Sensible Car?...

[craig180]

Okey dokes, some of you may know that earlier in the week some slack bint drove into the back of me! At the moment I'm just waiting for the repairers to collect my car, but this unfortunate event has got me thinking.

Whatever happens I want to keep my saxo, weather it's repaired or written off (I would hopefully buy it back) but I have decided to bring the purchase of a new car forward ( I was originally looking at buying another car in the summer) and just use the saxo for track days and shows

I have decided to rule out a VX220 as I can't find a decent one at a good price, so a sebnsible car it is!

The nominees so far are:

Vauxhall Astra G GSi
Ford Focus RS
Mitsi Evo 6
Escort Cosworth

I have 11k MAX to play with which includes 2 years financing so any other ideas would be welcome.

Fire away homies..............

[Jagztorious]

i would pick the evo, running close behind the RS

[JEEMO]

I like the Astra or the FRS idea, maybe a vectra vxr? dunno how much one of those costs :oops:

[Danr]

I wouldn't go for the escort, you want to pay top dollar and get a minter which you might not do for 11k.

I'd go for the astra out of the selction you have posted. They just look really good and i don't see many about at all.

You could possibly get an r32 for that money as well!

[Tupps]

Focus RS all the way

[craig180]

I wouldn't go for the escort, you want to pay top dollar and get a minter which you might not do for 11k.

I'd go for the astra out of the selction you have posted. They just look really good and i don't see many about at all.

You could possibly get an r32 for that money as well!

Astra is still top of my list - and you can get them for between 7-9k which would leave a few pennies for Courtenay to do their shizz!

Would still ilke an Escos, as I only do about 5k miles a year max but as you say minters are upwards of 16k!

[Viper]

nissan note

[craig180]

nissan note

haha! Or just drive around in courtesy cars for the rest of my life?

Also been looking at 182 trophy's but they still seem a lot of money for what you can get with something else...

[Adum]

hmmmm... i would have said the EVO as iv always wanted one! but i do love the RS. always turns my head. lol

[maynard]

for me it would be the rs. how about an impreza?

[Japman]

Craig ive spotted sothing i think you will like,wont be a moment

ill get the link

[craig180]

for me it would be the rs. how about an impreza?

Imprezzas are driven by thugs (love you leeroy :p)

[Adum]

what about an S1 Elise?

[maynard]

Imprezzas are driven by thugs (love you leeroy :p)

haha fair enough, just getting an rs link now..

[maynard]

possibility?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/398623.htm

[Japman]

personally id get this

seems a good deal and looks the nuts

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/356853.htm

im also tempted buy it

[maynard]

personally id get this

seems a good deal and looks the nuts

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/356853.htm

im also tempted buy it

not a fan of that shape myself. would be a good buy for someone though.

[Japman]

I think that is lovly looking,im not a really a fan of scooby but thats gorgus

[Lee_P]

i would go for the rs with evo very clse second

[craig180]

Not a bad find at all that Gav !!!

I can just imagine it on orange speedlines :afro:

Although, a spanner has just been thrown into the works...

...our old VX is back up for sale by the bloke that bought it from us :fcuk:

He's giving me a ring back later to discuss further :p

[Japman]

well thank you dance180

Im tempted myself by that,its mint

VX FTW then craig

[Jimmy-Boy]

Anything apart from a ford tbh. Id go jap :y:

The cotsworth are nice, but not really sensible!

[craig180]

VX FTW then craig

I reckon!

[kenny]

evo :y:











green passat or rover dude are a better choice tbh lol

[Danr]

What about Danny's tt?

[Raz]

VX220 Craig...

failing that...it would be the Evo 6/Focus RS :y:

[rob_s]

or iv got just the thing for sale atm :y:



renault megane


scenic


ftw!

[Karl]

Focus RS!

[David]

Although, a spanner has just been thrown into the works...

...our old VX is back up for sale by the bloke that bought it from us :fcuk:


The VTR will be soon too....

[Raz]

The VTR will be soon too....
Thread Hijack!!

Why you selling David?

[Jungle_Jim]

here are a few options the ads are not necessary for the specific car i would suggest buying just showing you the type

lotus elise
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/373595.htm

clio v6
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/321154.htm

bmw 3 series (m sport)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/366150.htm

nissan skylines (there are a few)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/341204.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/244251.htm

honda integra type r (new shape)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/410915.htm

[kristel10589]

Evo or RS (cheaper running costs)

[Krys_23]

Astra GSi Turbo all the way.. escort cossies are old and still expensive, mate has an evo 6 and its been nothing but unreliable, Astra is still reliable and has plenty of power to play with and has optional traction :)

[Krys_23]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/384412.htm

[craig180]

So far top of the list is the VX, then I'm swaying more toward the RS Focus, simply because they seem to be having a slump inpurchase price at the moment, my milage will be low and I reckon in 5 years time they will start to appreciate like the Escos did

[grantley1988]

So far top of the list is the VX, then I'm swaying more toward the RS Focus, simply because they seem to be having a slump inpurchase price at the moment, my milage will be low and I reckon in 5 years time they will start to appreciate like the Escos did

thats what i was thinking, rs ftw. for the cash you have you will get a v good example. plus there will always be great a resale value. insurance is alot cheaper than you would think aswell:P . plus the astra gsi can get very thirsty when tuned. cosworth you would have to have abit more cash imo. evo £££££

[Saxotim]

focus RS. imo. :P

[Jazz]

Focus RS are limited in numbers, fun cars and will be worth a few bob in their old days, just like the Escort Cossie. Like the Escort but silly money these days for what it is.

[Luke]

Focus RS or Astra GSi for me.

Don't bother the VX again, been there done it ;)

[Robb]

:O

never knew you got rear ended? excuse the pun.

hope all is well bruva.

[Jacko]

can pic up a nice x5 for 11k...although tax may put you of them now...

[bullit]

ford mondeo?

[craig180]

can pic up a nice x5 for 11k...although tax may put you of them now...
I'm not a drug dealer!

ford mondeo?
Looked at the ST220 and really like them. Would be well worth me considering now you mention it. They also do an ST TDi with a stooooopid amount of torque!

Robb - happened earlier this week. Should hopefully be fixed up again soon

[Jacko]

I'm not a drug dealer!


Looked at the ST220 and really like them. Would be well worth me considering now you mention it. They also do an ST TDi with a stooooopid amount or torque!

Robb - happened earlier this week. Should hopefully be fixed up again soon

lol...point taken.

[Luke]

Get a Mondeo ST TDCi then Craig - you'll love it. 2.2 Turbo Diesel with 150bhp.

Can pick a low mileage one up for cheap.

[vtr2007]

Okey dokes, some of you may know that earlier in the week some slack bint drove into the back of me! At the moment I'm just waiting for the repairers to collect my car, but this unfortunate event has got me thinking.

Whatever happens I want to keep my saxo, weather it's repaired or written off (I would hopefully buy it back) but I have decided to bring the purchase of a new car forward ( I was originally looking at buying another car in the summer) and just use the saxo for track days and shows

I have decided to rule out a VX220 as I can't find a decent one at a good price, so a sebnsible car it is!

The nominees so far are:

Vauxhall Astra G GSi
Ford Focus RS
Mitsi Evo 6
Escort Cosworth

I have 11k MAX to play with which includes 2 years financing so any other ideas would be welcome.

Fire away homies..............

when i seen sensible car i though this was gonna be a thread about buying a ford mondeo or something lol

[Pat_Vts]

focus RS...

[craig180]

when i seen sensible car i though this was gonna be a thread about buying a ford mondeo or something lol

Haha! Well when you consider my idea of a daily driver is a stripped out, caged and tango'd beast all of the above are sensible by comparison!

[VTR_Nick]

i love evo's but wouldn't recommend you get one because of the upkeep cost involved. ASTRA GSI ftw

[craig180]

i love evo's but wouldn't recommend you get one because of the upkeep cost involved. ASTRA GSI ftw

Can see the Astra and Focus being cheapest to maintain but reckon the Focus will hold it's value better that the Vaux

[Luke]

What will the car be used for Craig? Just work and back?

[SaxoKid18]

get a escort cosworth they have so much torque the go for a bit tho but very fast! COSWORTH all the way !!!

[craig180]

What will the car be used for Craig? Just work and back?

Pretty much, and a main weekend car that the kids WON'T eat or drink in!

Will be using tara's car most days for work though as she is literally just around the corner from me!

Really only want to use the saxo for meets/shows/track days etc

[StuMartin]

def like the evos

[Luke]

Pretty much, and a main weekend car that the kids WON'T eat or drink in!

Will be using tara's car most days for work though as she is literally just around the corner from me!

Really only want to use the saxo for meets/shows/track days etc

Are you going to leave the Saxo insured as it is yeah?

Just thinking other possibilties - I'd pick the ST TDCi Mondeo everytime as I'm addicted to diesel and MPG (God, help me!) but I can see either the Focus or Astra been very thirsty. I know from experience, the Focus is VERY thirsty. I think Darran who Mike bought his ZS from gets 200 miles for £55.

[DavidKent]

Mondeo ST TDCi.
N eighbour has one and I love it.
155 Brake and loads of Torque..

Apparently they're Bi-Turbo or something too, so you don't get any lag?

[Luke]

Mondeo ST TDCi.
N eighbour has one and I love it.
155 Brake and loads of Torque..

Apparently they're Bi-Turbo or something too, so you don't get any lag?

Will have to look into that. I thought they was 150 brake, but I seem to remember something about 155 brake now.

Really wish I looked at one....

[DavidKent]

Pretty sure its 155 mate :)
Sure it says under the bonnet lol...
They're nice, been in it and its comfy.
However its fairly Loud IMO (Not silly loud).
Cruise along at 120 nicely and easily
too :)

[Luke]

Pretty sure its 155 mate :)
Sure it says under the bonnet lol...
They're nice, been in it and its comfy.
However its fairly Loud IMO (Not silly loud).
Cruise along at 120 nicely and easily
too :)

Loud as in engine sound?

[craig180]

Wouldn't be that bothered about how thirsty it is because I would only be doing about 100 miles a week tops.

Saxo would still beinsured so I can use it as and when, but I would be careful when I tax it;)

If I decided on a mondervo I would def invest in a bluefin to see 180bhp and 270 lb'ft of torque

[Luke]

Wouldn't be that bothered about how thirsty it is because I would only be doing about 100 miles a week tops.

Saxo would still beinsured so I can use it as and when, but I would be careful when I tax it;)

If I decided on a mondervo I would def invest in a bluefin to see 180bhp and 270 lb'ft of torque

Why careful when tax it? Not sure what you mean by that bud....

As for the Mondeo, I read into them Bluefins are they sound interesting. Do it and let me have a go ;)

[Mikey]

escort cosssie every time!!

they are amazing cars, dont pass up the opportunity to own one of the geatest cars ever

[craig180]

Why careful when tax it? Not sure what you mean by that bud....

As for the Mondeo, I read into them Bluefins are they sound interesting. Do it and let me have a go ;)

So that it's not sat for 3 months at a time with tax on it. May as well keep it SORN until I need to use it

[Luke]

So that it's not sat for 3 months at a time with tax on it. May as well keep it SORN until I need to use it

Ah right, may aswell yeah.

Whichever car you get, I want a go - deal?

[craig180]

Ah right, may aswell yeah.

Whichever car you get, I want a go - deal?

haha, we'll see ;)

[Luke]

You have a go in the Derv ;)

[Graeme]

focus rs gets my vote craig

[craig180]

focus rs gets my vote craig

with yellow wheels? ;)

[Graeme]

with yellow wheels? ;)

you can have what ever you want if i can have your exhaust :P:P

[tif992ss]

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oap180's new chariot
just had to be done 180 !!!