Jambo
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Hello all 
Thinking of buying an Audi TT ultimately, but decided i should maybe stop pissing every penny i earn up the wall on 4wheel depriciation money pits. Sooooooo What could i get for around £8k?
Astra is a bit thirsty and im a bit fed up of the boy racer image tbh.
Stavs? Wanna buy it?
Been thinking about 182's cos they are new and cheap. Can get a 2/3year old one for £8k with no miles on it.
What else? Im old and boring so id like something comfy and refined please, wanted a merc mclass but since tax thing i know thatl never happen now 
Suggestions please
[Edited on 19-03-2008 by Jambo]
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All Torque
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can it be diesel?
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Neo
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Wanna Swap 
A serious note a 182 would be cool, but i cant see you driving it.
What happened to getting the car in the garage down arthur road ?
[Edited on 19-03-2008 by Neo]
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Jambo
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id consider a diesel so long as it wasnt woefully underpowered.
U mean the s8? Dont "need" it and the interior was awfull. Id love one, but i think i might look a little silly driving one in a baseball cap and baggy chinos 
[Edited on 19-03-2008 by Jambo]
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Ash_EP3
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What are your preferences Jambo?
Size, Litre, Colour, Manufacture, Drive type etc?
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Calibra turbo
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whitter45
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330D
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Jambo
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Id love a 4x4 again, but not really an issue, id like to steer clear of anything FWD that isnt a small hatch.
I like big cars, dont do alot of miles, petrol costs are not a problem neitehr is insurance. Dont want it to cost a fortuen if it goes wrong tho!
Just keep thinking tt's are a tad much for their age!
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Steve X16XE
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I'll have your rear lights from your Astra 
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Edd
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dont go 182 jambo if your fed up with boy racer image
octavia vrs? a4?
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Id love a 4x4 again, but not really an issue, id like to steer clear of anything FWD that isnt a small hatch.
I like big cars, dont do alot of miles, petrol costs are not a problem neitehr is insurance. Dont want it to cost a fortuen if it goes wrong tho!
Just keep thinking tt's are a tad much for their age!
TT's are a good buy mate and you will not lose a great deal of money on them IMO
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Edd
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jambo i could seriouslt see you driving a civic type r
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Daniel_Corsa
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Audi TT
Mk4 Golf GTi / Anni
BMW Z4
BMW E46 Coupe
Those are the 4 things I'm looking at, for later in the year!
Get the TT, 
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Jambo
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Thanks Edd, its been the dream for years, not sure i could afford one with all the R-type accessories like airfreshner and steering wheel cover 
TT
6years old tho, seems silly to spend more on a car the same age tbh
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
330D
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Nismo
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S2000
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messham11
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Im in exactly the same situation mate! Got about the same to spend (MAX) but I'd have to keep it as I'm looking at buying a house so no more chopping and changing! Keep changing my mind on a daily basis
Oh any luck with that centre cap??
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
TT
6years old tho, seems silly to spend more on a car the same age tbh
Better car, probs hold its value better as they seem to be sticking around the same price range!
Mate had one about 18month or so ago, 1.8t quattro was
Bit of a posing mobile though
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NovaGTE2
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for £10K you could get a nice ZMR a future classic 
[Edited on 19-03-2008 by NovaGTE2]
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Tom
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s2k jambo
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
S2000
That's what i was gonna say, you could get a s2000 for 8-10k
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gavin18787
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If you only need two seats S2K for sure
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Thanks Edd, its been the dream for years, not sure i could afford one with all the R-type accessories like airfreshner and steering wheel cover
TT
6years old tho, seems silly to spend more on a car the same age tbh
TT is more expensive becuase its a better car, TT it will still hold its value in the next few years while the Astra will soon become "Just an old astra" in the next two years IMO
Get a TT
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AndyKent
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S2K would be 8 years old (2000 model) for around £8-9k. Push it to £10k and get a really nice one
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R Lee
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I suggest to go for a BMW coupe of some kind.
Its sporty, looks sophisticated, and hold their value well.
You'll probably come up with another thread in a years time wanting to change from the boring look though
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