Matt H
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a Volvo C30
I wasn't sure about the facelift model but I'm warming to it
They look cool, they seem fairly solid & they don't cost that much. Plus not everyone has one like you get with a Golf or A3. But at the same time it seems more grown up than say a Clio or Corsa & it's not got the same girly image of a Mini of Fiat 500.
My main concern is that they won't hold money very well & I'll be left with a car worth nowt by the time I've paid for it
Any thoughts I know a guy on here got one recently & he seems happy with it
[Edited on 25-01-2010 by Matt H]
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DannyB
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I like them apart from the rear of them, a mate had the t5 one as a demo for a while.
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RS6
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in white pure class
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Ian
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An older, bigger one is probably a wiser buy.
Your reasons are valid though.
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corsa-sxi
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that looks much nicer than the prefacelift, just not sure about the long panel centre console
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Matt H
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My Dad just bought an S80, no way am I about to buy a big Volvo
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deano87
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I'd have one.
Reason enough not to have one probably
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djgritt
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A White R-Design T5 is the one to get IMO.
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Matt L
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d5 is nice too , i test drove the pre updated version and unless they have changed the interior i wouldnt have one. handbrake/arm rest was just stupid and uncomfy to change gear imo.
they are nice looking from the front/side back however is just wrong.
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Andrew
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They are nice. However, i can't justify taking out a loan on something that will get damaged and loose value quicker than you can pay off the loan.
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Matt H
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quote: Originally posted by Andrew
They are nice. However, i can't justify taking out a loan on something that will get damaged and loose value quicker than you can pay off the loan.
So that's everything except a house then?
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Andrew
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
quote: Originally posted by Andrew
They are nice. However, i can't justify taking out a loan on something that will get damaged and loose value quicker than you can pay off the loan.
So that's everything except a house then?
I wouldn't take out a loan to buy a TV, i'd save for it. Same reason behind a car really. DEPRECIATION..
However, if i needed a run about to get to work and didn't have the cash to buy a car. Then i'd take out a loan.
I'm not saying loans are bad, it's just my opinion.
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Matt H
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quote: Originally posted by Andrew
quote: Originally posted by Matt H
quote: Originally posted by Andrew
They are nice. However, i can't justify taking out a loan on something that will get damaged and loose value quicker than you can pay off the loan.
So that's everything except a house then?
I wouldn't take out a loan to buy a TV, i'd save for it. Same reason behind a car really. DEPRECIATION..
No, I think you mean interest.
The TV still loses money if you pay for it up front or on the tick, you just lose more on the loan credited version as you pay more
I saved & bought my TV, can't afford to do it with this though
Anyway, back to cars...
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Anty
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i like the non face lift model
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Colin
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Rears a bit too quirky looking for me. Id rather have a JCW Cooper S I think.
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Matt H
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Much more £££ though Kolinger, plus they are a bit girly
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Matt H
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Could always buy a Cadilac...
http://www.carquake.co.uk/new-Cadillac-BLS/Saloon_4_Door/specials
BOOOAAAATTTTT
http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/cadillac-sts-21.jpg
[Edited on 25-01-2010 by Matt H]
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Colin
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How much is the vulva?
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Matt H
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Starting around 16K, less scrappage/additional discounts
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Colin
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scrappage is done away with now isnt it.
Thats pretty good for a brand new car tbh.
What about a VW Scirocco GT? There great cars, grown up image....ticks most of your list.
I test drove a black one with Truffle leather when they 1st came out & it was nice!!
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pow
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I test drove one when I looked at the Mito, lovely car but Matt is right, driving position is a little funny!
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Matt H
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Scirocco GT is £22.5K before you spec anything in & the waiting list is as long as a schlong
Plus a mardy old cow at work has one, it's sort of put me off them.
£22.5K is a lot of money for a base model car, compared to this which is base model with a few exterior bits + leather
http://www.riversidedirect.co.uk/c30.html?gclid=CLebpLWVvp8CFeZr4wod9HSR0g
[Edited on 25-01-2010 by Matt H]
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lostboy
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Love these cars.
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Simon
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I think C30's look really nice from the front, just not so good from behind or inside. Very close to being a good car though
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by djgritt
A White R-Design T5 is the one to get IMO.
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