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Mike GSi
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25th Mar 11 at 23:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Would you choose and why?

My situation - £10k to spend, Running/servicing/maintenance costs are not an issue.

Option 1 - Astra VXR
Always wanted one but am afraid i would get bored of the power. Ideally i would like to buy a tuned one.

Option 2 - Focus ST-3
Also fancied one of these but i think its the Electric Orange and the 5 Cylinder noise thats tempting me towards these. How tunable are these? Im guessing similar to the VXR?

Option 3 - E46 330Ci Clubsport
Love the look of these and the fact they are quite rare. Also potentially a more sensible previous owner history. Preferably the facelift model.

Option 4 - E46 M3 Coupe
This is ultimately the one i really want but with a budget of £10k i can only get an 'OK' car for the money.

They all have there faults and things that can go wrong. I.e VXR Gearbox etc. Also im thinking if i got the 330Ci i think i would constantly be regretting not getting the superior M3?

Discuss.....
SeanXE
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25th Mar 11 at 23:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Astra VXR for me, I'm a Vauxhall man so wouldn't even bother looking at the rest. Love em
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find/save another couple of grand and go M3.
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The VXR just coz I like them more than the other options.
Mike GSi
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I'm definately not going over the £10k budget. An M3 is possible there are a few nice ones for sub £10k

Am going to view this tomorrow: http://www.bigmotoringworld.co.uk/used-cars-kent/BMW/10/M3/238/used_car_bmw_m3_coupe_27186.htm
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25th Mar 11 at 23:37   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
M3
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VXR
Ben G
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m3 if you can get one, otherwise get the focus st3. they are very reliable and a remap will take you to 270bhp. fmic, cais and exhaust will take you up to nigh on 300bhp.
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
I'm definately not going over the £10k budget. An M3 is possible there are a few nice ones for sub £10k

Am going to view this tomorrow: http://www.bigmotoringworld.co.uk/used-cars-kent/BMW/10/M3/238/used_car_bmw_m3_coupe_27186.htm


Don't get that one, colour = interior colour =
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M3 without a doubt, if you can afford to buy, run and maintain it it's the best car there
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None of them tbh

Evo 7-8 for that money now and would piss over all cars mentioned.
Mike GSi
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Not overly fussed about which is fastest etc, Evo's are a bit in your face for my liking. Also Just dont like Jap cars for some reason
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M3 is seriously cool
Mike GSi
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TBF my mates M3 keeps with my other mates 380bhp Scoob no problem. The M3 is a very underestimated car imo, usually because the initial boost isnt felt from the N/A Engine
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I just think the M3 looks a bit dated now. Theres no doubt there very good cars, my mates got a very nice one for sale just now but everytime we had a bit of sport the outcome was the same lol. Plus I hate the way they sound very raspy/tinny lol.

If in your face looks isnt what your after then an orange focus isnt really for you lol. The astra is pretty wild lookin as well.
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What about a MK1 Focus RS??? They look and handle superb, hold there money very well and are pretty rare now.
Gareth
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Is this a daily driver? I wouldnt go the m3 route if it is.
Mike GSi
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I work 2 miles down the road so i will be cycling unless the weather is horrific. Sometimes ill pop out on an evening in the week and mainly just use it for weekends.

Also an M3 is a perfect daily driver imo.
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quote:
Originally posted by SeanXE
Astra VXR for me, I'm a Vauxhall man so wouldn't even bother looking at the rest. Love em




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Id have to say vxr aswell, pure vauxhall all the way for me

However if its just a weekend car what about a vx220?

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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
I'm definately not going over the £10k budget. An M3 is possible there are a few nice ones for sub £10k

Am going to view this tomorrow: http://www.bigmotoringworld.co.uk/used-cars-kent/BMW/10/M3/238/used_car_bmw_m3_coupe_27186.htm


Don't get that one, colour = interior colour =


This. That M3 is horrid. Grey with red leather on anthracite CLS's for me

How about a Golf GTi? Not quite enough for an Edition 30 but the Golf will hold its money better than a VXR and you'll get a less shabby Golf than M3 for that money.

[Edited on 26-03-2011 by A2H GO]
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eck you said the /////////////////M3 looks dated then suggest a mk1 focus RS
FLMAO
but yes you know my answer
you had a dakar E36 before did you not, get back in the fold

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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oh and mine was £10500 2 years ago with 45k miles so well within budget just gotta take advantage of a company owners financial situation

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Mike GSi
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Thats correct Tom, Theres a lovely Techno violet on PH for sub £10k
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16

eck you said the /////////////////M3 looks dated then suggest a mk1 focus RS
FLMAO
but yes you know my answer
you had a dakar E36 before did you not, get back in the fold


I personally think the focus looks a lot newer than the BMW Tom

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