zetec
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 02:05 PM |
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Wife wants a new car...but what? £10K ish.
For some strange reason my wife thinks her Volvo estate (2003 V70)is just a bit too big and not really the sort of car for her image  . It was great
when the kids were smaller and extra 2 seats in the boot came in very handy for kids taxi duties, but they are getting too big for them now so not
used.
We had a look at a Merc CLK 320 (2000 year) drop top which looked very nice, roof makes it just as usable as coupe...but after a test drive not too
sure, felt a bit sluggish and hardly a sporty feel (Volvo felt more nimble!). Might be a good thing as I seem to have stured up the Merc forum by
suggesting that their cars might not be as good as they like to think!
I suggested a BMW 3 series but she keeps on about wanting something different. Any suggestions..
Budget up to £10K ish, 4/5 seats, auto and safe but sporty, she does low miles so fuel consumption not too much of an issue. Ford out the running as
well as Vx and most of the Japs...Dont leave much!
And before anyone asks must be CEC  as she might need to go in reverse every so often and doesn't want the engine and gearbox to go bang every
100 miles..
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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thunderace
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 02:17 PM |
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the astra twintop is a great car
just got my mrs a top spec new one for £25,000
im sure you could pic mint one up for around £10000-£12000 second hand.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 03:07 PM |
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A bec would ideal as not many woman seem to have a clue about reversing anyway.
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jlparsons
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 03:11 PM |
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I'm getting swmbo a focus 1.6 diesel estate. 15k new, at 3 years about 7-8k for low milage.
65mpg on the motorway, safe, cheap, big boot, should do 150-200k miles without needing serious attention. Also reputed to be nicer to drive than the
astra or megane, though I couldn't really tell much difference but it is more economical than both.
THat was the compromise - get rid of the brand new bmw and get her the focus, I'll have her clio for the commute when it's raining and
build the kit car with the change.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 03:40 PM |
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I would say a 2000/2001 jag xj but they are about the same size as the volvo  How about a honda civic?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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rash
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 03:48 PM |
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we looked at the clk and thought how sluggish it was so ended up with volvo c70 coupe t5 wasnt dissapionted
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rash
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 03:48 PM |
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we looked at te clk and thought how sluggish it was so ended up with volvo c70 coupe t5 wasnt dissapionted
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 04:14 PM |
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How about an Alfa Romeo 156 GTA?
3.2 V6 250bhp 0-60 approx. 6 secs and 150mph
beautiful 4-door saloon (about the same size as the original 3 series beemer)with a glorious engine note and the exclusvity you require!
(Be warned though, once bitten, its very difficult to lose the Alfa bug!)
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westf27
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 04:18 PM |
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change her image....sorted
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skodaman
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 04:19 PM |
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How about an Italian supercar for under ten grand as per Top Gear
Being serious I suppose I'd get a Focus
Skodaman
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skodaman
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 04:19 PM |
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How about an Italian supercar for under ten grand as per Top Gear
Being serious I suppose I'd get a Focus
Skodaman
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britishtrident
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 05:07 PM |
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Worth taking a look at Mazda --- they are pretty bullet proof and retain good resale value years down the line..
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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TimC
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 05:11 PM |
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Stickinng with the Merc theme:
Maybe sluggish again thousgh...
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 08:05 PM |
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I had a similar decision to make recently for the wife, except for the auto box. Must have 5 doors, not too big, quite sporty, etc. Ended up buying a
Renaultsport Megane 225. Amazing performance for a car engine  0-60 in 6.5 secs and 147mph (allegedly) and superb handling. She loves it, even
though she doesn't make use of it's potential (unlike myself, who tries to at weekends )
Phil
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 08:37 PM |
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How about a Saab 1.9 Tdi 150
Keith
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zetec
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:14 PM |
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Thanks chaps. Did the Alfa (GTV) thing and still having therapy  . I've got a Focus and love it. SL looks good but they all seem to be a bit
too soft and aimed too much at the Yanks.
I'd go for either the Volvo or Saab but what's the chances of her listening to me!
" I only registered to look at the pictures, now I'm stuck with this username for the rest of my life!"
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907
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| posted on 25/3/08 at 12:27 AM |
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A2 ?
My son has an A2 for sale. Not auto though.
Pic in my photo archive. (bottom one)
Paul G
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