Diesel_DC

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Guys,

I am selling the scoob and looking for something else to replace. Just don't know what yet.

Was thinking BMW, and possibly 2.5 - 3L

Or something entirely different I am open to suggestions.

So lets here your thoughts.

LG John

What are your motoring requirements/priorities?

Power, speed, handling, practicality, boot, 4 doors, looks, drivetrain set up, etc, etc. I mean, we could recommend a 3.0 luxury 4 door saloon or a two seater sports car for that money...

53

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Found this Dave

Ultimate Driving Experience

Going 4 400bhp

iTrader: (2)

What about a Mazda RX8????? You can pick up a 231bhp on a 54 for 5k

The Chief

That do about 15mpg!!!

Lovely cars which look great but surely they are cheap for a reason?

Mpg is one of them, reliability, well not sure although the old one was terrible.

hughes741

my previous car was an rx8 nice for a bit of tail out action but it drank fuel and oil and it was like a lottery if the ****** would start first time very embarrasing . stereo is top quality in them though

Diesel_DC

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Handling & power mainly. Not worried about looks as I have had 3 bugeyes

Don't want nothing too small either.

53

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Late 2005 (55) FORD MONDEO ST220 ESTATE WHITE on eBay (end time 03-Oct-09 10:58:47 BST)

Pezzza yourself up Dave.

Diesel_DC

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they any good on roundabouts Stu?

LG John

They handle well and will get out of shape if you lift-off mid-bend/about with the ESP off. However, they are ultimately FWD. I love mines and it's a great every day car that is good for long distance runs, overtaking and a bit of fun. However, it's not thrilling or blisteringly fast like a 'proper' sports car. I plan to add a VX220 turbo, 400bhp EVO or something similar to my flock to scratch that particular itch.

Steve vRS

I'm liking that white ST

Steve vRS

I do like RX8s and often find myself drawn to one. It's one of the few RWD 4 seaters that is not a BMW. It ticks so many boxes but then I get the fear.

Steve

Jamescsti

How about an mg zt 260. Nice v8 engine and go like stink. Lots of over steer too. Worth looking at for something different.

Stryder

Audi : 1999.5 Audi S4, 19 inch BBS, 12pot Tarox Big Brake

BMW : ******PRICE DROP****** £5995 Bmw E36 M3 Conve

allvehicles.co.uk : UK DC2 TYPE-R FSH 9 HONDA STAMPS

Right Car Solutions : C43 AMG SALOON (Fantastic Condition!)

Nissan : Nissan 300Zx, with option of Lambo Doors...52k mil

AUTOPERFORUM : SKODA OCTAVIA VRS 2.0 20V TURBO

TVR : 1994 TVR Chimaera 51000 miles £5750

Vauxhall : 2.0 turbo convertible Astra

Volkswagen : vw golf vr6 4motion 2001

A little selection for you to have a little think about

Good luck

Diesel_DC

iTrader: (7)

Thank's

Loving the AMG merc

Stryder

They are very tasty for the price you can get them for these days

LG John

Sigh, FU Stryder!!!! I've just spent the last hour watching/listening to Chimaera's wondering if it's time to take the "TVR Gamble" yet

hodgy0_2

I though you didnt "gamble" saxo boy

LG John

Lol, I don't....which is why I've never bought a TVR despite really, really, really wanting to try one. I just know my luck: spend £10k have ten minutes of fun then face a £5k rebuild or such like.

hodgy0_2

and exactly why you put your hard earned into a Ford , I love the Mondeo - I think it looks fantastic – the Estate especially

one of the best looking cars on the road and comes with all the ease of ownership of a Ford

only buy a TVR with money you can afford to throw away

Stryder

You know it makes sense!!

I'm in exactly the same situation as you, only I have just put my hard earned into a Vectra VXR 280, but hanker after something V8ish!

scooby87

iTrader: (5)

R33 GTR - should be able to get one for just inside your 6k budget.

LG John

Maybe we should go halves on a TVR and take month about

Diesel_DC

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What do people think of the BMW 325ti Compact?

cairns101

I was in your boat 2 or 3 years ago but the budget was bigger. However the cars I looked at then would probably by now be roughly around your price.

I bought a 330 coupe, but the big trick I missed was the MOndeo ST220. I didn't know about them. Since then my mate bought one and I have been stunned by how good it is, especially the value for money aspect. The ST220's not quite as well balanced but I'd say the steering is actually a fraction better.

The 330i will do a faster 0-60 but I now know that if I was in a high speed situation and someone wanted a play the ST220 is the one I'd rather be in.

I wouldn't swap my 330i for one now (I'll move on eventually to something properly faster) but we did quite a few comparisons, and we switched drivers a few times while we were at it and the results always came out the same.

Get them side by side in 3rd at 60, and floor it. By 80 the ST has gained almost a car length. Above that the difference snowballs into something significant.

As for a BMW with less than 3 litres, you know you'd regret it. There is a big difference.

RobEvo5

iTrader: (9)

A lesser Audi TT coupe can just about be had for that. Up the budget a bit to 7K you could have mine, 2001, 65K miles, 19", 270bhp, quattro, Bose, climate, leather, heated seats. Goes and handles deceptively well. Little or no turbo lag, bags of grunt and torque, and really does handle well, yet reasonably comfortable. Branded a girls car, but in reality a well screwed together car, that looks nice, and does the job nicely as a little sports car.

yellowvanman

Agreed, I tried a 325i then a 330i, the 3.0 is massively better.

Dave, mine will be back from the bodyshop by the weekend, your welcome to give a try.

muthaducka

Clio 182 / Cup / Trophy
CLK55 AMG (one for about 6.5 on pistonheads)
Mini Cooper S
Leon Cupra R 225
Audi S3
BMW 330 (petrol or diesel)

I had a C43 in black. It was on my 'list' of cars to own once in your lifetime. I had it back to back with a 330D and years later, miss the 330D -

The above were on my radar when I bought the scoob for similar money. If you haven't had a beemer before, I'd give it a go.

Diesel_DC

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Must admit I am leaning towards BMW as I have not had one before plus never had RWD either so should be an experience

EddScott

Me too, looked very cool IMO. Although a little on the pimp side.

Whats the specs?

330i would probably suit.