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Robin
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Yeah, sorry, it's one of those...

Looking for suggestions, no idea what to get.

Don't care about fuel economy, insurance or running costs, I do about 200 miles a week

Go!
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If you're going to part with 6-8k of your hard earned cash it might be worth having at least a vague idea of what you want?
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Another Dax Rush, If you want a roof i would be looking at seeing if i could get a s2000 or vx220
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I'd probably hold on for a year and buy a Cat C Golf 7R
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If you're going to part with 6-8k of your hard earned cash it might be worth having at least a vague idea of what you want?


Ok fair point.

So far I've looked at Clio 197s, Megane 225s and Audi S4s, was considering an E55 AMG Kompressor but they're a couple of grand too much

I literally have no idea, just want something which is either fun or makes some noise.

Midlife crisis time.
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Megane 225 is a great car, un-reliable as a bastard but a great car..

E55 would get boring after 5 minutes.

What sort of cars do you lust after? Coupes, 4x4s, Supercars, convertibles?
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin


Midlife crisis time.


Just saw this bit..

When this happened to me I bought a yellow Boxster
Robin
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I think the only thing the E55 is good for is monster burnouts, I'd do one or two then have a big heavy motorway car to do no miles in

I'm not really a 4x4 kind of guy, I like stuff which is quick but doesn't look it, unless it's a hot hatch. Anything which is a saloon/coupe/estate needs to be quick but look boring.
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Midlife crisis time.


Just saw this bit..

When this happened to me I bought a yellow Boxster


I kinda want a Cayman S, need another 10k though
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I think the only thing the E55 is good for is monster burnouts.


I'm gonna go right ahead and guess that you've never driven a Mercedes?

The ESP is like a little digital hitler, you'll be lucky if you can perform half a burn-out.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_8_B2KSkI

doesn't seem to struggle

Anyway, you're right, I'd get bored.

I've driven Mercs before, had a newer E class for a couple of months and it was fantastic.
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Looking for around £7k for my '02 Boxster
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quote:
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
If you're going to part with 6-8k of your hard earned cash it might be worth having at least a vague idea of what you want?


Ok fair point.

So far I've looked at Clio 197s, Megane 225s and Audi S4s, was considering an E55 AMG Kompressor but they're a couple of grand too much

I literally have no idea, just want something which is either fun or makes some noise.

Midlife crisis time.
Was going to say E55K but will be moon miles.
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I think the only thing the E55 is good for is monster burnouts.


I'm gonna go right ahead and guess that you've never driven a Mercedes?

The ESP is like a little digital hitler, you'll be lucky if you can perform half a burn-out.
Lolz
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Blobeye Impreza, some good examples to be had at £8k.


Lotus Elise 111R

Impreza WRX STi
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Volvo s40 estate.. And spunk 7k on women and drugs.

[Edited on 14-07-2016 by chris_uk]
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BMW 130i
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Mini Cooper S.

Very impressed with the cooper I have bought the wife recently!


Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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quote:
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Volvo s40 estate.. And spunk 7k on women and drugs.

[Edited on 14-07-2016 by chris_uk]


Flawless. Point so well made. Although the drugs and women won't last as long as a car, the memories will last a lifetime..
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Volvo 480 Turbo
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Standard midlife crisis mobile. Motorcycle of some kind?
Doesn't have to be expensive, I find riding my 125 scooter much more of a hoot than my 600 bike.
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Mazda 3 MPS.

Can a good Sapphire Cosworth be had in budget?

[Edited on 14-07-2016 by Corsa_Sport21]
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quote:
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Blobeye Impreza, some good examples to be had at £8k.


this,

bought mine for 7250, best car i ever owned and sold it for 8k a year later - happy and sad at the same time
Jambo
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Could you narrow it down to what type of car you want?

Big/small

FWD/RWD/AWD

Hatch/coupe/sedan/convertible

Two seats/boot

Petrol/diesel

So many options
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Could get an alright m3 for that money

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