lot too...
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Cosmo
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Corsa?
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Colin
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I dont use my car much, fucking hell I work away almost half the time, its just awesome when I do drive it though, a hot hatch isnt a comparison imo.
Get an SMG one also their good, very good indeed.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
Corsa with an M3 conversion?
I think you have hit the nail on the head... 
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Jambo
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echo Colins words really.
If house is your concern then Cdti150+ a remap job done.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I dont use my car much, fucking hell I work away almost half the time, its just awesome when I do drive it though, a hot hatch isnt a comparison imo.
Get an SMG one also their good, very good indeed.
I'm not comparing them...they're just the 3-4 cars that take my fancy...
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Colin
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No reason a man cant have both a house & a M3, you'll want to give the right impression to the neighbours. A bavarian cock rocket is just what you need!!
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
No reason a man cant have both a house & a M3, you'll want to give the right impression to the neighbours. A bavarian cock rocket is just what you need!!
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Jambo
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inspII + house ftl
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Colin
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If you dont drive much, dont commute or that an M3 isnt going to cost too much to run.
There not the worst on fuel, I think mines pretty decent considering. Tyres can last if you make them. Get one thats just had a service & you'll have 30k miles before its due a large outlay.
Mines due a Insp 2 very soon, cost of labour alone is £600. Will be over a grand I expect.
Tyres are £1k min all round.
If anything breaks it will be double any of the other cars on the list.
But then if your only doing 5-6k a year then you might aswell enjoy them.
Fuckit I say, lifes too short might aswell do it now before your too old or got kids to feed etc
Just get it done min 
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
inspII + house ftl
Ive just taken on a new credit card to deal with that, 12 months interest free ftw 
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
inspII + house ftl
Ive just taken on a new credit card to deal with that, 12 months interest free ftw
Which is exactly what I dont want to be doing...
Although I do normally have a car fund that I put £50 a month into which covers most costs...just with the M3 I might have to up it to £100 a month...
[Edited on 28-07-2009 by MarkM]
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
Which is exactly what I dont want to be doing...
Thats true but ive just bought a new build, it needs decorated throughout & my car needs a major service. House is the biggest purchase you'll ever make, M3's probably going to be the 2nd. Its ok to wave the white flag & get some tick so long as you can pay it back
Might be a bit of a doyle thing to say but my wages really are going up to accommodate my expenditure - live the dream!!
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Jambo
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i got my tyres for £850 iirc.
Mines due inspII in 5k which is about march next year but it needs it now really for the diff and gbox fluid change.
Indie service is around £700 for inspII
woth it though, top cars and colin says you only live once.
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pow
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A credit card for a service 
What the fuck do they do, sprinkle it with fairy dust?
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Colin
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Pilot Sports James??
Mines got 3900 to go, probably hit that early next year. Apparently im overdue a brake fluid change as well!?
Think i'll be taking mine to BMW just to keep the main dealer service history. Get this one done keep it another year then probably look to change.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
A credit card for a service
What the fuck do they do, sprinkle it with fairy dust?
Well no, cc for moving house. Service will just get banged on there aswell
Main service, feck knows what they do, I dont want to know tbh
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MarkM
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True about only living once...
Links to any of the above cars would be good...
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