mbnw33262

Hi guys i need to get out of my parents house i have seen some nice houses up for rent but it also involves me getting rid of my x reg scoob i really want to keep her but rent bills all that stuff i cant afford to keep her so the cars i have been looking at peugeot 307 xsi mk 4 astra sri. golf gti .turbo clio 172 maybe a bit high on the petrol or insurance also it is a womans car! I had a test drive of a 1.8 golf gti mk 4 and it was so slow inearly fell asleep at the wheel so what car can u guys recommend for me cheers mark

StudentScooby

Might as well go for a TDI

scooby_me

iTrader: (1)

why not do a deal for a older scooby and pull some money in that way?

i.e do a PX + CASH for yours....

Daz1121

If you want something good on the fuel but still with a bit of performance try the Golf GT TDi 150.

B9GLY

if your selling to buy/rent a house then you want to get the cheapest car to run and buy you can get! keep it for 12months and then you might be able to get another scoob by then! no point spending decent money on a car you wont really want ie golf, 172 etc, just get a diesel 306 or somthing like that and save for another scoob!

EVOLUTION

WISE words there

wilb

Nothing wrong with a 172/182! I nearly bought one myself once!

Maz

iTrader: (34)

Nearly?

jaysti8

you can pic up a nice mk1 172 very fun cars and a great buy at 4,000 half leather ect: plus good performance! (i did own a mk2 172 cup! hence why i like them!) cheap 106 gti! very fun too.... or do what B9GLY said save up Get another scoob! the other cars on the list are just boring!

mbnw33262

cheers guys

mbnw33262

thats a good idea scooby me cheers mate

wrxseeker

iTrader: (1)

Dont buy a 307 - they arent that fast, dont really handle and fall apart all the time.

GazTheHat

Fabia vRS.
(remap to circa 170/180bhp & 290lb torque for £350)

50 MPG fun!

wilb

I'd test drove the 182 and liked it but wanted the Trophy model. Whilst looking for one of those I realised I could get a Newage WRX for the same price, plus the insurance wasn't that much more either. I told the wife we needed a larger car and went for the Scoob

Jonty

Naturally I'm not aware of your circumstances but would suggest a couple of things.

If you're fleeing the parental nest and looking to set up home elsewhere for the first time then you may find a calculator very useful. Don't think about getting rid of the Impreza until you've done plenty of sums. With the cost(s) of moving, furniture, and other accessories you may find you end up consolidating a debt or two whilst you settle in and grow roots during the first couple of years. Quite possibly you may find selling the Scoob' and getting something 'similar' doesn't help you much financially.

It's never wise to settle debt(s) with debt but can you see where I'm coming from..? If you had some kind of start-up loan you may find keeping the Scoob' is possible. Alternatively, look for a very very cheap runabout that will cost you next to nothing (although this may cause it to be old or worn out which might bite you on the bum with repairs.)

Just my opinion, but the very best of luck to you.

Jonts.

andy.downes

iTrader: (1)

get yourself a renault 19 16v - mpick up a nice one for around £600, very quick for a 1.8. if it breaks get another one and START SAVING FOR THAT NEW SCOOB !! - THATS AN ORDER

CT_dunmow

The renault 19 16v is a good car but dont get it, i spent more money on 2 years owning one of those than all my cars put together. Avoid. Still love them though.

andy.downes

iTrader: (1)

I agree, i'd have one tomorrow - definately a heart string puller

The Chief

Why dont you save money and get two cars - seriously.

i bought a clapped out 205 1.1 on here for 50 quid and i use it to and from work. it saves me 40 quid a week in juice alone and i just use the Scoob (mostly) at weekends now.

Tax is 100 quid a year, insurance is 200 quid but the fuel savings alone more than pay for it.

rossi_p

iTrader: (26)

Depends if you need a car for everyday use (to work) or just weekend driving (to mates or fun).

If the latter, go for something like a 205 GTI, great fun, cheap. Age may mean some reliability issues hence why it depends on what you use it for.

cong

how about a nice nissan micra...............you have to fully concetrate while your doing 70mph or that breeze of a wind might blow you off the road......i know i was on the m62 bloddy heck was all over that road............damn wind

ryn004

Honda Civic 1.6 - 150bhp but light

Andy M3

I would consider several options. I don't know your personal circumstances, but the Golf TDI suggestion is good. 5-7k buys you what you need. The other suggestion is a sports ****ter, which is a good idea too, but could end up costing you lots. A hot hatch [172, 106 gti etc] will be cheaper than a scoob, but still a lot of ££££ in all other area's. For headache free motoring my local VW dealer is doing a 1.2 polo for £99 deposit £99 / month for 3 years then give it back. Not always everyone's favourite way of buying, but you know where you are with your cash and this car will cost you nothing to run. Some front tyres and a couple of services throughout the duration and 40mpg motoring.

That is what I would consider if I was moving out all over again

Good luck


AM3

mbnw33262

Hmmm its either an astra sri or a golf tdi doing some insurance quotes for the golf tdi