rayward
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:17 PM |
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reccomendations for tintop???
Have around 5k to spend on a tintop, got a few requirements though.
four door, with enough space for 2 adults 2 kids and a weekends camping gear
gonna have to keep it 3-4 years
needs to be reasonably quick,
nothing run of the mill,
any suggestions???
Ray
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StevieB
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:20 PM |
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I bought a Volvo S60 D5 - perfect as a family mobile, long distances and good value (plus the 2.4 TDi is a corking engine!).
I got my 53 plate for £7k
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macdave69
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:21 PM |
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Audi A4 1.8T
Quick, and still at least 33 to the gallon
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jos
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:24 PM |
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you can probably pick up a high mileage Skoda Octavia vRS for that, theres on eon autotrader for £4000 with 154k on the clock
I'd thoroughly reccommend them
Or if you want a lower mileage car before my vRS I had an S reg Vectra SRi which was lovely car (IMO FWIW) easily get a 2.0l old shape or possibly a
2.5l SRi/GSi
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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ricklawn
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:35 PM |
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BMW 5 series estate. as long as it has full history and you look after it, you will get years of camping trips. (and in total comfort)
Rick
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gregs
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 07:44 PM |
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second recommendation for the Skoda - haven't got a VRS (wish I had!), but my Tdi has just clocked over 201000....
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stevebubs
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 08:05 PM |
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BMW 5 or 7 series...
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cossiebri
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 08:20 PM |
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saphire cosworth 
(can also use it as a doner! )
How about a scooby wagon, iirc they are cheaper to insure? cos its a estate? not stolen as much?
If it doesn't fit MODIFY it!!
Cheers BriF
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Agriv8
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 09:34 PM |
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passat Tdi 130 bhp estate.
mine has 206,000 on the clock and thrashed daily its so good I am looking for another
will return 50-55 mpg even the wrong side of the speed limit.
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 06:46 AM |
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Forget the age thing and buy one of these:
 
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Cost me 5k but its only a 3.2.
Look around and you'll find a decent 4.0 XJR for the same price.
[Edited on 8-6-07 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Furious D
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 10:33 AM |
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Shameless Plug....
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=66636
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pewe
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 11:18 AM |
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Focus Tdci Hatchback or estate. Sweet chassis, bags of grunt and cheap to run - plus it will tow a house down.
Cheers, Pewe 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 11:24 AM |
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Mondeo diesel hatchbacks are a great car for the money. I had a V6, loved it apart from the economy.
Id personally look around for a german diesel but often cost a bit more. I have no desire to sell my 3 series tourer (320D) but to be honest they
arent that big. I could get more in the Mondeo hatch.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 11:33 AM |
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The Octavia gets my vote, very well built, reliable and lovely to drive. If insurance for the VRS is a bit steep have a look at the 'Laurin
& Klement ' 1.8T. Only 150bhp, but if you want more it can easily be upped, and has full leather interior and lots of toys, e.g.
Octavia
Estate.
The hatchbacks still have enormous boots if you don't want an estate.
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Marcus
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 12:03 PM |
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Alfa 156 JTD Sportwagon - no contest
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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