BYRON
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So after a grand total of about 80 days I have sold the Clio 197....
I dont need another car, but I do fancy something else.
I think I am in touch with the used car market but wouldnt mind seeing if there is anything I have overlooked with this criteria. The reality is that the girlfriend will probably want to use it most of the time and having looked I dont want an E46 M3 either;
- Up to 7 years old
- Budget of up to £17k (for the right car, perfect condition, FSH etc)
- No restriction on bodystyle i.e. coupe, cab, saloon, 4x4 etc.
- Up to 70k miles
- Atleast a 2.0. engine 200bhp+
- Flexible on fuel
So far, I have considered;
- Porsche Boxster S
- BMW 335i Coupe
- Golf R32
Over to you CS

[Edited on 01-06-2012 by BYRON]
[Edited on 01-06-2012 by BYRON]
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Gary
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Spaff
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-BMW-335I-M-F1-LIMITED-EDITION-SPORT-BLACK-TWIN-TURBO-AUTO-COUPE-TAX-MOT-/110889622213?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19d1895ac5#ht_1251wt_1396
[Edited on 31-05-2012 by Gary]
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BYRON
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Liking that. Seen a 2007 335i MSport locally that looks good but it is manual (not a massive issue) but the original owner hasnt specified it at all. So its a bit pov.
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Tom
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I'd be looking at 330d convertible for that money.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201221473598144/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/14000/body-type/convertible/model/3_series/make/bmw/keywords/330d/postcode/ch459lb/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p
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Ben J
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R26R
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3765932.htm
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Ben J
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Cayman S
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3887341.htm
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BYRON
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quote: Originally posted by Ben J
Cayman S
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3887341.htm
Like that apart from it is a CatD
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Ben J
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Oh Yeah. Theres a few non cat d about on PH too at similar price.
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kennySRi
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335i coupe or cab in black with red leather.
Perfect car for that budget and fairly sensible
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BarnshaW
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-MY-JAGUAR-STR-S-TYPE-4-2-V8-R-SUPERCHARGED-FJSH-EXCELLENT-COND-THROUGHOUT-/200755288049?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebdf297f1
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BarnshaW
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p.s what a lovely situation to have to be in
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Nath
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quote: Originally posted by BarnshaW
p.s what a lovely situation to have to be in
I was just thinking that. Best dilemma ever!
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BYRON
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That S Type is outrageous value for money, but not my bag.
I am seriously swaying towards a circa 2005/2006 987 Boxster S, but my criteria is pretty inflexible so could be waiting a while. It looks like I have missed a perfect one as it is 'under offer' but have the feelers out elsewhere.
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Colin
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Boxster S would be nice, i'd have one but needs to be a dark color I think.....basalt black or atlas grey
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Colin
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Or a Focus RS if you fancy a slightly hooligan but still very practical car!!
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Colin
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Merc SL 

Ive got a bit of a tingler for these, not sure you'd get one 7yrs old though!
This one - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3855553.htm
[Edited on 31-05-2012 by Colin]
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baza31
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go for the 335d , you will enjoy it alot more than a 335i or 330d.
fuel economy is very good on them too
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BYRON
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quote: Originally posted by Colin
Boxster S would be nice, i'd have one but needs to be a dark color I think.....basalt black or atlas grey
Basalt Black
Black Sports Seats
19" Carrera S alloys
Bose
etc....would be the start of my perfect spec..
I want to be a bit smart with my purchase and try to buy something that is not likely to drop in value quickly which I why I think the Porsche (all be it the wrong time to buy) is a bit safer than my other choices?
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Pucci1
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quote: Originally posted by baza31
go for the 335d , you will enjoy it alot more than a 335i or 330d.
fuel economy is very good on them too
98% sure BMW don't do a 335d. Goes up to 330 d then the 5 gets the bigger 3.5 diesel (535d)
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BYRON
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quote: Originally posted by Pucci1
quote: Originally posted by baza31
go for the 335d , you will enjoy it alot more than a 335i or 330d.
fuel economy is very good on them too
98% sure BMW don't do a 335d. Goes up to 330 d then the 5 gets the bigger 3.5 diesel (535d)
They do and have done since 2006 iirc when the E92 came out.
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richc
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quote: Originally posted by Pucci1
quote: Originally posted by baza31
go for the 335d , you will enjoy it alot more than a 335i or 330d.
fuel economy is very good on them too
98% sure BMW don't do a 335d. Goes up to 330 d then the 5 gets the bigger 3.5 diesel (535d)
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Tom
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quote: Originally posted by Pucci1
quote: Originally posted by baza31
go for the 335d , you will enjoy it alot more than a 335i or 330d.
fuel economy is very good on them too
98% sure BMW don't do a 335d. Goes up to 330 d then the 5 gets the bigger 3.5 diesel (535d)
Phew, lucky you didn't say 99%!
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andys sxi
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dont mention to me about new cars im sick of looking 
April 08 feature car
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BYRON
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Viewing a seal grey boxster s at 9am....
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scottyp1989
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http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/3-series/335/335d/
can assure you they do
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