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CORSA NUT
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11th Nov 12 at 20:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Been looking for the last week for my daily runaround and can't decide on what to get my van sold yesterday so I have 3k MAX to spend although under this would be better. Did have a bigger budget but were getting a new front door and some windows now

Anyway the petrol running through my veins is ruling my head and I keep getting drawn to cars which aren't the best MPG wise! This is probably the only major factor I have as insurance is fine and maintenance isn't an issue.

Cars I SHOULD be looking at...

Mk1 Octavia VRS
Vectra/Signum 1.9 & 2.2 CDTI's
Mondeo 2.0 TDCI
and other boring shit that would be ideal as we have a 21 month old and the extra space is handy plus we could actually use it I've the QashQai as the RB5 is a no no.

Cars I keep looking at...

Civic type R
Clio 182 ( not too bad on fuel)
Golf 1.8T (these aren't actually bad on fuel so is a definite option)
Other newer better scoobies
Beemers
And well pretty much every car as I'm constantly on EBay/PistonHeads/AT looking as you do.

I just don't want to get something that will bore the hell out of me I'm 6 months like a Vectra but then again if get a Type R and it does 25MPG around town I'm not really any better off I want a car I can do bits too as well hence the Golf. Suppose I've still got the modifying bug in me at 31.

The fuq would you lot do?

[Edited on 11-11-2012 by CORSA NUT]
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I was nearly pulling my hair out trying to decide and endedup buying a landy on a whim. Best decision ever, I love it. Maybe try something different instead of a 'car'
CORSA NUT
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Well my van was ideal but we were fucked when it came to me picking up or dropping off the baby

Keep looking at cars and the people selling them must be complete mongs! Pictures taken are crap, in the rain, sideways pics, only one or two pics

Was contemplating getting doing my test and getting a motorbike which would keep me happy and just get a crappy car to runaround in.
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Wouldnt get a landy if you want good fuel econemy, what about an ST220 mondeo
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Actually scrap that idea.
CORSA NUT
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11th Nov 12 at 20:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wouldn't get an ST220 for 3k anyway?
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Vectra vxr ex po po must be getting near that now?
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Bora sport

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andys sxi
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Im in the same situation want a new car but can't decide what I want, I had that a3 tdi for a bit before it went back, i went back to my cupra and I loved the feel of a quick petrol again been looking at Clio 182/197, type r's, mini cooper s or i go sensible and get a diesel or just a normal petrol car but what?????

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quote:
Originally posted by scottyp1989
Wouldnt get a landy if you want good fuel econemy, what about an ST220 mondeo


Mid 20s mpg isn't that bad plus you can make it back by charging folk to be pulled out the snow
Jambo
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182 or Mondingo
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How much do integra type r's go for now? DC2 one
CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Vectra vxr ex po po must be getting near that now?


Twin turbo V6?? Yeah why the fuck not
CORSA NUT
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Got my eye on this but not getting a reply when txting the guy...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201244490493450/sort/locasc/usedcars/price-from/2000/price-to/3000/model/clio/make/renault/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/keywords/182/radius/1500/postcode/ch619na/page/1?logcode=p
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11th Nov 12 at 21:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've seen that one, try ringing him he might think your a time waster and not a serious buyer

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R.E the Vectra and Signums, i don't think the 2.2 is a CDTi. Pretty sure it will be the old as nails DTi.
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You run a Scooby at the min, who gives a fuck about mpg? Will be ideal...

Or get a vec c gsi for £1.5k and drive around in supreme comfort with a turn of speed
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Well the idea is to save a bit of money as I'm putting about £80 a month in the scooby and only getting about 250/260 miles to that

The old Veccy GSI has been on my radar but there just too old
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I said a vec c though
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I'm sure Brett may agree
CORSA NUT
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You won't get a Vectra C GSI for 3k.

This B looks a minter!

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=251173164158&kw=251173164158

[Edited on 11-11-2012 by CORSA NUT]
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Wouldn't get an ST220 for 3k anyway?
You can get a good pre-facelift for that!
Rob E
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Golf GT Tdi? I've recently bought one to become a MPG whore and its done 450 miles this weekend and I still have half a tank left I went for the GT TDI 150 which has plenty of poke and happily returns 60 mpg. I only paid £2400 for one with silly wheels, leather seats, air con, cruise control, heated seats etc. Its super comfortable too!
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Wouldn't get an ST220 for 3k anyway?
You can get a good pre-facelift for that!


Really like the new shape though, and it would have to be the diesel anyway.
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob E
Golf GT Tdi? I've recently bought one to become a MPG whore and its done 450 miles this weekend and I still have half a tank left I went for the GT TDI 150 which has plenty of poke and happily returns 60 mpg. I only paid £2400 for one with silly wheels, leather seats, air con, cruise control, heated seats etc. Its super comfortable too!


Mk4 yeah? They seem to go for strong money in good nick. With the 1.8t MPG not being bad I'd rather have the petrol

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