ChrisBoom
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In two minds here.
Was thinking of getting a Seat Ibiza Cupra TDI for going to work and back, 100 miles a day so a fair mileage. Currently driving a fucked old octavia there and back. Seeing as im in the car at least 10 hours a week, would make sense to have something nice?
Then there's the part of me that says spend less on something a bit less shit than what I have, then get a proper fast weekend car. Seen a lovely MK3 C20LET Astra locally that would be a good candidate.
Opinions?
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Ian
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Only needs to be as nice as a motorway journey dictates, and that probably means old soft seats are better.
Define fucked, as in unreliable? If its getting you there and back I wouldn't worry too much unless the Ibiza also gives you a fuel saving.
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mwg
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What will you use the weekend car for exactly?
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ChrisBoom
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Well the MOT is due on the octavia soon, its been brilliant reliability wise, mpg etc, but the last 28k ive put on it have taken its toll, will need £££ for the MOT.
Weekend car will be just general fun, and not getting ripped into for driving around in a rusty green skoda with 216k on the clock 
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mwg
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If you are wanting something to go for a drive in at a weekend would you not be better looking at something like an Elise or a kit car? Astras never been renowned for being a drivers car
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Alex_Rally
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get ya self a diesel mondeo or the likes of with 100k on for 12-1500quid and will do another 100k no bother then spend the rest of ya cash on the mk3  job done
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Jed D
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quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
get ya self a diesel mondeo or the likes of with 100k on for 12-1500quid and will do another 100k no bother then spend the rest of ya cash on the mk3 job done
mondeos are for old farts 
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ChrisBoom
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Its keeping something like a kit car that would be the issue, wouldn't want to leave the likes of that on the roadside. Anything fast will do me really
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Alex_Rally
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that is very true jed ... i am an old twat lol sois el hodgy of gateshead..... he sells cocaine if u didnt know ...... and drives a st mondeo
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Nick-S
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Just get one nice car IMO
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gez bay
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i know they always get mentioned, but if you want a car that cheap to run and maintain. clio 172 fits the bill.
good mpg, cheap to service and buy parts.
the cars are dirt cheap now and theyre a good hoot to drive
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Walshgsi16v
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Vxr
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VegasPhil
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Buy a nice one. I pay more to have a nice new car as I work from it. Worthy investment IMO.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Buy a nice one. I pay more to have a nice new car as I work from it. Worthy investment IMO.
I wouldnt borrow money for one though (in his case). It will loose shit loads in value. Dont want to end up in negative equity (like me).
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am4nf
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2 cars = twice the tax, twice the mot, twice the insurance, twice the perishables
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taylorboosh
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id keep the skoda and get a bike for weekends
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Nick-S
Just get one nice car IMO
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andys sxi
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one nice car
April 08 feature car
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
get ya self a diesel mondeo or the likes of with 100k on for 12-1500quid and will do another 100k no bother then spend the rest of ya cash on the mk3 job done
mondeos are for old farts
You drive a corsa
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by gez bay
i know they always get mentioned, but if you want a car that cheap to run and maintain. clio 172 fits the bill.
good mpg, cheap to service and buy parts.
the cars are dirt cheap now and theyre a good hoot to drive
they are not cheap to run the main costs of running a car is tax insurance and petrol a 172 isn't cheap its the most expensive in its model range!
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Mertin
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Why not just go ahead with the cupra tdi, surely it ticks both boxes? Not the most fun car but can be fast and also a good commuter?
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