Marky-San

Soon to become a family man in 4 months and ticking, I've had to move my beloved 94 STI to someone who'll car for it like his own.

Now, I was all set for a late Accord Type R - last of the 98-02 cars, or the facelifted version. Prices seem to be 10K - 12K. Nice car, reliable, 4 doors, nippy enough, excellent spec.

Saw a P1 - yes, I know 2 door monster - but the bird said she'd be cool with it. Prices seem to be 14K-18K. Love the car, but wonder if its too like my old car shape to truly appreciate it. But then its a P1!!

Then though about a blobeye 03 WRX (theres a good euro spec one in the FS section) - 4 doors, excellent price, nice looks, 13K ish off top of my head.



I'm getting worse as I need to choose something and the choices in my head seem to be widening everyday


What would you choose? Or would you get something else. Sensible answers please

Vegescoob

Get in the blood don't they!!!!
If you're wanting to kick the habit it seems some people are turning to the Octavia Vrs or Seat Leon cupra r

SiDHEaD

If you can't have the 03 scoob Leon Cupra R

Brendan Hughes

Wagon. Absolutely not a 2-door unless you intend to put the baby seat in the front - leaning in and bending over with a baby is supposed to be no joke, especially as baby grows and gets heavier. If P1 is like RB5 and Terzo, the back seats won't fold forward either, so you can't get any long stuff in the boot.

Or evil Legacy?

Marky-San

Never a truer word spoken my friend.

I really need someone to slap me about the face and tell me what to get. A P1 is still a very real option - point taken about the baby lifting bit, but bird is getting a 4 door family mobile.

I'm away to look at Parkers for the 20th time today. Bet I end up with a BMW or summit?

In the ring of fire

Anytime mate

StevieG

You do need to think carefully on your choice of car once you have kids. Before our daughter came along, I thought our Cupra R would be fine. It wasn't too bad (very practical as hot hatches go), but I found it a real chore putting the baby seat in the back.

Simple answer, I sold it 2 weeks ago after 2 years of ownership and bought I nice sensible, practical, spacious car - an E39 M5........

Steve

MarkCSC

LOL

Mark

Marky-San

Thanks for the replys guys.

I think the ATR seems the best all rounder (only if the RB5 rear seats dont fold as mentioned - that was my Plan B car LOL!!).

Like the idea of the Legacy as well. Strangely attracted.

m

I moved from a WRX classic to an Accord Type-R about 6 months ago. I'll try to sum-up my thoughts in a few lines but I'm afraid it's not a clear yes or no!
The ATR is a better looking, less aggressive car which is probably important if you're a family man, it's cabin is of better quality and you get more kit on most cars. It will not pull like your scoob does and you will miss that. The engine is very 'reviie' with power coming after 5750 rpm.... while that can be more rewarding when you work it just right (I have dropped my brother's Impreza Turbo when my VTEC is on song!), it is far less usable than the scoob. If you're not expecting it (ie in the wrong gear) expect to struggle to keep up with all sorts of inferior machinery. Handling is however better than the wrx, the steering is more precise with better feel and there is much less understeer. It turns in exceptionally well for a big car.
Overall I feel the combination isn't ideal, at times the engine feels wonderul when the VTEC technology kicks in but it should be in a hot hatch (CTR) or roadster (S2000) I'm just not sure it feels smooth or torquey enough for an executive saloon.

Hope this helps.

Andy Porter

Get a sensible car, that child is going to cost loads

I had a few calls on my car today, I've got to stop being unhelpful ' I'm coming from Bristol ' me ' thats to far m8, try to find something closer '