powerwrx

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well a week has passed since the scoob went and i now wish ide kept it im struggling to find a replacment and cant decide what to get. with a budget of around £6500 im torn between a Clio 197 .. CTR ..Cooper S (works) ive even trawled through the scoob sections again but thats defeating the object i suppose.

help is welcome as to which way to go and help with finding one is appreciated.

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

I didn't realise you'd sold it mate.
Personally i'd look more low key, if you go down the route that you've suggested then they will probably attract similar kind of problems to those that caused you to sell the Scoob in the first place!

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

i know what you mean but i just cant get a 'normal' car..to me its a waste of money ide be bored very quickly

Gary WRX

I'm assuming you sold it due to running costs? In which case your budget would get you a decent seat Leon cupra deisel. Good torque in the engine and could be mapped if u get bored

Kedlestone

iTrader: (9)

Might I suggest a Toyota Glanza Turbo?? Seen a recent one for £3000 with 50K miles on the clock, FSH and 200bhp to boast. Was tempted myself!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Ibiza Cupra Diesel, or more low key, Ibiza FR diesel.

Both mappable, handle well and fun to drive.

nick172sport

iTrader: (6)

nice clio 182 in for sale section cheap aswell

AlanPPP

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Don't ya you'd miss it! Always the way....

EddScott

Get something boring and cheap and save the dosh for a bit.

Doubt you'll be happy with a 2 litre NA hot hatch. You're already looking at scoobs so a clio won't cut it.

Try banger-nomics for a bit. Something quite satisfying being able to park your car wherever you want in Tesco car park and not give a ****.

martin850

iTrader: (51)

How about a megane sport or a fiesta st?

cjquicksilver

iTrader: (23)

old skool ae86 :-)

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

IIRC somone tried to steal it a couple of times including trying to get in to the house for the keys, hence my surprise that he wants another desirable sporty car
I know what you mean though about nothing else appealing, I often look at other cars and don't honestly think any other car (apart from an Evo) would 'do it' for me.

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

i just cant see myself driving a focus or astra etc.. i need something that i want to get into and drive so to speak. ide be very dissapointed with just a 'car'

obviously i dont want the whole stealing situation to become an issue again which is why im stuck in a rut with my choice.

dunx

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Big old auto Merc...

Sorry wrong thread !

LoL

dunx

thunder8

iTrader: (1)

astra gsi 200bhp turbo

focus rs mk1 212bhp

focus st 225 bhp

maybe a golf gti 200bhp ( not sure if your in budget for them)

golf mk4 20v turbo 150bhp (not my cup of tea)

scoda octavia vrs 200bhp nice car

fiesta st 150bhp (not that quick really ,clio`s are better )

honda civic mk1 type r 200bhp

thats all i can think off

AlanPPP

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I have a feeling we were separated at birth mate! Lol you won't be happy with anything else. My advice? Get a cheap remapped UK classic.

gray-efc

out o the cars you are interested in i would get the ctr. Iv had 3 of them and love them. You get over 30mpg too aswell as the vtec which is impressive for a na car.

vash

I would personally go for a Civic Type R .

They are quite low key for their performance and handle really well.

I had one before my current scooby for over a year and I still sort of miss it.

It was just a really great car!

M444GY

iTrader: (72)

buy a scoob

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

thanks for the input guys, a scoobs out of the question i think (for now) so ill probably go for the clio or ctr although i do like the golf gttdi anniversry..... damn it! i still cant decide

99greenwagon

iTrader: (39)

clios are s**t imho!
buy a mint classic and save 2k for running costs?
i knew you would regret it mate,was a lovely car.

Wulsey

iTrader: (1)

Glad you got her sold in the end mate.

The mk5 Golf GT TDI would be a great all rounder with good performance & 45-50mpg & with a remap will feel as quick as the scoob.

scoobygaz1

iTrader: (3)

What about a honda dc5 integra

rapid.STI

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my thought exactly. i remember your last thread about the scum's. i personally had the same experience. mine being an 02 sti prodrive, i sold up an im now in a 1997 uk turbo and i love it.

get an older model sti3-4 & sling some dosh in the bank for a rainy day

i have had no problems now after doing this, i love the way the scoobs feel to drive & dont think i could see myself in anything ele's

Good luck whatever you choose

nick172sport

iTrader: (6)

have you ever driven one or had one

DJ_Jon

iTrader: (7)

Ibiza Cupra Derv is a cracking car, its no scooby, but certainly entertaining to drive.

Depends what you want, I've just had the same dilemma myself, was all set on a 123d & ended up with a 135i....

Steve T

iTrader: (14)

Once you,ve owned a Scoob you will never be happy with a non Scoob replacement. I know , I,ve been there. Steve.

DJ_Jon

iTrader: (7)

Unless you buy something better built & faster.

Steve T

iTrader: (14)

I agree with you there, but you,re going to have to spend a lot more money. For it,s cost, in my opinion, theres not much to touch a Scoob especially a MY05 Jdm STI of which I have one.

verdasco1

Lovely 1999 m5 on pistonheads for 6750 if memory serves me right you´ll defo want to get in that for a drive!