Daimo_45
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:02 PM |
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New car
So last October some IDIOT in a boy'd up Fiat Punto turbo decided to write-off my BMW E46 330D. I am finally looking for a new car and have a
dilemma!
 
I've been looking for something new for around £17,500, hatchback and economical with some punch. I can't stand A3s and the only decent
looking Golf is the GTI but it's too much and every other person has one in Surrey.
So I decided on a Volvo C30 R Design 2.0
For the price above it's full leather with upgraded sound system, folding mirrors, cruise control, 17 wheels. The R Design come with coilover
suspension, firmer bushes, lower and strut brace/sway bars.
But before I put the deposit down I decided to have a look in Alfa and came across the Mito. The Mito was in the price bracket, looked awesome and
THE INTERIOR WAS SIMPLY AMAZING IN TOP SPEC but the car looked too small like a teenagers first car or super mini. The sales bloke said Alfa have got
just the thing for you in June; the Giulietta. The the Giulietta is replacing the 147 and is pretty much a bigger Mito.
WHAT DO I DO?????????
[Edited on 6/2/10 by Daimo_45]
[Edited on 6/2/10 by Daimo_45]
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StevieB
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:06 PM |
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Common sense says go for the Volvo, with the R Design being a nice model to have.
However, every other sense dictates that you should get the Guilietta.
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:15 PM |
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Wait for the giulietta!
But then I am an Alfa fan...
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l0rd
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:23 PM |
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Go for the volvo/
Think on resale value
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scootz
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:25 PM |
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Volvo for me...
It's Evolution Baby!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:26 PM |
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Used Jag but then i would say that 
Id go for the Volvo if i were in your situation 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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GMPMotorsport
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 07:52 PM |
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volvo for me, looks good, reliable and most of all resellable! IMHO.
www.gmpdevelopments.co.uk
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
ARDS Instructer.
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:07 PM |
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As above ^^^^ Volvo for me.
Andy
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tul214
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:09 PM |
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Golf GTi...
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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morcus
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:15 PM |
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I'd be tempted to wait and see the Guilietta but a C30 probably makes mores sense (And I think it was a good looking car till they ruined it
with the recent facelift).
I really wanted a MiTo but as you said it would be too small for you as its based on a punto. You get alot for your money though with the MiTo and
I'm told they drive well.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:15 PM |
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I like the volvo but it looks very Ford ? or is that just me.
The alfa looks smart but the resale value 
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:22 PM |
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alpha, alpha, alpha.
love it to bits. love their engines and love the fact its not a golf or A3.
the volvo is good, but you are going to have a lot more fun in the alpha
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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Toprivetguns
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:30 PM |
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Life is too short. Buy a Monaro! You can pick them up for a great price now.
Only drive as fast as your angel can fly... !
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JC
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:58 PM |
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Want a Golf GTi, can't afford it? Skoda Octavia vRS then!!! Same car (nearly)!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 08:59 PM |
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Alfa - how can you think anything else?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Benzine
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:04 PM |
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The alfa looks like someone's stroking a cat too hard and it's pulling the skin and fur around their head back
The volvo is a volvo \m/
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Go for the volvo/
Think on resale value
Why give two turds about resale value? Who has actually sold their car in a decent enough condition?
Maybe it's just me, I've only ever passed on one car that actually worked!
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gottabedone
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:11 PM |
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I'm an Alfa man so no contest really
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:15 PM |
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I might have to wait and see.
The Alfa might just be out the price range as it's speculated to start at 16,000-500 and I would want want the top trim to get the exterior and
interior bits to the same spec as the Volvo and one of the middle engine options, also, folding mirrors and upgraded sound system are a must for me!
With regards to resale I think the Alfa would be better as how many C30s have you seen on the roads? Not many people know they even exist before
buying their Focus, Golf or Astra. The Mito is selling better than the Mini and there is a 3 month wait so surely the bigger brother will follow
suit?
When I compare the Volvo to the Alfa it looks too sensible (I only turned 24 one month ago).
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iscmatt
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 09:17 PM |
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I love the c30, but my dad ended up getting an abarth 500 instead. I think the back of the Giulietta looks great but the front reminds me of a porsche
caynne - not good....
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:37 PM |
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With out a doubt VOLVO
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jlparsons
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:45 PM |
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Buy another 330d, a nice big poster of the alfa and forget about the volvo. Best of all possible worlds!
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hicost blade
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:50 PM |
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Neither...Mito GTA would be my choice when it comes out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWegxPJO7qE
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 10:51 PM |
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Got to admit that's nice, just wish they chose a different name.. I keep thinking "my toe"
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 11:03 PM |
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No doubt the Mito is the same dimensions as the Volvo but it really does look like a super mini not far off 500 size.
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