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Discussion in 'General' started by Shepps, 5 Aug 2009.

  1. D3s3rt_F0x

    D3s3rt_F0x What's a Dremel?

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    NSX over here are like 40k for a Type R

    RX-7 for a decent one your talking 10k-12k for one thats in good condition and just rebuilt.
     
  2. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Focus is a good idea, whoever suggested that. Best car in its class and still a wonderful thing even now.
     
  3. keir

    keir S p i t F i r e

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    How about a Seat Ibiza sport?
     
  4. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    Seriously?

    Over in the US you can get a decent NSX for just $5k USD.
     
  5. Fozzy

    Fozzy What's a Dremel?

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    ANY BMW E36 or newer with less than 80k miles on it. I'd look into E46's 3 series probably coupe and manual unless you are a chick. Driven lots of cars and by far BMW's just beat all when it comes to luxury/price/performance. Nothin comes close IMO. Not saying there aren't any other cool/fast/luxurious cars out there but when you're going for all three you just can't beat BMW's

    Of coarse that's in the states dunno what the market is like overseas. I would assume it's better but what do I know.

    Oh and the 318 or whatever that silly 4cyl model is gets great mileage
     
  6. Fozzy

    Fozzy What's a Dremel?

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    define decent.........I've never seen an NSX that was "decent" for under 8. I mean lots of high mileage or medium mileage with shitty paint/interior for that....
     
  7. Fozzy

    Fozzy What's a Dremel?

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  8. Shepps

    Shepps Slacking off since 1986..

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    I'm looking at cars more in the group 6 insurance category, the BMWs are nice tho :D. I dread to think how far i'd have to bend over to get insured on a 16, if i could get any insurance at all!

    Seat Ibizia 1.9TDi

    Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDi

    Not the coolest cars but cheap insurance and with vw parts shouldn't cost too much to maintain. Im pretty sure i want diesel and not petrol now too so the choices are limited!

    Maybe a focus?

    FOCUS 1.8 TDCi
     
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  9. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Focus looks the best out of that lot TBH.
     
  10. Mr Mario

    Mr Mario What's a Dremel?

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    I would go for a 206 hdi/gti, you would be able to get a nice one for 3k. (The gti is insurance group 14, but the hdi is quite low, possibly a 5). 206s are great fun, although they aren’t the most reliable.
     
  11. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    I'd go for a Focus tbh. The TDCi is supposed to be a great set of engines, the car itself is truly excellent - well built, reliable, a hoot to drive, a proper masterpiece.
     
  12. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

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    +1 for the focus, but consider the 2.0 TDCI mk3 mondeo's aswell. You can get a lot of spec for your budget.
     
  13. Shepps

    Shepps Slacking off since 1986..

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    2001 FORD Focus 1.8 TDi Zetec Might go and have a look at that tomorrow. Need to start thinking of flogging my polo now!

    Webuyanycar la la la..
     
  14. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Looks nice - just remember to haggle! :)
     
  15. Fozzy

    Fozzy What's a Dremel?

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    Sorry I'm not familiar with the insurance policies over there. I guess that would make a pretty big difference lol.
     
  16. Shepps

    Shepps Slacking off since 1986..

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    Ended up with a Skoda Fabia, 1.9TDi (a/c, leccy windows, cd player etc!). Pick it up monday :D
     
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    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Pics!!! When you get it. :)
     
  18. D3s3rt_F0x

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    Grats good choice, people turn there noses up to Skoda's still but they've got the best build quality in the VAG group, so a smart choice.
     
  19. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    Perhaps, it was coincidence. Found one a year ago, 40k miles nice interior all that stuff.

    Then again, the day I went there, there was about 15 people there.
     

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