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14 December 2014, 08:39 PM
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Buying a used car is a lottery. If you really want perfection then I'd suggest cutting your budget for the car, going for a **** heap and factoring in a rebuild and respray.
14 December 2014, 08:52 PM
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Surely though this shows that even with low mileage and at the right price something can go wrong within a very short space of time.
Buying a used car is a lottery. If you really want perfection then I'd suggest cutting your budget for the car, going for a **** heap and factoring in a rebuild and respray.
Buying a used car is a lottery. If you really want perfection then I'd suggest cutting your budget for the car, going for a **** heap and factoring in a rebuild and respray.
14 December 2014, 10:01 PM
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Wow, what a thread! I can see this from both sides, not all of us are powerfully built company directors. Because of this spending £7-8k needs thought, it is still a lot of money to most people. However, when i bought my 95 wrx ra i didn't really have the money. Its cost a lot to sort and keep running on a daily basis. Its a stupid car to get when you have a wife, 3 kids and large mortgage. But, I have more years behind me than in front. I've seen cancer take family members and people i went to school with. I realise that time is more important than an APR for my loan or credit card. Sometimes you just have to think, f'#k it, i'm going to do it/buy it. You can always look back with a pint and laugh as it sits in the garage with a knackered bottom end, might even learn a new skill rebuilding!
14 December 2014, 10:17 PM
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Wow, what a thread! I can see this from both sides, not all of us are powerfully built company directors. Because of this spending £7-8k needs thought, it is still a lot of money to most people. However, when i bought my 95 wrx ra i didn't really have the money. Its cost a lot to sort and keep running on a daily basis. Its a stupid car to get when you have a wife, 3 kids and large mortgage. But, I have more years behind me than in front. I've seen cancer take family members and people i went to school with. I realise that time is more important than an APR for my loan or credit card. Sometimes you just have to think, f'#k it, i'm going to do it/buy it. You can always look back with a pint and laugh as it sits in the garage with a knackered bottom end, might even learn a new skill rebuilding!
14 December 2014, 10:43 PM
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15 December 2014, 02:57 PM
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How's the hunt for a clio going? I reckon you might get one within budget now.
https://www.scoobynet.com/wanted-18/...lio-197-a.html
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15 December 2014, 03:07 PM
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Wow, what a thread! I can see this from both sides, not all of us are powerfully built company directors. Because of this spending £7-8k needs thought, it is still a lot of money to most people. However, when i bought my 95 wrx ra i didn't really have the money. Its cost a lot to sort and keep running on a daily basis. Its a stupid car to get when you have a wife, 3 kids and large mortgage. But, I have more years behind me than in front. I've seen cancer take family members and people i went to school with. I realise that time is more important than an APR for my loan or credit card. Sometimes you just have to think, f'#k it, i'm going to do it/buy it. You can always look back with a pint and laugh as it sits in the garage with a knackered bottom end, might even learn a new skill rebuilding!
15 December 2014, 03:13 PM
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oil and filter £40
set of plugs £30
gearbox and diff oil £60
nothing you cant do yourself and you can even get a cambelt changed for £300
nothing like the costs of new car servicing.
new cars require dealer servicing to keep up warranty stamps therefore you get your pants pulled down.
15 December 2014, 03:57 PM
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How's the hunt for a clio going? I reckon you might get one within budget now.
https://www.scoobynet.com/wanted-18/...lio-197-a.html
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15 December 2014, 04:06 PM
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How's the hunt for a clio going? I reckon you might get one within budget now.
https://www.scoobynet.com/wanted-18/...lio-197-a.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/wanted-18/...lio-197-a.html
15 December 2014, 04:13 PM
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P.S I actually bought two sets of mats, if you get a new age impreza in the next 10 years I will sell you a set.
I actually need a set of wiper blades again, any recommendations ? Or do you wan't me to post a thread in 12 months time saying I still can't find the wiper blades I want within my budget.
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15 December 2014, 04:24 PM
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Sorted, sorted and sorted. Unlike you I buy stuff and don't sit at home using my £1 notes to wipe up my tears.
P.S I actually bought two sets of mats, if you get a new age impreza in the next 10 years I will sell you a set.
I actually need a set of wiper blades again, any recommendations ? Or do you wan't me to post a thread in 12 months time saying I still can't find the wiper blades I want within my budget.
P.S I actually bought two sets of mats, if you get a new age impreza in the next 10 years I will sell you a set.
I actually need a set of wiper blades again, any recommendations ? Or do you wan't me to post a thread in 12 months time saying I still can't find the wiper blades I want within my budget.
while your back in 2010 looking through my threads have a good look at a few, you might find out how it was when we were all here to help out one and other posting helpful replies and giving advice to other enthusiasts... not jumping on every thread with pointless and useless posts to build your ego.. bet you all sit there on call of duty too don't you..with your head sets on
15 December 2014, 04:30 PM
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post whatever you want mate and however many times aswell as things like that don't bother me,
while your back in 2010 looking through my threads have a good look at a few, you might find out how it was when we were all here to help out one and other posting helpful replies and giving advice to other enthusiasts... not jumping on every thread with pointless and useless posts to build your ego.. bet you all sit there on call of duty too don't you..with your head sets on
while your back in 2010 looking through my threads have a good look at a few, you might find out how it was when we were all here to help out one and other posting helpful replies and giving advice to other enthusiasts... not jumping on every thread with pointless and useless posts to build your ego.. bet you all sit there on call of duty too don't you..with your head sets on
You wan't some helpful advice? Ok, this is a rare occasion where I will offer some helpful and constructive advice.
1. Up your budget
2. Lower your expectations
3. Stop posting threads crying about how you can't find a brand new car for the price of a corsa 1.2
4. Bite harder, you're doing a great job so far
Honestly man you're just making yourself look like a right joke, if you wan't an impreza then go and buy one, don't sit there in front of your 13" CRT monitor crying about not having one.
Merry Christmas.
15 December 2014, 04:32 PM
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Headset yes, call of duty nah.
You wan't some helpful advice? Ok, this is a rare occasion where I will offer some helpful and constructive advice.
1. Up your budget
2. Lower your expectations
3. Stop posting threads crying about how you can't find a brand new car for the price of a corsa 1.2
4. Bite harder, you're doing a great job so far
Honestly man you're just making yourself look like a right joke, if you wan't an impreza then go and buy one, don't sit there in front of your 13" CRT monitor crying about not having one.
Merry Christmas.
You wan't some helpful advice? Ok, this is a rare occasion where I will offer some helpful and constructive advice.
1. Up your budget
2. Lower your expectations
3. Stop posting threads crying about how you can't find a brand new car for the price of a corsa 1.2
4. Bite harder, you're doing a great job so far
Honestly man you're just making yourself look like a right joke, if you wan't an impreza then go and buy one, don't sit there in front of your 13" CRT monitor crying about not having one.
Merry Christmas.
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