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corsaaa_16v
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   6th Sep 09 at 21:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Due to a change in financial priorities (started the search for mine and the missus 1st house I may need to downsize and sell the recently acquired Audi



Its gonna be tough because its the best car I have ever owned and I love it to bits but gotta prioritise now. What will make it even tougher is everytime I have sold up and bought a new car, I have upgraded so I am trying to downgrade without feeling I am losing out too much which I think I may struggle doing

I am now looking for something with the following criteria:

£10k maximum
Maximum 2 years old (definitely want something with manufacturers warranty still on it)
Ideally 150bhp minimum
Not too high insurance group (think the Audi is 14 so no more than that )
3 door hatchback
35 mpg+ when doing 60 miles per day mainly motorwat
Cool to look at
Diesel or petrol

I also fancy a white car but cant think of many that fit the above critetria and look good in white.

I have owned an Astra sport hatch previously so dont really want another one. I have also owned a Mini but havent ruled another one of out of the running just yet

The one I am currently considering is a Fiesta ST in white (Yes, I know they aint a world beater but needs must and it seems to fit into the above criteria?)

Any other suggestions?

[Edited on 06-09-2009 by corsaaa_16v]
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Corsa VXR?

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Corsa VXR?


very good shout - just concerned that the money I say on financing/loaning the car may be made up for in additional fuel costs

what MPG should I expect to see in a Corsa VXR with a mixture of town and motorway driving?
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buy my punto?
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do like the puntos but not too keen on the interiors you got any pics of yours kurt?

[Edited on 06-09-2009 by corsaaa_16v]
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Diesel Octavia VRS mate in blue for the looks.
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quote:
Originally posted by corsaaa_16v
do like the puntos but not too keen on the interiors you got any pics of yours kurt?

[Edited on 06-09-2009 by corsaaa_16v]



corsaaa_16v
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sorry mate, I meant have you got any pics of yours (outside)? (interior doesnt look too bad on that pic :boggles: )
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a3 2.0tdi?
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mini cooper s
Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by corsaaa_16v
sorry mate, I meant have you got any pics of yours (outside)? (interior doesnt look too bad on that pic :boggles: )


Oh rite

yeah have a look in my garage
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Dont really want to own a car that I have already owned so that rules out an A3 really.

Like the idea of a Cooper S but heard the MPG is bloody awful

Hasd a look in your garage Kurt very nice, how much do the new style puntos fetch these days?
Kurt
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i think mines worth 9-10k
Colin
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You wouldnt get a cooper S less than 2yrs old for 10k anyway....ive just been looking at them!

I deffo think your looking smallish hatch (corsa/fiesta size) type car to meet your criteria. What about a Clio 192 in white??
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I do like the new clio sports, think they look nice but would be dubious due to motorwa miles

Keep the suggestions coming guys few new ideas now
Mobby
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How long have you had this?
Kurt
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Thinking about it you could pick up a 1.4 turbo 150bhp fiat bravo for your budget, they're pretty nice too
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quote:
Originally posted by Mobby
How long have you had this?


Only had it for 2 months but change in priorities mean I dont really have an option
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i was going to suggest a Fiesta ST
like it!!
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mk5 golf gti/gtdi maybe?
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astra 19cdti sri irmscher/vxrkit
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Did you ever sell your old wheels? (sorry to go off topic)

I suggest........... Fabia VRs

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