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Old 12 January 2002, 01:26 PM
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I had a BMW 328i Sport (coupe).
On the E36 model, this had exactly the same bodykit as a M3, also had 17" polisheed BBS wheels as standard. Equipment was generour - twin climate control, ASC+T, Elecs, Computer etc.

It has 193bhp and the engine id s still one of the best around - a lovely straight 6

You should be able to pick one up for 10k in v. good nick and average mileage.

[Edited by Skittles - 12/1/2002 1:28:06 PM]
Old 28 November 2002, 10:00 AM
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right im looking at getting a new car i am driving a primera si at the moment so im looking for something a bit better im not after a scooby or evo as insurance is far far too much.

i can maybe go upto 10k im after something that will be reliable, quick but yet not cost too much to run, i dont have far to go to work only an 8 mile round trip but erm erm i dunno now

right over to you lot any ideas???


ta mike
Old 28 November 2002, 10:05 AM
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Do you need a 4-door or a 2-door?
Old 28 November 2002, 10:07 AM
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either or 5 door dont mind
Old 28 November 2002, 10:11 AM
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maximum age? european or japanese?
Old 28 November 2002, 10:14 AM
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Corrado VR6 Storm??

2.9L V6 with 190Bhp and 175lb/ft torque, average 27mpg and cheap insurance.

See FOR SALE section.
Old 28 November 2002, 10:26 AM
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aslong as its newer than 96 i said reliable so hasnt that just nocked out most of europe i dont mind but i do like jap cars
Old 28 November 2002, 10:38 AM
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celica GT-four st205 insurance group 17
Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Golf GTI
Honda Prelude 2.2 AWS (late model)
Saab 9-3
Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin spark(great handling for a FWD)
Seat Leon
Toyota Celica (late model) great car, drove it yesteray
Old 28 November 2002, 10:50 AM
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prelude sounds good.

any more for any more
Old 28 November 2002, 10:51 AM
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I have a Peugeot 306XSI for sale. 1996 N reg with 34800miles.
Immaculate condition, insurance group 12, chipped and lowered, eccose gril, alloys, keypad alarm and immobilisor.
approx 150bhp. Rolling roaded at 135bhp before superchipped.
E-mail me for pics and full spec if you are interested.

Steven
Old 28 November 2002, 12:25 PM
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I know, buy my Integra for £8700, and use the extra £1300 to help cover insurance, problem solved

Not bad on servicing, good MPG, and reliable...
Old 28 November 2002, 12:28 PM
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type R is it ??? what colour
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Its a white one, and Type-R.
Old 28 November 2002, 03:07 PM
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£1400 for insurance hum maybe not unless you know anywhere cheeper
Old 29 November 2002, 06:48 PM
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Dont dismiss Type R get a quote ist. I had a quote on one for £600.
Old 01 December 2002, 02:36 PM
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try tesco for an online quote..

http://www.tescofinance.com/personal/finance then click on motor insurance..

Dan
Old 01 December 2002, 10:36 PM
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go for a Clio 172 or Honda Integra. Seat Leon Cupra also worth a look.
Old 02 December 2002, 08:50 AM
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im looking at the clio 172 now
Old 02 December 2002, 09:02 AM
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A friend has a limited edition Clio Sport 172 (No. 127 of 172, metallic green, BBS alloys, full leather, etc) for sale at the moment. Y reg, FSH, 19K for £9950. Car can be viewed in the Midlands. Mail me if you're interested.

Mark.
Old 02 December 2002, 09:15 AM
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Look for an Octavia RS, quick as a standard scoob
Old 02 December 2002, 01:48 PM
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no it isnt. Had a little race with one along some fast B roads and was all over it...and its a Skoda!
Old 03 December 2002, 07:20 PM
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Why not buy a cheaper scoob and spend some of the money on insurance?

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Old 04 December 2002, 08:46 AM
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as 1700 for insurance then the running cost are too much as well other wise it would be great but as you said they arnt very good cars hehe especially on the twisties
Old 04 December 2002, 07:42 PM
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LOL..

106Gti (bit slow..)
Saxo VTS - Just slow.
Clio Williams Bit Old.
Clio 172.. French..

Hmmm...

Honda Civic VTEC
Honda Civic Type R
Vectra GSI - Did I Just Say that?
Golf GTi Turbo
Punto GT
Vauxhall Astra Coupe Turbo

Any good?

Petrol is the only thing expensive about running a scoob... depends on how dirty you want to get your hands.

David
Old 05 December 2002, 08:46 AM
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well the car cant be a jap import due to insurance costs but i would love another Japanese car though. Punto GT went in one once i would prefer not to again as for the vectra id rather cut my ***** off and eat them with a nice bottle of wine. But keep the suggestions coming people
Old 05 December 2002, 02:27 PM
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must have been a **** driver in the skoda then. they are bloody quick, and i would not give a **** about the Skoda badge, as to me it says VW.

Dogmaul, it depends what you really want from a car, size, performance, practicality, fun, etc, etc.

How about a 2nd hand Cupra R?
Old 05 December 2002, 02:31 PM
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i dunno i think im just gonna go test the clio first and see if i like that and go from there ta for all the help
Old 05 December 2002, 02:34 PM
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as a comparison, see if you can test drive a 106gti for the handling abilities, then try the clio!

would be interested on your thoughts.
Old 05 December 2002, 02:39 PM
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i had thought of that one aswell but maybe its getting too small the 106 too close to my old xr2
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great fun though, although i suggested it as a benchmark for the handling side of things.


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