Time has come....need ideas...

[Clouds_mate]

After talking with the peeps i went on holiday with and my family on my return its time to sell the Saxo.

I dont really want anything like it again so no, Clio or VTS comments please.

I want something with a bit of comfort and luxuries as i do motorway driving now and 'modding' cars and car shows dont really do it for me too much these days.

I wanted to wait till May but think i wana get rid of it now, means i have less money but heyho. I have around 7-8k to spend.

Ive always wanted a golf anniversary but finding one close enough to me is task in its self.

So I'm open for ideas in my price range.

thanks

[Mark51]

BMW 330ci

[Clouds_mate]

^ might aswell add it needs to be insurance friendly for a 21 year old.

[Maxwell]

how does insurance treat you??? because there is soooo many big comfy cars out there etc

[potatopete]

Focus ST?

[Maxwell]

ok then

i would consider a passat 20v turbo

[Mark51]

what size engine you after?

[Clouds_mate]

Im not bad with insurance. Golfs are pish cheap to insure in my area though.

Not sure on Passat still want something sporty to look at etc, rahter have a A4 over a passat

[Mark51]

3 or 5 door?

[streakofpiss]

Civic Type R?

[Maxwell]

Im not bad with insurance. Golfs are pish cheap to insure in my area though.

Not sure on Passat still want something sporty to look at etc, rahter have a A4 over a passat


paying over the odds for an a4 of a passat

well if insurance isnt too bad then...look at subaru legacy rs saloons or gt estates....i found them handy to insure and they are 276bhp;)

[lavo-vts]

evo 10 ftw

[Mark51]

Audi S4

[Maxwell]

evo 10 ftw


if you could get an evo 10 for £7 - £8k

start sending them this way!

[Harv]

Well German cars probably have the best build quality around and many of them have luxuries inside :y:. They always say 'once you've gone with German you wont go back'. Happened to my family tbh.

Just depends what your after - larger car or still a hatchback?

A2's (you either like them or hate them), A3's are nice, Golfs, BMW 1 series (pushing your limit I know), BMW 3 series.

Or other cars - Civic Type R, Corsa VXR, Cupra R?

Theres loads really!

[Clouds_mate]

Im totally open to any ideas for new cars.

Just dont want anything french...

Seems the cars i'm looking at A4's and Ani Golfs 8k is lower of the bunch and they seem to be high mileage shitters.

[landy]

audi s3/a3
new astra
small bmw

[Jackman]

Audi S3?

Edit- Landy beat me to it.

[Maxwell]

be different

alfa 156 gta 3.2 V6 250bhp i think?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifiedpics/389811-1.jpg
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifiedpics/389811-2.jpg
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifiedpics/389811-3.jpg


*edit: a fella i know actually used to own this car lol...just noticed the no. plate*

[Clouds_mate]

Is Danny still selling his TT?

[lavo-vts]

if you could get an evo 10 for £7 - £8k

start sending them this way!

ah sorry i was dreamin.
honda s2000. you will look gay but will have fun with the vtec

[potatopete]

Is Danny still selling his TT?



Probably....and thats a very nice motor! Go for it!

[Maxwell]

ah sorry i was dreamin.
honda s2000. you will look gay but will have fun with the vtec

lol

i dont understand what the fuss is with v tec. yeah its sounds good and its realiable etc...but v tec powered cars are hard to insure, are hard on juice and tbh most hondas look like f all squared!!

[Mark51]

yes danny is still selling.

[Luke]

Danny his still selling the TT, but it's a thirsty car - would that bother you?

Obviously I have a diesel now, so I'd recommend getting one or would you prefer Petrol?

[Clouds_mate]

Running costs isnt really a problem. If I'm getting a better car im willing to pay higher running costs.

[Mark51]

danny's car might actually be a good buy mate. i fucking loved it when i stole it err took it for a spin,lol, and i know you did

[Clouds_mate]

yeh so did i was nice to drive.

I've text danny so will see what he says..

[al_VTR]

The TT will definitely give you everything you're after, but mpg would probably suffer.

Have you looked into the insurance for one?

[Luke]

Do you use your car at weekends?

[Clouds_mate]

Yes just done a quote now. Its 1k fully comp on the 225 one.

[al_VTR]

That's not to bad for your age really

[Clouds_mate]

Do you use your car at weekends?

Not really but thats mainly because of the car i have.

[Clouds_mate]

That's not to bad for your age really

Considering i was paying 2.3k 2year ago on a saxo lol

[Mikey]

s3? they are around 8k now. with around 50k miles on.

[Luke]

Just thinking of like a Honda CTR? The old shape one....surely they can picked up now and you'll love the vTEC

[Clouds_mate]

Mmmm i like CTR but its kinda the same brush as a saxo and clio etc.

Just got a quote on a S3 for 1k. seems pretty good

[Mikey]

S3 ftw!

and you would suit an s3

[potatopete]

Danny's TT deffo FTW!

[Mikey]

winner:

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa133/mikeyvts/389642-2.jpg

[Yates]

Peugeot 307 HDi XSi, its the car for winners

[Jagztorious]

Id defo get a Golf R32

[Clouds_mate]

cant get one in my budget. I will push the budget upto 10k max

[Tupps]

a mint astra coupe turbo for 6-7k.... and pay your insurance off

[Clouds_mate]

insurance is always paid of fully in one payment anyway mate

[Tupps]

You considered a coupe turbo.... Ask Steve or Chris how good they are

Fully loaded with either air con or climate control, really comfy cars, very quick

Only downside is the 26-27mpg

Something to consider though mate

[Clouds_mate]

mmmm, yeh i like them.

Will see what danny comes back to me with today and take it from there i guess

[Mitchell]

that black tt is very nice

[Tupps]

Golf GT TDI....

Take a leaf out of Rutherford's book

[Luke]

Diesel is the way forward.

I know you don't want French again mate, but I know I only paid £8k for mine but it's got loads of gadgets and very comfortable. The only thing that lets it down on the motorway is how high it is....winds etc.

[Amiee]

A Golf :P

My answer to all these types of threads lol

Failing that theres the new Seat Leons are nice :)

[Pat_Vts]

fiesta ST

[edd]

you want comfort? buy a range rover 2.5 dse. awesome

[Morgan_VTR]

astra VXR... spend the extra!

http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/10366/Vauxhall_Astra_VXR-L.jpg

[saxodan]

Mini Cooper!!!!
Audi TT
Audi A3
Golf would be nice

[MK2SLAG]

Focus ST?


ill 2nd that

[Jacko]

s3 is the way forward....tbh.

[Jackman]

Im with Mikey and Jacko.

S3.

Or maybe a Ibiza/Leon Cupra?

[Mikey]

s3 is the best all rounder for sure!

comfy interior
tunablilty if you wish to
look smart
built well

[leeroybrown]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/398746.htm

like the TT BUT prefer the cupra r

[Danr]

You could pick up a very decent Astra gsi for that price. Lovely cars and i believe quite reliable. Comfy as fook as well.

Honda accord type r is in the price range a right laugh. Bullet proof as well iirc.

Mazda RX8 is also in the price range. Good looking cars. Quick as well and have a classy look to them!

A mercedes c180 could be a good choice. Classy car but not sure what it's like living with one.

If i had 10K to go out and buy a car though i'd search high and low for an alfa romeo gt coupe!

[Oli_K]

skoda octavia VRS ? (ok ill get my coat) I think their decent cars TBH.

what about a bmw 325i ?

VW- passat, jetta, eos ?

PS- Whens the saxo for sale :y:

[rey]

get dannys TT, they are wicked cars!

[TypeRhys]

i recently sold my VTS.

i bought an Accord Type R yesterday, the change from a saxo is
immense !

i must say im very pleased.

[Clouds_mate]

Saxo is for sale now.

Think me and Danny have agreed on a price for his TT so if i can get rid of the saxo i will be taking his TT off his hands...

[stevenet15]

buy my astra coupe turbo only done 26k with fsh ;)

[Predator_R32]

keep looking for a golf :y:

[Luke]

Good lad on getting the Audi.

Hope you manage to sell the Saxo, doesn't your Dad want it back?

[Clouds_mate]

it wouldnt mind it for a run about to and from work but is currently on the look out for a X5.

he did just say if i cant sell it he will buy it and sell it down in Nottingham for me so i can buy his car...

[jaybiss]

mpg and servicing wont be too good on the tt leck but they are awesome to drive and comfy as fuck

good luck

[Luke]

That's nice of him I suppose.

You won't look back though once you have got the TT.

[potatopete]

That's nice of him I suppose.

You won't look back though once you have got the TT.


Except for when you get the servicing bills, and the petrol bills.......

Well done though, very nice car it is indeed!

[Clouds_mate]

service and petrol bill are always going to be high on a nice car though... thats the way i look at it.

In life would i rather drive a little shitbox just because its cheap to fill and service or should i spend the money i have (atm) and enjoy the car i drive for the reasons i pick the type of car i drive.

Suppose i could always carry on spending 200ish on booze a week and enjoy driving my 98bhp french car lol

[potatopete]

No, go for German quality engineering all day!
Good luck with the sale of the French tin can!

[Luke]

Where you advertised the Saxo?

[Jacko]

never thought you was serious about the tt.

[Clouds_mate]

No where yet, been in the pub allday catching up with mates after my trip.

Will sort all that out tomorrow

[Clouds_mate]

never thought you was serious about the tt.

Yep. if i sold the saxo tomora i will ring danny and tell him the cash is on the table 'drive it to me' lol

[Kelly]

Very wise idea Leckie. I'm thinking about getting rid of my car and getting something standard and more comfortable. Can't really afford luxury without getting a bigger loan than I already have but I will be happy with a nice little 206 or clio. Must admit its hard finding the right moment to let go of this car though. Been thinking about it for a few weeks now and I still keep changing my mind and hanging on a bit longer. Something tells me I shouldn't have modded the polo :sad:

[Kelly]

Yep. if i sold the saxo tomora i will ring danny and tell him the cash is on the table 'drive it to me' lol

Can he even drive yet after his knee op ;)

[Clouds_mate]

Love for saxo went a long time ago. Been trying to sort little bits every month to try get a love back but think ive just grown outa it. Also going to work in a suit and getting outa a 'chavved saxo' as they call it is kinda a piss take lol.

[Clouds_mate]

Can he even drive yet after his knee op ;)

if he wants paying out in £20 notes then yes lol

[Mikey]

good choice with the TT. hope its what your looking for fella

[Kelly]

Love for saxo went a long time ago. Been trying to sort little bits every month to try get a love back but think ive just grown outa it. Also going to work in a suit and getting outa a 'chavved saxo' as they call it is kinda a piss take lol.

Yeah, to say I've not had my polo long I've gotten pretty bored quick. Bought a few mods a bit back and haven't even bothered fitting them cos I just want rid. I need a 'grown ups' car now lol

[Barry123]

gotta saxo 1.5D for sale if you want...

its fast and comfortable...

[Kelly]

gotta saxo 1.5D for sale if you want...

its fast and comfortable...

haha i'm considering a diesel but not a saxo... lol

[Luke]

haha i'm considering a diesel but not a saxo... lol

307 ;)

[Barry123]

Anyway on a serious note, I know its a bit late seeing as though you're going with Dannys shed, but have you thought about the following man:

Early Lotus Elise
BMW 325i M Sport
Honda Civic Type R
Honda S2000
Mazda RX8
Merc C-class (maybe CLK)
Mitsubishi Evo
Nissan 350Z
Porsche Boxster
Saab 9-3 Aero
Seat Leon, Cupra etc etc
Subaru Impreza
Mini Cooper
Skoda Fabia VRS

Ads

[leeroybrown]

well ads

best ones on there are

Impreza of course lol and the lotus would be for me

[AlexR]

VAG TDi or 1.8 turbo, or even 2.0 tdi or TFsi

[craig180]

Don't laugh..... (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SAAB+9-3/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-22-25-4294966871-4294967116/advert.action?R=200808304135811&distance=172&postcode=wf17+8eh&channel=CARS&make=SAAB&model=9-3&min_pr=5000&max_pr=8000&max_mileage=)

Or even this tbh..... (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA+ROMEO+156/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-22-25-4294967221-4294967222/advert.action?R=200804302562936&distance=184&postcode=wf17+8eh&channel=CARS&make=ALFA+ROMEO&model=156&min_pr=5000&max_pr=8000&max_mileage=)

[leeroybrown]

a vectra Craig!!!! thats all the 93 is lol

[craig180]

a vectra Craig!!!! thats all the 93 is lol

Awesome Value for money though my mackham mucker

[leeroybrown]

defo

good looking to

[Barry123]

Don't laugh..... (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SAAB+9-3/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-22-25-4294966871-4294967116/advert.action?R=200808304135811&distance=172&postcode=wf17+8eh&channel=CARS&make=SAAB&model=9-3&min_pr=5000&max_pr=8000&max_mileage=)

Or even this tbh..... (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ALFA+ROMEO+156/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-22-25-4294967221-4294967222/advert.action?R=200804302562936&distance=184&postcode=wf17+8eh&channel=CARS&make=ALFA+ROMEO&model=156&min_pr=5000&max_pr=8000&max_mileage=)

I felt a tad gay even suggesting it....

quite like them though

[craig180]

I felt a tad gay even suggesting it....

quite like them though

Brilliant cars if you ask me. Just noticed you'd listed them!

Just avoid the rag top as they don't steer very well :panic:

[dsh85]

drive it down here! how would i get back lol

seriously with you doign 25miles to work im assuming a good bit of motorwaying then mpg wont be that bad youll easily see an average of 30+

for me im only ever doing short trips from a to b, for everythin leckie wants in a car i know the tt has, i will miss it even though im selling but im prioritising my money outgoingings really

[craig180]

drive it down here! how would i get back lol

seriously with you doign 25miles to work im assuming a good bit of motorwaying then mpg wont be that bad youll easily see an average of 30+

for me im only ever doing short trips from a to b, for everythin leckie wants in a car i know the tt has, i will miss it even though im selling but im prioritising my money outgoingings really

Just swap ;)

[Tupps]

Bullshit danny, you know he's not going to see 30mpg average in that car

[craig180]

Bullshit danny, you know he's not going to see 30mpg average in that car

Sssshhhhh! He's selling it to him......

[dsh85]

ive just been to durham and back and my average was 31/32mpg, i wasnt making the attempt either so could have bettered it, but not by much lol

[Tupps]

I went to stockton and back in mine and averaged 37mpg..... that's one run

My average over the 3000 mile ive done in the car is about 25mpg

[Karl]

S3s fucking rock id just like to add.

[Barry123]

I went to stockton and back in mine and averaged 37mpg..... that's one run

My average over the 3000 mile ive done in the car is about 25mpg

600 Squid of fuel... oooouch.

[baker556]

your love this

http://pistonheads.com/sales/397650.htm

[Karl]

wtf! that is je suis une lush!!

[Chris]

You considered a coupe turbo.... Ask Steve or Chris how good they are

Fully loaded with either air con or climate control, really comfy cars, very quick

Only downside is the 26-27mpg

Something to consider though mate

Mine will be up for sale in about a months time Leck.

Looking for between £6K and £6,300 probably!!

Just getting new brakes put on it.

Chris :)

[josh1989]

audi a4d? around r reg, well comfyyyyyy

[Clouds_mate]

Mmmm plently of options really.

Thinking about it i dont actually have anytime to sell my car private. Working long hours and other stuff i just dont have enough hours in the day to sell it.

Guna have a word with my old man she if he wants to buy and sell it down there, hopefully he does then i can buy Dannys.

If not guna find a car i like at a garage and chop in the Saxo

[Clouds_mate]

audi a4d? around r reg, well comfyyyyyy

will be able to get a 53/54 plate audi for 10k not an r reg lol

[Graham]

that golf is sooo nice!

[Tupps]

My mates 04 plate coupe turbo is for sale

Absolute minter and under 7k

[Clouds_mate]

agreeed on everything with Danny.

Called bank to say i wanted a little loan, because ive only been back at my old/new job 1 month it was declined. Said i had to wait till i had been here 3months before i can borrow a dime. Not bad from a bank who iv been with for years and have all my imcomes infront of them lol

Very gay, looks like i will have to stick to the saxo for 2 more months.

[Ruddy]

V6 4motion golf brother? Anni kit and poontang wheels.......

[Tupps]

Ruddy speaks sense

[Clouds_mate]

like above. nothing i can do till 2 months now ffs.

Such is life.

[Hanuman]

has anyone driven them golfs, heard they are pants to be honest. meant to be alot better to just get the turbo and do a few lil mods, as the v6 is well under powered

[AdamW]

I can loan you the money on a 100%interest deal.......

PM for more details

[GrantW]

Can you not make a meeting with them and explain the situation, that you have returned to a job which you left? They might bend the rules a bit.

[Clouds_mate]

I could try going to bank but i have no time. Banks monday - Friday.

i work like 7.45 till 6. I cant go on my lunch either as it too far from my work place.

Also cant take time off as today is my first day back from holiday and a few of the others are going now so we are too 'thin on the ground'

[GrantW]

Some banks open till like 12 on saturday?

Failing that try a phone interview on your lunch break?

[Clouds_mate]

Failing that try a phone interview on your lunch break?

Thats what i did.

[Clouds_mate]

Its only 2 month, hardly worth kicking a fuss up over.

tis sad tho had my mind set on having the car asap lol. Just have to put up with the saxo for a tad longer then expected.

[liamk15]

banks are open all day saturday now,well mine is atleast.

im kinda in the same boat as you got around that to spend but havnt got a clue what i want,all i know is it need to be bigger lol.

[Danr]

Credit card leckie? May be worth it for a small amount!

[dsh85]

what bank?

*loads shotgun*

[Karl]

Wait so, are you buying Dannys TT?

[James]

what bank?

*loads shotgun*

ahaha nice avatar

[nathan0711]

Lexus IS
best build, solid reliability, good looks
cant go wrong
comes as 2.0 litre or a 3.0 litre
2.0 is badged IS200
3.0 is badged IS300
both are good and you should get one in your budget

[Scattle]

Lexus IS
best build, solid reliability, good looks
cant go wrong
comes as 2.0 litre or a 3.0 litre
2.0 is badged IS200
3.0 is badged IS300
both are good and you should get one in your budget

They Chug petrol aswell.

[Hopcraft]

s3 or leon cupra imo.

[Luke]

Can't you ask parents Leckie?

Saves waiting 2 months, losing my money on the Saxo.

[Oli_K]

just on a side note, if you do sell it, i may well be interested.