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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Default I HAVE 20 - 25K TO SPEND ON A FAST CAR ....WHICH ONE ?

I am looking to buy a new car , im not sure which one any idea's ?

I have had 2 subaru's ranging from 280 - 350 bhp
and currently have a Vauxhall monaro.

Im looking for something fast and reliable

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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If you can squeeze an extra few quid

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/96509.htm
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Ooh...

Fantasy shopping for me..lol!!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/100559.htm

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/89873.htm

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/subaru_legacy.asp

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...06forester.asp

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/98755.htm

Sorry just noticed you asked for something reliable
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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This one is sold but you get the idea.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/99176.htm
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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So how do you find the Monaro ROSSCNEW? I was thinking about one before I settled on a Forester STI because of AWD and load carrying. Still thinking about one for the next car.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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used RS4?

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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for £30K, you could stretch to a fezza 355 or a 348

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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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50 to 60k will get you a used 360

**** it Ross double your budget, it'll be worth it
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Spend £30 on a Fezza 355 or 348 and the same again running it
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by v8voodoo
Ooh...

Fantasy shopping for me..lol!!

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/100559.htm

A fookin mustang....

He said he wanted something fast and reliable, not a slow, crap handling POS.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Reliable cuts out all the ferrari reccomendations

You could get a convertible M3 on a 52/3 plate for that sort of money, and they are fantastic cars - hardly any compromise at all from the coupe.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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I agree the M3 is a good one, under 3 y/o, under 25k miles and under £25k. Also the V8 Audi S4, similar age, miles and price, and slightly better value for money [and a bit left field] Volvo S60R. Nice chasis, 300hp over 300lb/ft from 2-5k rpm. Not anywhere near as involving as the other 2 but probably as quick in the real world. The only other odd one is a Range Rover V8. Brisk enough to get around [obviously not fast] but has a lot to offer.......

2002 02 Reg RANGE ROVER 4.4 V8 VOGUE 34,000 miles, £26,950.
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=373624760
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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i dont think a RR 4.4 V8 would be considered as fast or reliable for that matter
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
i dont think a RR 4.4 V8 would be considered as fast or reliable for that matter
Originally Posted by Andy M3
Brisk enough to get around [obviously not fast]
They are average on reliability. The new one's are usually 'management faults'. Things that need reseting more often than not. I did add it as a 'have you thought of one of these' rather than my first choice of sports car.......
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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sorry didnt read properly
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Should get a good Boxster S for that type of budget, fast reliable drivers car if you can live with the compromises.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by WHEELSHOP0_0
Should get a good Boxster S for that type of budget, fast reliable drivers car if you can live with the compromises.


not that fast, poor image and looks IMO


there are far better cars you can buy with 25K



trawl through the piston heads TVR section, some fast cars in there
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EVOLUTION
not that fast, poor image and looks IMO


there are far better cars you can buy with 25K



trawl through the piston heads TVR section, some fast cars in there
Did someone say reliable?
loved my TVR (loved it less standing by the side of the road on more than one occasion)http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...gAnch=imgAnch1
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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What about a lotus exige, that's what I'm currently looking into
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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You might be able to stretch to a 993 911.

Otherwise, an S2000 or Exige for the sports car. NSX would be excellent although a little older.

Personally, I love the Noble M12.

The M3 is the choice for practicality. But could be similar to the Monaro (I haven't driven a Monaro so can't say for sure but would expect power delivery to be similar).
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...threadid=98874
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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you can get a 996 911 for that money
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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http://www.petrolheads.co.uk/sales/101441.htm


I would love one of these
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by orbix

Me too Orbix. Like your style.

Proby.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by orbix

Get's my vote....Awsome car...
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