Doug
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Right first off no pictures 
I am looking for a new car for my girlfriend. She has 2 grand to spend (no more) and she really fancys a tigra.
She has only been driving for a year so should stick to the 1.4
Anyone know of a buyers guide to the tigra? common problems with them? are thye decent cars?
Also I am on the lookout for a 206, clio, megane coupe and possibly a mk4 astra
Anyone have any other good ideas for her? She likes to think she rags her car but in reality she dosnt
Thank you in advance for the helpfull replys 
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Ry_B
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Engine is the same that's in the 1.4 sports, so overall very reliable, sensors are the main worries really 
All the parts are also the same/very similar to a Corsa Sport, just do the usual checks, make sure it hasn't been hammered etc and it should be all good 
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Ry_B
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Or obviously if you go for the 1.6 it's the same as in the 1.6 Corsa Sport
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Doug
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Aye, Was thinking along the lines of body work issues, are there any known leaks or wind noise areas?
I get the pleasure of doing the test drive and driving it home for her
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Doug
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/96-RENAULT-MEGANE-COUPE-1-6_W0QQitemZ4649817334QQcategoryZ9861QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Would somthing like that be reliable?
I know nothing about renault engines!
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Andy Stocker
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Not sure you'll get much help without pics.
Pics to these lot are what Scooby Snax are to Scooby Doo
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ChazSXi
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sounds stupid but look into rover 25's they look smart, got good engines and u can pick them up cheap. with loadsa extras....its jut the fact they r a rover! lol
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Doug
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might look at some MG's
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ChazSXi
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well im only sayin cos my sister has picked up a 2003(52) rover 25 1.4 16v spirit....air con alloys alarm etc etc for £3500 with 20k on the clock and 1 owner from new. its a nice girly baby blue too....just giginv u something to consider as its a bloody nice car to drive too
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Doug
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Yeah just looked and the price of them is silly!!!
I like the idea of a megane coupe but not sure about how reliable they are?
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gavin2409
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does she like the ford pumas theyre stunning and also come in 1.4s too
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Doug
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They are abit too pricey I think.
Unless you can find me one for 2 grand?
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JM_16v
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MR2 mK1 1.6
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gavin2409
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-puma-1-4-zetec-t-reg-blue-poss-px_W0QQitemZ4649531751QQcategoryZ9844QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
this one is £700 more than you got but well worth it
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andys sxi
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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my brother had a megane 2.0 8v coupe an he had a few problems with his, alot if the coupes have immobliser problems, an there not very big cars so she cant get much stuff in it dunno if thats a gud or bad thing lol
[Edited on 17-06-2006 by andys sxi]
April 08 feature car
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James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
I like the idea of a megane coupe but not sure about how reliable they are?
I'd expect just as reliable as the Megané hatchback, which is very.
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