Scoobies gone - what now?
17 July 2006, 11:14 AM
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Scoobies gone - what now?
I've sold the Forester and need a replacement quick. Budget is monthly rather than cost of car.
I'm considering:
Leon FR TD - but have only had a chance to test drive the 140BHP Leon Reference Sport
BMW 1 series - been offered a 120d MSport for £18,500 and a 130i MSport for £21,000. I know they aren't everyone's cup of tea but space in the back is good enough for the kids.
Octavia VRS - About £16,500 for decent specced demonstrator. Anyone know whether the Estates are worth buying or will people be looking for hatchbacks when I come to part-ex in a couple of years.
Discounted a Focus ST and RenaultSport Megane 225.
Any experiences of the cars above?
Gavin
I'm considering:
Leon FR TD - but have only had a chance to test drive the 140BHP Leon Reference Sport
BMW 1 series - been offered a 120d MSport for £18,500 and a 130i MSport for £21,000. I know they aren't everyone's cup of tea but space in the back is good enough for the kids.
Octavia VRS - About £16,500 for decent specced demonstrator. Anyone know whether the Estates are worth buying or will people be looking for hatchbacks when I come to part-ex in a couple of years.
Discounted a Focus ST and RenaultSport Megane 225.
Any experiences of the cars above?
Gavin
17 July 2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyTal
a 130i MSport for £21,000..........
Bloody fantastic price that where was that
Golf GTi would be my choice BTW
Tal
Bloody fantastic price that where was that
Golf GTi would be my choice BTW
Tal
17 July 2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyTal
a 130i MSport for £21,000..........
Bloody fantastic price that where was that
Golf GTi would be my choice BTW
Tal
Bloody fantastic price that where was that
Golf GTi would be my choice BTW
Tal
I'd love a VX220 but in no uncertain terms I've been told no. The 130 Msport is touch and go due to the fuel consumption.
Gavin
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18 July 2006, 02:15 PM
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I purchased a 130iMsport a couple of months back - price was very similar.
Absolutly brilliant car, engine is so nice and packs a serious punch over 4krpm, had it off the clock (where law permitted..) and was solid as a rock. very well put together and a real wolf in sheeps colthing.
My only very very minor gripe is the suspension is very stiff but if I wanted a soft car I would have got something that was soft!
Absolutly brilliant car, engine is so nice and packs a serious punch over 4krpm, had it off the clock (where law permitted..) and was solid as a rock. very well put together and a real wolf in sheeps colthing.
My only very very minor gripe is the suspension is very stiff but if I wanted a soft car I would have got something that was soft!
on a run down to mid France doing a steady 60.
18 July 2006, 02:22 PM
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Of those I'd take the 130i M sport if you can get one at that price. The 6 cylinder engine is one of the best.
Can well believe the MPG figures I got 36mpg out of the old 3.0 unit@70mph over a few thousand K's.
Can well believe the MPG figures I got 36mpg out of the old 3.0 unit@70mph over a few thousand K's.
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