Dave A
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Decided that we need a bigger car. want something quick, reliable etc... and 4 doors as Josie (my daughter) is getting bigger and its a squeeze getting her in and out of the back all the time. original thoughts were:
Leon Cupra
Astra Gsi turbo (3 door though )
Vectra Gsi (older shape)
Evo 7 (my favourite)
The leon is ok but the missus doesnt like the lack of view out of the rear (she crashed the last leon while reversing) Vecta I like but the missus thinks they look a bit dated, Evo 7 is an option but a bit out of price range at the moment, Astra Gsi has 3 doors, then i thought about a Zafira. I have always liked them but now they can be had on a 2003 plate with 40k for around 8-9k. it has the space we want, looks ok, ok to insure and we both like them. it will also be good as I wont need to buy a van seperately for the business.
Am I getting too old and sensible. Please tell me if I am
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CorsAsh
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Zafira GSi is a good choice for a family man who doesn't want to feel past it yet.
Go for it Dave 
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Robin
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Evo 6.
7s aren't as good looking IMO.
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mav
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I like the Zafira Gsi seen a nice one the day..
What about a Volvo S40 T4 all the trimmings and speed.....
Veccy gsi is a good choice too...
What about a new shape vectra 3.0 GSi?
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Dave A
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new shape vec is not my cup of tea, too bubbly and boring looking. the Evo is probably a bit out of reach at the moment, just spent £50k in the last 2 months
volvo is an option but I havnt driven one as yet, probably wrong but i imagine them to be a bit too refined.
and ash, less of the 'past it' comments. 
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jr
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zafira 
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Robin
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Impreza RB5?
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Colin
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if it ticks all the box's then why not!! You have a business to run & a kid, looking cool / going fast doesnt seem as important 
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Marc
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Leon Cupra out of that lot.
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Dave A
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never been a fan of scoobies. really like the p1 but if I was spending that kind of money i would have to get an Evo.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Evo 6.
7s aren't as good looking IMO.
a good 6 costs same or more than a 7
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
and ash, less of the 'past it' comments.
I didn't mean to imply you were, I meant if you're not past it, but have the needs of a family to consider, the Zaf is a good compromise.
Or a 1.8 Meriva with your son's old alloys (to use up the tyres) and an exhaust he bought you for father's day...
[Edited on 29-10-2006 by CorsAsh]
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jr
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what about a meriva vxr dave
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vaux-tech
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get a vectra b 2.6 v6 gsi. with leather recaro's and full kit. sweet in black or that dark green!
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CorsAsh
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They look ok actually jr
Thing that annoys me most when driving the Vaux MPVs is the extra sodding pillar behind the A pillar, really blocks your view on roundabouts etc.
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Dave A
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ash, love the sig
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Dave A
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just got a quote back for the zfira. its very affordable
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CorsAsh
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mk4_astra
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mondeo st 220? only needs a remap to bring it up to the same power as a jag 3.0 sport
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Dave A
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dont like mondeos at all.
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Adam_B
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Running costs of an Evo are very expensive, Fuel gauge moves almost as quick as the speedo. Id go Leon Cupra out of your list.
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mav
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I was surprised when I took the test drive in my T4...Never thought I would own a volvo......Few tweaks and
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morty
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My old Zafira Gsi was surprisingly fast and clocked 142 mph with a few tweeks.
Find one with the xenons and full leather and if poss climate and you will have a fully loaded bus.
Darren
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Dav
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That Meriva VXR looks alright.
Same number plate as the Corsa C OPC photo(shops).
Is the Meriva real or another "could be"?
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Adam_B
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real.
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