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Old 11 February 2004, 09:30 PM
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Hs anyone got a suggestion for my next car,need it to commute everyday so have to be reliable!
At the moment my choices are Mk2 Golf GTI, Pug 106rallye, Clio16v, or a Mitsuibishi Starion Widebody
Old 11 February 2004, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by COD
Hs anyone got a suggestion for my next car,need it to commute everyday so have to be reliable!
At the moment my choices are Mk2 Golf GTI, Pug 106rallye, Clio16v, or a Mitsuibishi Starion Widebody
you could consider a Nissan Primera 2.0e GT - about 95/96

i ran one for 2 years and didn't spend a bean on it (70-80K on the clock)

150 bhp, well equipped, reasonable insurance, good strong engine and good chassis

"a bit Nissan" inside though (but full leather, everything electric etc)

worth a thought.

Andy.
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I recently got a pug 3.0V6 with loads of kit @ 73k miles for just under £2k. Probably the best car I've ever owned and absolutly brilliant for the daily commute - performance wise it takes a giant dump on most hot-hatches as well
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I recently aquired a Vauxhall Omega 2.5v6, '95M, 91,000 on the clock for £2k from a dealer. I needed a car asap but you could possibly find one for £1500 privately.

0-60 in 8 secs, RWD, comfy, decent interior, massive boot and not bad handling for a big car. Ideal for comfy commutes.

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A Starion for reliable commuting, ru mental. Nice car tho, I had a shot of one when they were new and it was feckin phenomenal, miles ahead of anything else at the time, bit like the Evo is now.
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lol that's the wild card, all the suggestion been good but i should've remind people i'm only 22
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Workshy what's the fuel consumption like on the starion, was it a 2.0 or 2.6 you had?
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Mk2 Golf GTI 8v - Group 14
Mk2 Golf GTI 16v - Group 15
Pug 106 Rallye (1.3) - Group 9
Pug 106 Rallye (1.6) - Group 11 *out of the price range*
Renault Clio 16v - Group 16 *out of the price range*
Mitsubishi Starion (2.0 Turbo) - Group 16
Mitsubishi Starion (2.6 Turbo) - Group 18

I'd say look at a Honda CRX 1.6 16v (130bhp) group 12. £1500 should fine a good one! Or it can find you an bad condition Honda CRX VTEC (150bhp) also group 12.
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