taylorboosh
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Possibly changing jobs which means ill lose my company car.
Due to shifts me/mrs works i will need my own car with 4 seats.
The car must be fun and nice looking.
Budget is probably 8k max. Want 80k miles or less.
Age is unimportant. Would like 30mpg on a run.
So far e46 M3 looks a likely contender - prices are on the up too.
Did consider a 335d but they arent very special.
What am i missing in budget?
2 door, vert, saloon, estate im not arsed so long as its nice
Would probably prefer to avoid fwd
[Edited on 05-04-2016 by taylorboosh]
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3CorsaMeal
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2010 Nissan Quashqai with no engine for £3k. Spend £5k booshin' it
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
2010 Nissan Quashqai with no engine for £3k. Spend £5k booshin' it
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3CorsaMeal
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I actually reckon this thread is some elaborate premeditated excuse to sell the yellow peril in a month or so.
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3CorsaMeal
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For Sale:
Vauxhall Viva
-Rolled arches
-Medley of 7th hand wheels
-Fully dressed welds
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
I actually reckon this thread is some elaborate premeditated excuse to sell the yellow peril in a month or so.
Good point 3CM. Just like he did with the MKII Cav, got bored with the "project" then sell it on.
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taylorboosh
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The cav wasnt a project? It was a car i bought that needed welding, i did the work then a car id always wanted came up and i bought it.... Then sold the cav to get the cash back.
This will be a daily driver family car, the kadett isnt going anywhere at all
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taylorboosh
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So its looking more likely... Think of upping the budget a tad and getting a 335i...
Seem tunable, 400bhp with fmic, exhaust, pre cats and induction...
Would want manual i think
Not sure what body style.... Estate is most practical, saloon a nice mid ground, coupe loks best but im yet to own a vert
What do we know? What to look for?
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Nic Barnes
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I would strongly recommend staying away from a manual.
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Steve
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Even a Haynes manual?
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taylorboosh
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Why?
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taylorboosh
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I always wished my m3 was manual
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I would strongly recommend staying away from a manual.
why is that - the ZT boxes in manual and auto are both fabulous
Also alot of auto gearbox issues at present - if you read the forums
I prefer manual but both are good - in a 3 series auto is probably better suited
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Nic Barnes
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Waste time changing gear when the car can do it better and faster for you. Plus the boxes are generally a lot stronger.
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whitter45
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although a series great video that compares the manual and auto
Speed wise nothing in it look at video 21mins in - depends what you prefer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b20L6QvcVnA
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Waste time changing gear when the car can do it better and faster for you. Plus the boxes are generally a lot stronger.
depends how you like the drive - alot of BMW members state a manual feels more involving - but again its own preference - no right or wrong answer for me
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taylorboosh
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Id like the clutch, always wanted a clutch in my m3 is all
Are the bmw boxes as good as dsg? Im not against trying both but my minds near enough set that i want manual
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whitter45
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quote:
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Id like the clutch, always wanted a clutch in my m3 is all
Are the bmw boxes as good as dsg? Im not against trying both but my minds near enough set that i want manual
Depends who you speak to
Lets say they are as good to not upset people - having driven both I prefer the ZT boxes in the BMW
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whitter45
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if your looking at e90 model the DSG boxes are probably better actually - the newer ZT boxes are much improved
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Nic Barnes
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Will look nice parked next to the evoque
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taylorboosh
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Yea it will be e9x... Probably an 08 ish - seem to get some nice ones around £10k...
It would do yes nic... If i change jobs, if not ill keep the insignia
What bodystyles do people prefer?
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Nic Barnes
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It's more about what you prefer John, not what will please Internet strangers
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
What bodystyles do people prefer?
quite like a pear
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Steve
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Why do you like pears? normally a bit dumpy
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taylorboosh
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Well i am leaning towards a vert at the minute as ive never owned one... 4 seats .... Big enough imo
Not sure how weight effects stuff
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