Tomnova16
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
There's no love in owning a new car, you are buying a finished product, thats why people get bored.
I don't know if you like to work on cars yourself, but thats where the love of cars is to be found imo.
of course everyone wants the newish fastest thing, but when you get there i would say most people aren't as satisfyed as they thought they would be.
you've hit on something there
i sold the m3 as i wanted a car i could tinker with, repaint etc
when im loaded ill have a mix of new and old 
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Colin
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M5  Saab
Offt!!
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Stu
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Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Originally posted by Graham88
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Originally posted by James
I think however rich I was, I'd have to think twice if an hour a day's worth of my salary was going on running a car.
I reckon I spend half my daily wages on running/modifying my car, but then I live at home and it's my hobby if you like, so not just a mode of transport like a car is too many people
I can see why you sold it Stu, mine costs me a fortune to run and if I wasn't using it I would sell it straight away, house is much better to put money into
A couple of years ago I was exactly the same and was for the ten years before that too, I would have scrimped on everything just to have a nice car so I know exactly where you and loads others are coming from. There's no right or wrong when it comes to stuff like this, you just do what you have got to do.
Im kind of gutted really, it feels like the end of an era to me!  I think I will have fast cars again in the future maybe?
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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Ariel Atom 
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Gareth
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Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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You will be back in something fast i reckon 2 years max lol
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DaveyLC
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by Jake
what reasonably affordable car is worth keeping as an investment these days?
[Edited on 31-08-2011 by Jake]
audi quattro
E30 M3
Lancia Intergrale
although probably already gone up in value tbh.
mk2 golf gti in oak green
Thats a rather naieve assumption! No car is really a (long term) investment they all require maintaining and serving to retain their value EVEN if you dont drive them PLUS you will need to insure it, again.. EVEN if you dont drive it! And finally you need to store it somewhere.. You can stick it in your garage but its still essentially a costs as you are paying for that garage.
[Edited on 31-08-2011 by DaveyLC]
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Originally posted by Graham88
Ariel Atom
See, told you.........first thing I though when I seen Ariel Atom was, wonder if they do an auto and will the satnav be full postcodes?
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BYRON
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Front springs are a weakness on the 9-3 and as Saab are currently between suppliers, there is zero stock to pick from and even pattern parts are not fitting correctly.
We have various 9-3 off the road for atleast 8 weeks now.
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Stu
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Originally posted by BYRON
Front springs are a weakness on the 9-3 and as Saab are currently between suppliers, there is zero stock to pick from and even pattern parts are not fitting correctly.
We have various 9-3 off the road for atleast 8 weeks now.
So I have a Vectra with an Alfa engine and when it does break I wont be able to fix it!
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by Graham88
Ariel Atom
See, told you.........first thing I though when I seen Ariel Atom was, wonder if they do an auto and will the satnav be full postcodes?
You are not worthy of even speak the Atom name
I do see your point, I love my luxuries too!
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jr
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Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by BYRON
Front springs are a weakness on the 9-3 and as Saab are currently between suppliers, there is zero stock to pick from and even pattern parts are not fitting correctly.
We have various 9-3 off the road for atleast 8 weeks now.
So I have a Vectra with an Alfa engine and when it does break I wont be able to fix it!
eibach
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mwg
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Stu
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Originally posted by Graham88
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Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by Graham88
Ariel Atom
See, told you.........first thing I though when I seen Ariel Atom was, wonder if they do an auto and will the satnav be full postcodes?
You are not worthy of even speak the Atom name
I do see your point, I love my luxuries too!
Haha, the worst bit was I was only half joking too!! A few years ago i wouldve had an Atom as a daily driver!
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Stu
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Originally posted by jr
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Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by BYRON
Front springs are a weakness on the 9-3 and as Saab are currently between suppliers, there is zero stock to pick from and even pattern parts are not fitting correctly.
We have various 9-3 off the road for atleast 8 weeks now.
So I have a Vectra with an Alfa engine and when it does break I wont be able to fix it!
eibach
Yeah, I dont think a few choice mods will be a problem
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Bonney
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A lad at work has a Saab 93 estate, Thats a 1.9 tid, In the last 18months its had a new egr valve, particulate filter and a new set of keys after they decided to pack up and not let him in the car.
Make sure you have a pull out key in the fob, The dealers want £90 just for that!
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Stu
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Originally posted by Bonney
A lad at work has a Saab 93 estate, Thats a 1.9 tid, In the last 18months its had a new egr valve, particulate filter and a new set of keys after they decided to pack up and not let him in the car.
Make sure you have a pull out key in the fob, The dealers want £90 just for that!
Cool, thanks for the info matey! Heard the EGR valves are a bit of an issue!
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Ojc
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
I know I say it everytime but this is a recurring story on Corsa Sport, buy a nice new expensive car and then not be able to afford to run it.
Stu isn't your average CS user Davey, ask him for a run down on his cars.
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Bonney
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Think he payed around £350 to have the egr and particle filter sorted out at the dealers, It kept going into limp mode. Luckily his keys were covered under warranty as he only had it a few weeks when they decided to pack in.
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--ToM--
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my mums partner owns a saab specialist garage in the north west so if you need any work etc doing and dont want to pay dealership pants down prices give me a shout and ill sort something out for you 
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Stu
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Originally posted by --ToM--
my mums partner owns a saab specialist garage in the north west so if you need any work etc doing and dont want to pay dealership pants down prices give me a shout and ill sort something out for you
Sounds good matey, never use main dealers! Whereabouts is he?
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Ben G
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makes me sick when i look back and think i spent around £800 month just to keep a focus st 
£414 finance
£200 petrol
£185 insurance
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Red was a fine choice btw. Any pics Stu?
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3CorsaMeal
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Originally posted by Ben G
makes me sick when i look back and think i spent around £800 month just to keep a focus st
£414 finance
£200 petrol
£185 insurance
crazy fool 
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Stu
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Originally posted by Jambo
Red was a fine choice btw. Any pics Stu?
One really low res one off their website I'm afraid!
Anyone recommend a wax for red? Thinking that Victoria Concours red wax?
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3CorsaMeal
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rub it all over with a tealight.
i like dodo juice, can't wait to buy one of the waxes, i would get dodo juice
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