Dr Pepper
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The waruntee runs out on the cooper s this week and to be honest the servicing costs out of guarantee scare me- I cant really afford to run this car out of guarantee if something goes wrong
So its being sold privately which should get me somewhere between £10,000-11.5k.
I need to get a new car, or low milage used car - and it will have to be from a dealer because I want a waruntee for a couple of years till I have paid back my student debts.
I dont mind taking on a bit of finance so I reckon i have up to £16,000 to spend on a new car. This does not include insurance- I will pay that separetaly and as I have been insured on a high group car for 3 years, and I am now 25 - I can get something with a fair bit of power.
I really love the cooper s, and I want something that handles close to it, but idealy has a bit more power and a bit more room. I would also want a manufacturer that doesnt take the piss quite as much as bmw.... Im not interested in modifying the engine or drive train0- cosmetic mods are all im looking for so I want something that is quick and handles out of the box.
I do a fair amount of miles per year so I want something well built, that is fairly practicle-- I dont mind if its small in the back cos I dont take many pasengers and I have got ton use to it in the mini.
I have got a bit out of practise with what is about the last couple of years so some suggestions would be handy.
So far I am looking into...
Impreza with around 20,000 miles - £13000- 16,000 - 4 door seems to be the best value- 4 doors would come in handy tbh but its not much of a looker. I have had a bit of a thing for imprezas since I was a nipper and would love to own one- anyone recommend the good models to look at.
Fiat Punto - I know these are quick - but I reckon the looks and lack of space may get on my nerves- which is the fast one?
Honda integra type r ----- OLD TYPE ONLY- dont like the new ones much tbh and they are pricey - I love the old model but I assume they are rare to find a good one - reliability pretty good though I should think.
Seat Leon - Look good and reasonably priced but I get the impression I would get a bit bored in it- anyone got one?
Astra VXR- I like the look of these- anyone got one or driven one?
Some sort of quick volvo.... Like Mavs- which model is that... I have also driven small hatchbacks and I am quite up for a bigger car this time.
Any suggestions, recomendations would be welcome.... I need to do this in the next few months and I want to get a list of cars I would like to buy before I start hunting for bargains- getting test drives ect.
Cheers all
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by Dr Pepper]
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by Dr Pepper]
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--DAN--
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Corsa VXR?
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mwg
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Renaultsport Clio 197
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-dan
Corsa VXR?
Im certainly open to having another vauxhall- the servicing was always pretty reasonable on my old corsa
As I said- Im out of touch with what is about at the moment - Can you give a brief spec of the corsa vxr, have you driven one?
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--DAN--
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Renaultsport Clio 197
Good Call. £15995 I think.
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Renaultsport Clio 197
This is another option im looking into- just not sure whether I really want a renault clio- it is certainly a bit of a bargain when you compare it to other cars in its group--- have you driven one?
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by corsa-dan
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Originally posted by Matty G
Renaultsport Clio 197
Good Call. £15995 I think.
New? So I could get a decent spec one with a few miles on it for about 15.5 then?
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gunzi
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Not sure if its what you're looking for but:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/190222.htm
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--DAN--
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by Matty G
Renaultsport Clio 197
This is another option im looking into- just not sure whether I really want a renault clio- it is certainly a bit of a bargain when you compare it to other cars in its group--- have you driven one?
I would go and test a Clio mate, I had a Clio Cup which was superb and far better built than people who have never owned one say they are. I would have no hesitation in buying one.
I have tested a Corsa VXR and I found it nice and quick and handling was brilliant, but for the money I'd rather get a used Astra VXR.
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TheCam
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by corsa-dan
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Originally posted by Matty G
Renaultsport Clio 197
Good Call. £15995 I think.
New? So I could get a decent spec one with a few miles on it for about 15.5 then?
We have a brand new one on the forecourt for 14k
*goes to confirm price*
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corsaaa_16v
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Golf GT Sport TDi?
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by gunzi
Not sure if its what you're looking for but:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/190222.htm
That is exactly what I would like mate- To be honest I didnt realise they were that well priced. That can be added to my list of probables 
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by corsaaa_16v
Golf GT Sport TDi?
Definately interested in a golf but they dont seem to get very good reviews wherever I have looked- I will have a look into it a bit more though- need to get a test drive booked at some stage
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--DAN--
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quote:
Originally posted by cam1
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by corsa-dan
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Originally posted by Matty G
Renaultsport Clio 197
Good Call. £15995 I think.
New? So I could get a decent spec one with a few miles on it for about 15.5 then?
We have a brand new one on the forecourt for 14k
*goes to confirm price*
Cam, you got a link too it? Am really interested in one myself.
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TheCam
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Its a 56 plate mate.
Its £13495.
I'll try and find a link, if you were gonna go ahead I would speak to a salesman for you and try sort out some discount.
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Dr Pepper
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To be honest this is the problem I have.
I know the cooper s gets a fair bit of abuse on modified car forums but I really love the car. It feels like a modified car to drive, the respose is instant from the supercharger, the ride height and comfort is perfect imo- the driving position is fantastic, and for day to day driving it is incredibly easy to drive it very fast in all conditions.
The thing I really like about it is the interior just feels a bit more special than the average hot hatch.... I want a car that ticks most of these boxes but there isnt much around that is doing it for me at the moment.
The monaro is certainly tempting
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--DAN--
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What about one of these?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=VAUXHALL&min_pr=11000&source=0&model=VX220&max_pr=16000&miles=1500&agerange=&mileage=&postcode=dn16+3gr&variant=turbo&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=42&ukcarsearch_full.y=16&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by corsa-dan]
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TheCam
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corsa dan - http://www.parks.uk.com/cgi-bin/new/search.pl
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willay
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another mini.
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TheCam
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just search renault clio and change the price band to 10,000 - 14,999 and its the only one listed
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Robbo
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Focus RS
£15k will get you a top top notch one along with enough left for a bluefin and a few other goodies
Having driven one I can't recommend it enough... awesome, awesome car
It also feels just like a modified car to drive (especially the awesome clunk as u change gear, feels just like an american muscle car or summat, not notchy or dodgy, just an awesome clunk!!) and the badge confuses/pisses off everybody... I raced a Porsche Gayman down the M4 and he could not shake me at all, well well worth a shout mate Also chased a few M3s to good effect 
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--DAN--
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quote:
Originally posted by cam1
corsa dan - http://www.parks.uk.com/cgi-bin/new/search.pl
Cheers mate, I'll take a look.
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Robbo
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As for Astra VXRs, I have heard of some being available for as low as £14k
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-dan
What about one of these?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=VAUXHALL&min_pr=11000&source=0&model=VX220&max_pr=16000&miles=1500&agerange=&mileage=&postcode=dn16+3gr&variant=turbo&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=42&ukcarsearch_full.y=16&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by corsa-dan]
Mate- I would love a vx220 but that may just be a little bit too impracticle. I test drove one and loved it.
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Stu
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Just bought a Mini Cooper S Works myself for day to day use and so far I think its a great car! Its by no means my favourite hot hatch - to me a hot hatch is light, nimble, nippy, stripped etc but I dont think the Mini is about that, its more like a big comfy car in a small package (if that makes sense  )
I guess its down to what you want in a car - Ive got the TVR for kicking the shit out of at weekends and the mini is perfect for bringing me into Manchester town centre every day!
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