Jambo
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Been toying with the idea of a new car for a while now, I am not convinced i shuld sell the corsa but just looking into what realistic oppertunities i could sell the car for and get.
Basically so far i have found an S3 to be the best all rounder, for speed 4WD, equipment/comfort and size.
I want an Evo but i think the insurance is going to be a killer as with a P1 (seen a few cheap ones)
Now i know petrol costs etc i can afford as it might not need ot be my main daily driver, but servicing wise, i know Bishi's need a good fiddle every 6000miles? is it? But what are servicing costs actually like? I mean an Audi maybe a better buy but i allready have one german car and its fucking sick the amount of money the charge you to service it, so if bishi are more reasnable then an evo would seem a little more practical as it may need them more often but at least id be payying money out for a reason!!
Thoughts/opinions on costs?
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mazdaspeed
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Jap car rarely go wrong, German cars not too sure but if they do go wrong expect to pay more to get it fixed like you say.
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mk4_astra
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my mate owns an a3 at the minute and another works on evo's for his job, both are expensive  s3 is probably the more sensible option as they are reliable if looked after and its easier to find a non abused/track day example. ever considered a bmw e36 m3 evo?
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Jambo
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considered it mk4 but i like turbos 
If i did get an E36 it would have to be the convertible and they are still quite pricey for what they actually are
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ed
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Stop being a gay and enjoy your Corsa.
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Jambo
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i cant its broken
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ed
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Then burn it, that would be fun...
I mean, whats wrong with it?
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Jambo
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Just popped a boost hose off, one of the main ones to the bottom of the turbo, its covered in oil and wont stay on, its smoking like a bitch so i decided im not driving it untill matt fits my new hybrid 
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jr
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lupo TDI 
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jamied
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nissan micra with 3.0 in it
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3CorsaMeal
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Bishi
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Bishi
Yes makes me giggle too
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Tom
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I'd say the s3 is alot more senisble and less to run in general 
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John_C
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evo insurance 
s3 deffo until late 20's then get some evo insurance
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Bishi
Yes makes me giggle too
makes me think of the heartless crew
"bishy bashy melodies from the mighty mo"
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nik
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Evo servicing is every 4,500 miles. Insurance is least of your worrys I seem to be getting through tyres fairly quickly as well which isn't good
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Jambo
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When they need servicing nik, what do they replace/tune while your there? Does itthe cost vary? I.e whats an average service like? if there is one
4WD is going to kill tyres i guess
I dont do a great deal of miles, ive probably done 5000 in my car in the last year as i have a 2nd car so thats not THAT bad
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3CorsaMeal
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http://www.xtreme-uk.net/Servicing.asp
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John_C
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i was close to 2k on insurance with 5yr no claims on evo 6
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Teddy
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Get a Cav dude 
TurboDaves is for sale - stunning car recent full paint - phase 2 etc........
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Jambo
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how much teddy
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Ditch
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is it a marroon/red one Mr Ted?
if so, it was in Milton Keynes last night, and was pretty shifty 
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Jambo
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My girlfriend wont let me get a cav
I fancy a calibra, its just finding one Never gunna be the same as an evo/p1 but a fraction of the cost!
My insurance quote so far for evo is £1900!
Im 22 with 4yrs NCB
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John_C
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insurance for new wrx is under 1k
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Jambo
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If i got a scooby it would be a p1 or an STI type R dont like the newer ones plus they cost alot more!
I havnt tried flux yet for an evo, and im sure they will better £1900 as that was elephant lol
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