mk4_astra
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sorry but this will be my last what car thread i promise, loan has been approved so got the funds just a case of buying the right car and i have narrowed it down to the following
CTR + change left over for holiday and goodies. everyone knows about how well they handle and go but they are rather basic inside and the least equipped out of my choice.
focus st. quick and handle well, 1k gets you a montune upgrade of 270bhp that wont affect your warranty but commons cars
audi a3 3.2, wolf in sheeps clothing which is basically an r32 with an audi badge but better equipped and cheaper although doesnt sound as nice standard
something else, maybe megane r26, alfa 3.2 147 gta? blah blah
please no scoobies etc, got a quote for 1900fc on a scoobie and that wasnt even an sti!! and must be usable as an everyday car and reasonably practical
cheers
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*JonnyG*
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s3?
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mk4_astra
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maybe, not much of a fan though and they generally cost more than the a3 3.2 and are more than likely slower
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AshGSi
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I got an RX8 for sale here lol.
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BluKoo
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/951158.htm
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/970610.htm
[Edited on 11-04-2009 by BluKoo]
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by AshGSi
I got an RX8 for sale here lol.
im like most people, think how nice they look and read all the good reviews on them and one went past me and sounded rather nice.
but i just dont know if i would ever part with my cash for one...
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/951158.htm
or
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/970610.htm
[Edited on 11-04-2009 by BluKoo]
both good shouts, mondeo ticks all the boxes but is abit bigger than i need really and focus is too much of a hardcore ford fanatic car and they are in my eyes too pricey for what they are, thought that one seems abit too cheap
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BluKoo
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When you say practical, how practical do you mean 
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/956333.htm
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BluKoo
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Oh... I've got it!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/888839.htm
[Edited on 11-04-2009 by BluKoo]
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14LS
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Audi everytime.
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Rob R
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Audi A3 S Line 2.0T FSI
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mk4_astra
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leon cupra r is another possibility like the ctr where i will have money left over for a holiday etc, clio v6 looks the part but i heard the turning circle is awful and that they are no quicker than any of the hot hatches on my list, so in my eyes that makes it a very expensive 2001 clio.
anyone on here had any experiences with the focus st? they seem like the best buy at the mo
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big eck
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buy mine 
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Mattb
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DC5 Integra
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
anyone on here had any experiences with the focus st? they seem like the best buy at the mo
if you like to get over 25mpg driving normally then look elsewhere
i average 18-19mpg driving round town but thats becaus they sound awesome as standard and give off lots of pops and bangs easily.
pretty quick, more so in gear rather than 0-60 as the transmission holds you back in 1st and 2nd gears.
will do 120 all day every day easily, scary how quick it gets there 
oh and tyres don't take long to wear out, my first set on the front lasted 6000 miles (continentals) and the 2nd set are about half used after 4000 miles.
they handle a bit boaty a standard but a set of eibach springs sort that out .
270bhp available via a dreamscience remap (a handset remap that you do yourself, takes 5 minutes).
what else do you want to know?
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Ben G]
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Ben G]
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gavin18787
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Buy a civic and blow the rest on drugs and hookers job done 
Have you driven one? If you like them they are probably your best bet. Plus if you spend a little more on one you could get a late premier one with nicer seats and all the toys like satnav and AC. So may tick more boxes for you?
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Richardhhha
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ever thought of a evo 4 or 5?
Not to bad to buy, not to bad to insure ether and isn't a chav mobeal... Thinking about getting one myself.
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
anyone on here had any experiences with the focus st? they seem like the best buy at the mo
if you like to get over 25mpg driving normally then look elsewhere
i average 18-19mpg driving round town but thats becaus they sound awesome as standard and give off lots of pops and bangs easily.
pretty quick, more so in gear rather than 0-60 as the transmission holds you back in 1st and 2nd gears.
will do 120 all day every day easily, scary how quick it gets there
oh and tyres don't take long to wear out, my first set on the front lasted 6000 miles (continentals) and the 2nd set are about half used after 4000 miles.
they handle a bit boaty a standard but a set of eibach springs sort that out .
270bhp available via a dreamscience remap (a handset remap that you do yourself, takes 5 minutes).
what else do you want to know?
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Ben G]
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Ben G]
sounds good, fuel isnt much of an issue for me as i only do 8 miles a day to get to work and back so thats going to apply to tyres and general servicing aswell. overall are you pleased with your st? how does it compare to its main rivals you have come across?
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by Richardhhha
ever thought of a evo 4 or 5?
Not to bad to buy, not to bad to insure ether and isn't a chav mobeal... Thinking about getting one myself.
no as a mate of mine used to work at a well known evo garage and he told me just how expensive evos are to run and maintain.
and i know any evo is going to be more to insure than a wrx impreza i was quoted on and that was 1900fc!
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Buy a civic and blow the rest on drugs and hookers job done
Have you driven one? If you like them they are probably your best bet. Plus if you spend a little more on one you could get a late premier one with nicer seats and all the toys like satnav and AC. So may tick more boxes for you?
no but been out in a 30th anni model years ago and will never forget how impressed everybody was who went for a spin in it that, its a car i would still consider and it would probably be a premier edition but im more tempted by the interior of an st3 with the extra goodies
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gavin18787
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Yer the inside of bens st blows mine out of the water
but thats the pay off of it been more of a light "flicky" car
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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big eck
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Buy mine and have a load of cash to play with afterwards 
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Buy mine and have a load of cash to play with afterwards
im not driving the other end of a country for a car
see yours up for sale on civic-type-r.co.uk or whatever it is and it is a nice example 
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Some e46 M3's have crept into that budget
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big eck
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Buy mine and have a load of cash to play with afterwards
im not driving the other end of a country for a car
see yours up for sale on civic-type-r.co.uk or whatever it is and it is a nice example
Why not
I went all the down to Wales for it and went down as far as Derby for the one before that.
Gives you a great chance to see what the cars like on a long journey
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