j10E W
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whats expensive about the m3? just the fuel costs?
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c20let
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not a fan of them at all, i'd easy have the E46 over one.
out of the 2 colours, i'd go white though for sure.
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big eck
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I'd go for a focus RS personally, you can pick them up for £24k so saving you some money as well.
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Colin
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Hmmm gone off the RS now.
M3's good dont get me wrong but it annoys me what im paying out to have it sit on the drive. I think its a better idea to get a nice car between me & our lass which we can both enjoy now that were buying a house together.
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Colin
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Savings will be :
1x road tax instead of 2
No MOT's instead of 2
Audi offering free 2yrs services on a car ive seen - against 2 cars to service. (BMW's not cheap!!)
1 times depreciation instead of 2.
1x insurance instead of 2.
Car will be fully warrantied.........M3's got 6 months left, minis now out.
That alone will save a chunk of cash.
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deano87
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I wouldn't rule out something like a 120d Coupe, if you really want to tighten the purse strings. Fantastic engine and if the 120d 3 door is anything to go by, a fantastic all rounder.
You'd have change from both your cars or could buy new.
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VegasPhil
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I wouldn't rule out something like a 120d Coupe, if you really want to tighten the purse strings. Fantastic engine and if the 120d 3 door is anything to go by, a fantastic all rounder.
You'd have change from both your cars or could buy new.
I love your reviews. 
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Joe
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Deano is James May.
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BYRON
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Doesn't Bryon's Mrs have one? Might be able to give you some useful info on them
Nope. A3 S-Line, although I have had 2 TTS' since launch.
If im being frankly honest, and I was spending my own money - the 2.0 TFSi special edition coupe would be my choice.
The first one I had right after launch;
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Anty
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just buy it
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deano87
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I can see the logic in getting the TTS, but you still have higher tax and fuel bills.
Anything like I suggested is a great car and cheap to run.
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AndyKent
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Deano
I don't think its a bad idea tbh. You seem to spend so much time offshore its a bit pointless having the M3. My only question would how would it work if you are back home and Jade takes the TT to work, how are you supposed to get about?
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I wouldn't rule out something like a 120d Coupe, if you really want to tighten the purse strings. Fantastic engine and if the 120d 3 door is anything to go by, a fantastic all rounder.
You'd have change from both your cars or could buy new.
I want to turn 2 cars into 1, not turn into a middle aged man
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mwg
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He'd have to be seen in a 1 series then though if you are going to get a BMW coupe it has to be the 3 series
335i or d 
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Colin
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Originally posted by AndyKent
Deano
I don't think its a bad idea tbh. You seem to spend so much time offshore its a bit pointless having the M3. My only question would how would it work if you are back home and Jade takes the TT to work, how are you supposed to get about?
Well ive nowhere to get about to when Jades at work. I'll just sit in the house & watch TV
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cunningham
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Colin your trying to save money by selling 2 cars to get 1 exspensive car? i dont see the logic get a runabout if thats the case
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AndyKent
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
Deano
I don't think its a bad idea tbh. You seem to spend so much time offshore its a bit pointless having the M3. My only question would how would it work if you are back home and Jade takes the TT to work, how are you supposed to get about?
Well ive nowhere to get about to when Jades at work. I'll just sit in the house & watch TV
What, for two weeks solid or however much you get back at home?
Fair play if so, TTS looks cool I'd do it tbh. Makes sense to combine the insurances and tax if the one car will get just as much use as two.
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Colin
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Originally posted by deano87
I can see the logic in getting the TTS, but you still have higher tax and fuel bills.
Anything like I suggested is a great car and cheap to run.
I dont mind high running costs, just high running cost against not being used is starting to boil my piss.
Jade would love a TT, its the only car she likes over a mini. I wouldnt mind one either, they look quite cool & are as quick as my M3.
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deano87
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Get one then.
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A2H GO
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You can get £30k for an m3 and a mni out of warrenty?
Stick with 2 cars mate, me and my mrs sold our cars to get one better one, it didn't work out, were now back to a car each. It won't feel like your car when you have to 'share' it. I used to get mega stressed out when she used to drive it.
[Edited on 07-10-2009 by CorsAsh-Sport]
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Daniel_Corsa
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Got one booked for test drive on Tuesday, I shall report back.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh-Sport
You can get £30k for an m3 and a mni out of warrenty?
Stick with 2 cars mate, me and my mrs sold our cars to get one better one, it didn't work out, were now back to a car each. It won't feel like your car when you have to 'share' it. I used to get mega stressed out when she used to drive it.
[Edited on 07-10-2009 by CorsAsh-Sport]
I should get 18-19k for mine private. It wants for nothing & is loaded with extras.
Jades is worth 9k for a px on a good day.
Almost there.....
I really dont think it will be a problem. If I need the car on the odd day then I can drop her off at work & then pick her up again.
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Colin
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Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Got one booked for test drive on Tuesday, I shall report back.
Great....I expect a full report on my desk, Tues evening.
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mwg
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Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Got one booked for test drive on Tuesday, I shall report back.
Looking to buy or just out for a joy ride 
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Daniel_Corsa
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I will do Colin.
Matt, keep thinking about it but I need a house more really.
But like Colin, sell mine sell gf's corsa D get a second hand mk2 TT and house closer to both our work is another solution.
Got to see if I like it first, they are huge compared with mine.
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