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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: The Doc on 15 July 2011, 22:42
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As per the title, what car are you buying next?
Most seem dead against further price rises and quite a few here seem to be having problems with their GTI's, so what are you guys realistically going to be replacing your MK6's with?
I'm looking at the following:
Not another golf.
Maybe a Mini Cooper SD :rolleyes:
Or going back to a large Mercedes 4x4 as I'm missing my range rover but I'd never have another :wink:
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My problem with the Mk6 was more about delivery than the actual car, basically I got bored of waiting, and while snoopy's "aug delivery thread" was fun, it wasn't enough;) I can't believe this delay issue still seems to be alive and well!! When I cancelled (aug 2009) the plan was to get a stopgap car and pick up a GTI after a year or so....anyone who's checked used prices will understand why I'm still in a mk5 R32! While it's a wonderful car, it does come with some serious running costs, and I've been casting round to see what I could replace it with. GTI's are silly money for what they are, and need mods to really cut it v my r32. So I'm considering crossing back to the dark side with either a mk6 GTD (suffers from the same delay-inflated prices as gti thou), or more seriously a TT quattro TDi. Either choice would be making an early trip to awesome gti for "remedial work":)
But the point for me at least is that, for private buyers, VW have priced themselves out of what was a core market with the GTI. The MK7 is going to be as near as dammit a 30K car, and that goes against everything I grew up thinking a GTI was! For an example of what I mean, check the various mk's build threads, the MK6 is barely represented (and of the 2 there, one's now a cupra!). Thats not meant as a criticism, more as evidence the kind of people driving GTI's have changed with the mk6.
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.:R
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Been giving serious thought to replacing it with a Mk2 GTI.
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A 2010/2011 Cayman S. 320HP, mid engined, rear wheel drive, what's not to like.
The all new Cayman is due to be released end of this year so will likely purchase Q1 2012 when the pricing drops.
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I won't be getting a MK7, the new baby Jag comes out I. Two year, wouldn't mind taking a loom at their hot one when it comes out.
Jim
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I am a car tart and have never stayed with the same manufacturer for more than 2 to 3 years. But I might change the habit of a lifetime and get a Mk7 GTI.
Put it this way, it's at the top of my list. :smiley:
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My Mk6 will be staying for some years yet, but my aging Passat will be next to go, probably to be replaced with something like a Discovery.
Having said that, I'm fancing an old Defender for giggles, so that would be up for doing towing duties leaving room for something like an A4 Avant as my daily.
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VW, Audi, Mercedes and Honda Dealers and Service Departments are very conveniently located near my home. As I intend to stay with a German brand, as VW are the closest, as I have had excellent service from the local VW Service Department so far and as their Warranty Manager is my neighbour, it has to be a VW Golf Mk7 GTI. All boxes ticked for me!
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
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My local dealers MDST has had very little problems with them.
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I have seen a number in London and also checked one out at a dealership a few weeks ago. They are well made IMO but have no idea how they drive. Silver ones with big wheels look yummy.
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I have seen a number in London and also checked one out at a dealership a few weeks ago. They are well made IMO but have no idea how they drive. Silver ones with big wheels look yummy.
You can spec the 8C red paint (at £1790!!) and 8C style wheels too - what a stunning car!
very easy to top £30k though...if you like the look of the options list...but then again, it's easy to get to £31-32k in a Golf GTI too.
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"I think they are going to make the fcuker longer and wider for all the fatties. They can sod off if they do so. The present one is bloated enough." Quote from am1w on the mk7 thread over in general. This the same car you just said (without even seeing let alone driving one) is your top choice :laugh:
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
Stunning looking car, but I was in one the other week and, what a crock of sh1te.
My parents neighbour works in R+D for Honda and he brought one home for the weekend. They buy rival cars and pull them appart to work out how they are made. The Alfa virtually fell apart, whereas they are scratching their heads trying to work out how VW make the Golf as well as they do, as that is the benchmarch for the next Civic.
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Glad you read me MDS!
Unfortunately, this is the way of the world and as I live in it I have to succumb to buying bigger buggers, though this does not please me. Let's hope the Mk7 does not balloon too much. I might get lost in it. :grin:
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GTD.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Twin Turbo GTD in 2015 :laugh:
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I'd be in for a Twin Turbo GTD in 2015 - it'd make it the car we've been waiting for! :drool:
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I'd be in for a Twin Turbo GTD in 2015 - it'd make it the car we've been waiting for! :drool:
Waiting list is 3 yrs :rolleyes:
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I'd be in for a Twin Turbo GTD in 2015 - it'd make it the car we've been waiting for! :drool:
Waiting list is 3 yrs :rolleyes:
Short for a VW :grin:
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This thread is an interesting way to gauge how the future Mk7 Forum will turn out. How many of us present Mk6 owners will post on it, I wonder? My sincere hope is it won't be as dead as the R Forum. This would be a great shame.
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
Stunning looking car, but I was in one the other week and, what a crock of sh1te.
My parents neighbour works in R+D for Honda and he brought one home for the weekend. They buy rival cars and pull them appart to work out how they are made. The Alfa virtually fell apart, whereas they are scratching their heads trying to work out how VW make the Golf as well as they do, as that is the benchmarch for the next Civic.
Funny as Nissan thought the reverse.
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Range Rover Evoque for me, nearly new though as i don't think i could take the depreciation! :sick:
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Range Rover Evoque for me, nearly new though as i don't think i could take the depreciation! :sick:
Don't think you can buy a new one easily. Waiting list is c.15-18 months!
They are clearly more WAGs around than we realised!
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
Snap. Great looking car.
But no sure I would actually take the plunge with the alfa so probably a mk7 golf or a bmw 3 series or audi. Not getting a new one 2013 though.
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Martin, dear, we'll go shopping together in 2013. Handbags at dawn or something like that!
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As per the title, what car are you buying next?
I think it will be either the MK7 Golf GTI, MK6/7 Golf R or a Porsche Cayman R. I think if I get the PCR, I will have to have left London and have garaging space. I've never been comfortable with the Porsche image though so it would have to really strike a chord like the GTI. I would want aircon in mine (sod the weight) and as for the vinyl livery on the side, that'd be straight off (there, that's about 50g saved). :laugh:
On a practical level, I think total cost of ownership would potentially temper my enthusiasm for getting something completely self indulgent. God knows what emission and road taxes are going to end up looking like in the next 3-4 years.
It's very difficult to enjoy a car and justify a performance car in London when average journey speeds are around 10mph though. Maybe I should be looking at a Toyota iQ? :cry:
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Good morning Alex.
Please let's buy the iQ in Cygnet form and look total cocks. I'll have mine in Princess Pink which is light red in your speak. Of course your's will be Butch Bleck.
Seriously, I will definitely buy a Mk7 GTI. I need the rear space for my Princess make-up kit and the Zimmer which will have ACC. It will be a Porsche design so I can say I own a Porsche.
The GTI is amazing. I did 3 Heathrow runs yesterday and the car just swallowed people and luggage with ease. It flew down the M4 very quietly at truly very wicked speeds. The roads were empty and the car was given lots of encouragement by me. It was fast, very fast. My passengers were mesmerised.
I was therefore convinced that I would get another GTI.
BTW, the GTD would not have been able to reach those speeds. :evil:
Imagine what the car will be like when I get it re-mapped. :smug:
I am truly smitten. :smug:
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Another mk6 GTI/D.*
Having driven 300 miles yesterday with absolutely no sleep for a day or so my car was the perfect ally. We all drive Golfs so we all know their weaknesses and strenths, and we all take these things for granted most of the time. However, when your driving companion for those 300 miles works for a huge leasing and rental firm and points out the number of ways a Golf is better than most other cars, many of which cost far more than a Golf, it sort of puts things into perspective.
The new mk7 is a few years away yet, will be too wide to fit though the narrow entrance to my garage (the mk6 only has an inch or two either side of the mirror) and probably too expensive, so I'll either get another mk6 or just buy a cheap small Diesel family runabout and grow old gracefully.
The only difference is that I'd probably prefer a DSG next time. But talking to Jim means possibly I wouldn't after all!
* Contents liable to change depending on what sort of mood I wake up in on any given day
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I think it will be either the MK7 Golf GTI, MK6/7 Golf R or a Porsche Cayman R. I think if I get the PCR, I will have to have left London and have garaging space. I've never been comfortable with the Porsche image though so it would have to really strike a chord like the GTI. I would want aircon in mine (sod the weight) and as for the vinyl livery on the side, that'd be straight off (there, that's about 50g saved). :laugh:
On a practical level, I think total cost of ownership would potentially temper my enthusiasm for getting something completely self indulgent. God knows what emission and road taxes are going to end up looking like in the next 3-4 years.
The Cayman is a sublime car.
Nowhere near as practical as the GTI, but when it comes down to a decent drive, good as the GTI is, it's still only a Golf...not a Porsche...and the Cayman will do things you just can't do in a Golf.
The running costs aren't too bad either...not as bad as people fear.
Sod the perceived image...if you want a selfish drivers car...get one...or a 911.
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Good morning Alex.
Please let's buy the iQ in Cygnet form and look total cocks. I'll have mine in Princess Pink which is light red in your speak. Of course your's will be Butch Bleck.
Seriously, I will definitely buy a Mk7 GTI. I need the rear space for my Princess make-up kit and the Zimmer which will have ACC. It will be a Porsche design so I can say I own a Porsche.
The GTI is amazing. I did 3 Heathrow runs yesterday and the car just swallowed people and luggage with ease. It flew down the M4 very quietly at truly very wicked speeds. The roads were empty and the car was given lots of encouragement by me. It was fast, very fast. My passengers were mesmerised.
I was therefore convinced that I would get another GTI.
BTW, the GTD would not have been able to reach those speeds. :evil:
Imagine what the car will be like when I get it re-mapped. :smug:
I am truly smitten. :smug:
Good Afternoon Asker
Those Cygnets are a total group emissions policy con for AML. A tender vehicle for your Aston Martin. I think I would have to have it in Lamborghini Flue Green (to reinforce it's green credentials no less). I actually test drove one in looking for a car for my wife (I've not a Kia dealership yet so will feedback when I do) and it was quite fun having a turning circle better than a black cab but I found it disconcerting parallel parking and checking my distance to curb by leaning across the passenger seat and over the door side. :grin: They are dear for what they are though. You can easily spend £16k - £18k if you want some creature comforts.
You did three Heathrow runs? It sounds like you need a bus mate, not a GTI! :grin:
Get yourself a remap, the extra power and torque does make a difference. I think I'll go see the Doc next time I'm in the market.
I was on the M1 and A40 yesterday going back to my old uni town and it was a lovely drive and I got to enjoy the GTI at more than 10mph so I hear what you're saying. :laugh:
cheers
Alex
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The Cayman is a sublime car.
Nowhere near as practical as the GTI, but when it comes down to a decent drive, good as the GTI is, it's still only a Golf...not a Porsche...and the Cayman will do things you just can't do in a Golf.
The running costs aren't too bad either...not as bad as people fear.
Sod the perceived image...if you want a selfish drivers car...get one...or a 911.
You're right, the Cayman I had previously was trouble free but I bought it without the intention of keeping it as I spotted a good deal on a quick sale and had a bit of fun with it for six months. I do love the looks of the Cayman R though. It's sufficiently far away from the Boxster to avoid the 'I own a Porsche and am a hairdresser thing'. I think it's less to do with what people think and more about them vandalising the car. The Cayman suffered 2 key scratches, a dent and a large snow thingy about four foot high planted centrally on its bonnet. I don't want something brash and crass, it's just finding that balance.
Not a 911 fan I'm afraid, they're just too bulbous. I'm doing a project car which is a 356C Rogue and I'm hoping that it'll eventually turn out looking something like the below but while it's beautiful, I'm not going to get the same driving experience and performance. It all comes down to what I want but these old cars do tend to become obsessions and I've got a business to run as well, if only I could make more time! :grin:
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5940/porsche203.jpg)
cheers
Alex
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Has Audi said anything more about production of their Quattro concept car yet :cool: :smug:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98DuDXfm7k
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Has Audi said anything more about production of their Quattro concept car yet :cool: :smug:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98DuDXfm7k
Not heard anything more. But there is of course the Scirocco that someone sat on:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/VWs-Elise-rivalling-sports-car-scooped/
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Impressive figures I have to say.. esp the weight :shocked:
I do like the retro look of the rear.. but that front end is just too shouty for me :undecided:
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Impressive figures I have to say.. esp the weight :shocked:
I do like the retro look of the rear.. but that front end is just too shouty for me :undecided:
It just looks like an A5 with its nose smashed in.
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Impressive figures I have to say.. esp the weight :shocked:
I do like the retro look of the rear.. but that front end is just too shouty for me :undecided:
It just looks like an A5 with its nose smashed in.
Not a fan of those either :sick:
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Impressive figures I have to say.. esp the weight :shocked:
I do like the retro look of the rear.. but that front end is just too shouty for me :undecided:
It just looks like an A5 with its nose smashed in.
Not a fan of those either :sick:
I'm just not an Audi fan full stop. I think some of the designs are nice but it's some of the owners that put me off!!
Disclaimer: Not the Audi owners on this forum!!! I mean the stuck up solicitor types.
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Impressive figures I have to say.. esp the weight :shocked:
I do like the retro look of the rear.. but that front end is just too shouty for me :undecided:
It just looks like an A5 with its nose smashed in.
Not a fan of those either :sick:
I'm just not an Audi fan full stop. I think some of the designs are nice but it's some of the owners that put me off!!
Disclaimer: Not the Audi owners on this forum!!! I mean the stuck up solicitor types.
Audi owners on my street have upgraded to GTDs and GTIs (when they can get them). They are nice people. Those who have kept their A3s, A4s, A5s look like the front of their cars. It's the dog master/mistress syndrome. :evil:
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I'm just not an Audi fan full stop. I think some of the designs are nice but it's some of the owners that put me off!!
Disclaimer: Not the Audi owners on this forum!!! I mean the stuck up solicitor types.
Same here...sadly.
I sold my S3 when they became popular with those who like to enter the suburban best dressed driveway competition in their S-Lines.
Not for me, I'm afraid...
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Shame as i would pay for the Quattro :cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgSkvNK5eiw&feature=relmfu
Saw this at Goodwood - looks even better in the flesh. Sadly my next car purchase is less glamorous - a diesel Passat estate for the wife :sad:
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I'd love a 1M but just way too expensive and being honest a bit impractical, plus the new one series reminds me of the pigs from Angry Birds!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/268624/new_bmw_1series_revealed.html
If they do that to the M then it's game over... :sick:
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The next new S3 and RS3 maybe interesting or Golf RSI :evil: I must get a go in an old friends RS3 when it arrives i think i will just fall in love with the 5pot warble all over again (mis-spent preteen years in forests listening to Audi S1s :drool: and a father who always ran 5pot audis did not help either :grin: )
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Being as the same cars will be mentioned on here time and again, does anyone know for sure which model of the chassis will be replaced first?
The 'all new' A3 arrived last time first, followed by Golf and then Leon (I'm ignoring the Octavia deliberately as it's a Jetta), but in 2009 the A3 and Leon both had minor makeovers last time round with the Golf getting a much larger facelift making me wonder if the order of replacement will differ.
Who's going to win the best guess comp?
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The new A3 is first in line for the MQB platform.
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And now the crunch: which next?
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I bet the mk7 golf gets delayed the same as the mk6 did.
:evil:
Just been looking at photos of other cars. Nothing excites me :sad:
So went back to golf sites and was looking through photos from track days etc and spotted a mk2 and thought i like that. Guess im just old fashioned.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/hedge_68/Castle%20Combe%20VAG%20Trackday%202011/IMGP4927.jpg
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I bet the mk7 golf gets delayed the same as the mk6 did.
:evil:
Just been looking at photos of other cars. Nothing excites me :sad:
So went back to golf sites and was looking through photos from track days etc and spotted a mk2 and thought i like that. Guess im just old fashioned.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/hedge_68/Castle%20Combe%20VAG%20Trackday%202011/IMGP4927.jpg
The more I think about it i think my next car will be a used Golf R, I expect to change in about 18 months.
Jim
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I bet the mk7 golf gets delayed the same as the mk6 did.
:evil:
Just been looking at photos of other cars. Nothing excites me :sad:
So went back to golf sites and was looking through photos from track days etc and spotted a mk2 and thought i like that. Guess im just old fashioned.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/hedge_68/Castle%20Combe%20VAG%20Trackday%202011/IMGP4927.jpg
The more I think about it i think my next car will be a used Golf R, I expect to change in about 18 months.
Jim
Not worth you ticking off your 'to-do' list then. :tongue:
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I bet the mk7 golf gets delayed the same as the mk6 did.
:evil:
Press say tail end of 2012, GTI a few months later in 2013.
They are selling all they can make at the moment so a delay would not surprise me.
2013 Summer/Autumn launch for the Golf, 2014 for the GTI. (I hope).
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I honestly dont think i will get anything flash next... im putting my pennies together for this little puppy in a year or two :evil: :evil:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2697936.htm
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I'm planning my change for the GTD towards the end of 2012, shall I order it now?
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Go on Doc, live dangerously. :grin:
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I like your thinking Gilly, avoid the vw waiting list:)
And Snoopy, couldn't agree more about MK2 GTi's, trouble is they're either completely unloved or have the entire contents of a dodgy mods catalogue stuck on 'em! Still my favourite ex car thou:)
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I honestly dont think i will get anything flash next... im putting my pennies together for this little puppy in a year or two :evil: :evil:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2697936.htm
Your savings wouldn't involve Camelot plc by any chance? :grin:
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I honestly dont think i will get anything flash next... im putting my pennies together for this little puppy in a year or two :evil: :evil:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2697936.htm
Your savings wouldn't involve Camelot plc by any chance? :grin:
:grin:
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I bet the mk7 golf gets delayed the same as the mk6 did.
:evil:
Just been looking at photos of other cars. Nothing excites me :sad:
So went back to golf sites and was looking through photos from track days etc and spotted a mk2 and thought i like that. Guess im just old fashioned.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/hedge_68/Castle%20Combe%20VAG%20Trackday%202011/IMGP4927.jpg
No, you just like taking things apart and putting them back together again. There's not much point doing that to a new car so I guess you can have a good excuse to do it to an old one.
The good thing about a mk2 is the fact they were made properly in the first place. If you can find one that has not been crashed you have an excellent starting point for a restoration project. Stick a 2.0 8v in it and you're away; can't think of anything I'd rather drive on a daily basis than that.
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Nissan Gt-R
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No, you just like taking things apart and putting them back together again. There's not much point doing that to a new car so I guess you can have a good excuse to do it to an old one.
The good thing about a mk2 is the fact they were made properly in the first place. If you can find one that has not been crashed you have an excellent starting point for a restoration project. Stick a 2.0 8v in it and you're away; can't think of anything I'd rather drive on a daily basis than that.
I would rather rebuild the 1.8 myself. Much simpler and less/no electronics to go wrong. Give me mechanical control over electronic anyday.
(I hope my boss does not read that :grin: )
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Been thinking that most of spend half there time on this forum toying with idea of modifying their cars. Mods to 30k + car with the latest and greatest alloys, exhausts, brakes, lights, nav/sound systems, re-maps is an expensive labour of love. Therefore most of us never actually get round to doing half these things in all the time we own the car.
In view of this would it not be better to opt for a nearly new mk6 golf instead of say a new Mk7 and modify it to your hearts content.....?
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I would rather rebuild the 1.8 myself. Much simpler and less/no electronics to go wrong. Give me mechanical control over electronic anyday.
(I hope my boss does not read that :grin: )
2.0 just gives it that extra bit of torque, mates up well to the existing 1.8 head and cam too. Me want (me want too much, me need lottery win)
Been thinking that most of spend half there time on this forum toying with idea of modifying their cars. Mods to 30k + car with the latest and greatest alloys, exhausts, brakes, lights, nav/sound systems, re-maps is an expensive labour of love. Therefore most of us never actually get round to doing half these things in all the time we own the car.
In view of this would it not be better to opt for a nearly new mk6 golf instead of say a new Mk7 and modifying it to your hearts content.....?
Yes it would Martin, so get going!!
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz AND LOTS OF MONEY enjoy :cool:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
Be nice. You drive an mp3 player. :evil:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
Be nice. You drive an mp3 player. :evil:
i dont actually drive it atm :tongue:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
Be nice. You drive an mp3 player. :evil:
i dont actually drive it atm :tongue:
Semantics. :rolleyes:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
Be nice. You drive an mp3 player. :evil:
i dont actually drive it atm :tongue:
Semantics. :rolleyes:
Still takes some skill to handle 260bhp... not something you will have experienced :rolleyes:
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Nissan Gt-R
perfect choice for when you have no skillz. enjoy :cool:
Be nice. You drive an mp3 player. :evil:
i dont actually drive it atm :tongue:
Semantics. :rolleyes:
Still takes some skill to handle 260bhp... not something you will have experienced :rolleyes:
Whatever. As long as you are happy, I am happy ..... dear heart. :laugh:
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Been thinking that most of spend half there time on this forum toying with idea of modifying their cars. Mods to 30k + car with the latest and greatest alloys, exhausts, brakes, lights, nav/sound systems, re-maps is an expensive labour of love. Therefore most of us never actually get round to doing half these things in all the time we own the car.
In view of this would it not be better to opt for a nearly new mk6 golf instead of say a new Mk7 and modify it to your hearts content.....?
Your only right :wink:
I went to town gluing the bits on that I was missing as fast as I could so I could enjoy the car my way ASAP :smiley:
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My next car is looking like a VW Amarok. Going to keep the GTD and use the Amarok as a plaything/carryall/winter car.
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Been thinking that most of spend half there time on this forum toying with idea of modifying their cars. Mods to 30k + car with the latest and greatest alloys, exhausts, brakes, lights, nav/sound systems, re-maps is an expensive labour of love. Therefore most of us never actually get round to doing half these things in all the time we own the car.
In view of this would it not be better to opt for a nearly new mk6 golf instead of say a new Mk7 and modify it to your hearts content.....?
Your only right :wink:
I went to town gluing the bits on that I was missing as fast as I could so I could enjoy the car my way ASAP :smiley:
Thats the true spirit of GTI ownership right there!! ....even if the car's actually a GTD:)
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My next car is looking like a VW Amarok. Going to keep the GTD and use the Amarok as a plaything/carryall/winter car.
Just sat in one of those at the weekend, looked well, couldn't believe how big it was. Looks like my BIL is getting one.
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Money no option, Mk6 GTD
In reality, A shagged out Diesel Mk4 :undecided:
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(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284344_10150306921565135_38632995134_9089950_4963776_n.jpg)
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How much is that £50k?
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My next car is looking like a VW Amarok. Going to keep the GTD and use the Amarok as a plaything/carryall/winter car.
I had considered one of these as the practical car but availability was really bad six months ago. Know if it's still as bad?
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I'm not really like the convertible in the pics - might be better in the flesh?
I can't remember if I've posted earlier in this thread ( :undecided:) but I think I'd head back to Audi next - an A5 S-line 3.0 TDi Quattro with a Milltek exhaust and a little chipping - they are awesome. And yes, I know it's still a diesel but I don't care ;)
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I rather like the thought of a 240 bhp Cleo Williams as a second car. Obviously, I'll spray those hideous Gold wheels Brilliant Silver or Anthracite for greater subtility. :cool:
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I rather like the thought of a 240 bhp Cleo Williams as a second car. Obviously, I'll spray those hideous Gold wheels Brilliant Silver or Anthracite for greater subtility. :cool:
Seriously Asker, chucking a ganga leaf onto my mirror and a Jamaican flag over my parcel shelf has made all the locals think that a Yardie has moved in. You should do the same. :grin:
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I saw an RCZ in marmaris last night and it looked the nuts :evil:
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Oh to have won the recent Euromillions. Just look at the pace of this thing, about 3mins into the video...
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/supercarvideos/270253/video_pagani_huayra_on_the_road.html
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Oh to have won the recent Euromillions. Just look at the pace of this thing, about 3mins into the video...
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/supercarvideos/270253/video_pagani_huayra_on_the_road.html
+1! I love the way Harry's handed over the reigns at Evo, but he still keeps the best gigs for himself:) Those wings flapping about are amazing....
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I saw an RCZ in marmaris last night and it looked the nuts :evil:
You mean one of these...? I have to say it does look the buisness in this picture. Not sure I'd fancy one though. A bit of a tarts car and I'm not sure if I ever fancy a french car tbo.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Peugeot_RCZ_Heck.jpg)
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Martin honestly it looked the dogs boLL*cks very much like a TT but yes its French :rolleyes:
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It's a nice looking car but I think it is ambitiously expensive for the badge and engine (1.6 litre)
I used to own cars like the 106GTI and 205GTI. Shame that don't do cars like these anymore!
Reasonably nippy, fun, back to basics! Most important---affordable!
If you think about buying any French cars, just avoid adding too many electrical gizmos to your purchase! :wink:
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The more think about it the less I want a golf next, toying with a mini cooper SD for my commute mobile.
I had one on loan a few weeks back when my land rover was in the dealers and I have to say I loved the dynamic drive of the car and the build quality was first class.
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We did quite like this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-ALFA-ROMEO-GIULIETTA-ALFA-RED-/220809026942?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33693e5d7e
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqZ,!hIE3u5wyBebBOEmrzF0FQ~~_12.JPG)
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Nice motors, but strange colour OPR and is that a Merkin on the front bumper?
* OPR = old persons red
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If its an alfa its got to be one of these
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5952141602_41c57a4a50_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64210447@N02/5952141602/)
Alfa 4C (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64210447@N02/5952141602/) by SJWinser (http://www.flickr.com/people/64210447@N02/), on Flickr
only a little more expensive than a loaded mk6/7 :lipsrsealed:
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The colour is Rubino Red and looks fabulous. Our last car was an Alfa 164 Q4 3.0 V6 Lusso Auto.
Don't knock the colour. It is more distinctive than Carbon Grey. :tongue:
The car never missed a beat, but drank petrol like a fish!
A million times more reliable than the Audi A4 we had previously.
The Mercedes C Class 350 CDI replaced the Alfa and is also pretty perfect.
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As confirmed by Asker, OPR it is then :wink:
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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/road-tests/bmw-320d-efficientdynamics-1991753.html
I'll probably end up with one of these, as they are cheap in BIK and fuel.....
I may go for a nice second hand burner in this guise....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-BMW-3-SERIES-Diesel-BMW-3-SERIES-335d-M-Sport-4dr-/190557919885?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c5e231a8d
If I needed only a toy to amuse it would be this....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-LOTUS-ELISE-CLUB-RACER-S3-MY11-/260794990190?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb897be6e
If cost or economy were irrelevant I might go for one of these......
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/cayman/cayman-s/
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If its an alfa its got to be one of these
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5952141602_41c57a4a50_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64210447@N02/5952141602/)
Alfa 4C (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64210447@N02/5952141602/) by SJWinser (http://www.flickr.com/people/64210447@N02/), on Flickr
only a little more expensive than a loaded mk6/7 :lipsrsealed:
Your only right, they are a thing of beauty - got one on the first page of my web :wink:
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The colour is Rubino Red and looks fabulous. Our last car was an Alfa 164 Q4 3.0 V6 Lusso Auto.
Don't knock the colour it's for OLD people, but what would a comparative youngster like you driving a car in fashionable carbon grey know.
The car never missed a beat, but drank petrol like a fish!
A million times more reliable than the Audi A4 we had previously.
The Mercedes C Class 350 CDI replaced the Alfa and is also pretty perfect.
Grey just blends into the road surface so people don't see you.
(http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/food/john_major440.jpg)
Grey just remind me of spitting image. "More peas" Doc :tongue:
Asker
The dealer i linked to has an 8C one of only 41 in the UK in the showroom but sadly its not for sale and even if it was i could prob not afford it as i know what they paid for it. :grin:
(http://www.benfieldalfaromeo.co.uk/dealers/205/news/zfAia0A5AE.jpeg)
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They had this one in on their opening night after they moved to Warwick Street, and my GT was due in for service next day. Couldn't get a good shot on the opening night, but no-one around at 8:00am the next day. Got loads of pictures of this beautiful car!
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/hartside/Colin%20T/8C.jpg)
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The colour is Rubino Red and looks fabulous. Our last car was an Alfa 164 Q4 3.0 V6 Lusso Auto.
Don't knock the colour it's for OLDER AND REFINED PEOPLE, but what would a comparative youngster like you Herr Doktor driving a car in unfashionable carbon grey know.
The car never missed a beat, but drank petrol like a fish!
A million times more reliable than the Audi A4 we had previously.
The Mercedes C Class 350 CDI replaced the Alfa and is also pretty perfect.
Grey just blends into the road surface so people don't see you.
(http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/food/john_major440.jpg)
Grey just remind me of spitting image. "More peas" Doc :tongue:
Asker
GREY: So depressing, so conformist. :laugh:
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GREY: So depressing, so conformist. :laugh:
It's all I could afford :wink:
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But i do like peas! :grin:
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Just seen one of these parked at the side of the road and been instructed we must have one :grin:
(http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/graph/cars/WP0ZZZ98ZAU771061_4.jpg)
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But i do like peas! :grin:
Me too, must be hard work once you hit 65 :grin:
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Peeing peas must be painful.
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Peeing peas must be painful.
OT
Been to mini today got a test drive booked for next week :wink:
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Do you meen MINI ? As mini no longer exists sadly :tongue:
(BMW says it has to be written as MINI or thee will be shot)
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You know me I like to live dangerously :grin:
It's a mini cooper sd - I'll not be buying it, I'd order one to mh spec as it will arrive 2011 not 2012.....
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My next car is looking like a VW Amarok. Going to keep the GTD and use the Amarok as a plaything/carryall/winter car.
I had considered one of these as the practical car but availability was really bad six months ago. Know if it's still as bad?
Even longer lead times than a GTD at the moment. Order one today and you 'might' get it by next April'ish.
I went for a look at them the other day and was not that impressed. I kept mentally comparing it to the Discovery and it's no match, so will probably be ordering a new Disco4 in a few months.
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My next car is looking like a VW Amarok. Going to keep the GTD and use the Amarok as a plaything/carryall/winter car.
I had considered one of these as the practical car but availability was really bad six months ago. Know if it's still as bad?
Even longer lead times than a GTD at the moment. Order one today and you 'might' get it by next April'ish.
I went for a look at them the other day and was not that impressed. I kept mentally comparing it to the Discovery and it's no match, so will probably be ordering a new Disco4 in a few months.
Why would you compare a pickup (tool) to a Discovery (Horsebox puller)?
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+1
You just can't compare a mini and a disco bus in any way shape or form can you?
Had a d4 not my cup of tea tbh the suspension in particular was not to my taste, although firmer than a d3 it became jittery and made me feel :sick:
I love my '09 MY D3 to bits as it has all the bits I love from the d3 plus colour coded bumpers, napa leather, napa heated wheel, elec steering column, grand black laquer trim, iphone friendly car kit, remote Fuel burning heater etc :wink:
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Mainly 4wd and practicality with lower running costs, but found it a bit lacking. Both my D3's were good transport and hugely practical. I was looking for an alternative and the Amarok is not it.
Driven quite a few D4's and the interior is a step in the right direction and I think the firmer setup suits it better than the D3, as I found it boat like at times on the road, but you get used to it. And the new engine is far better than the 2.7 lump.
But all is up to individual taste and perspective.
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FYI 09 my had upgraded suspension and my 2.7 goes better than a standard 3.0 :grin:
Anyhow
So you were looking at the countryman I presume?
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countryman??
It was the highline version with leather and all the toys. The other disadvantage was the rear seats. With it being a cab the seats were benchlike, which is no good for the wee man on long journeys.
Mrs want's to go look at a toe-rag but never been a fan, although the V10 pricings are quite good at the moment :smiley:
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I'm told the Diesel porsche thing is very good value for money too as they do great deals in the showroom. :huh:
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I'm told the Diesel porsche thing is very good value for money too as they do great deals in the showroom. :huh:
What, a voucher for spec-savers? :wink:
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I'm told the Diesel porsche thing is very good value for money too as they do great deals in the showroom. :huh:
What, a voucher for spec-savers? :wink:
:grin:
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Agreed, it's not my cup o tea but it's cheap and reliable
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My next car will be another golf GTI depending on the looks and price of the Mk7.
I've been very happy with the Mk6..... Its been the most complete car I've owned to date.
Boring I know :smiley:
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TTRS or Golf 'R' mk7 of course.
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MK7 'R' especially if it is the rumoured 5 cylinder engine or a V8 of some sort as I think I need one before they are banned :smiley:
Probably end up with another GTI :laugh:
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MK7 'R' especially if it is the rumoured 5 cylinder engine or a V8 of some sort as I think I need one before they are banned :smiley:
Probably end up with another GTI :laugh:
Yeah, while my head is saying gtd type things, my heart keeps muttering on about what great value RS4's are starting to look :grin:
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MK7 'R' especially if it is the rumoured 5 cylinder engine or a V8 of some sort as I think I need one before they are banned :smiley:
Probably end up with another GTI :laugh:
Yeah, while my head is saying gtd type things, my heart keeps muttering on about what great value RS4's are starting to look :grin:
Until you own one - or two - like me - they are money pits :lipsrsealed:
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MK7 'R' especially if it is the rumoured 5 cylinder engine or a V8 of some sort as I think I need one before they are banned :smiley:
Probably end up with another GTI :laugh:
Yeah, while my head is saying gtd type things, my heart keeps muttering on about what great value RS4's are starting to look :grin:
Until you own one - or two - like me - they are money pits :lipsrsealed:
the thing with RS4's is they look :cool: they sound :cool: then you get in one and realise the cabin is the same old crappy interior that has been in A4's for over a century.
... such a shame :undecided:
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Funny you should say that, sat in one a few weeks back and thought, 'nothing special' :sad:
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Funny you should say that, sat in one a few weeks back and thought, 'nothing special' :sad:
thats exactly what killed it for me. was next to a dark grey one at the lights and the sound and stance of it was great. then after looking at a few on the net... it was exactly the same as a friends old 2.0TDI sline :undecided:
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Funny you should say that, sat in one a few weeks back and thought, 'nothing special' :sad:
thats exactly what killed it for me. was next to a dark grey one at the lights and the sound and stance of it was great. then after looking at a few on the net... it was exactly the same as a friends old 2.0TDI sline :undecided:
I agree about the RS4, great car but none around with low miles anymore. The S4 on the other hand looks classy inside makes the RS4 look like the old car that it is....
Jim
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agreed!! the new S4's are very subtle and dont shout about it. fantastic V8 engine also (the thinking mans choice)... great value for money at the moment. Not like most audi drivers that walk in to a showroom and just want the latest look at me dick magnet!
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agreed!! the new S4's are very subtle and dont shout about it. fantastic V8 engine also (the thinking mans choice)... great value for money at the moment. Not like most audi drivers that walk in to a showroom and just want the latest look at me dick magnet!
The latest S4 is a V6 mate IIRC, doesnt sound as nice but nice enough....
Jim
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Buying a new Polo GTI - touchdown delivery date is circa November, but what year that will be is anyone's guess :laugh:
Already started to hoard modification parts :grin:
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agreed!! the new S4's are very subtle and dont shout about it. fantastic V8 engine also (the thinking mans choice)... great value for money at the moment. Not like most audi drivers that walk in to a showroom and just want the latest look at me dick magnet!
The latest S4 is a V6 mate IIRC, doesnt sound as nice but nice enough....
Jim
I stand corrected... it was the earlier ones i was looking at. The new ones do sound nice also though
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Buying a new Polo GTI - touchdown delivery date is circa November, but what year that will be is anyone's guess :laugh:
Already started to hoard modification parts :grin:
Thats great to hear as I found my polo courtesy car to turn in a little nicer than the Golf. Just a shame it was gutless (which i am sure yours will not be!!) and leaked water.
My neighbours mother has a new one and it seems to spend far too long at the dealers!! shame as its a great looking little car !
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Already started to hoard modification parts :grin:
Nothing changes there, eh? :grin:
Good man!!
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Buying a new Polo GTI - touchdown delivery date is circa November, but what year that will be is anyone's guess :laugh:
Already started to hoard modification parts :grin:
Don't forget to plug the hole. :evil: :laugh:
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Buying a new Polo GTI - touchdown delivery date is circa November, but what year that will be is anyone's guess :laugh:
Already started to hoard modification parts :grin:
Don't forget to plug the hole. :evil: :laugh:
I thought the hole was what made it so light :rolleyes:
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Anyone fancying a Rocco next? I'd consider one if there was a new Mk coming out.
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I think I would miss the practicality of the Golf.
I moved house a couple off years ago and couldn't believe how much you can pack in there.
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I think I would miss the practicality of the Golf.
I moved house a couple off years ago and couldn't believe how much you can pack in there.
I know what you mean you can fit loads in the golf. We have a second five door car but at least once a week my toddler comes for a ride in daddy's car. Therefore I'm not sure if buying a two door car again would make practical sense.
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It's great to know how many of you won't be buying Mk7s. I will be the only one who will and as such the only GTI in the village. :evil: :smug:
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My wife likes the Tiguan so it means that we'll have a 'practical car' which means that I am off the leash to buy an 'impractical car'. So I guess it wasn't a good idea to go into Porsche to pick up some brochures. I went back the next day for a test drive and I kinda put down a deposit on the new Cayman R.
Seems I'm going to have to wait quite some time for the 2012 Cayman R as they've not been allocated to the UK yet but the test drive convinced me beyond all doubt. I am so frikkin' excited about getting this car.
I still love my GTI though and if I could afford to have both, I would.
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9634/quofv.jpg)
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My wife likes the Tiguan so it means that we'll have a 'practical car' which means that I am off the leash to buy an 'impractical car'. So I guess it wasn't a good idea to go into Porsche to pick up some brochures. I went back the next day for a test drive and I kinda put down a deposit on the new Cayman R.
Seems I'm going to have to wait quite some time for the 2012 Cayman R as they've not been allocated to the UK yet but the test drive convinced me beyond all doubt. I am so frikkin' excited about getting this car.
I still love my GTI though and if I could afford to have both, I would.
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9634/quofv.jpg)
It's a fantastic car, another league to the Golf. FYI - The all new Cayman is out end of this year/early 2012.
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surely if your going to spend 40k + on a car you would get something abit more class not a hair dressers porch :laugh: i would take my brothers approach and buy a second hand 2010 nissan R35 GTR what a machine! i do have to admit though that porsche looks nice in white :wink: shame everyone owns them :sad:
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surely if your going to spend 40k + on a car you would get something abit more class not a hair dressers porch :laugh: i would take my brothers approach and buy a second hand 2010 nissan R35 GTR what a machine! i do have to admit though that porsche looks nice in white :wink: shame everyone owns them :sad:
Hairdressers car? Take it you have never driven one then?
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Talking of hairdressers cars, I'm starting to have feelings for the new new new Beetle. :drool:
Bit of a mid life crisis coming on I fear.......either that or I'm on the turn.......anyone got John Barrowman's phone number?
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Talking of hairdressers cars, I'm starting to have feelings for the new new new Beetle. :drool:
Bit of a mid life crisis coming on I fear.......either that or I'm on the turn.......anyone got John Barrowman's phone number?
Talking about mid life crisis, got my eye on this, the wife isnt happy by I'll try and wear her down.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/2010_Motorcycles/bike/forty_eight.html#/model/xl1200x
Jim
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A guy I work with is really into his Harleys and has one a bit like that. They all look the same to me having never been a biker, but when I see it parked up ( it's completely in matt black) it looks stylish as fook.
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Talking about mid life crisis, got my eye on this, the wife isnt happy by I'll try and wear her down.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/2010_Motorcycles/bike/forty_eight.html#/model/xl1200x
Jim
Wolfgang and Harley
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00291-20110711-1000.jpg)
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Talking about mid life crisis, got my eye on this, the wife isnt happy by I'll try and wear her down.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/2010_Motorcycles/bike/forty_eight.html#/model/xl1200x
Jim
Wolfgang and Harley
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00291-20110711-1000.jpg)
That's not yours is it Asker?
Jim
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I was considering buying it but the price is quite high. £35,000!
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surely if your going to spend 40k + on a car you would get something abit more class not a hair dressers porch :laugh: i would take my brothers approach and buy a second hand 2010 nissan R35 GTR what a machine! i do have to admit though that porsche looks nice in white :wink: shame everyone owns them :sad:
I've always aspired to be a hairdresser, now with this car and a deep orange tan, I'll have achieved the nexus of my social aspirations. :drool:
I'm getting it in 3.4, flat black and it'll be debadged and have those tacky decals taken off the side. I want it to be as understated and non hair dresser as possible. Besides, the 'Coxster' is the hairdresser car. A Cayman R is a little bit different.
I test drove a GTR Black Edition but it was a bit 'need for speed' and while it's an incredible car, it's not for me.
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I was considering buying it but the price is quite high. £35,000!
£35k for a motorbike? I've seen some of the exotic sports bike for around £20k-£30k but £35k for a Harley? Can you tell I don't ride?
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I ran one of the first Boxters and eventually got fed-up with the cramped conditions in that car. Nice drive though.
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surely if your going to spend 40k + on a car you would get something abit more class not a hair dressers porch :laugh: i would take my brothers approach and buy a second hand 2010 nissan R35 GTR what a machine! i do have to admit though that porsche looks nice in white :wink: shame everyone owns them :sad:
I've always aspired to be a hairdresser, now with this car and a deep orange tan, I'll have achieved the nexus of my social aspirations. :drool:
I'm getting it in 3.4, flat black and it'll be debadged and have those tacky decals taken off the side. I want it to be as understated and non hair dresser as possible. Besides, the 'Coxster' is the hairdresser car. A Cayman R is a little bit different.
I test drove a GTR Black Edition but it was a bit 'need for speed' and while it's an incredible car, it's not for me.
Nice choice,
GTR's break - a lot, we tune all of Car Planet Racings European cars and they seem to have a constant flow of broken GTRs, the gearbox seems the biggest culprit and UK Nissan dealers seem at a loss about servicing etc
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Car Planet Racing? Are those the guys who have just done a runner a la RC Development style?
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They sure are, although what that has to do with GTR's breaking?
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I'll try to keep my current Mk6 Golf GTI going as long as possible! The way gti prices is going up at present, it is getting a bit too close to nearly new high end BMW 3 series coupe and Merc C-class coupe. I think the Mk7 gti will easily cost more than £30000-£35000 with option and will depreciate even heavier!
For my sunday drive, I don't think I will ever sell my gen 2 911 c2s. It will be my last Porsche---They depreciate too much. The only sensible purchase is a low mileage second hand F430 to replace my F355 but I think the latter still looks great!
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I'll try to keep my current Mk6 Golf GTI going as long as possible! The way gti prices is going up at present, it is getting a bit too close to nearly new high end BMW 3 series coupe and Merc C-class coupe. I think the Mk7 gti will easily cost more than £30000-£35000 with option and will depreciate even heavier!
....which is when VW will come to regret that "just a golf" advert :wink:
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They sure are, although what that has to do with GTR's breaking?
Absolutely nothing and never suggested it did have anything to do with it. :smiley:
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I'm getting a Jeep Cherokee, but only to use for the winter to save my GTI from all the salt and grit :sick: [especially the wheels]; he will only come out on dry days once the salt and grit is down :grin:
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I've still really like the audi A1's.... Outside my local audi dealers is one of these A1 Competetion models.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJaZiXxut-M
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@Martin: I have seen so many A1s. IMO the shape of the rear is all wrong. It has a weird light looking arse which does not match the butch planted front of the car. The car is neither fish nor foul. Pity.
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@Martin: I have seen so many A1s. IMO the shape of the rear is all wrong. It has a weird light looking arse which does not match the butch planted front of the car. The car is neither fish nor foul. Pity.
The man with no taste has spoken!! BUY IT!!! :laugh:
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That's rich coming from a lout from Leeds. :laugh:
Goodnight!
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@Martin: I have seen so many A1s. IMO the shape of the rear is all wrong. It has a weird light looking arse which does not match the butch planted front of the car. The car is neither fish nor foul. Pity.
The man with no taste has spoken!! BUY IT!!! :laugh:
Says the man from Mazda :grin:
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i currently have a roc r dsg and am generally always on the look out for my next car. however at the moment im loving it and apart from fuel economy and maybe slightly high company car tax it just ticks all my boxes. i do like the look of the new citroen ds5 hybrid. i saw one at a test event a couple of weeks ago and it looked stunning. i also like the new 3.0 m sport X3. but who knows what will be out in 12/18 months...
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That's rich coming from a lout from Leeds. :laugh:
Goodnight!
hardly a lout when i drink less than you seem to :rolleyes:
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
look nice... but very old man-ish!
will depreciate like a lead baloon if other jags are anything to go by :lipsrsealed:
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
look nice... but very old man-ish!
will depreciate like a lead baloon if other jags are anything to go by :lipsrsealed:
I've just turned 38 so I'm starting to qualify for one of these. I certainly wouldn't buy a new one. It would be a second hand nearly new job. i.e. one previous owner who died of old age. :grin:
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I must admit that I have been tempted by the Golf R. It is expensive but the performance (even more so when mapped), the practicality (think I'd go 5 door) and also the 4wd are all attractive features. But then I configured one on the VW site.
Here it is:
VW Golf R
DSG
Standard Wheels
Reflex Silver/ Rising Blue (not decided but both same price)
ACC (can get fed up of the bumpy ride sometimes on the GTI)
Sunroof
Cruise
£34,865.
So I thought about what it was in the Golf R I really liked. In terms of performance I really like a good bit of overtaking shove without having to shift down... so I suppose it is really torque I am after than just high end horsepower. As demonstrated by my inclusion of ACC, I recognise that the standard GTI ride is too firm sometimes and more often than not, I'd prefer it softer.
And for the money I came up with this:
Mercedes C Class
7G Tronic Automatic (inc. cruise control)
Silver
Elegance Class
Panoramic Sunroof
Split folding rear seats
Grey Artico Interior
The total for the Merc is around £30-31k. If I was to utilise the full budget of the Golf R then I could upgrade to a C350 CDI which provides the same 270hp but in a diesel so a heck of a lot more torques :smiley:
So it's either a fast VW Golf or an equally fast (and probably faster at overtaking) Merc for the same money.
As great a car as the Golf is, and as desirable as the Golf R is... it's just not that much car for the money. :undecided:
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
They are a great car, 0-60 is quicker that our cars...
The interior is first rate, just drove 300 miles in one today and wasn't at all tired after the trip. Agree that is is an older persons car but what a great car.
Jim
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Stunning cars those XFs, even more so with the recent facelift. Depreciation is no worse than anything else these days and the dealers just have to be better than VW dealers.
I'd happily have one over another VW.
However, having had the Mk6, any car I'd have would have to "excite me" like the GTi does. Whether an XF would excite me or not is a different matter so I'd be thinking a second hand M3 or such like. I think 300 bhp would be a minimum in my next car.
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Stunning cars those XFs, even more so with the recent facelift. Depreciation is no worse than anything else these days and the dealers just have to be better than VW dealers.
I'd happily have one over another VW.
However, having had the Mk6, any car I'd have would have to "excite me" like the GTi does. Whether an XF would excite me or not is a different matter so I'd be thinking a second hand M3 or such like. I think 300 bhp would be a minimum in my next car.
Agree with your comments completely, it is the reason why an Audi S4 will be my next car. My mate who rides bikes too says that the power reminds of of bikes, instant and massive kick and huge grins all round.
Jim
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New Sharan 2.0ltr Tdi SEL comes fully loaded,leather, panoramic sunroof,510,cruise,bluemotion,and lots more.(family car keeping GTI ) :smiley:
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I must admit that I have been tempted by the Golf R. It is expensive but the performance (even more so when mapped), the practicality (think I'd go 5 door) and also the 4wd are all attractive features. But then I configured one on the VW site.
Here it is:
VW Golf R
DSG
Standard Wheels
Reflex Silver/ Rising Blue (not decided but both same price)
ACC (can get fed up of the bumpy ride sometimes on the GTI)
Sunroof
Cruise
£34,865.
So I thought about what it was in the Golf R I really liked. In terms of performance I really like a good bit of overtaking shove without having to shift down... so I suppose it is really torque I am after than just high end horsepower. As demonstrated by my inclusion of ACC, I recognise that the standard GTI ride is too firm sometimes and more often than not, I'd prefer it softer.
And for the money I came up with this:
Mercedes C Class
7G Tronic Automatic (inc. cruise control)
Silver
Elegance Class
Panoramic Sunroof
Split folding rear seats
Grey Artico Interior
The total for the Merc is around £30-31k. If I was to utilise the full budget of the Golf R then I could upgrade to a C350 CDI which provides the same 270hp but in a diesel so a heck of a lot more torques :smiley:
So it's either a fast VW Golf or an equally fast (and probably faster at overtaking) Merc for the same money.
As great a car as the Golf is, and as desirable as the Golf R is... it's just not that much car for the money. :undecided:
Totally agree with most/all of the above. :wink:
And that is why we also have a Mercedes C Class 350 CDI Sport 7 Speed Auto with all the toys.
I still prefer my GTI with ACC. :smiley:
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
They are a great car, 0-60 is quicker that our cars...
The interior is first rate, just drove 300 miles in one today and wasn't at all tired after the trip. Agree that is is an older persons car but what a great car.
Jim
^ Interesting..... I'm glad it's just not me that likes them then.
Think I'd miss my GTI though. Such a great car.
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Don't shoot the messanger.... but I've a bit of a thing for the Jaguar 3.0 V6 diesel XF's at the moment.
Whats everyone else think about these?
It's a wonderful car in every way. I would have bought one if I had the parking space at work.
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As per the title, what car are you buying next?
Im looking for a standard good condition mk2 Golf GTI 16V.
But watching these videos time and time again does nothing to stop me thinking of maybe we also need a new family car :grin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HayoASR-54&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enWh_A9spHA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFnmcG3OtA&feature=player_embedded
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That first one Snoops is a bit odd. The car is obviously DSG because it has the paddles, the familiar DSG burp and also IIRC then the RS3 only comes in DSG format. But he seems to be awfully busy doing things with what looks like the gear stick. Also there is definitely a point in the video that the car bounces off the limiter.
Very interesting indeed :nerd:
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how do you's think the mk6 will hold its price when its say 5 years old ? going by the mk5 they dont hold there money. many mk5 gti's are selling for 8k on a 06 plate
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how do you's think the mk6 will hold its price when its say 5 years old ? going by the mk5 they dont hold there money. many mk5 gti's are selling for 8k on a 06 plate
I would expect the same re-sale values in the Mk6's as well after 5 years :sick: I shall be keeping mine for 4 years though. Would hope to get around 12k..... maybe wishful thinking.
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123d for me at the mo :rolleyes:
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123d for me at the mo :rolleyes:
Not sure your going to like that Doc :shocked:
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how do you's think the mk6 will hold its price when its say 5 years old ? going by the mk5 they dont hold there money. many mk5 gti's are selling for 8k on a 06 plate
Not a bad return on car that new would of only cost 18-20k. If your thinking of good resale think Gtd.
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123d for me at the mo :rolleyes:
Not sure your going to like that Doc :shocked:
Mrs Doc had a 120d m sport before Maxi Moo Moo came along and it was ok for to and from work, I miss that whole RWD bi-turbo 535d thing but don't really want another 535d or a jag as it will break.
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Hi, GTD coming from a 335d. Hope I like it as I never drove one:-o
Chris
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Hi, GTD coming from a 335d. Hope I like it as I never drove one:-o
Chris
Why the step down ? :shocked:
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Me or him :grin:
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Me or him :grin:
And you as well Doc :grin:
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The price of fuel is hurting my pockets, I see it more of a side step :-) a 07 to a brand new got to count for something :-)
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The price of fuel is hurting my pockets, I see it more of a side step :-) a 07 to a brand new got to count for something :-)
Not really, your driving one of the best cars ever made (IMHO) - I'd go for something way different as the 535d is hard to beat - I changed my 535d for a Range Rover Vogue TDV8 because of the snow etc on my work route in winter and because one of the lads at work was always on my case to sell it to him :sad:
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The price of fuel is hurting my pockets, I see it more of a side step :-) a 07 to a brand new got to count for something :-)
Not really, your driving one of the best cars ever made (IMHO) - I'd go for something way different as the 535d is hard to beat - I changed my 535d for a Range Rover Vogue TDV8 because of the snow etc on my work route in winter and because one of the lads at work was always on my case to sell it to him :sad:
335D best car ever made , I suppose it is really :wink:
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:grin: :laugh: :grin:
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The price of fuel is hurting my pockets, I see it more of a side step :-) a 07 to a brand new got to count for something :-)
Not really, your driving one of the best cars ever made (IMHO) - I'd go for something way different as the 535d is hard to beat - I changed my 535d for a Range Rover Vogue TDV8 because of the snow etc on my work route in winter and because one of the lads at work was always on my case to sell it to him :sad:
335D best car ever made , I suppose it is really :wink:
535d I think you'll find.....
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The price of fuel is hurting my pockets, I see it more of a side step :-) a 07 to a brand new got to count for something :-)
Not really, your driving one of the best cars ever made (IMHO) - I'd go for something way different as the 535d is hard to beat - I changed my 535d for a Range Rover Vogue TDV8 because of the snow etc on my work route in winter and because one of the lads at work was always on my case to sell it to him :sad:
335D best car ever made , I suppose it is really :wink:
535d I think you'll find.....
I considered a 535 but thought I'd put it off until I was in my fifties :smiley:
Jim
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Never to young for a 335d tho :grin:
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Porsche 911 [996] Turbo; but I want to keep the GTI as I love it; so unfortunately it won't happen yet as I don't have enough lolly to get a Porsche without selling the GTI.
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135i is on my list now too.
So to recap:
Mini Cooper SD
123d
135i
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135i is on my list now too.
So to recap:
Mini Cooper SD
123d
135i
135 is a great car but it doesnt look special enough, looks no different that a 116....
Jim
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135i is on my list now too.
So to recap:
Mini Cooper SD
123d
135i
135 is a great car but it doesnt look special enough, looks no different that a 116....
Jim
It goes like stink though Jim :grin:
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...... and looks dog pooh!
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135i is on my list now too.
So to recap:
Mini Cooper SD
123d
135i
135 is a great car but it doesnt look special enough, looks no different that a 116....
Jim
That's one of the things I love about the BMW's - people don't know what you've got until you've gone :evil:
...... and looks dog pooh!
In your opinion which is clearly different to mine, after all it's what I want that matters as I'm looking at the thing not you :drool:
Mrs Doc had a rather nice 120d Msport not so long ago and we loved how it looked and the drive was ace :wink:
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Yeah the M-Sport has some very nice touches.
I do find the cabin to be a bit cramped in a 1-Series and i'm short.
Jim
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Not really had a problem with the one we had and I'm 6'3" & Mrs D is 5'10"
I won't be acquiring a "low spec version" :grin:
I found a pic of Mrs Docs old motor:
(http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3760/dsc06213cn2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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Was that before or after the car was crashed its hard to tell. :evil:
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Not really had a problem with the one we had and I'm 6'3" & Mrs D is 5'10"
I won't be acquiring a "low spec version" :grin:
I found a pic of Mrs Docs old motor:
I like the M1's but I would rather have a 3 series BM than a 1. My dad had an M1 for a couple of years and the ride in it was back breaking going over bumps on those run flat tyres.
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I'm getting the hots for one of these at the mo :wink:
330d M sport coupe / 325i M Sport coupe
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/BMW320dMSportCoupe.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/BMW325iMSportCoupe.jpg)
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anyone that's had a 3 series coupe in this office has given it back within 6 months due to too many visits back to BMW for electronics and coil packs. Seems BMW is similar to VW. Prestige marques just get you lots of time sat in a prestige leather sofa at the Stealer rather than in your motor.
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I have a few friends with 3 series 4dr and 2dr.... not had any problems what so ever. I guess again it depends on the dealers you go back to :undecided:
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Hi everyone - newbee here.
Having just taken delivery (yesterday) of a brand spanker GTI, for She Who Must Be Obeyed, I was curious to know what others were considering replacing the MK6 with. Having had 4 previous GTI's (1 Mk2 [brilliant!) 2 Mk 3's (why???) and 1 Mk 4) I was anxious the wife had one so I could play with it :smiley:
We considered the A3 2.0TFSI S Line and various incarnations of the BMW 1, but settled on the GTI. Okay, nostalgia played a part, but in all honesty it was simply the best all round option - especially when we got £2K of the list. It's an amazing car and I expect we'll have various niggles (can you believe I've already had to have the rims changed, 'cause she didn't like them :rolleyes:!!) but I really would not have bought anything else for the money right now. I have a MY11 TTS myself, which is more practical than many might think, but the versatility of the Golf, coupled with the performance, is a winner.
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Welcome Critter. :smiley:
What wheels did you go for instead of what it had?
The GTI is a fine choice and unless you're really unlucky you won't regret it at all. It still has that certain little something that makes it that little bit better than everything else. I don't know whether the GTI and Golfs in general are that good or whether everything else in the catergory is just a bit rubbish and dull but it still sits there as the stand out model.
I've had mine two years now and have been contemplating a change of car on and off, but the only thing I can think of that I would actually buy would be another Golf. So there's really not much point!
I did negotiate on another car very recently as I really want a car with xenons (I work nights so do an awful lot of my driving in the dark) but it got sold whilst I was discussing it with them and the lovely dealership didn't even have the courtesy to phone and tell me they'd sold it whilst I was awaiting them to call back with some figures. *Edit to that, they may have tried to phone me a while after I posted the above*
The TTS is a very nice car, lets have some photos of both cars!
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Fully rate the xenons, fully slate your dealer, booo!!!!!
Mine seem brighter than the ones on the new A4's. Like a lot brighter!
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Fully rate the xenons, fully slate your dealer, booo!!!!!
Mine seem brighter than the ones on the new A4's. Like a lot brighter!
I'd be half tempted to buy a second hand R as they come with xenons thanks to the shortage of GTI/Ds with them but Rs have held up in price too well and I'd be sh!t scared they would suddenly depreciate like mad all of a sudden!!
I may wait and see if VW do a promotion at some point and order a new GTD with a decent discount. Then again maybe I'll just keep this car as it's been faultless and wait and see what the next generation SEAT Leon shapes up like.
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Fully rate the xenons, fully slate your dealer, booo!!!!!
Mine seem brighter than the ones on the new A4's. Like a lot brighter!
Yeah, pretty unproffessional to say the least. I'd write a letter to their dealer principal if I thought it'd even get looked at, trouble is it won't so I won't waste any more time or thought on them.
I'd be half tempted to buy a second hand R as they come with xenons thanks to the shortage of GTI/Ds with them but Rs have held up in price too well and I'd be sh!t scared they would suddenly depreciate like mad all of a sudden!!
I may wait and see if VW do a promotion at some point and order a new GTD with a decent discount. Then again maybe I'll just keep this car as it's been faultless and wait and see what the next generation SEAT Leon shapes up like.
Have you seen the Seat Exo's (aka audi A4). The interior looks pretty good quality wise on the seat's website. If the leon steps interior wise like this I would consider one.
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A mate of mine has had a few Exeos on loan from SEAT through his work. I've had a good nose around them and they are fantastic value for money when you look at the quality of the car. The only critisism he could find with them was that they weren't quite as much fun to drive as the Leons with the same engines, more set up as a cruiser than a blaster!
They'd make superb company cars if you did a lot of motorway miles.
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Those Exeos as we all know are really an Audi, which is a good strategy for Seat I reckon, proven bomb proof reliability / modernized / SEAT branded. Unlike every other SEAT.
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I quite like the RS3. If fuel prices stay at where they are for now then i'll probably do one more petrol before going to the oil burners.
Or maybe a complete change and go for the New Tiguan and hopefully they'll release an R version again.
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I quite like the RS3. If fuel prices stay at where they are for now then i'll probably do one more petrol before going to the oil burners.
Or maybe a complete change and go for the New Tiguan and hopefully they'll release an R version again.
I bought the Tiguan and think its best thing I ever did rather than wait 5yrs for a new GTD , infact it drives better than the GTD due to the 4wd , would I buy another Tig yes I would !! :wink:
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I looked at a Tig recently, but like most of these crossover vehicles, they're useless at towing anything of any size.
Discovery for me next. I'll just have to wait a bit longer to save some more money.
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I bought the Tiguan and think its best thing I ever did rather than wait 5yrs for a new GTD , infact it drives better than the GTD due to the 4wd , would I buy another Tig yes I would !! :wink:
Funny that as i find our Audi worse to drive because of the 4wd. :sad:
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Those Exeos as we all know are really an Audi, which is a good strategy for Seat I reckon, proven bomb proof reliability / modernized / SEAT branded. Unlike every other SEAT.
Maybe that should be the answer for all future SEATs - re badged and tarted up old model Audis!
It used to work well for Daewoo when they just sold facelifted old Vauxhalls, they only went down the pan when they started selling a broader range of stuff. You used to see those piles of crap everywhere 10 years ago!!
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Or share more like they use to with VW. My Ibiza mk2 was so much like the Polo we had at the time.
The Toledo we had was also just a redone Mk2 Jetta GTI with a mk3 GTI engine.
So basically what we are saying is to more or less go back to what they use to do. :evil:
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I think they need a pecking order within the VAG group, Audi and VW perhaps the top runners for engines chassis and kit, with Skoda and Seat trailing with their own takes on last-gen models and interior trim. This obviously excludes Porsche, Bugatti...and Suzuki!
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I know other companys think there nuts as all the brands in the VWgroup fight for share of each others sales rather than have dedicated sectors.
For example what they should do is go for different markets.
Skoda - Cheap brand. (Hyundai, Kia rival)
SEAT - Sporty brand (ST, RS, XR, lotus rivals)
VW - Normal brand. (Ford, Vauxhall rival)
Audi - Premium sector. (BMW, Merc rival)
Bentley - High end brand. (As Bentleys use to be)
Lambo - Super cars (Ferrari rival)
Bugati - Hyper cars
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I know other companys think there nuts as all the brands in the VWgroup fight for share of each others sales rather than have dedicated sectors.
For example what they should do is go for different markets.
Skoda - Cheap brand. (Hyundai, Kia rival)
SEAT - Sporty brand (ST, RS, XR, lotus rivals)
VW - Normal brand. (Ford, Vauxhall rival)
Audi - Premium sector. (BMW, Merc rival)
Bentley - High end brand. (As Bentleys use to be)
Lambo - Super cars (Ferrari rival)
Bugati - Hyper cars
Fingers crossed then on the lotto numbers this week then so I can jump to the top ot the VWgroup and buy a Bugatti....... although its looking more and more like a Skoda for me next :grin:
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I bought the Tiguan and think its best thing I ever did rather than wait 5yrs for a new GTD , infact it drives better than the GTD due to the 4wd , would I buy another Tig yes I would !! :wink:
It'll be a Tiguan or Yeti for me next.
Probably a Yeti...unless I'm feeling flush.
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I'm actually dreading the day the mk 7 GTI is on sale.
Three reasons:
I will have to have one.
It will cost me a fortune.
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much.
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I'm actually dreading the day the mk 7 GTI is on sale.
Three reasons:
I will have to have one.
It will cost me a fortune.
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much.
I love Wolfgang 1 and can't wait to get Wolfgang 2. Metallic Red would do me fine. Roll on 2013.
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I'm actually dreading the day the mk 7 GTI is on sale.
Three reasons:
I will have to have one.
It will cost me a fortune.
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much.
I will have to have one. I wont
It will cost me a fortune. Yeah it will
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much. I'm worried about the huge drop in value my car will have when the Mk7 comes out.
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I'm actually dreading the day the mk 7 GTI is on sale.
Three reasons:
I will have to have one.
It will cost me a fortune.
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much.
Then start saving now so that you don't have to trade in the Mk6. Best of both worlds.
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I'm actually dreading the day the mk 7 GTI is on sale.
Three reasons:
I will have to have one.
It will cost me a fortune.
I will stop loving my current perfect car so much.
Then start saving now so that you don't have to trade in the Mk6. Best of both worlds.
Streuth, if you can afford to save up £30k cash in 2 years you really shouldn't be on a Golf forum!! Either that or you need to try living a bit more of an interesting life!! :laugh:
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I just borough a baby Mk6 :laugh:
The Jetta diesel that took on the daily driver duties from my old Mk6 GTI was just too boring, so welcome along to: -
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-1.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-2.jpg)
My favourite option on the car, LED DRL Xenons :cool:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-3.jpg)
Baby Monza's that need to be changed for something else just not sure what yet
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-4.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-5.jpg)
Coding tweaks for the digital speed and normal locking/auto close stuff all completed
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-6.jpg)
And the new family photo, just missing the Mk2 GTI as it's off at boarding school AKA the Father in laws garage :grin: :grin:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Polo/file-7.jpg)
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1.4TSI 180ps DSG
LED DRL Xenon's
Climate Control
Sensor Pack
Convenience Pack
Basically as close to the factory spec I would have ordered as I could find.
Multi-function steering wheel buttons (R Line versions in gloss black to match the rest of the trim) have been ordered and an RNS-510 and bluetooth to follow shortly.
Performance wise I am going to try to drive it for a bit but I am sure the calling to get it mapped will be too strong to resist :evil:
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Now that I did not expect, you must be made of money. New house and 3 cars in 6 months :laugh:
Nice one Steve.
Jim
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Very nice... i think i am starting to prefer them to the golf :lipsrsealed:
:cool: :cool:
p.s. like xenons, no likey DRLs
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Little beauty ther steve, wish mine had the xenons : ( I think it's perfectly fast enough as standard, after 7000 miles mine has opened up a treat. I little scary at some points when pushing it but the xds let's you push it hard.
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The Polo is looking great.
Only criticism is it looks as if its on stilts!!
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Love it! :cool: Good thing you want to change the wheels cos the tyres it's got are poop!! (same as mine)
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Nice motor matey :wink:
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Much prefer these to the golfs.
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Loving your new polo Steve. Your house is starting to resemble a VW forecourt :smiley:
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Loving your new polo Steve. Your house is starting to resemble a VW forecourt :smiley:
Yeah, with the mk2 parked alongside them too it would pretty much be a dream collection of VWs, just needs a mk1 to finish it all off ... and maybe a mk4 R32 ... :smiley:
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Loving your new polo Steve. Your house is starting to resemble a VW forecourt :smiley:
Yeah, with the mk2 parked alongside them too it would pretty much be a dream collection of VWs, just needs a mk1 to finish it all off ... and maybe a mk4 R32 ... :smiley:
Don't tempt him and give him ideas. Knowing him, he's probably thought of that already.
Congratulations Steve on the miniMe.
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The missing links in my collection/list of VW's to own are a Mk1 Campaign in Silver, Mk4 GTI 180 Anni in Silver, Lupo GTI again in Silver, Touareg R50 V10 TDI in rising blue :grin:
For those who can't be arced to read the build thread on my Mk5, here's a few pics to sum it up
It looks like this: -
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BNuMsUQtQog/TlL4PFmvR_I/AAAAAAAAevU/QLVs0JHQGuA/s640/P1010586.JPG)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/file-118.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/file-124.jpg)
And goes like this :evil:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Blyton/file-11-1.jpg)
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Nice :wink:
Currently searching for a Tiguan "summit" for Mrs Doc if anyone sees one (apart from one in a Honda garage) let me know please :wink:
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Nice :wink:
Currently searching for a Tiguan "summit" for Mrs Doc if anyone sees one (apart from one in a Honda garage) let me know please :wink:
Doc has she tested the Tig yet ? :undecided:
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The missing links in my collection/list of VW's to own are a Mk1 Campaign in Silver, Mk4 GTI 180 Anni in Silver, Lupo GTI again in Silver, Touareg R50 V10 TDI in rising blue :grin:
For those who can't be arced to read the build thread on my Mk5, here's a few pics to sum it up
It looks like this: -
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BNuMsUQtQog/TlL4PFmvR_I/AAAAAAAAevU/QLVs0JHQGuA/s640/P1010586.JPG)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/file-118.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/file-124.jpg)
And goes like this :evil:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Blyton/file-11-1.jpg)
Well here's me eyeing up a mk1 Focus RS to turn into a track car, and then you stick this Red thig up........
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, point me int he direction of your build thread?
Dave
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Someone posted it in a thread yesterday. Great read.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30068.0.html
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Nice :wink:
Currently searching for a Tiguan "summit" for Mrs Doc if anyone sees one (apart from one in a Honda garage) let me know please :wink:
Doc has she tested the Tig yet ? :undecided:
er no, why?
We sat in one and checked the boot was big enough for Mr Doc Jnr's pram etc
Thinking of going for a late R DSG version now as I've been told the pre 2011 MY Tigs have Tiptronic 'boxes not DSG :sad:
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Yes only last of old shape will be dsg 7 speed previous were 6 speed torque convertor. Summits were very rare but beautiful White metallic and baseball tan stitched leather. Basically each dealer was sent on out of the blue some time ago but will all be autos not dsg's....
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Yes its true, you cant get an R tig DSG I tried, but a man of your caliber herr Doc can sort that out !! The R Tig is a very very nice motor I drove one and my mrs loved it, but just couldn't stretch budget wise .
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Our Tig R Line is an 2010 MY so has the tiptronic box and it's pretty good, not as smooth as the 7 speed DSG but still a very good box :smiley:
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Our Tig R Line is an 2010 MY so has the tiptronic box and it's pretty good, not as smooth as the 7 speed DSG but still a very good box :smiley:
Steve what current motor's have you got now?
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2010 Tiguan R-Line 2.0TDI 140PS (ish :evil:) Auto
2011 Polo GTI 180PS (not for much longer) DSG
2005 Mk5 Golf GTI Track car
1991 Mk2 Golf GTI 8v
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2010 Tiguan R-Line 2.0TDI 140PS (ish :evil:) Auto
2011 Polo GTI 180PS (not for much longer) DSG
2005 Mk5 Golf GTI Track car
1991 Mk2 Golf GTI 8v
What's the horses coming out of the Mk5 Track car now then Steve and power to weight stuff as I know it's a little lighter than standar now :smiley:
Jim
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2010 Tiguan R-Line 2.0TDI 140PS (ish :evil:) Auto
2011 Polo GTI 180PS (not for much longer) DSG
2005 Mk5 Golf GTI Track car
1991 Mk2 Golf GTI 8v
Very nice , what's wrong with the Polo great little motor?
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What's the horses coming out of the Mk5 Track car now then Steve and power to weight stuff as I know it's a little lighter than standar now :smiley:
Jim
It now weighs in at 1299kg with a full tank of fuel and another 30kg to come out. Power wise it's now at 360bhp :smiley:
Very nice , what's wrong with the Polo great little motor?
Not for much longer was referring to the 180ps :evil:
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What's the horses coming out of the Mk5 Track car now then Steve and power to weight stuff as I know it's a little lighter than standar now :smiley:
Jim
It now weighs in at 1299kg with a full tank of fuel and another 30kg to come out. Power wise it's now at 360bhp :smiley:
Very nice , what's wrong with the Polo great little motor?
Not for much longer was referring to the 180ps :evil:
When its mapped should keep up with the track car power to weight ratio ?
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Nope it will still be a fair bit off the Golf, the Polo is around 1250kg and will be pushing out about 210bhp :smiley:
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Tiguan boys,
Would you buy.....
2010 summit with massive spec ie xenons, elec seats, dynaudio, blah blah blah @ 23k OR 2011 r-line dsg with leather, nav, 19" wheels etc @ 26500 :sad:
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For me I prefer the looks of the R Line and would always go for the newer car :smiley:
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Tiguan boys,
Would you buy.....
2010 summit with massive spec ie xenons, elec seats, dynaudio, blah blah blah @ 23k OR 2011 r-line dsg with leather, nav, 19" wheels etc @ 26500 :sad:
I would buy the Tig r-line ,take it out for a test Craig . :wink:
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201138416557252/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/volkswagen/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/summit/page/1?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201135412772807/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/2/radius/1500/keywords/dsg_leather/postcode/wa141tf?logcode=p
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Rline with more resalable trim, better gear box, mpg, co2. If the summit didn't have the silly escape nose on it then it would be a close call
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201138416557252/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/volkswagen/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/summit/page/1?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201135412772807/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/2/radius/1500/keywords/dsg_leather/postcode/wa141tf?logcode=p
R line Craig you no it makes sense :grin:
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Was driven in a 140 bhp Tig today. Most impressed.
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Was driven in a 140 bhp Tig today. Most impressed.
The VW Tigaun is underrated, but I love mine think its great to drive ,very quiet and would buy another one no problems sod VW waiting times get a tig is what I say. :grin:
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Ok, getting there after a long after dinner chat with Helen, it's got to be an R-line in Grey, White or silver with DSG and leather - xenons would be nice of course :wink:
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Ok, getting there after a long after dinner chat with Helen, it's got to be an R-line in Grey, White or silver with DSG and leather - xenons would be nice of course :wink:
Leather is standard on the R line and it looks lovely in creamy tan really sets the car off when sat inside :wink:
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Ok, getting there after a long after dinner chat with Helen, it's got to be an R-line in Grey, White or silver with DSG and leather - xenons would be nice of course :wink:
Leather is standard on the R line and it looks lovely in creamy tan really sets the car off when sat inside :wink:
:undecided:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201133410366465/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/dsg?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201133410197708/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/dsg?logcode=p
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Ok, getting there after a long after dinner chat with Helen, it's got to be an R-line in Grey, White or silver with DSG and leather - xenons would be nice of course :wink:
Leather is standard on the R line and it looks lovely in creamy tan really sets the car off when sat inside :wink:
:undecided:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201133410366465/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/dsg?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201133410197708/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/tiguan/make/volkswagen/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/wa141tf/keywords/dsg?logcode=p
Don't go for black. Go for silver, grey or white ( just my opinion but the Tig's seem to suit these colours better ).
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Urinal white - on my path :shocked: :grin:
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Urinal white - on my path :shocked: :grin:
The offical VW colour is 'Armitage Shanks white' :smiley:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
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I suppose as it's a 4x4 it needs to be a bit mucky to give it and its owner some badly needed cache. :evil: :grin:
Or,
If you are vertically challenged, it's a good excuse to purchase a low and lithe sports car instead and desist from breeding. :shocked:
I'll simply have to buy a Panamera (I really love them) as I feel left out. :cry:
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You're quite right, a Scirocco it is for me next, I've already taken my celibacy vows.
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You're quite right, a Scirocco it is for me next, I've already taken my celibacy vows.
I'll go for a vasectomy, if I were you. That way you get the best of both worlds.
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Scirocco on air ride and a couple of housebricks?
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
I'm always up for a meet but no one turns up on here except martin , all mouth and no trousers most of you mk6's :grin:
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Im going to look at a couple of Mk3 GTIs tomorrow :lipsrsealed:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
I'm always up for a meet but no one turns up on here except martin , all mouth and no trousers most of you mk6's :grin:
True. Do you want to meet this Sunday? I'll come over to your place. Say hello to baby Steve. PM me your address. I've got your Tel No. :smiley:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
I'm always up for a meet but no one turns up on here except martin , all mouth and no trousers most of you mk6's :grin:
True. Do you want to meet this Sunday? I'll come over to your place. Say hello to baby Steve. PM me your address. I've got your Tel No. :smiley:
I'm out this Sunday Asker, can do next Sunday :wink:
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
I'm always up for a meet but no one turns up on here except martin , all mouth and no trousers most of you mk6's :grin:
True. Do you want to meet this Sunday? I'll come over to your place. Say hello to baby Steve. PM me your address. I've got your Tel No. :smiley:
I'm out this Sunday Asker, can do next Sunday :wink:
Next Sunday I'm in Bristol for a wedding. Not mine! How about the Sunday after? After that it's operation hell for me.
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How does one go about polishing the roof on a Tiguan?
I'm only 5'7'' so would have a few issues!! :laugh:
Listen here you P*ss taker's I'm only 5'6 and can clean my roof :grin: , I just took out 1 series bm on the dual Carriage way :grin:
Sounds good to me mate :cool:
No, really? 5'6"? You know what they say: all good things come in small packages or what the Italians say: tall man small panini, short man big panini.
When are we meeting up, big boy? :grin:
I'm always up for a meet but no one turns up on here except martin , all mouth and no trousers most of you mk6's :grin:
True. Do you want to meet this Sunday? I'll come over to your place. Say hello to baby Steve. PM me your address. I've got your Tel No. :smiley:
I'm out this Sunday Asker, can do next Sunday :wink:
Next Sunday I'm in Bristol for a wedding. Not mine! How about the Sunday after? After that it's operation hell for me.
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Steve? Are you there?
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Regarding buying next car (not golf relpacement). Just bought a new tiquan, was a cracking car for what we needed to complement the golf. Need at least the SE model - has a golf mk6 type interior and drove brilliantly, down side is huge 6 month wait. Didn't like oil burner (vibration via gear stick etc) so broke from crowd and went for a petrol version. Looked at a Q5 but for multi story car parks wouldn't be as good as the tiguan. Don't laugh but suggested to wife buy a second gti mk6 lol :)
Regarding replacing the golf gti. That's hard! Black GTI with monza shaddows just looks - wow uber cool and classy but is also so much fun to drive - yet so comfy and such a nice place to be on long drives etc! Still not seen anything with 5 doors yet that gave me that same wow factor (thought the current 5 door S3 was dull looking inside and out, didn't like the look of the golf R and don't like the look of the ED35 but that's just me). I guess will see what the new mk7 golf GTI \ R or the new shape S3 or RS3 will look like in a year or two's time but for now still very happy with the mk6 even after 18 months or so and nothing comes close in my eyes :) .
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Update:
Just been to see a Tiguan for Mrs Doc and left a deposit (after some negotiation) with my local VW dealer.
Spec: 2010 '60 Tiguan R-Line TDI 140 DSG in White goods white with black leather electric seats, RNS510 Sat Nav, Reverse cam, Cruise, Auto park thingy, factory hidden tow bar and touch Bluetooth which I'll be changing to the "proper" Bluetooth ASAP
Is the off road button standard on these as it's got one of those too?
Now I need xenon headlamps.....
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Standard on escape version option on all the others.
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Regarding buying next car (not golf relpacement). Just bought a new tiquan, was a cracking car for what we needed to complement the golf. Need at least the SE model - has a golf mk6 type interior and drove brilliantly, down side is huge 6 month wait. Didn't like oil burner (vibration via gear stick etc) so broke from crowd and went for a petrol version. Looked at a Q5 but for multi story car parks wouldn't be as good as the tiguan. Don't laugh but suggested to wife buy a second gti mk6 lol :)
Regarding replacing the golf gti. That's hard! Black GTI with monza shaddows just looks - wow uber cool and classy but is also so much fun to drive - yet so comfy and such a nice place to be on long drives etc! Still not seen anything with 5 doors yet that gave me that same wow factor (thought the current 5 door S3 was dull looking inside and out, didn't like the look of the golf R and don't like the look of the ED35 but that's just me). I guess will see what the new mk7 golf GTI \ R or the new shape S3 or RS3 will look like in a year or two's time but for now still very happy with the mk6 even after 18 months or so and nothing comes close in my eyes :) .
Beware of buying petrol tiguan as desirability and resale value goes through the floor. Worth going for the diesel dsg if you were not sure of the manual.
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Where have you been chap - you got any old shape Tig's like I've bought before I buy it lol
Still working on that sig :wink:
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We simply cannot get any decent ones, rline tdi dsg with leather are highly desirable and get sold very quickly that's why the prices are so strong and negotiations marginal.
Can't wait for this sig.
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We simply cannot get any decent ones, rline tdi dsg with leather are highly desirable and get sold very quickly that's why the prices are so strong and negotiations marginal.
Can't wait for this sig.
Indeed they are , got big waiting list again on these suppose I better put my order in now :rolleyes:
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Can't wait for this sig.
the first one is there - its not subtle :grin:
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As mentioned earlier in thread was looking at a discovery 4 or VW amarok. popped into localish VW dealer for a look at the Toerag and after a test drive stuck our name down for one. Not chopping in the GTD but the wifes Mk6 Tdi. As we need something bigger for weekends away and at holiday time.
Specc'd up an SE with 20" rims, xenons, towbar, cameras and a couple of others I cannot remember as it's pretty well sorted as standard with rns810(?), dab, leather.....needless to say she is looking forward to it. For the amount of miles I do I cannot see me getting rid of the GTD for a while.
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Toerags and Tigbags ... don't these perambulators have a forum of their own? :evil:
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As mentioned earlier in thread was looking at a discovery 4 or VW amarok. popped into localish VW dealer for a look at the Toerag and after a test drive stuck our name down for one.
So you rate the Toerag over the Discovery 4? I want a more suitable family/tow car next year and had figured a Disco or an XC90 would be the way to go. I considered the Amarok briefly, but thought it would be too agricultural for every day.
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D4 over a Toerag. In a word, no. Both are so different.
D4 is a more capable off road tool, stunning tow and workhorse which is ideal if that is what you need it for and are willing to pay the premium to get into one.
Toerag is a premium on road 'offroader' if that makes sense. It is capable in the mud as well (but not to D3/4 standards), but like the X5 is designed to be primarily an onroad car.
If I was changing the GTD then I would have a D4, but paying a premium over the Toerag to get a D4 for the wife to get back and forward to work in, did not make sense as the most it will see is an occasional bump up a kerb to park and our winters. It ticks the box of capable all weather motoring, space to get our 'stuff' about and premium feel. A similar spec D4 to the Treg we ordered would be nearly £10k more. :laugh:
I looked closely at the amarok, but the rear seats are bench like and would not be comfortable for the lad on long journeys. I don't rate the XC90 at all. Driven a few and did not like it. No technical reason, just did not like the drive.
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I'm thinking the XC90 might be a bit too school run. However having had the opportunity to drive a Mk6 GTI in anger yesterday, I'm begining to wonder if there is much point in having a newish tow car when it would only be needed for around 6000 miles a year. For the price of a Newish D4, I could have a resonable D3 and a used GTI, as well as keep my V6 TDI Passat.
Hmmmm, I need to look at widening the drive.
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Just got the tig for Mrs Doc - it's ace :wink:
Me next - gotta be a 123d (or an evoque)
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Just got the tig for Mrs Doc - it's ace :wink:
Me next - gotta be a 123d (or an evoque)
Welldone Doc glad she likes the Tig , what do you think of it ? I would get the Evoque saw one today in black very nice car. :cool:
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The Tiguan is a good practical type of 4x4 transport eminently suitable for budding families. It won't win any beauty contests, but it keeps the faith and for this reason it is very sought after and rightly so.
Regarding the Evoque, I am not too sure. It is styled to excess. Whether this is good or bad is wholly dependent on an individual's taste. I like most of it except for the over squashed roof line which I find mildly irritating, nay ugly. However, its bling effect really appeals to me. Would I buy one? I don't think so, as it is a slow and lumbering thing which promises much by way of looks but disappoints on performance. It needs a re-map from the off. But one can't deny it has novelty value and will probably sell in spades.
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The Tiguan is a good practical type of 4x4 transport eminently suitable for budding families. It won't win any beauty contests, but it keeps the faith and for this reason it is very sought after and rightly so.
Regarding the Evoque, I am not too sure. It is styled to excess. Whether this is good or bad is wholly dependent on an individual's taste. I like most of it except for the over squashed roof line which I find mildly irritating, nay ugly. However, its bling effect really appeals to me. Would I buy one? I don't think so, as it is a slow and lumbering thing which promises much by way of looks but disappoints on performance. It needs a re-map from the off. But one can't deny it has novelty value and will probably sell in spades.
Agree with that..... It would be like driving round in a tarts handbag.
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^^ +1
Reminds me of the X6 - ugly but with some presence and will be owned by lots of WAGs!
I followed one this week whilst on the way to work and I didn't think wow just "that's different"
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Evoque it is then :grin:
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Evoque it is then :grin:
A friend whom purchases a new top of the range, range rover every year has been given one of these by his dealer to borrow for a couple of weeks. Its obviously the high spec one, but he does speak very highly of it! :cool:
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Evoque it is then :grin:
Get it in Indus Silver. :smiley:
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Either an M3 or an M5
But could be swayed to VW/Audi (Cock-mobile)
Def not a Merc
Red
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After making the decision to get out of the Kuga ASAP, I looked at the Evoque 5 door.
Working for CAT, we have in the past have had great discounts so seemed like a good idea. So i basically spec'd up a 5 door Pure ( bottom of the range ...still very nice tho) with pan roof, bigger wheels and a few toys coming in at £33k. Was told by the Business Manager that residuals have been quoted at 95% at the end of year 1. So with the discount I should get....20% in the past for other colleagues.....it would make a decent PCP.
Too cut a long story short, the Pure isn't aavailable for c6 months, no corporate discount, but they had a black Dynamic available. They priced it up.....£45k with Gap insurance.....then the PCP.....residual after 20 months £27k.... :sick:
No thanks !
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There's a black 3 door just moved in down the road from me and TBH it does nothing for me as the roof at the back looks really odd, must admit it looks quite smart inside but is it worth the money? probably not.
Autoexpress have a review of the Evoque coupe and 5 door and I do quite like the look of the 5 door but again price would put me off.
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Would be a 5 door Prestige Lux for me circa 43K
I just did the vw build a car thingy and a GTD with max spec (still lots less spec than the Evoque spec) was £34,065.00 ( was £36000 prior to free leather.....) even better was a 140 bhp tiguan sport again loaded came out at £37,825.00
Evoque is good value I think - residuals will be mental for years too I think.
123d..... :wink:
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Properly specced the Evoque is a £50k car. Is it then worth it? For some, probably yes. For me, no, definitely no. It's that stupid roof that puts me off. Everytime I see one of them I think of Victoria Beckham and that again puts me off, big time. But I must admit it is beautiful inside, unlike Victoria.
It costs £20k more than a fully specced GTI or £15 more than a fully specced R and apart from having a perversely novel arse, does nothing more than either.
Rather get a BMW, a Mercedes or possibly even an Audi. These will cost less, have more room, be more reliable and have better performance. You see, I am moving away from bling!
....... and after having said all that, I rather like the Evoque! :grin:
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GTI gone - hello M3
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/dustybones954/m3/NewM3005.jpg)
Bloody Love it. :smiley:
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I love it too, but I hate that huge arial. Chop it off, please.
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I love it too, but I hate that huge arial. Chop it off, please.
:laugh:Looks a lot like a lamp post to me!
Stunning motor mate! is it brand new or used?
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Hi
It is 3yrs old AUC and I have to say the dealership that preped it made a brill job, kindo restored my faith in dealers actually. (Unfortunately not my local one).
I had hankered after one for years, so finally after a lot of searching and constantly chopping and changing spec that I wanted, this one cropped up, in a completely different colour than what I had thought I would go for. But had a quite a load of goodies, however the condition was the complete decider. So Lamont is now ma friend.
cheers
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I love it too, but I hate that huge arial. Chop it off, please.
Never noticed that before lol.. :grin:
cheers
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^^^^ nice one, i think thats my favourite colour aswell, a lot of car for the money, im considering getting one for a few months
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Guess what I got yesterday:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/74346/CR.jpg)
Cayman R, PDK, Sport Chrono Pack, Bi-Xenons, Sports Exhaust, Rear Park Sensors, Rear Wipers, Flat black.
I have not been able to wipe the stupid grin off my face since I got it. My GTI is tuned to 270 and it's quick but using launch control and getting to 60 in 4.7s is a little addictive. I am going to have to be so careful on public roads.
Anyway, one thing is for certain that in the short time I've had her, I have noticed a huge increase in anti-social behaviour toward me on the road as a result of the badge and so many people have had to try and force their way past me and cut me up.
Still have the GTI, trading her in against the new Tiguan for Mrs AGB and then I'm not having anything to do with buying new cars for at least five years. Which is what I said when I bought the GTI in April 2010. :grin:
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Mr AGB, Very nice, and I luv those wheels
cheers
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RWD is making a big comeback - nice :wink:
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Congratulations Alex. Bleck it flatly had to be.
I drove a Boxter in France for a couple of days recently. 'twas Red of course. Quite amazing and great second car to have for those fun solitary moments.
But why get a Tig? Keep the GTI and let the lady have some fun too. She'll be no safer in a Tig. Besides, you'll need a step ladder to clean the Tig's top or is that the good lady's task? Typical Colonial!
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Congratulations Alex. Bleck it flatly had to be.
I drove a Boxter in France for a couple of days recently. 'twas Red of course. Quite amazing and great second car to have for those fun solitary moments.
But why get a Tig? Keep the GTI and let the lady have some fun too. She'll be no safer in a Tig. Besides, you'll need a step ladder to clean the Tig's top or is that the good lady's task? Typical Colonial!
Thanks Dustybones & Doc. I think I will get some Boxter Spyder wheels as well at some point because it was such a difficult choice between the two. Dealer offered the black gratis and I figured what the hell. Anyway, I've spent quite enough money lately. I'll be ridiculously peeved if I kurb one of those alloys because they'll be a pain to repair. But, as I've learned rather quickly, people don't have much sympathy for people who own a Porsche. :grin:
What Boxster was it Asker? S or Spyder? I drove a Boxster S Black Edition as the dealer said I should try it to make sure the Cayman R was the right choice and it was brilliant, it's what sold me on PDK.
I'd love to keep the GTI Asker but sadly it's too much car for Mrs AGB, especially since it was remapped. The GTI was a compromise car (performance/practicality) and has suffered the indignity of having hauled firewood, compost as well as various pieces of rubbish from the house to the dump. It's always been a bit of a hassle getting everything into and requires lots of protection to ensure the car isn't damaged doing this sort of thing and the dimensions of the Tiguan are a bit more helpful in this regard. That and we're getting a couple of dogs so it'll be easier to move them around with the seat config and options. Diesel makes sense from a fuel economy perspective and we're going to get a DSG box for London driving. I will speak to Superchips and get a remap applied and it's quite handy in that I'll have a bit of fun when I drive it too and I'll revert it when Mrs AGB drives. Two cars perfectly suited to the job they serve.
As it is, the Porsche is living in dehumidified storage about 10 miles away. I'll miss being able to admire her good looks on my way in and out but given the cost, I intend to keep her in pristine condition and unlike the GTI, she won't live on the street outside my house. I have no doubt that if anyone vandalised her, they'd be killed on the spot. :laugh:
That said, I will always have a soft spot for the GTI. I will be genuinely sad when it goes.
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Alex: For 3-4 days, I drove a Boxster S in flat Red, auto box (drove me nuts to start with), beige leather interior, electric seats, fantastic sound system, Sat Nav, adaptive chassis, 19" wheels and lord knows what else. It was a memorable experience.
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Alex: For 3-4 days, I drove a Boxster S in flat Red, auto box (drove me nuts to start with), beige leather interior, electric seats, fantastic sound system, Sat Nav, adaptive chassis, 19" wheels and lord knows what else. It was a memorable experience.
Would have been more memorable in black... :grin:
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GTI gone - hello M3
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/dustybones954/m3/NewM3005.jpg)
Bloody Love it. :smiley:
LOVE THIS!!
good ol v8 :evil:
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Tricky as I'm very happy with my current GTI mk6 as it's speced just how I'd like it.
However regarding a replacement.... I need a 4\5 door for covering some of the school runs etc, and I love something a little fun, not too worried about the price as long as I don't think it's a rip off for what you get.
The problem with the GTI was the factory order waiting time, and I was totally hacked me off was the dealer pushing out the delivery time over and over again (even after when I agreed to a further 3 month wait and VAT hit for the 2010 plate). VW limiting numbers to keep used prices high, I'm ok with that providing they keep (with in reason to the sodding delivery date!).
Might go for... new shape S3 when it comes out, a Panamera, or mk7 GTI if it's any good and a 100% assurance I won't get messed about with bouncing delivery dates. Would want to try one before buying the car first.
Also... it's not just the GTI which VW are fooking people about regarding delivery dates. The new tigwan is the same. Dealers say (and produce a print out) stating about 9 weeks, but it's more like 6 MONTHS min!!!!
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What you ugly 4x4 owners need is one of these
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/nissan-juke-r-nissan-gt-r-2011-10-04?imageNo=0
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Tricky as I'm very happy with my current GTI mk6 as it's speced just how I'd like it.
Why change it then?
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At this point in time I won't be unless the next generation S3 or GTI are something special, however saying that I tend to buy a new car every 3 or so years so maybe next year ;)
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I will replace my GTI with the Mk7 version.
But I also hanker after a convertible sports car. So I am considering buying a Porsche Boxster at some stage. It will probably be the S. However, having driven the basic version last week, it seems a bit sweeter, though not as fast.
All this is dependent on finding a garage close to home.
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(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/dustybones954/m3/NewM3005.jpg)
I don't know why, but my eye was drawn to the 4x4 hitched to the caravan. Slight overkill when choosing his tow car maybe?
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BMWs do that to me too. :grin:
Just had one of those M3's come up behind me tonight but a white one. Glad he eventually braked. :shocked: He was busy talking on his phone and driving at 100mph+
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/pepper2010_bucket/smiley_nope.gif)
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Just had one of those M3's come up behind me tonight but a white one. Glad he eventually braked. :shocked: He was busy talking on his phone and driving at 100mph+
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/pepper2010_bucket/smiley_nope.gif)
Sales rep?!?!?
PS. Only Jealous! Quite fancy a second hand M5 if my miles were less each year.
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Some city wide boy type by his suit i would guess.
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BMWs do that to me too. :grin:
Just had one of those M3's come up behind me tonight but a white one. Glad he eventually braked. :shocked: He was busy talking on his phone and driving at 100mph+
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/pepper2010_bucket/smiley_nope.gif)
probably wouldnt have got a mention if it was a fiesta :tongue:
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(http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/images/product_images/old_git_cone.gif)
:grin:
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I will replace my GTI with the Mk7 version.
But I also hanker after a convertible sports car. So I am considering buying a Porsche Boxster at some stage. It will probably be the S. However, having driven the basic version last week, it seems a bit sweeter, though not as fast.
All this is dependent on finding a garage close to home.
Put it in a secure car garage. The new car is in professional car storage - CCTV everywhere, dehumidified, £20 a week. Insurance worked out real nice for it. She has done 106 miles now but I'm keeping her under 4000rpm for the first 2k miles. I know I don't have to but she is a keeper. I remember the GTI at the same age. They do grow up fast. :grin:
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Thanks Alex. I'll certainly consider secure storage options.
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I went to see two mk2 GTIs at the weekend one was good body and interior wise but had an idle problem, some electrical problems, blower motor noise and its MFA did not work. The other one was very good as everything worked just not quite as good interior wise as the other one. I put an offer in of £1200 on the very good one but the owner of the other one has contacted me since and said make him a silly offer so i may endup with two if i can decide what a silly offer is without offending him!
Also been to see an MG ZR that i may use over the winter months.
At this rate im going to end up with 3 more cars :grin:
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I went to see two mk2 GTIs at the weekend one was good but had an idle problem some electrical problems and one was very good. I put an offer in on the very good one but the owner of the good one has contacted me since and said make him a daft offer so i may endup with two!
Also been to see an MG ZR that i may use over the winter months.
At this rate im going to end up with 3 more cars :grin:
Snoops: you've got a problem. Of this I am sure. :shocked:
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I may need a bigger garage :grin:
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Geoff, as usual I applaud you. However I don't envy you having about 1000 cars to clean. :smiley:
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Snoopy, have a word with this bloke http://www.volkscars.com/home/index.php?option=com_autos&func=maxview&cid=7&Itemid=49
He dosn't see the quantity of Mk2's as he did when I bought mine 3 years ago as there are a lot less good ones for sale, but he does still seem to have a knack of hunting down proper, honest cars.
I guess I paid over the odds for mine compared to private sale prices at the time, but when I factored in the cost and time of travelling the country looking at sh1tters, I thought it was worth it.
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Thanks. Yes i knoiw what you meen about the cost of looking for a good one.
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http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C258427
Has a nice mk2 :huh:
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I just bought a 2011 '11 Skoda VRS estate btw :rolleyes:
Should be here next week.
Got pics but as or the norm iPad stopping play :angry:
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I just bought a 2011 '11 Skoda VRS estate btw :rolleyes:
Should be here next week.
Got pics but as or the norm iPad stopping play :angry:
Quality automobile.
Derv or TSI?
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I just bought a 2011 '11 Skoda VRS estate btw :rolleyes:
Should be here next week.
Got pics but as or the norm iPad stopping play :angry:
Quality automobile.
Derv or TSI?
2.0T FSI :smiley:
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I just bought a 2011 '11 Skoda VRS estate btw :rolleyes:
Should be here next week.
Got pics but as or the norm iPad stopping play :angry:
Quality automobile.
Derv or TSI?
2.0T FSI :smiley:
Development mule no.2 ... :grin:
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Er number 6 :grin:
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These are very good looking cars in estate format, nearly every one of them I see is in Blue.
A good choice.
I still struggle slightly with badge snobbery despite how ridiculous this is so I applud you for having both taste and common sense :wink:
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Ta, here's a picture of her :wink:
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4121/3f6a3824e91f49c7ab989c0.jpg)
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Ta, here's a picture of her :wink:
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4121/3f6a3824e91f49c7ab989c0.jpg)
Like it mate, you can't beat that car for value for money and I've no doubt you're going to get a little more power out of it.......
Bigger turbo or remap?
Jim
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Ta, here's a picture of her :wink:
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4121/3f6a3824e91f49c7ab989c0.jpg)
Very nice indeed :cool:
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Starting with a map - as mentioned above she's a test car then she'll be sold :wink:
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Does it have xenons as standard ?
Cost ?
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Does it have xenons as standard ?
Cost ?
Don't think so but good thing with these is you can fit them EASY ie bulbs because it has projector headlamps :wink:
Cost me £15204.30p (VAT Q too :wink:) - one owner - 4500 miles - flawless A1 condition :wink:
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Nice colour :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Does it have xenons as standard ?
Cost ?
Don't think so but good thing with these is you can fit them EASY ie bulbs because it has projector headlamps :wink:
Cost me £15204.30p (VAT Q too :wink:) - one owner - 4500 miles - flawless A1 condition :wink:
Thats great value
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I'm comming to the conclusion that I must just buy another Mk6 when I come to change mine even when the Mk7 is out.
My thoughts behind this are:
a) Couldn't be more happy with the Mk6 GTI, does everything I want it to do, so why not buy another one
b) Not sure I fancy paying 30k plus for a Mk7
c) Should hopefully get a good price for nearly new Mk6 which would leave spare cash for upgrades if required
d) Wouldn't say no to a Mk6 GTD in the future because of rising fuel prices/cost of living etc
Anyone else thinking along these lines.............?
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I'm comming to the conclusion that I must just buy another Mk6 when I come to change mine even when the Mk7 is out.
My thoughts behind this are:
a) Couldn't be more happy with the Mk6 GTI, does everything I want it to do, so why not buy another one
b) Not sure I fancy paying 30k plus for a Mk7
c) Should hopefully get a good price for nearly new Mk6 which would leave spare cash for upgrades if required
d) Wouldn't say no to a Mk6 GTD in the future because of rising fuel prices
Anyone else thinking along these lines.............?
I agree that getting a Mk6 as your next car if the discounts are about, for me though if I stayed with the MK6 it would be the R for sure.
Jim
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I won't buy an Edition 35 now, as they are too much for what they are. I even looked at the invoice for our current mk6 and our last Edition 30, and that put me off even more.
For me unless the mk7 is something really special it will be something more affordable.
I still think high 20's / low 30's for a 2.0 Turbo hatch with sub 250bhp, and not a great deal of standard kit is a lot too pay, even if it does have a high regarded badge.
Dave
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
I will NEVER spend £30k+ on a Golf.......
A used R is likely the route I'll go down in 2012
Jim
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
I will NEVER spend £30k+ on a Golf.......
A used R is likely the route I'll go down in 2012
Jim
Only problem with R's is they have been shgged to death :grin:
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
I will NEVER spend £30k+ on a Golf.......
A used R is likely the route I'll go down in 2012
Jim
Never say never.
Why not get an R32 and go really old and cheap? :sick:
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I'd have another MK5 GTI DSG - I love those :wink:
The closer it gets the more I'm leaning towards a 123d for my next personal work skiff
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
Not at 30K + I won't be ( mark my words :undecided: )
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When the time comes to change your current and worn Mk6 cars, I bet nearly all of you will update and upgrade to a Mk7. Why buy another old and out-of-date model? Mark my words. :smiley:
I will NEVER spend £30k+ on a Golf.......
A used R is likely the route I'll go down in 2012
Jim
Only problem with R's is they have been shgged to death :grin:
Mine's been caressed lovingly.
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I'd have another MK5 GTI DSG - I love those :wink:
The closer it gets the more I'm leaning towards a 123d for my next personal work skiff
123D is a cracking engine but you wont believe how much hard work they are until you go down a bumpy B road and strat bouncing all over the place. This can be solved with non run flats though and with a map looking at 240+ bhp and mid 40's mpg.
I personally think the Alpina D3 is a cracker but a little expensive.
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I know what you mean, mrs doc had a 120d msport on 18"'s and it was a little crazy but there are no crappy roads on my work route so it's all good there :wink:
Aiming for 260 lol
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I traded in my gt sport170tdi for an 57 plate r32 on tuesday then took it back on wednesday saying i was'nt happy with it.The r32 just did;nt feel that quick & when on the move not much quicker than my gt,it just was'nt worth the extra running costs,& my old remapped mk5 gti would have pi$$ed all over it.oh well at least ive owened one & stick with turbo cars from now on.
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I traded in my gt sport170tdi for an 57 plate r32 on tuesday then took it back on wednesday saying i was'nt happy with it.The r32 just did;nt feel that quick & when on the move not much quicker than my gt,it just was'nt worth the extra running costs,& my old remapped mk5 gti would have pi$$ed all over it.oh well at least ive owened one & stick with turbo cars from now on.
So what's next on the list?
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Think it could b a white 3door mk6 gti,going 2 see one next week or keep the gt & map it.
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I'd have another MK5 GTI DSG - I love those :wink:
The closer it gets the more I'm leaning towards a 123d for my next personal work skiff
I am with you Doc. The Skoda would look great with a 123d in tow. I wonder which of these two would be more suitable for Susan B? :tongue:
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I'd have another MK5 GTI DSG - I love those :wink:
The closer it gets the more I'm leaning towards a 123d for my next personal work skiff
I am with you Doc. The Skoda would look great with a 123d in tow. I wonder which of these two would be more suitable for Susan B? :tongue:
Neither she can't drive.
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I'm comming to the conclusion that I must just buy another Mk6 when I come to change mine even when the Mk7 is out.
My thoughts behind this are:
a) Couldn't be more happy with the Mk6 GTI, does everything I want it to do, so why not buy another one
b) Not sure I fancy paying 30k plus for a Mk7
c) Should hopefully get a good price for nearly new Mk6 which would leave spare cash for upgrades if required
d) Wouldn't say no to a Mk6 GTD in the future because of rising fuel prices/cost of living etc
Anyone else thinking along these lines.............?
I came to a similar conclusion, maybe just a year or two too soon!! :laugh:
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I'm debating whether to buy an old A6 Allroad to replace my Passat as a stop gap until I have sufficient funds to buy the Discovery that I really want.
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Have always said a TTRS and at this moment I'm sticking to that, but the Evoque is turning my head.
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You can hardly call a Golf a sexy looking machine. However you can make it look good.
The new BMW and Ford Focus have new models out yet the older VW Golf still wins the road tests in magazines against newer models. That speaks volumes for the Golf.
I will be sticking to the Golf GTI simply because you know when it comes out it will be the best. The only photos kicking about on the mark 7 have been done by photo shop or heavily disguised test photoes.
What you can be sure of is most of you will be foaming at the mouth for one when it comes out simply because it will be a much better car than the current one.
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BMW 123d
Skoda Yeti
Golf R
All auto, all very different.....
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One of 3 that I would like.
1) GTD
2) Octavia vRS
3) Passat CC
I do think that the GTD is overpriced IMO, and I am not that fussed on the interior of the vRS.
Haven't been in a CC yet but from what I have seen on autotrader it seems quite good value with a good spec for 11 plated cars.
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If money allowed a golf r. As it doesn't if much prefer a mk1 next and put an insane engenine in it
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1) GTD
2) Octavia vRS
I've got those already :wink:
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1) GTD
2) Octavia vRS
I've got those already :wink:
Show off :laugh:
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IMHO.....
Pasta CCs are rank btw :sick:
Drive bad, hard to get in and out :sick: :sick: :sick:
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Much better off with a 320d sporty auto,
IMBO.
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Much better off with a 320d sporty auto,
IMBO.
IMBO?
Bias?
You know my views on 3 series :grin:
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I picked up my GTi replacement this morning, an Audi S3 Sportback, black with recaro buckets.
First impression of the K03 V K04 is that the GTi feels faster around town due to lower torque, GTI also has better steering feel and less understeer.
S3 is a work of art inside and the seats are sublime.
A remap and some uprated anti Roll bars on the cards very soon to cure the negatives.
Our other family car is a 320D M Sport auto - a very, very capable car so worth considering :cool:
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New car.
(http://assets.drivebenfield.com/image/used/EN59YKG-1.jpg)
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Most likely a Polo .:R for me........if it gets 4WD. :cool:
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Test driving a skoda yeti on Tuesday btw :rolleyes:
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You lot and your money. I got myself in debt for a 2.3K MK4 turbo.
:cry: :cry:
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You lot and your money. I got myself in debt for a 2.3K MK4 turbo.
:cry: :cry:
Don't beat yourself up about that, we've (most of us) been there at points in our lives.
Many, if not most, of the mk6 section regulars are a fair bit older than other members on here. Much of it depends on your disposable income and not all of us have flash jobs and massive incomes; some of us have just saved up gradually over many years, there are a few on here that have inherited a bit of money and spent it on what they enjoy rather than risking the banks losing it for them and a good few from this section have company car allowances so the cars aren't really theirs anyway.
So if you're young, don't have a glittering career but still want fancy smart phones, nice holidays and a social life and are also planning on buying a house and maybe having a family, you're just going to have to be a bit patient!!
You don't want to do it all when you're young anyway or you'll have nothing to look forward to, and whatever you've got - there's always some flash fatherless son round the next corner who's got bigger and better!!! :laugh:
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You lot and your money. I got myself in debt for a 2.3K MK4 turbo.
:cry: :cry:
Don't beat yourself up about that, we've (most of us) been there at points in our lives.
Many if not most of the mk6 section regulars are a fair bit older than other members on here. Much of it depends on your disposable income and not all of us have flash jobs and massive incomes; some of us have just saved up gradually over many years, there are a few on here that have inherited a bit of money and spent it on what they enjoy rather than risking the banks losing it for them and a good few from this section have company car allowances so the cars aren't really theirs anyway.
So if you're young, don't have a glittering career but still want fancy smart phones, nice holicays and a social life and are also planning on buying a house and maybe having a family, you're just going to have to be a bit patient!!
You don't want to do it all when you're young anyway or you'll have nothing to look forward to, and whatever you've got - there's always some flash fatherless son round the next corner who's got bigger and better!!! :laugh:
Yeah, I know. Just with the way things are going - by the time I can afford a MK12 GTI we'll have ran out of fuel!
Meh, next leap is to a MK5 when the 4 is paid off.
One thing that does annoy me though is when I'm driving around in my MK4 - that I've worked bloody hard to get, is when I see some lads 7 years younger than me sat in an Audi S3 with their beanie hats on. It's like, jeesh... You've barely got out of nappies and you're driving that?!
Haha, anyway. Yeah i'm envious of you MK6 guys - but I'll get there! :smiley:
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Got to admire your honesty :wink:
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here's hoping it will be a mk7 R...heard somewhere that the R versions would be released a bit earlier in the product life for the 7, but who knows.
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I quite fancy a BRZ/GT86 next assuming i can press the sprogs into the back seats.
(http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3520&d=1323587423)
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Yes they're nice so I would definitely look at one as I just can't see me spending nearly £30k on a Golf. Maybe something older but madder - M3 perhaps as I've said before would fit the bill.
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if you want to lose money fast, spend it on cars and women! :evil:
PS. Loving the festive smileys!
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I'm kind of stuck within the VAG group for my next car as I find DSG a must.
Having said that my old man's got a an auto 3 series BMW 330D M Sport which is an all round nice car to drive so I would also consider one of those.
I've got a feeling I will end up with another Mk6 GTI in a year or two as with the state of the economy I don't fancy shelling out on a 30k + on a Mk7.
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Probably swap to the Polo .:R if it gets 4wd and 250bhp like some mags have been speculating. :cool:
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Most likely a Polo .:R for me........if it gets 4WD. :cool:
Probably swap to the Polo .:R if it gets 4wd and 250bhp like some mags have been speculating. :cool:
You must really want one to post it twice :grin:
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Yeti ordered today :wink:
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Most likely a Polo .:R for me........if it gets 4WD. :cool:
Probably swap to the Polo .:R if it gets 4wd and 250bhp like some mags have been speculating. :cool:
You must really want one to post it twice :grin:
Updated it for 250bhp :evil: :laugh:
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:cool:
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Yeti ordered today :wink:
What engine?
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Yeti ordered today :wink:
Which one? I have been considering one to tow my caravan with, but I'm now sure that it would be any better than my Passat, as they are not very heavy.
Also after a VW, the Skoda interiors are a bit of a backward step.
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If I was changing now think I would need to give this some serious consideration a whole lot of car for the money
http://used.mercedes-benz.co.uk/giffnock/used/2011/mercedes-benz/e350-cdi-blueefficiency/2011-mercedes-benz-e350-cdi-blueefficiency-giffnock-for-sale-sh11xjv
We are moving to an Island on the west coast and I am starting to think it might be best to run the GTI and just add a new UP for running about to keep the GTI milage down.
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If I was changing now think I would need to give this some serious consideration a whole lot of car for the money
http://used.mercedes-benz.co.uk/giffnock/used/2011/mercedes-benz/e350-cdi-blueefficiency/2011-mercedes-benz-e350-cdi-blueefficiency-giffnock-for-sale-sh11xjv
We are moving to an Island on the west coast and I am starting to think it might be best to run the GTI and just add a new UP for running about to keep the GTI milage down.
thats alot of car for the money !!
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All that Merc for the price of a diesel Golf!!!
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Yeti ordered today :wink:
What engine?
Surprise surprise it's the 2.0 CR shoot chucker with 4x4 and DSG, I ordered the top spec version with leather, Xenons, memory seats, sound pack, panoramic roof, park sensors etc for 25k :shocked:
Won't be here for at least 9 months.....
Yeti ordered today :wink:
Which one? I have been considering one to tow my caravan with, but I'm now sure that it would be any better than my Passat, as they are not very heavy.
Also after a VW, the Skoda interiors are a bit of a backward step.
Yeti 4x4 DSG 2.0 CR, you can tow 2000kg with it.
IMHO the trim level and finish in the yeti is better than the tiguan R-line it's replacing and is £7000 less than an equivelant tiguan :wink:
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Doc that sounds very good spec and value.
Only thing I found when having a 4 x 4 is the driving enjoyment went straight out the window because of the height 4 x 4 stand.
That's the main reason I bought the GTi to put the fun back into driving down a B-Road with a big grin over my face.
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Roger that, it's for my family duties, I'll be getting a 123d, mini cooper SD or a golf R to replace the GTD about the same time as the YETI lands :-)
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Roger that, it's for my family duties, I'll be getting a 123d, mini cooper SD or a golf R to replace the GTD about the same time as the YETI lands :-)
Golf R or you should ban yourself from the forums.......
Jim
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Good job I don't ban anyone :grin:
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Yeti 4x4 DSG 2.0 CR, you can tow 2000kg with it.
My Passat V6 TDI can tow 2000kg as well, but it's not all about pulling capacity. If it's pulling a car on a trailer getting close to 2000kg, all is well, but with a 1400kg caravan, aerodynamics come into play and the caravan starts to try and dictate where the car goes. That's why you need a heavier car to show the caravan or a high sided trailer who's boss.
I would really like a Dicovery, but realistically, until the mortgage is paid off I can't justify that sort of expense.
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Yeti 4x4 DSG 2.0 CR, you can tow 2000kg with it.
My Passat V6 TDI can tow 2000kg as well, but it's not all about pulling capacity. If it's pulling a car on a trailer getting close to 2000kg, all is well, but with a 1400kg caravan, aerodynamics come into play and the caravan starts to try and dictate where the car goes. That's why you need a heavier car to show the caravan or a high sided trailer who's boss.
I would really like a Dicovery, but realistically, until the mortgage is paid off I can't justify that sort of expense.
On you, I've just sold a nice discovery 3 HSE whicas the 3rd and last I've owned, I did have a disco4 briefly but it just wasn't for me, the running costs just didn't add up for my wife to do 100 miles a week in it, it was a 2009 MY so was just about to come out of warranty meaning I'd have spent £1000 for an extended LR warranty, £500 for a service (one a year regardless of miles) and £500 for road tax etc etc the small VAG 4x4's make much more sense and as we dont have anything to tow what it can tow is largely irrelevant for us but you never know.....
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Yeti ordered today :wink:
What engine?
Surprise surprise it's the 2.0 CR shoot chucker with 4x4 and DSG, I ordered the top spec version with leather, Xenons, memory seats, sound pack, panoramic roof, park sensors etc for 25k :shocked:
Won't be here for at least 9 months.....
Yeti ordered today :wink:
Which one? I have been considering one to tow my caravan with, but I'm now sure that it would be any better than my Passat, as they are not very heavy.
Also after a VW, the Skoda interiors are a bit of a backward step.
Yeti 4x4 DSG 2.0 CR, you can tow 2000kg with it.
IMHO the trim level and finish in the yeti is better than the tiguan R-line it's replacing and is £7000 less than an equivelant tiguan :wink:
Get outa here its not better than my Tig :grin:
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IMHO the trim level and finish in the yeti is better than the tiguan R-line it's replacing and is £7000 less than an equivelant tiguan :wink:
Not yours mate only the r-line, yours is a superior match :wink:
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Your a lucky man Doc two good cars. The Yeti is cracking family transport and If I was going back to a 4 x 4 It would be the yeti after reading your spec and price. It looks a hell of a bargain
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Your a lucky man Doc two good cars. The Yeti is cracking family transport and If I was going back to a 4 x 4 It would be the yeti after reading your spec and price. It looks a hell of a bargain
Here's the spec:
Yeti Elegance 2.0 TDI CR 140PS 4x4 DSG In Brilliant Silver Metallic with the following options:
1. 12 speaker soundsystem - RA1
2. Elec heated, adjustable & foldable, auto-dimming door mirrors with memory function and boarding- spots - PW8
3. Electrically adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support and memory function - PWB
4. Heated windscreen - PH5
5. Panoramic sunroof (electrically sliding and tilting) - PK3
6. Park distance control (front and rear sensors) - 7X2
7. Preparation for towbar - PKZ
8. Temporary space-saver spare wheel with car jack and false boot floor - PJA
9. Textile floor mats - 0TD
10. Tyre pressure monitoring - 7K9
It has leather, active bi-Xenons, touch screen radio, Bluetooth etc as standard.
I'll be fitting OEM Nav and upgrading he Bluetooth to RSAP version of course.
Ready for a very l o n g wait now.
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Sounds cracking fella! :cool: Does seem like a long wait though when there seem to be a lot around on forecourts? :huh:
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My next car has to have 4wd so Golf R or R line Tig !! Going back to front wheel drive is not option anymore :drool:
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My next car has to have 4wd so Golf R or R line Tig !! Going back to front wheel drive is not option anymore :drool:
i know where there is a nice R-line tig up for sale in about 10 months :evil:
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How much will the R-Line Tiguan cost? Are they actually on the market now in the form of the new facelift Tiguan? Tempted to switch over to the SUV but don't want VW announcing that there'll be a new generation Tiguan coming out in late 2012 or 2013. I like my cars to keep up with the times.
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They've just facelifted it so it will be that way for a good few years.
I'll be looking around £22500 for Mrs Docs which is a '60 plate in white with the following factory spec...
R-line 2.0 TDI CR with 4WD and DSG
Leather trim
Nav (factory)
Electric drivers seat
Heated seats
Reverse cam
Cruise
Auto self park thingy with front and rear sensors
Retractable towbar
Off road button
There is more but I can't remember of the top of my head.
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My left nut is telling me to buy a Tiguan at the moment. 4WD DSG a must.
Just had a look on VW's website under new cars and can't see the R-Line version? Has this model been discontinued?????
p.s. right nut saying another buy another GTI
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No Rline version as yet :sad:
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No Rline version as yet :sad:
How comes there are used R-Line Tig's on VW site then? Have they now discontinued this model?
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/used/search/#width@926%7Cheight@1622
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Yes that's the last of the old shape :wink:
Note DSG is very hard to find - must are slush-o-matics as it only came out 2010 /11 in the tig
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Yes that's the last of the old shape :wink:
Note DSG is very hard to find - must are slush-o-matics as it only came out 2010 /11 in the tig
One of these would be nice..... http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/11/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-sports-up-with.html
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It's been a while since I last posted on here!
My last VW was an Edition 30 and that pretty much was my perfect car, but I didn't relise this until I'd sold it!
I bought it new back in May 2007, 3dr, manual, Xenons, Sunroof, PDC's, Highline, Ipod Armrest and MFSW. It went very well, returned good fuel consumption and fitted in with my life style of mountain biking, walking and camping holidays in the south of France and the Alps very well.
When the ED reached 3yrs old and had done 40k I then thought, right, time for a change. As I'd been running GTi's for about 10yrs (mk4 GTI 180hp, Mk5 GTi 200hp) I wanted a complete change so I bought a 1 yr old BMW 135i M Sport. A truely 'great' car and the engine is simply stunning. 309Hp, twin Turbo 6 cylinder, the power is linear, creamy and the sound is gorgeous. It was fitted with run flats and it bounced and tram lined all over the place and the wet weather grip was 'sh!te'. I changed all 4 tyres for non run flats and things improved. But after 10mths I sold it, I couldn't put my finger on it but we just never really jelled.
I looked at getting back into a Mk6 GTi and just couldn't justify the price!
I'm currently running a Mini R56 (58 plate ) John Cooper Works!! It's brilliant fun and the engine is very similar in character to the Ed30 and the handling (again I've got rid of the Run Flats) is great fun, the running costs are low, if I behave myself then I easily get 38 - 40mpg......BUT it has no interior space for carrying passengers, tents and I can 'JUST' squeeze my mountain bike in the boot if I totally disassemble it!!
So, right now I'm thinking of getting back in to a VW, this could either be in the form of a Scirroco R or a Golf R.....or if my sensible head is on then it'll be back to continue my long and content relationship with the legend of all hot hatches, the GTi
:smiley:
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My left nut is telling me to buy a Tiguan at the moment. 4WD DSG a must.
Just had a look on VW's website under new cars and can't see the R-Line version? Has this model been discontinued?????
p.s. right nut saying another buy another GTI
Both my nuts told me to get a Golf R, but my arsehole had decided on another GTI. The arsehole won the argument because it was sitting on top of my wallet...
:laugh:
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My left nut is telling me to buy a Tiguan at the moment. 4WD DSG a must.
Just had a look on VW's website under new cars and can't see the R-Line version? Has this model been discontinued?????
p.s. right nut saying another buy another GTI
Both my nuts told me to get a Golf R, but my arsehole had decided on another GTI. The arsehole won the argument because it was sitting on top of my wallet...
:laugh:
Classic :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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The arsehole won the argument because it was sitting on top of my wallet...
My lass reckons hers sits beside her in the driving seat :grin:
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The arsehole won the argument because it was sitting on top of my wallet...
My lass reckons hers sits beside her in the driving seat :grin:
Brilliant !! LOL :)
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I did say I'd buy an R next... :grin:
Was going to post some pictures up a while ago but she has been tucked away in high security storage for winter so didn't have opportunity. As the weather was reasonable on the weekend and I felt like a drive, I went and got her. Although the car wasn't dirty, I decided a quick clean with some snow foam and spruce up wouldn't go amiss, also gave me an excuse to play with the pressure washer.
(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7206/p1010948lo.jpg)
(http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/8422/p1010962.jpg)
(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2197/p1010950lo.jpg)
(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2743/p1010959lo.jpg)
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WOW! Now that's a top choice mate.
Very nice indeed.
Jim
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WOW! Now that's a top choice mate.
Very nice indeed.
Jim
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My mouth was wide open and I was drooling when looking at those pictures
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WOW! Now that's a top choice mate.
Very nice indeed.
Jim
Thanks Jim. Am totally smitten with her. I did forfeit the right to have a difference of opinion with my wife for the next 20 years to get my hands on the car though. :grin:
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WOW! Now that's a top choice mate.
Very nice indeed.
Jim
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My mouth was wide open and I was drooling when looking at those pictures
Thanks mate. The dealer tells me that I have the last one issued to the UK. I did stir the decision around for quite a while before committing so I feel particularly lucky.
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Golf GTD with SatNav :grin:
Placed my order last night :laugh:
Just have to wait ~12-16 weeks :cry:
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Just been told my T5 Transporter has just left the factory to be shipped over here. Should be ready by mid Feb but will wait for the new reg in March.
The spec, I think this is it all.
LWB 140hp panel (soon to have side windows fitted)
Air-con
Sportline alloys
Twin captain seats with dual armrests
Appearance pack
Parking sensors
Deep black pearl paint
Tailgate rather than barn doors
Thatch alarm
Bumper and headlight protectors
Getting excited, first new vehicle for me. I know some won't like it as its not a gti but this will be great for work, family duties and weekends away. Will be using it for camping at the British GP this summer.
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Very nice, looking forward to the pics.
Jim
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Just been told my T5 Transporter has just left the factory to be shipped over here. Should be ready by mid Feb but will wait for the new reg in March.
The spec, I think this is it all.
LWB 140hp panel (soon to have side windows fitted)
Air-con
Sportline alloys
Twin captain seats with dual armrests
Appearance pack
Parking sensors
Deep black pearl paint
Tailgate rather than barn doors
Thatch alarm
Bumper and headlight protectors
Getting excited, first new vehicle for me. I know some won't like it as its not a gti but this will be great for
work, family duties and weekends away. Will be using it for camping at the British GP this summer.
Sounds good mate...looking forward to the pics!
Steve
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What do people think of the Scirocco R then? :rolleyes:
(http://www.miglior.co.uk/images/detailed/539/resize/26.jpg)
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It's a golf without the practicality?
Looks good though :wink:
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What do people think of the Scirocco R then? :rolleyes:
(http://www.miglior.co.uk/images/detailed/539/resize/26.jpg)
The Scirocco is one of the ugliest cars on the market IMO, I wouldn't waste my hard earned on one. If I was going in the R direction it would have to be a Golf R.
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What do people think of the Scirocco R then? :rolleyes:
(http://www.miglior.co.uk/images/detailed/539/resize/26.jpg)
I think it looks good in the R guise. It doesn't have 4 wheel drive does it? I know the price is higher on the Golf R but I'd still go for the Golf R
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I have driven the Scirocco R and it is fantastic to drive handling is excellent sounds brilliant and is very quick. I have also driven the Golf R on extended test drives and would choose this over the Scirocco simply because it is more practical. However I have not gone for either as the best on the bunch (IMO) is the ED 35 which I have ordered (5dr DSG in Carbon Grey 19" Glendales plus more options) and it will be delivered in early March.
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The Scirocco R is definitely growing on me. Looks very sleek from the front and an eye catcher for sure. Downside is the back end is not up to much and it only has FWD. How much do you think you could get one of these for new?
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If I didn't need the space and practicality of the Golf then the Scirocco R would be my choice it is definitely the more sporty to drive and being only FWD is not a problem as it is very planted. I prefer the FWD handling to the AWD on the Golf/Scirocco platform as it feels lighter and a little more raw. The AWD is very secure (I have had a number of Audi quattros) and am a fan of AWD but I just prefer the FWD set up. I remember having the same choices when deciding on R32 and ED30. The Scirocco R's are very rare I assume as I think I have only seen 5 to my knowledge since they have been on sale and one was the car I drove. Not sure on prices but a good choice IMO.
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I have driven the Scirocco R and it is fantastic to drive handling is excellent sounds brilliant and is very quick. I have also driven the Golf R on extended test drives and would choose this over the Scirocco simply because it is more practical. However I have not gone for either as the best on the bunch (IMO) is the ED 35 which I have ordered (5dr DSG in Carbon Grey 19" Glendales plus more options) and it will be delivered in early March.
Not knocking the ED35 as it is indeed a nice car, but better that a Golf R or a Rocco R I don't think so. They both have more power, they both have better brakes etc, they look better and they both lap tracks faster than the ED35.
I suppose it depends on what your definition of better is, mine is speed, comfort and practicality, therefore the Golf R IMO is the better car.
Jim
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I have driven the Scirocco R and it is fantastic to drive handling is excellent sounds brilliant and is very quick. I have also driven the Golf R on extended test drives and would choose this over the Scirocco simply because it is more practical. However I have not gone for either as the best on the bunch (IMO) is the ED 35 which I have ordered (5dr DSG in Carbon Grey 19" Glendales plus more options) and it will be delivered in early March.
Not knocking the ED35 as it is indeed a nice car, but better that a Golf R or a Rocco R I don't think so. They both have more power, they both have better brakes etc, they look better and they both lap tracks faster than the ED35.
I suppose it depends on what your definition of better is, mine is speed, comfort and practicality, therefore the Golf R IMO is the better car.
Jim
I don't disagree I just prefer the FWD set up and I need the practicality of the Golf so has to be the ED35 for me.
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I like the Scirocco R but the problem is for me is that the standard gt model with the 19" wheels is just as good looking if not better.
I didn't like the back at first but it's grown on me a little.
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I'm hoping the MK7 Golf isn't the step forward its being made out to be in the motoring press so I won't want to sell our MK6 R. I'm more attached to this car than any of the previous ones we've had. Might feel tempted by the new A3 if Audi can develop a car without concrete suspension for us older owners.
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Had a look a boxster spyder yesterday. That's my next car if my luck is in this year.
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I'm hoping the MK7 Golf isn't the step forward its being made out to be in the motoring press so I won't want to sell our MK6 R. I'm more attached to this car than any of the previous ones we've had. Might feel tempted by the new A3 if Audi can develop a car without concrete suspension for us older owners.
Shush! :grin:
Although I have to agree with you re. the attachment.
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Missing my GTD! The new Mark 7 GTI is too far off.
Have you seen the pics of new Cayman?
My order may well be with the Stuttgart crew!!! when the new cayman is released
later this year.
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If I can’t order a mark 7 GTI come December then I will order a Scirocco R in white – 19’s alloys, leather and panoramic sunroof.
The mark 7 GTI is what I would really like but wont wait after December to order.
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If I can’t order a mark 7 GTI come December then I will order a Scirocco R in white – 19’s alloys, leather and panoramic sunroof.
The mark 7 GTI is what I would really like but wont wait after December to order.
I can't imagine you'll be able to order in December, Rocco R it is then....
Jim
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I can't imagine you'll be able to order in December, Rocco R it is then....
Have heard the mark 7 will hit the showrooms in June 2013. That being the case there might be a chance of putting an order in. The R would take 3month anyway
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This.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk-6s-ZhlYs
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I know I always get slated for saying it but this'll do for me.
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/microsite/vxr/astra/index.html
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I know I always get slated for saying it but this'll do for me.
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/microsite/vxr/astra/index.html
When I come to change I'm going in with an open mind, I certainly will be looking at the new VXR for sure.
Jim
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Never would i sway from VW to Vauxhall :sick:
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Never would i sway from VW to Vauxhall :sick:
I may end up thinking the same thing after sitting in one, I will look at the new ST too but think a Golf R will be next.
Jim
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R...4WD is the way forward for me- The GTI's fwd is just never enough to put the power down, even in the dry!
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Never would i sway from VW to Vauxhall :sick:
I may end up thinking the same thing after sitting in one, I will look at the new ST too but think a Golf R will be next.
Jim
I wanted an R originally but decided the extra cost & running costs were just not worth it especially as a fully loaded one comes in at about 38-39k :shocked:
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R...4WD is the way forward for me- The GTI's fwd is just never enough to put the power down, even in the dry!
How often do you need to put that much power down unless you are doing track days ? Realistically not an issue on the daily commute :grin:
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R...4WD is the way forward for me- The GTI's fwd is just never enough to put the power down, even in the dry!
How often do you need to put that much power down unless you are doing track days ? Realistically not an issue on the daily commute :grin:
Agree, even remapped I don't have issues in the dry but in the wet......
Jim
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
It is... but sadly due to a costly divorce it has to go! :angry: :cry:
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
Hi there i'm currently looking at the golf R (have a 11 plate GTI at the moment) can you recommend it?
is it worth the extra over the gti?
thanks
It is... but sadly due to a costly divorce it has to go! :angry: :cry:
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
It is... but sadly due to a costly divorce it has to go! :angry: :cry:
Gutted,real shame you have to get rid
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
It is... but sadly due to a costly divorce it has to go! :angry: :cry:
Gutted,real shame you have to get rid
shame, nice car. Bugger the house, just keep the car :grin:
Not looking for one just yet but when I do it will definitely be rising blue and has to have Recaro's in it, they look the dogs.
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R...4WD is the way forward for me- The GTI's fwd is just never enough to put the power down, even in the dry!
How often do you need to put that much power down unless you are doing track days ? Realistically not an issue on the daily commute :grin:
Often. :evil:
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Audi A4 3.0 Quattro S Line Avant, likeley to have furniture and sproglets to transport next time.
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Very nice :cool: i take it its yours ?
It is... but sadly due to a costly divorce it has to go! :angry: :cry:
Women eh, can't live with em...............
Sad times mate. :sad:
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Nice R for sale here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3754682.htm
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Ah man! Such a shame that its come to this...I'm sure it will be well missed!
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I'm really fancying a 3 series 320d M sport coupe at the moment.
A used one for under 25k.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/BMW3320D.jpg)
Sorry yes a diesel :smiley:
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Looks nice but I'd have to go for the big diesel engine or a massive petrol engine :evil:
Jim
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Yeah they look v smart in white...
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Looks nice but I'd have to go for the big diesel engine or a massive petrol engine :evil:
Jim
Standard: 177bhp 267ft/lbs
Remap made: 225bhp 342ft/lbs (standard car no mods extra 48bhp 75ft/lbs and extra 3-4mpg more)
Not that I've been looking or anything :wink:
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for those of you that dont know I have gone back to an original mk6 :grin:
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7258/img2012032400059.jpg)
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for those of you that dont know I have gone back to an original mk6 :grin:
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7258/img2012032400059.jpg)
Nice. That's one of those early Mk6's isn't it :smiley:
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yeah i think so... just before they decided they needed to cut costs :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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yeah i think so... just before they decided they needed to cut costs :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Nice motor... :cool:
I'm thinking of "downsizing" to a Mk 5 R32! :shocked:
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yeah i think so... just before they decided they needed to cut costs :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Nice motor... :cool:
I'm thinking of "downsizing" to a Mk 5 R32! :shocked:
Never a bad choice SC :cool:
I know many say the ed30 is faster/better etc etc than the R32.... but one thing it isnt is capable of bring a smile to your face thanks to that fantastic V6 engine :wink:
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yeah i think so... just before they decided they needed to cut costs :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Nice motor... :cool:
I'm thinking of "downsizing" to a Mk 5 R32! :shocked:
Never a bad choice SC :cool:
I know many say the ed30 is faster/better etc etc than the R32.... but one thing it isnt is capable of bring a smile to your face thanks to that fantastic V6 engine :wink:
Yeah... it may handle like a barge with two tonnes of coal at the bow. But I do miss that creamy V6... especially as the weather warms up. Used to have the window open in my Mk 5 R32 all the time to hear that sweet music! :evil:
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yeah i think so... just before they decided they needed to cut costs :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Nice motor... :cool:
I'm thinking of "downsizing" to a Mk 5 R32! :shocked:
Every time I see an R32 I quietly wish I had one, that engine is just amazing. The R32 also looks great but I'd have to get an RNS fitted as the dash looks dated in the MK5 and the the RNS would at least take my mind of it....
Jim
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Still got a erge for a TTRS just for the engine. Shame they never put it in the A3 3door
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Still got a erge for a TTRS just for the engine. Shame they never put it in the A3 3door
to me that translates to .......wtf did they have to make the rs3 a stupid ugly sportback
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Still got a erge for a TTRS just for the engine. Shame they never put it in the A3 3door
to me that translates to .......wtf did they have to make the rs3 a stupid ugly sportback
Sorry going off topic now but this talk of Audi 5 cylinder engines reminds me of my favourite owned car of all time the UR quattro, what a sound track. Sorry pic's are really old (mid 90's), showing my age now too.
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/Edi30/URquat.jpg)
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/Edi30/URquattro.jpg)
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:drool: :drool: :drool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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I'm thinking of "downsizing" to a Mk 5 R32! :shocked:
They seem to be holding their value anyway SC
Good luck and I hope you find a good one to replace the R
I have fond memories of mine too.
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I would love an R32 and looked at 2 before I realised the mk6 in GTI form was being released, it was then a no brainer as the interior of the mk6 is so much nicer than the mk5. So I also thought about upgrading to an R but in all honesty the GTI is more than good enough for me.
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for those of you that dont know I have gone back to an original mk6 :grin:
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7258/img2012032400059.jpg)
Very nice ED30 , ffs Gilly keep it clean man :grin:
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Decision time. Tiguan or Yeti? Either way it'll need to be a 4Mo diesel, DSG with good spec list.
What are your thoughts on either?
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Don't get me wrong the Yeti's are fantastic and have a wakey and cool look about them but for me I still have that nagging snobbery in me regarding Skoda's and I also prefer the styling of the Tiguan's.
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R-Line Tiguan...... :cool:
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Yeti for the wife I think, she loved the one we looked at last weekend.
Jim
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Don't get me wrong the Yeti's are fantastic and have a wakey and cool look about them but for me I still have that nagging snobbery in me regarding Skoda's and I also prefer the styling of the Tiguan's.
I know what you mean. My Mk1 Leon Cupra felt like a backward step after a Mk4 Golf GTI. Although the new car will be replacing an 8 year old V6 TDI Passat, I have got used to the quailty feel of my Mk6 Golf.
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Don't get me wrong the Yeti's are fantastic and have a wakey and cool look about them but for me I still have that nagging snobbery in me regarding Skoda's and I also prefer the styling of the Tiguan's.
I know what you mean. My Mk1 Leon Cupra felt like a backward step after a Mk4 Golf GTI. Although the new car will be replacing an 8 year old V6 TDI Passat, I have got used to the quailty feel of my Mk6 Golf.
Very similar for me, the wifes 2001 Passat needs to go....
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R-Line Tiguan...... :cool:
The R line Tig is very nice driven a few them , you be better off buying 140 bhp Tig and mapping it save your self a lot of money :wink:
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R-Line Tiguan...... :cool:
The R line Tig is very nice driven a few them , you be better off buying 140 bhp Tig and mapping it save your self a lot of money :wink:
Think I'm going to change mineor a Mclaren MPL in orange
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Tig Vs tig
I've just sold Mrs Docs tig R-line as the ride was far too hard for all of us, she's got my GTD untill her new Yeti lands then the GTD is off.
The yeti is the same thing with a different badge, and the spec pound for pound is much higher.
Her yeti is a 140 DSG 4x4 with every extra, sound pack, pan roof, bluetooth, xenons, electric mem leather, auto dimming exterior mirrors, tow pack prep etc (I didn't order nav as I can fit is for around 1/3 the cost and stuck with the 17" wheels) and I paid £25000 for it after haggling a £3000 discount, a similar spec new tig is £34000 and the yeti also has the option of memory seats that you cant have on the tig and is a feature I really like / miss.
Added bonus is that the yeti has just been named joint first as the car with the least depriciation over 3 year / 30000 miles so overall costs should be lower too.
Badge wise VW, skoda etc just doesn't bother me and looking at the reliability stakes the skodas seem much better than VW's but I dont see how this can be?
Thats my 2p's :wink:
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Not sure were that skoda is made but if its in the skoda factory then I can believe its better made. They have huge pride in there work in the skoda factorys unlike vw and Audi ones sadly. It's the workforce attitude that's different
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Doc,you say that the GTD is off.Have you decided what you are replacing it with?
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Anything with a BMW badge :wink:
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Anything with a BMW badge :wink:
BMW 123?
Jim
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I reckon so or an alpine D3 or a 335d :wink:
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I reckon so or an alpine D3 or a 335d :wink:
That's what I'm fancying as well.
A 320d to 335d M Sport Coupe floats my boat at the moment. I wouldn't buy a new one though (there are plently of decent spec'd ones on the market with less than 20k miles for under £25,000.
I would miss the RNS510 unit in the golf. I love the HDD storage of music on mine. Not sure if bimmers have this facility?
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there seems to be a lot of BMW love round these parts right now
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I reckon so or an alpine D3 or a 335d :wink:
EVO magazine ran a D3 for 12 months and raved about it :cool:
Get another 535d :evil: :drool: :drool:
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Funny you should say that, I'm using another 535d as my works van at the moment :wink:
I'd try a 135i too :wink:
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335D is very nice :drool:
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No BMW ever again for me
but after yesterday I do now have a fancy for a
Bentley Arnage red label :nerd:
would make a good second car also would get the neighbours wondering. :evil:
Just need to get rid of 4 other cars off my fleet first... :undecided:
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What cars do you have altogether Snoopy? :huh:
Obviously the 1 and the 6. You also got a Leon / Golf derv? :undecided:
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Currently,
1: Golf GTI mk1 (staying 100%)
2: Golf GTI mk6
3: Riley Elf
4: SEAT Leon TDI
5: Daihatsu YRV
6: Wolsely Hornet
7: Riley RMA
8: Armstrong siddely 346
I reduced my car count a lot last years :grin: but my head and family say I need to cut it back to only 3 maybe 4 at most. I also prob have enough spares for cars 7&8 to make 4 other cars to try and sort out and sell on.
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
That I do and I've bagged a ride in one of them :evil: POOOOOWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Now hurry up and buy one :grin: :grin:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
You flash git (Craig) :grin: nice motor.
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
You flash git (Craig) :grin: nice motor.
I think it's crap tbh :grin:
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
You flash git (Craig) :grin: nice motor.
I think it's crap tbh :grin:
Were you drunk when you bought it then? Or did you rob it from someone? :laugh: :laugh:
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
You flash git (Craig) :grin: nice motor.
I think it's crap tbh :grin:
Sell it and buy the GTI R with few bits on it :drool: Be a nice motor for you to get to work and back?
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Agreed on the bentley, I've got a continental flying spur at the mo (http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3732064.htm if anyone's interested :grin:) I'm getting shut and it's not a patch on a real Bentley.
Rhyso knows what my target car / cars are :wink:
You flash git (Craig) :grin: nice motor.
I think it's crap tbh :grin:
If its crap why dont you map it :laugh:
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Nice driveway Doc, especially like the way you have visitor parking at the end and make people walk to the front door.
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You must need planning permission to park that monstrosity in most towns?
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The Toyota GT86 is getting some rave reviews at the moment. Its a lovely looking coupe (although I hate the colour of this one). It will retail for under 30k!
I've never owned a Toyota before and they have produced nothing in the last decade that has caught my eye but this certainly does to be honest.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Toyota-GT_86_2013_800x600_wallpaper_13.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Toyota-GT_86_2013_800x600_wallpaper_04.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJwwUQU_GZw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=romf-G6CZ7g
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GT86 and the Subaru version will be great drives but two seats and a dinky boot make it useless for me. It also looks very small when seen next to other cars.
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Looks like the Hyundi of yrs ago from the front :grin: not my cup of tea i'm a German Snob anyway :wink:
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I did find it a shame the subaru version was not 4wd and turbo charged as I may have been interested.
I like small coupes and find it a shame car.makers seem to think big is better for each new model.
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i would certainly consider one of these. they're going to be a massive success
loads of tuning parts available, great value and performance
a 250bhp STI version is on the cards. that will be a quick car at just 1200kg
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Looks like the Hyundi of yrs ago from the front :grin: not my cup of tea i'm a German Snob anyway :wink:
I will paste a VW badge on the bonnet just for you Steve when I get a chance :smiley:
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F-Type
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I would seriously want to wait to see interior shots.... if its like most jap cars on the inside then you will want to spec bag to hold your :sick:
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they're doing even more basic interior versions with unpainted bumpers and steel wheels for tracy days and modifying etc. not sure if they're coming to the uk though
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they're doing even more basic interior versions with unpainted bumpers and steel wheels for tracy days and modifying etc. not sure if they're coming to the uk though
I think the major problem with it is that it's normally aspirated, very little that can be done to improve that relatively low Horse Power.
Jim
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Yeh High revving NA engines are hard to get power from. I don't think the STI version will be turbo either as there isn't room in the engine bay apparently
I'm surprised they got a powerfull NA car thru all the emmisions regs. Most manufacturers are ditching their 2.0 NA in europe now as they're too dirty
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Review on Autocar gave the Subaru version 0-60 in 7.6 seconds so not outrageously fast but they loved the handling of it and the power to weight ratio is still higher than our GTis.
Nice looking thing - it even has a soft touch dash apparently!!!!
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Looks like the MKVII Golf will have a 2.5 RS version with 4WD and 365bhp. Looks like my saved pennies will be spent there for sure. Due out late 2012! :cool:
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Looks like the MKVII Golf will have a 2.5 RS version with 4WD and 365bhp. Looks like my saved pennies will be spent there for sure. Due out late 2012! :cool:
should be similar to the audi rs3 then :smiley:
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Looks like the MKVII Golf will have a 2.5 RS version with 4WD and 365bhp. Looks like my saved pennies will be spent there for sure. Due out late 2012! :cool:
It's the 6th today mate, not the 1st! :grin:
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Looks like the MKVII Golf will have a 2.5 RS version with 4WD and 365bhp. Looks like my saved pennies will be spent there for sure. Due out late 2012! :cool:
It's the 6th today mate, not the 1st! :grin:
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Looks like the MKVII Golf will have a 2.5 RS version with 4WD and 365bhp. Looks like my saved pennies will be spent there for sure. Due out late 2012! :cool:
It's the 6th today mate, not the 1st! :grin:
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
New R is due in September 2012 :wink: 291bhp and 298lbft
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my next car!
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-castrol-honda-civic-vti-ff03/rc-car-products/37031
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
New R is due in September 2012 :wink: 291bhp and 298lbft
Any idea if that going to be the same engine as the current R ?
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
New R is due in September 2012 :wink: 291bhp and 298lbft
5 months from now?? :grin: they are avin a laff!!!!
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
New R is due in September 2012 :wink: 291bhp and 298lbft
Any idea if that going to be the same engine as the current R ?
I would put loads of money on that the MK7 will NOT have the "old" engine.
Jim
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CAR Magazine this month has done a comparison on the Astra GTC VXR, Focus ST and an artists impression of the MK7. Personally I hope it will look more radical that what they envisage because you've gotta give GM credit as the GTC looks tidy and will be a strong contender in the hot hatch niche. Not sure about the ST as the version photographed has too many doors.
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The RS sounds insane! If the GTI isnt due till next summer you can bet the R & RS will be twelve months ater that.
New R is due in September 2012 :wink: 291bhp and 298lbft
Any idea if that going to be the same engine as the current R ?
I would put loads of money on that the MK7 will NOT have the "old" engine.
Jim
i wouldn't put loads of money on Vw not using the current engine knowing them, but id be interested to see what different engine they would use, maybe a detuned TTRS engine at the rumoured 291 bhp ?
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CAR Magazine this month has done a comparison on the Astra GTC VXR, Focus ST and an artists impression of the MK7. Personally I hope it will look more radical that what they envisage because you've gotta give GM credit as the GTC looks tidy and will be a strong contender in the hot hatch niche. Not sure about the ST as the version photographed has too many doors.
I'm sure I read in that article that the ST would only come as a 5 door.
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CAR Magazine this month has done a comparison on the Astra GTC VXR, Focus ST and an artists impression of the MK7. Personally I hope it will look more radical that what they envisage because you've gotta give GM credit as the GTC looks tidy and will be a strong contender in the hot hatch niche. Not sure about the ST as the version photographed has too many doors.
I'm sure I read in that article that the ST would only come as a 5 door.
Yeah that's true, Ford have stated the ST will only come in a 5 door
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The Mk3 Focus ST will be available as a 5 door hatch and as an estate (wagon).
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I wouldn't go a near VX sh*te CS and they fall to bits :rolleyes:
Sorry Chuff :grin:
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I wouldn't go a near VX sh*te CS and they fall to bits :rolleyes:
Sorry Chuff :grin:
In the past I had 5 Vauxhall cars and they were all pretty good cars, admittedly tho the build quality compared to German cars is crap.
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I wouldn't go a near VX sh*te CS and they fall to bits :rolleyes:
Sorry Chuff :grin:
In the past I had 5 Vauxhall cars and they were all pretty good cars, admittedly tho the build quality compared to German cars is crap.
If you think VW's CS is bad VX is ten times worse :evil:. I used to have a Corsa years ago oil leaks I wouldn't go near them , my next motor after that was CTR Vtec engin was awsome :drool:
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I'm sitting and considering the likely upcoming Mini GP 2. I love how the JCW drive and sound but I'd still prefer the GTI for a daily car and for longer journeys. I'll have to give up some of the all-round abilities of the GTI though so I'm still unsure. Can't have it all but it´s sure fun to look for alternatives. My mum has a Mini Cooper S so maybe I'll just have to make her trade in for the GP so I can borrow it and keep the GTI... :laugh:
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I'm sitting and considering the likely upcoming Mini GP 2. I love how the JCW drive and sound but I'd still prefer the GTI for a daily car and for longer journeys. I'll have to give up some of the all-round abilities of the GTI though so I'm still unsure. Can't have it all but it´s sure fun to look for alternatives. My mum has a Mini Cooper S so maybe I'll just have to make her trade in for the GP so I can borrow it and keep the GTI... :laugh:
I'm a MINI fan myself and am also interested in the forthcoming GP 2. Just as you say though I'm not sure I'm ready to give up the all round ability of the GTI. :undecided:
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I'm sitting and considering the likely upcoming Mini GP 2. I love how the JCW drive and sound but I'd still prefer the GTI for a daily car and for longer journeys. I'll have to give up some of the all-round abilities of the GTI though so I'm still unsure. Can't have it all but it´s sure fun to look for alternatives. My mum has a Mini Cooper S so maybe I'll just have to make her trade in for the GP so I can borrow it and keep the GTI... :laugh:
I'm a MINI fan myself and am also interested in the forthcoming GP 2. Just as you say though I'm not sure I'm ready to give up the all round ability of the GTI. :undecided:
I recently test drove a new JCW and it really is so much fun to drive. The steering is sharp with good feedback and the exhaust sounds amazing. Very addictive. :laugh:
The interior on this new one seemed to be better fitted then my moms 2007 MCS so that's an improvement. It's the end of this models cycle so I guess they have had time to polish it with revisions. Good news for the GP 2. I'm going to go all out on a sporty drive so I'll go ahead and add the rock hard JCW sport suspention and Recaro seats. :)
If I do decide to get one I'll need a second car. This is where the GTI is great. It works as a practical daily car as well. I need at least golf size to fit my RC planes. Maybe a bluemotion.... :sick:
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i considered a JCW briefly but non of the MINI dealerships in the north east had or would get a demo
i wasn't going to pay £26000 for a car i couldn't even see let alone drive.
they basically said they wouldn't pay that much for a car just to sit in the show room for the small audience it would attract. they could sell lots of regular cooper S compared o the JCW as the price was much smaller
shame really but I've had mini cooper and cooper S in the past and really enjoyed them
I'm waiting for the BRZ to come along and the new clio sport as i fancy something smaller/lighter than the golf.
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they basically said they wouldn't pay that much for a car just to sit in the show room for the small audience it would attract. they could sell lots of regular cooper S compared o the JCW as the price was much smaller
If the dealers don't think they're going to sell many new, if anyone does buy one, they'll get kicked in the bolllox when they come to trade it in.
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i think the main problem is they look almost identical to a cooper s so no one really knows what they are unless you get the unique JCW colour scheme and are a real car bore
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
Not sure the JCW is an hairdressers car ??? :grin:
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
Not sure the JCW is an hairdressers car ??? :grin:
When I see a mini no matter how many horses it has up front I automatically think it’s a hairdressers car. When I see guy’s driving a mini I just think they look ridicules. It’s a woman’s car.
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it will p!ss all over a GTI
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
Not sure the JCW is an hairdressers car ??? :grin:
When I see a mini no matter how many horses it has up front I automatically think it’s a hairdressers car. When I see guy’s driving a mini I just think they look ridicules. It’s a woman’s car.
I must admit I kinda feel the same
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A JCW is very much a drivers car. Much more so then a GTI and they are very different. The GTI is a better allrounder which you can have fun in and still be practical. I have to admit though for driving pleasure the JCW to me is better and more fun. It's so uncompromisingly made to be driven hard. That to me is the opposite of a hairdressers car although I can understand that the looks isn't for everyone. Personally I think they can look very mean and cool if you style them correctly, and the opposite if you don't. :) I'd love to have both tbh.
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
Not sure the JCW is an hairdressers car ??? :grin:
When I see a mini no matter how many horses it has up front I automatically think it’s a hairdressers car. When I see guy’s driving a mini I just think they look ridicules. It’s a woman’s car.
Completely agree, it doesn't matter how quick they are they are a girls car, I also have the same view on Audi TT's
Jim
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I had one of the first Mini Cooper S JCW GP's and it was a superb car in every way :wink:
I did feel like a woofter in it though :grin:
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I had one of the first Mini Cooper S JCW GP's and it was a superb car in every way :wink:
I did feel like a woofter in it though :grin:
Bet you looks like one too..... :evil:
Jim
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Drive > looks to me. I didn't really care how I looked on the JCW although I probably would look like a fool in any car with the grin I had while driving it. :grin: Anyway...hairdressers usually cares more about what other people think about how their cars look. :laugh:
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Can’t believe some of you would want to be seen in a hair dressers car. Jeez the mark 7 will be around in less than a year then you’re going to kick yourself for buying a hairdressers car when you are really going to want the mark 7 golf. :cool:
Not sure the JCW is an hairdressers car ??? :grin:
When I see a mini no matter how many horses it has up front I automatically think it’s a hairdressers car. When I see guy’s driving a mini I just think they look ridicules. It’s a woman’s car.
I dont see any women driving the JCW ?? I live in London yes there are loads of mini's with women driving them, but not the jcw :lipsrsealed:
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it will p!ss all over a GTI
Not too sure about that unless im just a good driver. :cool: A lad at work has a year old JCW and he cannot get away from me. :evil: I do agree it is nice to drive and i do like them but the amount i take this piss out of him as hes car mad and BINI MAXI nuts i could not own one.
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210bhp in a 1200kg car should beat a 210bhp 1400kg car. he must be bottling it! :rolleyes:
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210bhp in a 1200kg car should beat a 210bhp 1400kg car. he must be bottling it! :rolleyes:
Or not been able to get the power down maybe, performace figures are not that huge a different that a driving style could not compensate for. The JCW i drove was far more torque steering, seems to have less traction, follows cambers, it also has a much sharper power delivery which could effect traction all these add up on real roads. All these are things you have comented about with the GTI so imho i don't think from the drives of the JCW ive had you would like it.
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i had a supercharged cooper s and it was a good car. it did follow cambers a lot but thats just what you get with a short wide car with wide tyres.
it had excellent handling, good brakes and gearbox but was let down by interior quality/rattles, harsh ride (run flat tyres are sh!t) and a pretty boring power delivery and shocking fuel consumption. i think the turbocharged version would be more fun and the JCW now has a diff which the cooper s didn't. oh and the TC was so intrusive it was a pain in the wet.
i would have loved a test drive in one but couldn't and decided something slightly more grown up would be better.
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Love my TDI Rocco but have found myself looking at Rocco R's now, not even had the current one for 2 months yet :lipsrsealed:
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Bloke in my street has one with a milltek exhaust and it sounds great with the dsg burp driving by.
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don the rocco experience (should have bought a 3 door Pirelli), never considered a rocco R as would have always gone for a Golf R or something used
next purchase i'm looking at is a replacement for the sh#tty for the city (currently a 500TA) which is likely to be an Up GT or Abarth 500
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My GP murdered my R32 everywhere except snow that's why I kept the mini and sold my silver mk5 R32 :wink:
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My daughter has been accepted into Edinburgh university which I am absolutely delighted about. She is taking driving lessons at the moment and if successful we plan to buy her a VW UP!
We are going to have to finance my daughter for the next four years which means cut backs namely the next car.
Will change the GTI towards the end of this year. So do I down size to a POLO GTI or wait and get a run of the mill mark 7 with some options ?
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it will p!ss all over a GTI
Don't talk sh1te
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We are going to have to finance my daughter for the next four years which means cut backs namely the next car.
Will change the GTI towards the end of this year. So do I down size to a POLO GTI or wait and get a run of the mill mark 7 with some options ?
It sounds like you would be making do by downsizing to a Polo, or a lesser spec Mk7 Golf. Why not just keep the current GTI as it is such a good car. That way you don't have to borrow any more money than is absolutely necessary. There's no shame in "owning" an older car.
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never considered a rocco R as would have always gone for a Golf R or something used
See i really like the Rocco's having done the Golf thing for over 20 years
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i would have loved a test drive in one but couldn't and decided something slightly more grown up would be better.
Should be a few used ones about in BINI dealers for you to test drive. He bought his local after looking at a few.
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never considered a rocco R as would have always gone for a Golf R or something used
See i really like the Rocco's having done the Golf thing for over 20 years
Nice car it is too - better with that new reg :wink:
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never considered a rocco R as would have always gone for a Golf R or something used
See i really like the Rocco's having done the Golf thing for over 20 years
Nice car it is too - better with that new reg :wink:
Thanks Doc, yes defo better with the new reg :grin: & of course the tweak by yourself :cool:
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it will p!ss all over a GTI
Don't talk sh1te
JCW 1130kg, 208bhp, 184bhp/tonne
Max speed 147mph
0 - 100 kph 6.2 s
1/4 mile 14.5 s
golf gti 1318kg 3-door manual - (add 30kg for dsg and 30kg for 5 door), 208bhp, 158bhp/tonne
its not rocket science. its lighter, same power output, has a better chassis MUCH better brakes and is smaller.
there are faster/better handling cars out there that DONT have vw badges on you know
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there are faster/better handling cars out there that DONT have vw badges on you know
Yes but this is a VW forum so we are happy to believe we are best :grin:
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Maybe I'm getting too old to understand, but just because a car is a little bit faster and motoring journalists say "they" think it handles better, does this make it better car than another, perfectly capable car?
It's all bragging rights and bolllox in my mind.
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yep i agree to some extent which is why i put my money on the car I've got.
i said a JCW would p!ss all over a GTI which it will. fact. then i was told i was talking bollocks even though its in black and white.
i would struggle with the lack of practicality from a small car which is why i bought what i did so yes just cos a car is faster doesn't necessarily mean its better the point i was making as a drivers car a JCW would murder a golf.
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there are faster/better handling cars out there that DONT have vw badges on you know
Yes but this is a VW forum so we are happy to believe we are best :grin:
your going to fit right in on this forum :wink:. a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
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your going to fit right in on this forum :wink:. a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
Going to? i have been here 6 years on & off :grin: if you have such a problem with VW's why use a VW forum :rolleyes: :undecided:
I have only ever owned VW's & most likely only ever will, each to their own i suppose :cool:
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Thinking in no particular order
1) E90 BMW 3 Series 330d M Sport
2) Mk7 Golf GTI
3) Mk6 Golf ED35
4) Tiguan 4 Motion
5) Porshe 911 GT2 RS (car dependant on lottery win) :smiley:
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5) Porshe 911 GT2 RS (car dependant on lottery win) :smiley:
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your going to fit right in on this forum :wink:. a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
Going to? i have been here 6 years on & off :grin: if you have such a problem with VW's why use a VW forum :rolleyes: :undecided:
I have only ever owned VW's & most likely only ever will, each to their own i suppose :cool:
I've got no problem at all with vw. i really like my car and enjoy it every time i drive it. i would have no issue buying another vw if they make the right car.
i just find it funny when some people discount any car be it good or bad just cos its not a vw. i think thats pretty sad really.
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i said a JCW would p!ss all over a GTI which it will. fact. then i was told i was talking nuts even though its in black and white.
And i only said from personal experiance why it did not in my case. :tongue: Too hard, lack of traction, power delivery poor diff all add up to lack of been able to get the power down on real roads which looses many second :wink:. It feels faster but its not much in real life from personal experiance unless on a smooth race track. On alot of back roads round here i also drove it up it simply stotted about and so wheels did not have contact with the road so lost traction, its why type Rs round here have problems too. The JCW is a good car YES but p!ss all over, i disagree ,maybe dribble a little but not p!ss. Fastestlap there figures are only fractions of a second to 125 different. As i said im not biased i dont care either way, i even own 5 non VWs so its not a VW thing in my case. I would actually like a JCW as our other car (why i drove his a few times) as i like small cars but ive been over ruled sadly. Anyway im repeating things so thats all im saying.
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there are faster/better handling cars out there that DONT have vw badges on you know
Yes but this is a VW forum so we are happy to believe we are best :grin:
your going to fit right in on this forum :wink:. a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
Why don't you go get the mini. It would defo suit you :smiley: and you could get a perm.
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there are faster/better handling cars out there that DONT have vw badges on you know
Yes but this is a VW forum so we are happy to believe we are best :grin:
your going to fit right in on this forum :wink:. a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
Why don't you go get the mini. It would defo suit you :smiley: and you could get a perm.
good one.
why not change the name of this thread to 'So then, what car VW are you buying next?'
i said a JCW would p!ss all over a GTI which it will. fact. then i was told i was talking nuts even though its in black and white.
And i only said from personal experiance why it did not in my case. :tongue: Too hard, lack of traction, power delivery poor diff all add up to lack of been able to get the power down on real roads which looses many second :wink:. It feels faster but its not much in real life from personal experiance unless on a smooth race track. On alot of back roads round here i also drove it up it simply stotted about and so wheels did not have contact with the road so lost traction, its why type Rs round here have problems too. The JCW is a good car YES but p!ss all over, i disagree ,maybe dribble a little but not p!ss. Fastestlap there figures are only fractions of a second to 125 different. As i said im not biased i dont care either way, i even own 5 non VWs so its not a VW thing in my case. I would actually like a JCW as our other car (why i drove his a few times) as i like small cars but ive been over ruled sadly. Anyway im repeating things so thats all im saying.
:grin: like that little dribble bit. :grin:
i know what you mean about the damping not being as composed or controlled on the cooper s etc but i never found mine hunting for grip to be honest. the main gripe with the suspension was just its crash ride. i don't think the germans (bmw in particular) realise a car can handle well without having rock hard suspension and slow rebound.
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a turd with a VW badge on is enough to give many on here a semi.
I laughed a lot :grin:
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Thinking in no particular order
1) Porsche 911 GT2 RS (car dependant on lottery win) :smiley:
2) Mk7 Golf GTI
3) Mk6 Golf ED35
4) Tiguan 4 Motion
5) E90 BMW 3 Series 330d M Sport
V
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1,000,000) Mini JCW
Fixed that for you :evil:
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Drove a Golf R DSG today and was so dissapointed by the amount of power it had! It just confirmed that i will either wait for a mk7 orrrr i might have an Ed35 DSG. I've fallen in love with that box!! XxX
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Drove a Golf R DSG today and was so dissapointed by the amount of power it had! It just confirmed that i will either wait for a mk7 orrrr i might have an Ed35 DSG. I've fallen in love with that box!! XxX
Golf R will piss on an Ed35 though, my mate has a gorgeous red R and that car with DSG packs a mighty punch.
You sure the one you drove was in tip top nick?
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Golf R will piss on an Ed35 though,
As I've said before tho', does it really matter?
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Golf R will piss on an Ed35 though,
As I've said before tho', does it really matter?
Exactly! The R i drove was quite a bit quicker than mine but just didn't have that WOW factor i was expecting, not in a straight line anyway although it did feel much more planted in the bends.
I just couldn't justify the extra cost over a GTI or 35 for what you get, when i told the salesman what i thought he agreed saying that the R is good for that day when you want to thrash it and the GTI is good for everything.
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VW only brigade look away now
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/282187/beijing_show_seat_ibiza_cupra.html
a bargain for someone?
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25570
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There is Greek guy on Scirocco central taking his R to 500 bhp :shocked: I can't post the read link though as you have to a member.
That is going to be some crazy Rocco especially in a front wheel drive !
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I thought the r had haldex?
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I thought the r had haldex?
Not the Scirocco R.
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really? what a shame, thought it would have made sence to put haldex on them
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VW only brigade look away now
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/282187/beijing_show_seat_ibiza_cupra.html
a bargain for someone?
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25570
I tried the older version before I got the gti. As a previous ibiza cupra owner sadly I was disapointed.
The dsg only did not help and from what I've read on the seat forum since I'm glad I did not go for one. Looks great but sadly let down by engine and box gremlins which I hope they finally sorted.
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I find the internal plastics on Seat cars is just not up to scratch and it therefore makes the whole interior look cheap.
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yes my mate has a leon fr and the interior is not a patch on the golf
got my new copy of evo with a large test of the new brz. it didn't do great. superb chassis and brakes but needs 50bhp more
they also said it doesn't oversteer like the hype says - it just grips and grips but thats not what it was designed to do
megane 265 trophy over 5 seconds a lap quicker and demolished it on the road
I'm looking forward to the brz/gt86 but i would wait for an STI version before considering one
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really? what a shame, thought it would have made sence to put haldex on them
You would have thought so :shocked: must be a reason why I suppose but it is odd they didn't put it on there
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really? what a shame, thought it would have made sence to put haldex on them
You would have thought so :shocked: must be a reason why I suppose but it is odd they didn't put it on there
I reckon they could but by the time they had relocated the fuel tank the car would have zero boot space (roc boot is about the same size as a Golf R
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that makes sence then.
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it'll be down to money. Too expensive to manufacture and would detract sales from the Audi TT
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Our lass has just replaced her 93 convertible with a BMW 1 series convertible. A 123d. I managed to avoid the hideous fate that is the Golf convertible.
Anyway, my next car could certainly be a BMW if the experience with hers continues as well as it has so far. The dealer experience is in a different league to anything I've experienced at VW and the car is so much more solid than my Mk6 (and no, it's not brand new, it's 18 months old - not a creak, squeak or rattle anywhere). The engine is a peach (for a diesel) - 204 bhp and pulls like a train. So maybe a 135 for me. The new 135 by the way is priced at £29995 with 336 bhp on tap. The Mk7 GTi won't be far off that price with 100 bhp less so it then becomes a bit of a no brainer.
A long way in the future unfortunately though.
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was just reading about that on evo
for the money that is a very good car. seems hard to justify a GTI for that kind of money when you compare to the 135i m sport.
shame its a pig to look at though
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was just reading about that on evo
for the money that is a very good car. seems hard to justify a GTI for that kind of money when you compare to the 135i m sport.
shame its a pig to look at though
Agreed, how can a MK7 GTI cost the same as a 135!!! The world's gone mad.
Jim
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On the BMW website they have the 5 door m135i at £27510, bargains at that price/ performance, they are ugly tho.
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I agree they're not as pretty as a Golf GTi but having seen the new 1 series in the flesh in the showroom it's really not as bad as the last one. I think I could live with it, especially as they were talking sub 6second 0-60 times.
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On the BMW website they have the 5 door m135i at £27510, bargains at that price/ performance, they are ugly tho.
Can't deny that £/performance this is a great deal, however I would not buy one as I just don't like the look of it :sick:
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Reguarding the price, they may have taken into consideration that the pound will be worth about 3 euro's in a months time :smiley:
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Feck how it looks (I like em though) go and d r i v e one :drool:
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^^^^ Its like wanting a ride on the local tart because she's the best in bed and then thinking do i want be seen down the local with her and put a ring on it. Have a test drive and thats it.
I do quite like the saloon though, so if they do a facelifted saloon version i could be very tempted.
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^^^^ Its like wanting a ride on the local tart because she's the best in bed and then thinking do i want be seen down the local with her and put a ring on it. Have a test drive and thats it.
:grin:
My Mrs owned a 120d msport - test drove a 118d the other day and I'm smitten - buying one - but a 123d :wink:
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i nearly bought a saloon 123d, nice engine but ive only done 1900 miles in my ed35 in 6 months so petrol for me.
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i nearly bought a saloon 123d, nice engine but ive only done 1900 miles in my ed35 in 6 months so petrol for me.
35 is very nice mate - I need a soot chucker as my daily driver for all the miles I do as I'm tight :grin:
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^^^^ Its like wanting a ride on the local tart because she's the best in bed and then thinking do i want be seen down the local with her and put a ring on it. Have a test drive and thats it.
:grin:
My Mrs owned a 120d msport - test drove a 118d the other day and I'm smitten - buying one - but a 123d :wink:
Have you found one yet? :lipsrsealed:
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still looking - I'm a fussy buyer - Looking after your RNS :smug:
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^^^^ Its like wanting a ride on the local tart because she's the best in bed and then thinking do i want be seen down the local with her and put a ring on it. Have a test drive and thats it.
LOL :grin:
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I'm well impressed with that 123d engine Doc. Very smooth and quiet (for a diseasel) and does 50 plus on the motorway. Nearly 300 torques makes it very flexible and quick. A different sort of quick to the GTi but quick nevertheless.
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The more I look at that new BMW 135 the closer I come to getting one.
Unless the MK7 comes in at under £25k I can see a lot of people going for the 135, I certainly am really considering it....
Update: I'm not sure how realistic £29k is for the 135 as the current one is more than that, so maybe a typo?
Jim
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Has the 1 series got more room inside than a 3 series ?
I had a 320d Touring out on hire last week and couldn't believe how little room there was in it compared to the Golf.
With three adults and their luggage it was a bit of a squeeze, no room in the front at all and the boot, even though it was an estate didn't hold much either.
I was never so pleased to see my car again, even if the 320d had been 10K less than the golf I would still take the Golf any day.
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Unless the MK7 comes in at under £25k I can see a lot of people going for the 135, I certainly am really considering it....
RWD and winter make the 1 Series a no go for me...BMWs just get left in the driveway round here in winter.
Sure, winter tyres help (so do non-run flat tyres)...but you will get to where you are going in a Golf where a 1 or 3 series will be beached in the driveway...so sadly, that makes it utterly pointless as an only car, for me...unless they bring out an 'iX' version.
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problem with BMW is everything is an extra.
no one will buy a basic price version, by the time you add a few bells and whistles it will be closer to £30k
i got taken out in PDT's demo car 135i coupe and it was quick and stuck like sh!t on a mattress with the bilstein B12 kit fitted.
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Unless the MK7 comes in at under £25k I can see a lot of people going for the 135, I certainly am really considering it....
RWD and winter make the 1 Series a no go for me...BMWs just get left in the driveway round here in winter.
Sure, winter tyres help (so do non-run flat tyres)...but you will get to where you are going in a Golf where a 1 or 3 series will be beached in the driveway...so sadly, that makes it utterly pointless as an only car, for me...unless they bring out an 'iX' version.
Just think of those hairy chested moments you could have in Bonni Scotland :grin:
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Just think of those hairy chested moments you could have in Bonni Scotland :grin:
This is true...
Whilst it has a certain allure on, a nice day, up in the Highlands, on a great road...not so much when trying to go to Tesco in 4" of snow. :smiley:
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What about the other 360 days of the year?
I'm lucky I suppose as we always have a 4x4 and a car and some more cars and some vans, then there's the chopper, the private jet :grin:
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I think you may find up north it snows more than 5 days a year. It's even been trying all this week! Huge stupid width tyres on BMW are not great in snow and even better at aquaplaining the rest of the year lol.
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Your dreaming if you think your troublesome yet economical git is the ultimate driving machine...
Any sensible driver will change their tyres to suit adverse weather conditions unless of course you have a true 4x4 with genuine 4 season tyres of course.
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Never said it was but low profile 245+ tyres and rwd of a BMW in snow is asking for trouble be it winter tyred or not.
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I like BMW there obsession with making tyres wider and wider keeps my cousin in a job recovering them after aquaplaining off the motorway helps pay for the spares for his BMW drift car. (found the BMW far more reliable than his 200sx for.drifting.)
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Any sensible driver will change their tyres to suit adverse weather conditions unless of course you have a true 4x4 with genuine 4 season tyres of course.
And a Golf with winter tyres on will still be better than a RWD BMW with winter tyres on...as proven in my street over the last few winters.
I'd have a 335D Touring if I could use it all year round...but I can't.
However, once the new 335DX is available in the UK...the game changes.
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To be honest mr ess even with 4x4 a BMW won't move in the snow, just a warning they are all crap in the snow...
But better in the wet ( bar maybe an r32 or r ) and dry...and that's science and you can't argue with science it science!
That thing that golfs do when they wheel spin in first when the shocks bang and crash and bounce is very embarrassing and scary the first time it does it.
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Yeah that banging noise is bad, my old A3 did it too and I hated it.
Jim
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As a lease deal this is pretty good on a new "SEAT LEON FR+ SUPERCOPA 2.0 TDi 170 5 DOOR"
http://www.smartlease.co.uk/seat-leon-supercopa-fr-car-leasing-special-offer.html
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As a lease deal this is pretty good on a new "SEAT LEON FR+ SUPERCOPA 2.0 TDi 170 5 DOOR"
http://www.smartlease.co.uk/seat-leon-supercopa-fr-car-leasing-special-offer.html
Seems very good value motoring :wink:
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problem with BMW is everything is an extra.
no one will buy a basic price version, by the time you add a few bells and whistles it will be closer to £30k
i got taken out in PDT's demo car 135i coupe and it was quick and stuck like sh!t on a mattress with the bilstein B12 kit fitted.
I've just looked on the BMW website and it states that the M135 comes with Xenon's and leather as standard!!
It's now so appealing I've spoken to my local dealer......
Jim
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
Shame you won't be able to use it when it's snowy, better keep the GTI as a winter car :laugh:
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
Shame you won't be able to use it when it's snowy, better keep the GTI as a winter car :laugh:
depending on where you are, it doesnt snow that much in the UK. Do it and be happy!! cant argue with RWD for fun :wink:
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
Shame you won't be able to use it when it's snowy, better keep the GTI as a winter car :laugh:
I can live without the car for a few days of the year, the benefits far outweigh the downside i think.
Jim
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
Shame you won't be able to use it when it's snowy, better keep the GTI as a winter car :laugh:
depending on where you are, it doesnt snow that much in the UK. Do it and be happy!! cant argue with RWD for fun :wink:
Yeah altough a few years ago I had an MR2 Turbo without traction control or stability control and lost it round a big round about whilst thinking that I was good at power slides - I was not!!!
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Do it jimmy, do it!
Get rid of the run flats and chip the b!tch, they chip to about 360bhp with a lovely straight biturbo power curve. Rear wheel drive go on son do it!
You will have to treat the throttle with respect or it will send you into a delightfull power slide. It's not as "fun" as the gti if that's what you like but way more driver focused and serious. Proper car you'll love it.
Oh and test drive the harmon kardon wireless, it's the bomb in a 3 series.
Shame you won't be able to use it when it's snowy, better keep the GTI as a winter car :laugh:
depending on where you are, it doesnt snow that much in the UK. Do it and be happy!! cant argue with RWD for fun :wink:
Yeah altough a few years ago I had an MR2 Turbo without traction control or stability control and lost it round a big round about whilst thinking that I was good at power slides - I was not!!!
I lol'd a lot - I nearly wrapped up my EVO6 in a similar incident
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I never run out of talent... Honest!
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me either. its always the machines fault! :tongue:
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me either. its always the machines fault! :tongue:
See I never seem to run out of talent. Plus I have the perfect car. The annoying thing for me is that when I'm in the middle of my brilliant driving I tend to wake up. :grin:
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me either. its always the machines fault! :tongue:
See I never seem to run out of talent. Plus I have the perfect car. The annoying thing for me is that when I'm in the middle of my brilliant driving I tend to wake up. :grin:
LMAO :laugh:
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me either. its always the machines fault! :tongue:
See I never seem to run out of talent. Plus I have the perfect car. The annoying thing for me is that when I'm in the middle of my brilliant driving I tend to wake up. :grin:
LMAO :laugh:
:wink:
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Just a little bit more than a GTI and less than an R.....
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/M135i/0,,1156_181268200__bm-WjFDTA%3D%3D%40spv-S,00.html?requestSource=topnav
Been to the dealers today, they will have a demo car in a month or so........
Jim
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I think i'll reserve judgement until i see one in the flesh but it's got to be worth a look.
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Just a little bit more than a GTI and less than an R.....
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/M135i/0,,1156_181268200__bm-WjFDTA%3D%3D%40spv-S,00.html?requestSource=topnav
Been to the dealers today, they will have a demo car in a month or so........
Jim
Watch out for the snow, the standing water and the lack of equipment.....
Ooops silly me - drough conditions down south and is that full leather, MASSIVE brakes and xenons as standard plus RWD, 320 BHP blah blah blah :grin:
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Saw a parked one in Met Orange yesterday and front on it looked nice, but all other angles just didn't work for me.
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I've just remembered something, BMWs can't be that tereble in the snow. I recall I ordered an entire chinese meal for 4 people whilst side ways, drifting it from side to side in my 535d. Ah, good times!
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Just a little bit more than a GTI and less than an R.....
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index/M135i/0,,1156_181268200__bm-WjFDTA%3D%3D%40spv-S,00.html?requestSource=topnav
Been to the dealers today, they will have a demo car in a month or so........
Jim
If only that looked like a GTI and not like a BMW (friggin ugly) then we'd be on to a winner :smiley:
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A Mercedes C63 AMG Saloon. ha ha
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Saw a parked one in Met Orange yesterday and front on it looked nice, but all other angles just didn't work for me.
It's not out yet mate, you likley saw a normal 135 and not the M135i.
Jim
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A Mercedes C63 AMG Saloon. ha ha
Good man, you must have a very hairy chest like Magnum PI :wink:
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and wear sex panther aftershave
works 60% of the time every time
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A Mercedes C63 AMG Saloon. ha ha
Stunning, derby Mercedes have one in the showroom at the moment in silver and it looks the mutts nuts!
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Thats on Auto Trader as well £33290 with 15k on it. Gorgeous! :tongue:
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A Mercedes C63 AMG Saloon. ha ha
Stunning, derby Mercedes have one in the showroom at the moment in silver and it looks the mutts nuts!
They are superb, their calipers bigger than my wheels!!
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You'd have to indulge in track days if you had whip like that. It just looks designed to be driven like its stolen and then go home and take the mrs shopping.
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Audi A3 saloon with quattro and sports differential. If they make such a car.
(http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/media/3662457/audi_a3_concept__2__630x415.jpg)
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Audi A3 saloon with quattro and sports differential. If they make such a car.
After reading a bit more - it looks like sports differential may not be available on the new A3. If they do have it as an option it will likely only be available on the S3 and RS3. :sad:
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A Mercedes C63 AMG Saloon. ha ha
Wonder what there like in the snow, that would put me off one.
Thee was a company doing them for £500 a month for two years, but I like my front door where it is rather than on the floor.
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Wonder what there like in the snow, that would put me off one.
Thee was a company doing them for £500 a month for two years, but I like my front door where it is rather than on the floor.
Is this going to be the standard craic for you southern fairies?
It must be nice to have such clement weather all year round, and such fine Councils, so adept at clearing the few flakes of snow you do se, that bad weather is not a consideration for you chaps at Carbon.
Sadly, for those of us north of such utopian lands, it's a very real consideration.
No usable car = no work/food.
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If my house and dinner depended open my car moving in the snow I personally would buy a jeep of some form not a front drive hatch with 225 tyres, can't be that bad.
It's so crap down here we don't get snow, we are very unlucky.
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Thee was a company doing them for £500 a month for two years
I was talking to a mate who had contract hired an E class. His 2 year deal ended a few weeks back and they tried to hit him with a bill of nearly £3000 for damage. Now considering the car was 2 years old and had done 25,000 miles, the damage was a few stone chips and couple of tiny scratches that would have almost polished out and a mark on one of the wheels inflicted by tyre fitters. It seems the go over the cars like a concours judge and pick up every imperfection, even those that could well have been there from new.
The bloke did manage to argue them down to about £1500, but even so, you really do need to make sure you know what you may be in for when signing up for one of these deals.
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If my house and dinner depended open my car moving in the snow I personally would buy a jeep of some form not a front drive hatch with 225 tyres, can't be that bad.
It's so crap down here we don't get snow, we are very unlucky.
So with the same rational, you would not knowingly buy a RWD car that you know will end up beached on the driveway?
Like, say...a BMW with wide rear tyres?
A car that is known to be utterly useless in snow?
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No usable car = no work/food.
Have you lost your job? :sad:
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Well I haven't bought a car but my missus just has :lipsrsealed:
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Have you lost your job? :sad:
No, not me...not as far as I know!
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Well I haven't bought a car but my missus just has :lipsrsealed:
What did you guys end up with?
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Well I haven't bought a car but my missus just has :lipsrsealed:
What did you guys end up with?
Something i can map :grin: :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=232027.0
Will be revealed soon
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Have you lost your job? :sad:
No, not me...not as far as I know!
But you haven't got a car (ish) :huh:
No usable car = no work/food.
I'll have you know that we at Carbon acquired a 4x4 for the winter that I only got rid of last week...sodding Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4x4 - that was the first and last I'll have :grin:
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I have a slight confession to make, I sold the skoda vrs estate last week and got a MK6 GT TDI DSG for the works smoker.
So much for never again.....
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I have a slight confession to make, I sold the skoda vrs estate last week and got a MK6 GT TDI DSG for the works smoker.
So much for never again.....
Tut tut tut :grin:
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But you haven't got a car (ish) :huh:
I have two!!
I'll have you know that we at Carbon acquired a 4x4 for the winter that I only got rid of last week...sodding Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4x4 - that was the first and last I'll have :grin:
That'll be about as much use as the high spec X5s in the crapweather = zero use.
My old Fabia vRS with winter tyres would go places the goons in their X5s on their 20" 275 wide tyres couldn't go.
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So with the same rational, you would not knowingly buy a RWD car that you know will end up beached on the driveway?
Like, say...a BMW with wide rear tyres?
A car that is known to be utterly useless in snow?
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Theres no way you should buy a BMW, stick to a 2wd golf they are excellent in the snow.
For the 1 or 2 days a year we get snow I can have a BMW which is better at everything for the othe 363 days of the year. Even if I had a golf gti again I doubt I would take it out in the snow anyway for fear of smashing it into a kerb.
It's all about geography I suppose and I am very lucky.
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That'll be about as much use as the high spec X5s in the crapweather = zero use.
Known. :wink:
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But you haven't got a car (ish) :huh:
I have two!!
Known also, but without a licence you have no usable car hence in your own words "No usable car = no work/food"
Or I am being padantic :grin:
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Or I am being padantic :grin:
Not meaning to be pedantic... but it should be pedantic not padantic.
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Or I am being padantic :grin:
Not meaning to be pedantic... but it should be pedantic not padantic.
ha ha ha ha cracker :laugh: :laugh:
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Or I am being padantic :grin:
Not meaning to be pedantic... but it should be pedantic not padantic.
ha ha ha ha cracker :laugh: :laugh:
Buggers :grin:
How did the service go Steve?
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Well I haven't bought a car but my missus just has :lipsrsealed:
^^ are you zipped because you are keeping a secret or is it not meeting your approval?!
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Dropped my car off at the dealer this morning to have ALL the door seals replaced! :shocked: and there is a BMW dealership just round the corner so thought i'd have a nose around, i must say i'm liking the new interior design! Had a sit in the new 3series 120d sport and the 1series 125i Msport and both i felt were very very nice, so much so i'm going to take the wife to have a look, the 1series seems like quite good value but would need speccing up a little to get a few things that are standard on the GTI, like auto lights and wipers which should really be standard these days on a premium car?!
I don't think i could justify a 135i in the same way as an R but the MSport is very tempting!!
Hmmm decisions decisions....... :undecided:
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dunno how VW can justify the price of the GTI. £30k for an ed35 is mental
new focus ST will be 22k and ford dealers usually want to discount their cars too.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25762
VW need to get real with the pricing of the mk7 IMO. i like my car but i think they're living on past reputation and customer loyalty. i personally wouldn't buy another one just cos it says GTI on the boot lid so the next one had better be as good as the ompetition
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Known also, but without a licence you have no usable car hence in your own words "No usable car = no work/food"
Or I am being padantic :grin:
Although you are technically correct in reference to 'me'...the Mk6 is insured for 3 others...so does get used for fetching the shopping (I just have to ride shotgun)
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Well I haven't bought a car but my missus just has :lipsrsealed:
^^ are you zipped because you are keeping a secret or is it not meeting your approval?!
Started this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=232027.0
Be careful - its OUTSIDE the MK6 section :tongue: :grin: :grin:
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dunno how VW can justify the price of the GTI. £30k for an ed35 is mental
new focus ST will be 22k and ford dealers usually want to discount their cars too.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25762
VW need to get real with the pricing of the mk7 IMO. i like my car but i think they're living on past reputation and customer loyalty. i personally wouldn't buy another one just cos it says GTI on the boot lid so the next one had better be as good as the competition
Spot on with this post mate!
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dunno how VW can justify the price of the GTI. £30k for an ed35 is mental
new focus ST will be 22k and ford dealers usually want to discount their cars too.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25762
VW need to get real with the pricing of the mk7 IMO. i like my car but i think they're living on past reputation and customer loyalty. i personally wouldn't buy another one just cos it says GTI on the boot lid so the next one had better be as good as the ompetition
The Focus ST3 with Xenons, Leather and Manual Air con will be £25500 and the ED35 is £27500 so not that much between them,
I'd still pay the extra £2k for the Golf.
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dunno how VW can justify the price of the GTI. £30k for an ed35 is mental
new focus ST will be 22k and ford dealers usually want to discount their cars too.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25762
VW need to get real with the pricing of the mk7 IMO. i like my car but i think they're living on past reputation and customer loyalty. i personally wouldn't buy another one just cos it says GTI on the boot lid so the next one had better be as good as the ompetition
The Focus ST3 with Xenons, Leather and Manual Air con will be £25500 and the ED35 is £27500 so not that much between them,
I'd still pay the extra £2k for the Golf.
I think the better comparison will be when the MK7 comes out. How much with a MK7 with Xenons and leather cost? In excess of £30k in my opinion, then you're £5k out.
Those of you on this forum that think VW is premium enough to charge £30k for Golf GTI I think you need to sit in an Aldi or a Beemer, then go and sit in the new ST when it comes out.
Jim
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I've had a few 1 series and 3 series hired out in the last year
I never thought they were anything special but then they were hire cars so had taken a bit of abuse.
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i will be straight down the ford dealership as soon as this thing is released. its going to be a great car.
also really looking forward to the new RS clio coming soon. for all their faults i find ranaultsport cars the most entertaining/rewarding/fun to drive.
i think the GTI will be getting relegated to family car duty soon and i will be looking for a new toy for myself.
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I'm really interested in the Focus ST and I am sure it will have more toys as standard than the mk7 GTI will probably have as add ons.
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I'm really interested in the Focus ST and I am sure it will have more toys as standard than the mk7 GTI will probably have as add ons.
I agree with this, people who think that the ST isn’t in the same league as the GTI need to get out of the clouds and sit in one then drive it.
You may be surprised - but you're just as likely to be proved completely correct. But judging the ST before one has even hits these shores is crazy.
Jim
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I've had a few 1 series and 3 series hired out in the last year
I never thought they were anything special but then they were hire cars so had taken a bit of abuse.
Next time hire out any msport version of 1 series - smaller the engine the better (118d in the last one I threw up a road) and drive it as hard as you can around some very twisty roads then tell me your not impressed.
The handling is to die for, god I'm coming over all RWD again :grin:
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I'm really interested in the Focus ST and I am sure it will have more toys as standard than the mk7 GTI will probably have as add ons.
I agree with this, people who think that the ST isn’t in the same league as the GTI need to get out of the clouds and sit in one then drive it.
You may be surprised - but you're just as likely to be proved completely correct. But judging the ST before one has even hits these shores is crazy.
Jim
Scrap all of the above, the ST3 will cost £4k less than an M135i, M135i is the only car for me if it really is only £29,995!
Jim
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I'm really interested in the Focus ST and I am sure it will have more toys as standard than the mk7 GTI will probably have as add ons.
I agree with this, people who think that the ST isn’t in the same league as the GTI need to get out of the clouds and sit in one then drive it.
You may be surprised - but you're just as likely to be proved completely correct. But judging the ST before one has even hits these shores is crazy.
Jim the Ford ST3 will be worth northing after a year or so , I do agree its lovely motor!!
Jim
Scrap all of the above, the ST3 will cost £4k less than an M135i, M135i is the only car for me if it really is only £29,995!
Jim
Jim the Ford ST3 will be worth northing after a year or so , I do agree its lovely motor!!
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Whats happened to you steve? You can't quote for toffee these days! :grin:
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Whats happened to you steve? You can't quote for toffee these days! :grin:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Yes I think i'm getting old mate !!
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http://www.carsource.co.uk/vehicle-clicks?c=30524799&d=10352&dg=1049&t=Ford%20Focus%20ST-3%20-%20Cheap%20Ford%20Focus%20ST-3%20cars%20for%20sale%20/%20www.carsource.co.uk
One of these or GTI ?Cheap as chips Jim's a cheap skate now expect big fuel bills also with the ST :sick:
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the 2013 ST will be a 2 litre though so fuel economy will be on par with everything in its class.
as for losing money the 55 reg ST you linked is up for £7k - whats a 55 reg GTI worth? 8k tops? so taking into comparing both new car costs you can't say the ST has depreciated any worse than a more expensive golf.
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Tbh Ford have upped their game recently, the interior plastics are almost on a par with their German counterparts.
I still think it will be a worthwhile buy and I shall certainly be off to my local Ford dealer for a test drive.
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im not a VW (or any other marque) fanboy so my honest unbiased opinion i think new fords are as good if not better built than VW's
this is my first VAG car and I'm not blown away TBH. my mams new nissan juke has panel gaps and a paint finish a golf could only dream of.
for £22k that looks like a bargain and if it lasts as good as out 57 reg bog-standard, unloved, every day focus it will be a great car.
the only thing that would put me off buying it is are they bringing out an RS model? if so i would wait for that before buying i think
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Seeing as i have recently bought the mk6 it would prob be a few years before i look at another car but to be fair that will be perfect to pick up a BMW 1M. For me there is nothing like a BMW drive, hence i believe that i will go baq the rear wheel drive!
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im not a VW (or any other marque) fanboy so my honest unbiased opinion i think new fords are as good if not better built than VW's
this is my first VAG car and I'm not blown away TBH. my mams new nissan juke has panel gaps and a paint finish a golf could only dream of.
for £22k that looks like a bargain and if it lasts as good as out 57 reg bog-standard, unloved, every day focus it will be a great car.
the only thing that would put me off buying it is are they bringing out an RS model? if so i would wait for that before buying i think
Re the RS model apparently none are on the cards as the Focus only comes in five door and I read RS won't do a 5 door Focus.
RS normally comes out at the end of the run so even if they do it won't be for a very long time yet!
Jim
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No focus RS but maybe a fiesta
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looks good
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/284302/2012_ford_focus_st_review.html
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Mmmmmm, no speaker system needed for this bad boy to sound nice
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpo9uqLVy0
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looks good
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/284302/2012_ford_focus_st_review.html
Aesthetically that ST isn't a patch on the the GTI ( inside and out ) imo.
Granted it may be a better peformance car than the current Mk6 but I still find the ST to chavy for my taste.
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looks good
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/284302/2012_ford_focus_st_review.html
Looks absolutely awful to me. But everyones different i understand.
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One thing I love about the GTI is the admiring stares it gets from all ages...... not sure that's the case with owning an ST?
The GTI is iconic and the ST is moronic :grin:
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This time with a link that works.
M135i spy shots going round The Ring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpo9uqLVy0
Jim
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The GTI is iconic and the ST is moronic :grin:
LMFAO :laugh:
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This time with a link that works.
M135i spy shots going round The Ring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpo9uqLVy0
Jim
No matter how much BMW try and disguise it, it's still doesn't look nice. :smiley:
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It's sounds great.
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
Are you joking? It looks a right mess
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
Are you joking? It looks a right mess
Need to see and test drive first :grin:
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
Are you joking? It looks a right mess
Need to see and test drive first :grin:
Should have gone to spec savers :laugh:
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
Are you joking? It looks a right mess
Need to see and test drive first :grin:
Should have gone to spec savers :laugh:
you dont even need to see it to know it WILL fall to bits. French kak!
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ds5&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CIcBEBYwBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fmotoring%2Fcarreviews%2F8841445%2FCitroen-DS5-review.html&ei=wWnXT-iNA-6Y0QXRkJz7Aw&usg=AFQjCNE3tLrdFk-mlWdEiZX9SR56b2yEsQ
This look good I may even consider getting one ? :undecided:
Are you joking? It looks a right mess
Need to see and test drive first :grin:
To be fair Citroen have really upped their game in recent years. They have created some quite stylish looking cars but they don't really appeal to me.
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I was quite taken with the smaller DS3 until every 17 year old seemed to have bought one in yellow with a black roof. :sad:
I also like the DS4. Citroen is moving up in my books.
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Citroen is moving up in my books.
I agree, they're just under Protons now
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Citroen is moving up in my books.
I agree, they're just under Protons now
Boo! :sad:
I actually quite like them. Wouldn't buy one with money but they certainly make the road a much more aesthetically pleasing place to drive than all the generic rep-barges.
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i had a citroen once
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i had a citroen once
Did it last longer than your Mk6 :lipsrsealed:
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i had a citroen once
Did it last longer than your Mk6 :lipsrsealed:
I'm beginning to think a Sh1troen would be more reliable than my last 2 VAG cars :cool:
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the citroen lasted approx 10k less than the GTI... and if im being brutally honest, the citroen took a lot more stick than the GTi :lipsrsealed:
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dont put your deposits down yet!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25847
:evil:
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dont put your deposits down yet!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25847
:evil:
I WANT
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Nice....
Has me thinking..
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Yum yum like that merc
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dont put your deposits down yet!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25847
:evil:
Liking that :cool:
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I've had my eyes on it for a while. Let's hope it is a £32k price tag and no more and it comes reasonably kitted up!! :grin:
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Makes an R look quite silly in my eyes!!
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I've had my eyes on it for a while. Let's hope it is a £32k price tag and no more and it comes reasonably kitted up!! :grin:
I know lol :wink:
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That Merc looks disgusting :sick:
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That Merc looks disgusting :sick:
^ +1. Makes the BMW 1 series look good, and that's not a good looker either!
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Since discussing with a few friends of friends our A1 order has been cancelled.
It sounds like that chassis suffers as bad with wheel barrings, bushes etc far worse than the previous generation from talking to new Polo and Ibiza owners. :cry:
Family members who have Hyundai/Kias who previously had VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda have been impressed. No image or most exciting cars but as a family hack i think we will go look at them now.
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Since discussing with a few friends of friends our A1 order has been cancelled.
It sounds like that chassis suffers as bad with wheel barrings, bushes etc far worse than the previous generation from talking to new Polo and Ibiza owners. :cry:
Family members who have Hyundai/Kias who previously had VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda have been impressed. No image or most exciting cars but as a family hack i think we will go look at them now.
I was parked next to a new Kia Rio the other day. I must say, I quite liked th way it looked. The paint finish was really good and the panel gaps were incredibly tight and millimetre perfect (much more so than my Golf - I had to have a misaligned bonnet adjusted shortly after taking delivery).
I know that Kia aren't currently reputed to build cars that are particularly engaging to drive, but seeing how quickly they (and Hyundai) have progressed in recent years, if they get the dynamics sorted, then the likes of VW and some of the other large European manufacturers had better watch out!
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m
i had a citroen once
Me too,NEVER AGAIN,it must have spent at least 6months in the dealers and had dozens of faults e.g gear box leaks,engines leaks,air con failed,display failed to mention a few.And Citroen UK were appalling no help at all,the dealers kept doing the same repairs over and over again I got rid of the car just before the warrenty ran out and it was still leaking lots of oil from the engine and gearbox in the same locations after 9 attempts by the dealer to fix it.
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m
i had a citroen once
Me too,NEVER AGAIN,it must have spent at least 6months in the dealers and had dozens of faults e.g gear box leaks,engines leaks,air con failed,display failed to mention a few.And Citroen UK were appalling no help at all,the dealers kept doing the same repairs over and over again I got rid of the car just before the warrenty ran out and it was still leaking lots of oil from the engine and gearbox in the same locations after 9 attempts by the dealer to fix it.
What year was that ? :grin:
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I was parked next to a new Kia Rio the other day. I must say, I quite liked th way it looked. The paint finish was really good and the panel gaps were incredibly tight and millimetre perfect (much more so than my Golf - I had to have a misaligned bonnet adjusted shortly after taking delivery).
I know that Kia aren't currently reputed to build cars that are particularly engaging to drive, but seeing how quickly they (and Hyundai) have progressed in recent years, if they get the dynamics sorted, then the likes of VW and some of the other large European manufacturers had better watch out!
I just had a Kia Rio for a week as a hire car. (Full story on other thread, new engine currently being fitted to GTi.)
It was a shopping trolley with a lawnmower engine. It had to be begged to go up hills. In second. Its clutch was so loose that there was no happy medium between revving it and stalling it.
Tell me there's a more upmarket model and that's what you're talking about.... Please....
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m
i had a citroen once
Me too,NEVER AGAIN,it must have spent at least 6months in the dealers and had dozens of faults e.g gear box leaks,engines leaks,air con failed,display failed to mention a few.And Citroen UK were appalling no help at all,the dealers kept doing the same repairs over and over again I got rid of the car just before the warrenty ran out and it was still leaking lots of oil from the engine and gearbox in the same locations after 9 attempts by the dealer to fix it.
What year was that ? :grin:
It was a sh!troen picasso,we purchased in in 2002 and px it for a touran in 2005.(the touran was a excellant car)
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Mine was an 05, brand new. I would be very surprised if its still alive today :lipsrsealed:
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m
i had a citroen once
Me too,NEVER AGAIN,it must have spent at least 6months in the dealers and had dozens of faults e.g gear box leaks,engines leaks,air con failed,display failed to mention a few.And Citroen UK were appalling no help at all,the dealers kept doing the same repairs over and over again I got rid of the car just before the warrenty ran out and it was still leaking lots of oil from the engine and gearbox in the same locations after 9 attempts by the dealer to fix it.
What year was that ? :grin:
It was a sh!troen picasso,we purchased in in 2002 and px it for a touran in 2005.(the touran was a excellant car)
My parents had a Citroen Picasso once apon a time, never had any probs with it...it was real comfy and great for long journeys but my dad hated the handling of the thing....it was very wollowy!
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Well having just slung a deposit on a GTI 35 - thats my next toy - hope I like it, havent had a Golf for quite a few years :cool:
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Well having just slung a deposit on a GTI 35 - thats my next toy - hope I like it, havent had a Golf for quite a few years :cool:
You are going to love the ED35 gives you a big grin every time you drive it :evil:
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http://news.google.co.uk/news/url?ct2=uk%2F1_0_s_8_1_a&sa=t&usg=AFQjCNHiSLNER9ZhR4tS4H5p4XSVy2ZRDA&cid=8797843981881&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autocar.co.uk%2Fcar-news%2Fnew-cars%2Ftweaks-vauxhall-astra-range&ei=K9_dT5DcJYyo8QOgtwE&rt=SECTION&vm=STANDARD&bvm=section&did=7057071679826554324&sid=top-stories
This looks good too :cool:
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Looks ok but £24k for a diesel Astra!!! Wtf has the world come to.
Jim
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Astra has no dsg equivalent option therefore not really a rival to to many gti owners!
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Looks ok but £24k for a diesel Astra!!! Wtf has the world come to.
Jim
I think it looks OK too, but agree, £24k sounds a lot of money for a diesel Astra. But then who pays list price for a new Vauxhall?
Broadspeed are quoting a discount of over £6k off the list price for the 163 bhp (diesel) version bringing the price down to around £16.6k. If you're able to get a similar discount off the higher performance, twin turbo version, then it sounds good value at £17.6k - £18k.
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Can I just say that this isn't exactly a standard Astra. I reckon it looks pretty nice and with just under 200bhp from a Bi-turbo diesel it's certainly got some go.
How much would the equivalent GTD be with 25bhp less?
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Can I just say that this isn't exactly a standard Astra. I reckon it looks pretty nice and with just under 200bhp from a Bi-turbo diesel it's certainly got some go.
How much would the equivalent GTD be with 25bhp less?
Agree with what your saying but part of it is the name, the costs wont be what it says. Astras even brand new are a lot cheaper than the list price, with regards to a VW the build quality compared to a Vauxhall is night and day. My previous car was a Vauxhall.
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I wouldn't have another Vauxhall, the last one I had was very unreliable broke down too many times :sad:
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FYI I had an email from our local Skoda garage to say that the Mrs Yeti has been found after a 7 month search (ordered early Dec 2011) - they have her in captivity and she's on here way to the UK, expecting her to land at the local Skoda dealer in the next two weeks.
Now do we wait for the new reg?
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FYI I had an email from our local Skoda garage to say that the Mrs Yeti has been found after a 7 month search (ordered early Dec 2011) - they have her in captivity and she's on here way to the UK, expecting her to land at the local Skoda dealer in the next two weeks.
Now do we wait for the new reg?
Might as well Craig as its been such a long wait about bloody time too :rolleyes:
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IF sell < 3 THEN
wait;
ELSE
noose, chip and take her for a ride;
END IF;
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FYI I had an email from our local Skoda garage to say that the Mrs Yeti has been found after a 7 month search (ordered early Dec 2011) - they have her in captivity and she's on here way to the UK, expecting her to land at the local Skoda dealer in the next two weeks.
Now do we wait for the new reg?
Na, get it soon as...
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After me buying a Tiguan and we both love driving it my wife has a abs unit fault on the Astra cost mega bucks to sort and vauxhall only will pay 20% , I had a run in an Insignia , while its an ok car its not the quality of VW (We have had vauxhall for 20 yrs and never had any major bills until noo ) so the Astra its getting changed for a GTD 170 demo next week .
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After me buying a Tiguan and we both love driving it my wife has a abs unit fault on the Astra cost mega bucks to sort and vauxhall only will pay 20% , I had a run in an Insignia , while its an ok car its not the quality of VW (We have had vauxhall for 20 yrs and never had any major bills until noo ) so the Astra its getting changed for a GTD 170 demo next week .
:cool: spec?
And get those pics up once you've taken delivery, happy days!
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Mk7 GTI open top in about 24 months.
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Urban Dictionary have a good definition of a yeti.
A fat and ugly female, often accompanied by facial hair including side burns. In even more extreme cases the yeti carrys along a "package", or even the full package including chest hair. When viewed often the viewer feels slightly nauseas and dizzy. Try no to stare at yetis too long, because if they catch you looking at them they will feel threatened and start throwing dangle berries or sh*t nuggets.
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Standard GTD 170 with upgraded wheels
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Not sure, only had the golf for a month and I love it, im sure that I would look at another golf!! Maybe an R
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Urban Dictionary have a good definition of a yeti.
A fat and ugly female, often accompanied by facial hair including side burns. In even more extreme cases the yeti carrys along a "package", or even the full package including chest hair. When viewed often the viewer feels slightly nauseas and dizzy. Try no to stare at yetis too long, because if they catch you looking at them they will feel threatened and start throwing dangle berries or sh*t nuggets.
Sounds like the definition of Doc, esp if you refuse his maps throws nuggets of sh*t at you :laugh: :laugh:
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£24k for a diesel Astra? No funnier than £21k for a Golf diesel GT TDi that was sat on the forecourt of my stealers the other day. That's 140 hp I believe? And not even brand new.
And yes, superficially a Golf feels better built inside. But then try searching "creaks, groans, squeaks" etc. on this forum and that says a lot about Golf "quality".
I must say I really like the look of that new A Class - very smart looking thing.
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£24k for a diesel Astra? No funnier than £21k for a Golf diesel GT TDi that was sat on the forecourt of my stealers the other day. That's 140 hp I believe? And not even brand new.
And yes, superficially a Golf feels better built inside. But then try searching "creaks, groans, squeaks" etc. on this forum and that says a lot about Golf "quality".
I must say I really like the look of that new A Class - very smart looking thing.
Yeah, the AMG monster is going to be worth looking at but at £35k there are much better cars around.....
Jim
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£24k for a diesel Astra? No funnier than £21k for a Golf diesel GT TDi that was sat on the forecourt of my stealers the other day. That's 140 hp I believe? And not even brand new.
And yes, superficially a Golf feels better built inside. But then try searching "creaks, groans, squeaks" etc. on this forum and that says a lot about Golf "quality".
I must say I really like the look of that new A Class - very smart looking thing.
Me personally i would rather sit in the Golf and put up with squeaks creaks and groans (not that ive got any yet) than sit in what i can only describe as a Ashtray. Shocking interior in the Ashtray.
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I drive an astra for work, although only the base diesel model they are utter dog s**t. The handbrake traps your finger, the driving position is shocking and when I have my seat in the best possible position I can barely fit my little finger behind the seat and its the estate I use.
The thing rattles, and I am talking about a 12 plate astra with less than 500 miles on the clock> I have smacked the dash, tried tightening things up and the rattle moves across the dash. I wouldnt buy an astra and to be honest unless something marvellous stuck out the only vauxhall I would buy would be a VXR8 Bathurst S.
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at the Goodwood FOS on the weekend i got a chance to have a look around the new ST, M135, A3 and GT86
ST is cheap and looks it, their interiors are a triumph of (lack of)style over function with dash a scattergun of switchgrear, recaros were ok didn't particularly like the pedals as prefer a floor mounted accelerator, exterior wise styling just draws more attention to the big rump
for my styling is still unresolved on the M135, in reality they say under £30k but seams very easy to get up to £38k with a few options, interior was superb but what i cannot stand in the BM is the pedals are offset from the wheel so just feels odd, its more pronounced than the new 3 series which for me would be my weapon of choice
have to say liked the understatement of the new A3 and cabin so S3 will be interesting, in reality if i wanted a derv hatchback i'd be going for one of these
liked the idea of the GT86 and i actually loved the feel of it, you sort of wear it rather than sit in it, superb driving position and seats, in reality they should do a delete rear seat option, yes needs more power from a turbo, but only car i requested more info on as want a test drive
what i did love in the flesh was the new RS4 avant
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at the Goodwood FOS on the weekend i got a chance to have a look around the new ST, M135, A3 and GT86
ST is cheap and looks it, their interiors are a triumph of (lack of)style over function with dash a scattergun of switchgrear, recaros were ok didn't particularly like the pedals as prefer a floor mounted accelerator, exterior wise styling just draws more attention to the big rump
for my styling is still unresolved on the M135, in reality they say under £30k but seams very easy to get up to £38k with a few options, interior was superb but what i cannot stand in the BM is the pedals are offset from the wheel so just feels odd, its more pronounced than the new 3 series which for me would be my weapon of choice
have to say liked the understatement of the new A3 and cabin so S3 will be interesting, in reality if i wanted a derv hatchback i'd be going for one of these
liked the idea of the GT86 and i actually loved the feel of it, you sort of wear it rather than sit in it, superb driving position and seats, in reality they should do a delete rear seat option, yes needs more power from a turbo, but only car i requested more info on as want a test drive
what i did love in the flesh was the new RS4 avant
Nice summary mate, not sure how you get the M135i up to £38k considering it comes with Xenons and leather as standard and a load of other things.
Even a bog standard M135i is better spec than a £29,999 GTI.....
That GT86 is going to be a flop IMO, it just isn't quick enough and the test drives reviews I've read slated it big time.
Jim
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i'm curious to see what the GT86 is like to drive but inclined to agree, not much performance for £25k and boxer engine isn't overly CO2 friendly and trim is not up to european standards, that said may still love it
M135 was specced to £38k and seemed to have boxes ticked, trouble is the car was styled be stevie wonder and looks awful which ever angle you look at it which is a real shame, bmw chappy said the 2 door coupe was looking like 2014 which will probably be the less of a munterlooker
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i saw a GT86 on the road today. must be one of the first official ones in the country
when i first read the hype i thought this is going to be a massive success but after seeing it i wasn't impressed. looked fairly cheap and like already said the performance just isn't good enough
they're not getting very good write ups now after the initial hype which most people after that sort of car WILL have read.
also called into BMW and the had a 116i on the stand but it looked class
it had some M sport bodykit on and sports seats blue and red honeycomb stitching etc. it was white but parts of the bodykit were matt black. sounds dodger but it did seem to work. looked great
it looked amazing. the 135i will be VERY tempting when it comes out.
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I'm now considering a Passat Alltrack.
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I'm considering a Go-kart with the prices of new cars going well beyond £30000 think that is all I will be able to afford in the near future :cry:
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I'm considering a Go-kart with the prices of new cars going well beyond £30000 think that is all I will be able to afford in the near future :cry:
Or keep the car you've got. After all, if there's nothing wrong with it...
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I'm considering a Go-kart with the prices of new cars going well beyond £30000 think that is all I will be able to afford in the near future :cry:
Try a mapped Tigaun Amanda after all its a 4wd high rise Golf :drool: :drool:
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Next car will be a 18-24 month old M3 :evil:
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I'm considering a Go-kart with the prices of new cars going well beyond £30000 think that is all I will be able to afford in the near future :cry:
Try a mapped Tigaun Amanda after all its a 4wd high rise Golf :drool: :drool:
Never say never Steve, I do like the look of the Tig....if the price is right..........
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http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/285697/2012_bmw_m135i_review.html
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http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/285697/2012_bmw_m135i_review.html
Well think that should take care of the Golf R very smart :drool: Oh yea dump the run flats :rolleyes:
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http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/285697/2012_bmw_m135i_review.html
Well think that should take care of the Golf R very smart :drool: Oh yea dump the run flats :rolleyes:
That's a very similar colour to the R's rising blue but doesn't look half as good on the Bimmer. That's the only downside for me in general with the M135 is the asthetics. However, time will tell, maybe the look will grow on me when I see one in the flesh. Without doubt that certainly is one hell of a car!
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http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/285697/2012_bmw_m135i_review.html
Well think that should take care of the Golf R very smart :drool: Oh yea dump the run flats :rolleyes:
That's a very similar colour to the R's rising blue but doesn't look half as good on the Bimmer. That's the only downside for me in general with the M135 is the asthetics. However, time will tell, maybe the look will grow on me when I see one in the flesh. Without doubt that certainly is one hell of a car!
I've seen worse reviews :grin:
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I'd still take the R, better looking inside and out, four wheel drive, four real seats and if the local BMW customer service is anything to go by I'd stay well clear,
A mate had a clutch replaced by them recently, they broke a drive shaft seal and it emptied oil all over his nice tarmac drive. Another friend has had a 3 series with them for two weeks, as it keeps stopping, they still don't know what's wrong with it but it looks like a Vanos problem, that should be a nice repair bill.
I probably won't be changing for another two years or so and will wait to see what the MK7 R is going to be like but likely to go in that direction.
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http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/285697/2012_bmw_m135i_review.html
Looks good value for the performance but that front is still a hideous piece of design by BMW :sick:
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By far the best value hot hatch out there from a performance point of view, Rocco R or an M135i....
Can't wait to test drive one.
Jim
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I've driven a scirocco R and was very impressed by the amount of grunt it had! This was before i picked up my GTI and was driving a 1.4s mk5 at the time so not sure how i'd feel driving it now having being a little underwhelmed by the Golf R i test drove?
I'm really liking the 1 series now and would like a go in the 135i although i looking at the fugures for the 125i i think that would suit me better.
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I've driven a scirocco R and was very impressed by the amount of grunt it had! This was before i picked up my GTI and was driving a 1.4s mk5 at the time so not sure how i'd feel driving it now having being a little underwhelmed by the Golf R i test drove?
I'm really liking the 1 series now and would like a go in the 135i although i looking at the fugures for the 125i i think that would suit me better.
Nah, you need the M135i mate, it will have the M performance parts and much better spec. Oh and 320 ponies.....
Jim
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The big downer for me would be traction .. or lack of it. (Read EVO's long term test of the 1M Coupe)
The second is the looks, but that's subjective.
Good price though ... let's hope that keeps the whole hot hatch sector prices low.
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The big downer for me would be traction .. or lack of it. (Read EVO's long term test of the 1M Coupe)
The second is the looks, but that's subjective.
Good price though ... let's hope that keeps the whole hot hatch sector prices low.
Yeah traction could be an issue, Ill feedback when I test drive it. I'll also want to see a few more detailed test drives from the mags to see what the 'pros' think.
Jim
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the demo 1 series with m sport bodykit i saw the other day looked amazing IMO. really nice car in the flesh and the interior and seats are superb
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Did you not find it very narrow inside. I thought that in a 1m I was in.
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hmm not really. i liked the driving position/interior as the dash and door cards seem to wrap around the driver more.
the driving position is very low, far back and steering wheel has loads of rake adjustment (ideal for me 6ft 4)
i wish the GTI had about 1" more steering wheel rake adjustment
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Another great review for the M 135i.....
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-bmw-m135i-3dr-sports-hatch-review/263406
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If the 1 series looked as nice as this I'd be having one....... :smiley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0QLLbflS3I&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwY5WaC-u4Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Another great review for the M 135i.....
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-bmw-m135i-3dr-sports-hatch-review/263406
That's a good review, I think it's going to be the car to get.....
Jim
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I went to my bmw dealers yesterday and they had one in, with better looking wheels, same blue, exactly the same interior, then i went round the back and it said 118d. Put me right off that someone can get the same looking car for less. Anyway i have to admit it looked good but i think a lot of that was showroom gloss etc and not being enough room to be able to look round at its ugly profile, front and rear.
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I really wanted to like these, for the engine and rwd, and i found myself warming to them from a certain angle
Looks good i think
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/cccc32/bmgood.jpg)
Then this happens
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/cccc32/bmbad.jpg)
Its awful. What a shame.
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I'm wondering if the looks will grow on us like the Bangle designed cars eventually did.
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I can't deny the car will be good to drive but can't get on with it's looks. To me it's fugly and there's something in the design that makes it unappealing to the eye - both in pics and in the flesh.
If I was to go the BMW route (to which ive no plans) it'd have to be the 3 series coupé.
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IMO BMW 1 series look so much better in white for some reason.
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IMO BMW 1 series look so much better in white for some reason.
Not as good as it would look in an invisibility cloak!! :sick:
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IMO BMW 1 series look so much better in white for some reason.
Not as good as it would look in an invisibility cloak!! :sick:
Meow..... no need to be nasty about are cars German cousin :smiley:
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Martin, BMW are South German and VW North so there's no love lost!!
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I went to my bmw dealers yesterday and they had one in, with better looking wheels, same blue, exactly the same interior, then i went round the back and it said 118d. Put me right off that someone can get the same looking car for less. Anyway i have to admit it looked good but i think a lot of that was showroom gloss etc and not being enough room to be able to look round at its ugly profile, front and rear.
What you saw was an M-sport 1-series not an M135i. The M135i looks different from most angles, twin pipes, better wheels, bigger calipers, xenon & LED as standard and 320 horse power...
Your comment regarding someone can get the se looking car for less, what about the GTD and GTI compares to your ED35?
Jim
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I went to my bmw dealers yesterday and they had one in, with better looking wheels, same blue, exactly the same interior, then i went round the back and it said 118d. Put me right off that someone can get the same looking car for less. Anyway i have to admit it looked good but i think a lot of that was showroom gloss etc and not being enough room to be able to look round at its ugly profile, front and rear.
What you saw was an M-sport 1-series not an M135i. The M135i looks different from most angles, twin pipes, better wheels, bigger calipers, xenon & LED as standard and 320 horse power...
Your comment regarding someone can get the se looking car for less, what about the GTD and GTI compares to your ED35?
Jim
Sounds like someones a bit smitten by the 135i? :kiss:
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I certainly am, it just seems too cheap to be true...
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I certainly am, it just seems too cheap to be true...
It has to be cheap to make up for its dubious looks.... :tongue:
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I certainly am, it just seems too cheap to be true...
It has to be cheap to make up for its dubious looks.... :tongue:
Stunning........
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4292/mk6b.jpg)
:kiss:
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I'll see your boggo mk6 and raise you a boggo 1 series, they remind me if the pigs from angry birds! :grin:
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01945/120d-1_1945450c.jpg)
(http://www.drawinghowtodraw.com/stepbystepdrawinglessons/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/finished-green-pig.png)
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I went to my bmw dealers yesterday and they had one in, with better looking wheels, same blue, exactly the same interior, then i went round the back and it said 118d. Put me right off that someone can get the same looking car for less. Anyway i have to admit it looked good but i think a lot of that was showroom gloss etc and not being enough room to be able to look round at its ugly profile, front and rear.
What you saw was an M-sport 1-series not an M135i. The M135i looks different from most angles, twin pipes, better wheels, bigger calipers, xenon & LED as standard and 320 horse power...
Your comment regarding someone can get the se looking car for less, what about the GTD and GTI compares to your ED35?
Jim
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This one had xenons and all the bells an whistles, I see your poin about the gtd but the gtd is quite expensive and the gti well after all my var is a gti in the first place just q bit different
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I certainly am, it just seems too cheap to be true...
It has to be cheap to make up for its dubious looks.... :tongue:
Stunning........
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4292/mk6b.jpg)
:kiss:
Just because it hasn't the GTi go faster bits it hasn't made it the design abomination the new 1 series is :smiley:
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(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/cccc32/bmbad.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m58xttz5q81r03fl5o1_500.jpg)
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bye bye gti :lipsrsealed:
http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=100&i=25985
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Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
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You mean value for money for a car that's better made, more power, more involvement, better spec, better brakes car than anything out there for £29k.
Too many VW fan boys here that can't accept the facts. The car is the same price as a Rocco R!!!
Jim
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
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Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
honestly? :huh:
we all love golfs but that sir is crazy talk :laugh:
straight 6, with over 100bhp more than the GTI, power coming through the CORRECT wheels... I think it kind of confirms what everyone without a mk6 thinks! what a f'ing rip off VW are :lipsrsealed:
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It does make imo the golf r and Audi s3 look stupidly expensive.
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It does make imo the golf r and Audi s3 look stupidly expensive.
With that kind of power and performance it should be compared to the Audi RS3, then the price looks even better.
Can't wait to see the figures on fastlaps.com, you never know it might get nailed by the S3 and R and all the other proper quick hatches.
Jim
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Too many VW fan boys here that can't accept the facts. The car is the same price as a Rocco R!!!
Can only speak for myself, but nothing to do with being a VW fanboy as the GTi was a purchase based upon compromise, we were actually looking at the current 135i Coupe but felt it slightly cramped and unpractical for our needs.
Totally agree with your VFM comments and can see why it would be popular, But imo BMW have made a pigs ear of the new models styling which crosses it off the next car list just not for us :sick:
Personally I will very interested too see what Toyota/Subaru can do with a higher powered version of the new GT86/BRZ.
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It does make imo the golf r and Audi s3 look stupidly expensive.
With that kind of power and performance it should be compared to the Audi RS3, then the price looks even better.
Can't wait to see the figures on fastlaps.com, you never know it might get nailed by the S3 and R and all the other proper quick hatches.
Jim
I think would be around the time the M version is released :evil:
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Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
honestly? :huh:
we all love golfs but that sir is crazy talk :laugh:
more than the GTI, power coming through the CORRECT wheels... I think it kind of confirms what everyone without a mk6 thinks! what a f'ing rip off VW are :lipsrsealed:
Yes honestly, it goes without saying about power and rwd, ive tried to like it but it's just one ugly mother fcuker, maybe in a coupe (i quite like the 1 series coupe) but i'd rarther have a 3 series with that engine, more expensive i know but in 1 series hatchback form i'd rarther go without thanks.
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats bollocks. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats nuts. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
Not to me it just shows that its a ugly brute, if this car was good looking it would start at 5k more and sell. Whoever wants to buy it fairplay but i couldn't live with that thing on my drive.
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats nuts. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
Not to me it just shows that its a ugly brute, if this car was good looking it would start at 5k more and sell. Whoever wants to buy it fairplay but i couldn't live with that thing on my drive.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:it is ugly :rolleyes:
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats nuts. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
As much as i like the 135i it's not an M car, it's just like the 125i M, ie a body kit with more power and a xenons and leather.
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I just don't get this "its really ugly" All the pictures I've seen of the M135i it looks good, not the best looking of cars but an ugly one?
Are you sure you lot are looking at the 1-Series Urban that was posted about 5 replies ago?
Jim
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats nuts. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
As much as i like the 135i it's not an M car, it's just like the 125i M, ie a body kit with more power and a xenons and leather.
Sorry mate but you're not correct on this. This car has M performance parts and was designed by the M-Sport team...
I see this more as BMW version of Audi's 'S' (S3) versions and the M1 being the competitor to Audi's 'RS'
Jim
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I just don't get this "its really ugly" All the pictures I've seen of the M135i it looks good, not the best looking of cars but an ugly one?
Are you sure you lot are looking at the 1-Series Urban that was posted about 5 replies ago?
Jim
If you like i wouldn't worry about, its your money and no doubt it will be a great car.
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If you want a car with a hard ride, cramped interior and dubious looks then go for it..
30K for a 1 series is having a laugh really..
but 30k+ for a golf isn't having a laugh? is a golf R worth 2x the price of a base model?
thats like saying 55k for a 3 series is a laugh cos its 'just a 3 series' - its an M car - one of the best performance devisions in the world.
at least the 135M will have proper bespoke performance parts fitted unlike VAG which are just a miss mash of parts from the audi/vw/skoda/seat parts bin.
i know bmw have reduced the value of the M badge by sticking it on too many cars such as X5,X6 etc but this thing is a real performance car and its sensible money.
Carry on you welcome to it, value for money, that says it all for me.
for everyone who seems to think the value for money argument makes it less quality than a golf or makes you a tight arse thats nuts. it just strengthens the argument for the BMW.
there is no way i would be spending £30+ on a golf or scirocco be it GTI/35 or R when i could have this for the same money or less.
As much as i like the 135i it's not an M car, it's just like the 125i M, ie a body kit with more power and a xenons and leather.
Sorry mate but you're not correct on this. This car has M performance parts and was designed by the M-Sport team...
I see this more as BMW version of Audi's 'S' (S3) versions and the M1 being the competitor to Audi's 'RS'
Jim
Thats a fair comment but it's still not an M car, it may have M sport suspension but thats about it, thats why it's so cheap, don't get me wrong, i actually like it.
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It's got a little more than just M suspension but I too agree it's not a true M but it's certainly not a normal M-Sport that you can get on a 118i
Cheers,
Jim
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
Yeah, part of the Sat Nav unit no doubt. Looking forward to it appearing on their configurator. Nothing there at the moment.
Jim
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I specced up a 125i earlier, just over 30k for a prety much fully loaded one, i know it's not the straight six beast that the 135i is but it's still quite a lot of car, looks ace in that Estoril blue. :tongue:
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
as will the electric rear entry seats :cool: :cool: but how cool... pull your finger out VW
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I specced up a 125i earlier, just over 30k for a prety much fully loaded one, i know it's not the straight six beast that the 135i is but it's still quite a lot of car, looks ace in that Estoril blue. :tongue:
Yeah, faster than the GTI too.
If I get an M135i Estoril Blue is what I will be getting for sure.
Jim
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
as will the electric rear entry seats :cool: :cool: but how cool... pull your finger out VW
Standard on the ed30 :grin:
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We've got the BMW sat nav thing on our lass's 123 cab. It p****s all over my RNS510 which is getting slower by the week. And the iDrive thing is good too once you get the hang of it - easier to use on the go than the touch screen of the 510. It doesn't do the rev/torque thing though - bit pointless in a diseasel!!!
I have to say the new 1 series isn't that bad looking in the flesh in my opinion. Certainly better than the previous one but still not as nice looking as a Mk6 GTi/R. However, I've constantly said £30k for a Golf is stupid money which is why the Mk7 GTi will become increasingly rare I would imagine. Especially when it has competition like that 135.
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We've got the BMW sat nav thing on our lass's 123 cab. It p****s all over my RNS510 which is getting slower by the week. And the iDrive thing is good too once you get the hang of it - easier to use on the go than the touch screen of the 510. It doesn't do the rev/torque thing though - bit pointless in a diseasel!!!
I have to say the new 1 series isn't that bad looking in the flesh in my opinion. Certainly better than the previous one but still not as nice looking as a Mk6 GTi/R. However, I've constantly said £30k for a Golf is stupid money which is why the Mk7 GTi will become increasingly rare I would imagine. Especially when it has competition like that 135.
Does the BMW sat nav play DVD's? I know there's two types, the business one and the cheaper one but whats the difference?
This is turning into the "which BMW shall i buy?" thread..
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Yes the professional one plays DVDs obviously not on the move unless you go on ebey.
Have a listen to the harmon kardon pro logic 7, it sounds unreal especially with live stuff and great having surround sound if your watching a film..... In your car, mad world!
The newer 3d satnav is brill showing valleys and buildings even has google earth images.
The programable hot keys are a top idea too.
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
Yeah, part of the Sat Nav unit no doubt. Looking forward to it appearing on their configurator. Nothing there at the moment.
Jim
You can configure it now, try not to make the keyboard too sticky! :grin:
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I'm now considering a Passat Alltrack.
Just seen the expected residuals for theses. Also looking at the prices of nearly new Passat estates, it would be nuts to buy a new one.
I can't say there's any new car that I "want", so maybe I'll stick with what I've got and when the time comes, get a GTI ED40.
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just been on the bmw site to configure a 135m
£37170 with the bells and whistles i want on it. thats not bad value cos i wasn't holding back with the extras
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Sounds bloody lovely though!! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c0oWOY67Bk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3U0p2LFBxE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc9QYwuU2EY&feature=relmfu
Love the Sports Display showing torque and power output in real-time
You can guarantee that'll be an optional extra. :sick:
as will the electric rear entry seats :cool: :cool: but how cool... pull your finger out VW
Standard on the ed30 :grin:
unless you get the 3 door version of course :laugh:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
Tis all my fault :grin:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
Tis all my fault :grin:
The irony is, this thread is as old as your order for the Yeti :tongue: :grin: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
Tis all my fault :grin:
The irony is, this thread is as old as your order for the Yeti :tongue: :grin: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
And thats a great irony :laugh:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
Tis all my fault :grin:
The irony is, this thread is as old as your order for the Yeti :tongue: :grin: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Is that the Yeti that's landed at the dealers and will be ready for delivery on 1st Sept? (your so last week :tongue:)
Another massive bonus for you to note as a driver of an Aldi fitted with an ECU from outer Mongolia and made from parts of old ECUs that have fell on the floor during the production of seat 170 PDs is that YETIs are fitted with the fantastic Bosch EDC17 Triocre ECU, which as you've seen I know like the back of my hand :wink:
:kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
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You gotta love the fact that one of the longest running threads on this section is all about getting rid of your mk6. We're a spoilt bunch aren't we! :smiley:
Tis all my fault :grin:
The irony is, this thread is as old as your order for the Yeti :tongue: :grin: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Is that the Yeti that's landed at the dealers and will be ready for delivery on 1st Sept? (your so last week :tongue:)
Another massive bonus for you to note as a driver of an Aldi fitted with an ECU from outer Mongolia and made from parts of old ECUs that have fell on the floor during the production of seat 170 PDs is that YETIs are fitted with the fantastic Bosch EDC17 Triocre ECU, which as you've seen I know like the back of my hand :wink:
:kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
You did mention it to me but I can't resist poking a little fun; I think you could have bought and sold a Ferrari quicker than the wait you've had for your Yeti :tongue: :kiss: :grin: :grin:
Nowt wrong with my ECU from outer Mongolia; another 50mpg+ run on the way to work this morning at an average speed of 55mph :smug:
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just been on the bmw site to configure a 135m
£37170 with the bells and whistles i want on it. thats not bad value cos i wasn't holding back with the extras
Thanks for the heads-up. Just configured it and total price is £31,540.
I need to get a test drive....
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i went for harman kardon, sat nav, blue paint, automatic gearbox, adaptive suspension and a few other bits.
i would want those options on a real car but the reverse camera and sensors etc i probably wouldn't waste £600 on and £300 for tinted back windows etc
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i went for harman kardon, sat nav, blue paint, automatic gearbox, adaptive suspension and a few other bits.
i would want those options on a real car but the reverse camera and sensors etc i probably wouldn't waste £600 on and £300 for tinted back windows etc
I thought it came with the adaptive chassis as standard?
The Sat Nav would be nice if it's the way you see the real time power as torque figures when you're booting it :o)
Jim
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Too many VW fan boys here
I did have laugh at this :grin: funny that people being fan boys on a golfgti site :shocked: :grin:
Now take you BMW talk elsewhere :lipsrsealed: :cool:
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Too many VW fan boys here
I did have laugh at this :grin: funny that people being fan boys on a golfgti site :shocked: :grin:
Now take you BMW talk elsewhere :lipsrsealed: :cool:
Lol I did think that after I wrote it....However my definition of a fan boy is someone who blindly follows a brand and all other brands are rubbish...:laugh:
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
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i went for harman kardon, sat nav, blue paint, automatic gearbox, adaptive suspension and a few other bits.
i would want those options on a real car but the reverse camera and sensors etc i probably wouldn't waste £600 on and £300 for tinted back windows etc
I thought it came with the adaptive chassis as standard?
The Sat Nav would be nice if it's the way you see the real time power as torque figures when you're booting it :o)
Jim
On the options list it's a £550 extra
It gives you the adjustable suspension and different throttle and gearbox modes also I think.
Possibly would be better not ticking that box and fit some bilsteins instead?
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
the led drls are just one of the reasons i would never buy an audi... its like putting fairy lights on you c0ck
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
the led drls are just one of the reasons i would never buy an audi... its like putting fairy lights on you c0ck
How wud you know that... :laugh:
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Too many VW fan boys here
I did have laugh at this :grin: funny that people being fan boys on a golfgti site :shocked: :grin:
Now take you BMW talk elsewhere :lipsrsealed: :cool:
Lol I did think that after I wrote it....However my definition of a fan boy is someone who blindly follows a brand and all other brands are rubbish...:laugh:
That would be me :grin: never owned anything else the Rocco was my first non Golf but didn't stray too far :grin:
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
the led drls are just one of the reasons i would never buy an audi... its like putting fairy lights on you c0ck
How wud you know that... :laugh:
xmas tree accident? :embarassed:
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
the led drls are just one of the reasons i would never buy an audi... its like putting fairy lights on you c0ck
How wud you know that... :laugh:
xmas tree accident? :embarassed:
:grin:
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After a few test drives have settled for an Audi A1 122ps. In sports trim with the softer SE suspension.
Ice White special paint -Add nicer alloys – xenon lights – panoramic sunroof – Sat nav – Audi sound system – arm rest – black headlining
Just over 20,000 that will do me with no monthly payments better mpg and cheaper Insurance. I will be 500 per month better off.
I'm a private buyer and at 400 a month just for fuel I have had enough.
Great car the GTI but the mafia goverment are taking the piss on fuel tax.
Nice, the A1 looks great with Xenons an LED, once again Audi beat everyone when it comes to LED DRL's
Jim
the led drls are just one of the reasons i would never buy an audi... its like putting fairy lights on you c0ck
How wud you know that... :laugh:
xmas tree accident? :embarassed:
LOL...say no more....
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My dad's going over to the dark side from German cars.
His owned BMW's for the last 20 odd years.
So his going from this......
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/Crawley-20120716-01133.jpg)
3 Series, BMW 320D, M Sport, Auto
To this..........
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/used-kia-sportage-213420411260219.jpg)
Sportage KX-3 Sat Nav 2.0 CRDi, 6-speed auto.
:undecided:
ps if anyone is interested in the bimmer, its going on autorader online this morning, priced at £15,750 (43,000 FSH)
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Audi S3. Yes or No..... Your thoughts please guys. I've got itchy feet for something else again.
Car as below. Used, from Audi dealership.
Registered May 2011, 12k on the clock (My last two golf have been nearly new so this dosen't really bother me tbo)
Spec.
Electronically Adjustable And Heated Door Mirrors
Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering
Column/Wheel
Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment On Board Computer
Radio/CD Sound Processor
Mobile Telephone Preparation - Low Ipod Preparation
Satellite Navigation Plus quattro
4 Wheel Drive
18In Alloy Wheels Space Saver Spare Wheel
Electronically Folding Door Mirrors Fully Body Coloured
Steering Wheel Leather Privacy Glass
Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting Acoustic Parking System
Headlamp Power Wash Tyre Repair Kit
Rear Wash Wipe Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Wash Climate Control
Price £26,000 (although haven't negotiated on this)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage1.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage2.jpg)
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Has your dad had a severe bump on the head? :huh: I could understand going from the Kia to the BMW but the other way around......madness!! :laugh: :laugh:
Audi S3 - will be replaced in the next 12 months with a newer model.......
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Has your dad had a severe bump on the head? :huh: I could understand going from the Kia to the BMW but the other way around......madness!! :laugh: :laugh:
Not really. If he wanted a crossover type vehicle, the Kia with all it's kit and 7 year warranty make much more sense than an X3.
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Has your dad had a severe bump on the head? :huh: I could understand going from the Kia to the BMW but the other way around......madness!! :laugh: :laugh:
Not really. If he wanted a crossover type vehicle, the Kia with all it's kit and 7 year warranty make much more sense than an X3.
I agree. The kit on the kia is unbelievable. Basically it has everything on this particular model you can think of. The only option he had to spec was metallic paint. The car with metallic paint worked out circa 28k and he negotiated the price down th 26k. He can also have the car in 2 weeks as they have one on the boat comming over from Slovakia where they are made.
My dad fully appreciates it’s not the quality of BMW but just fancied a change and his seems to fit the bill. I will be interested to have a drive of it myself.
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Has your dad had a severe bump on the head? :huh: I could understand going from the Kia to the BMW but the other way around......madness!! :laugh: :laugh:
Audi S3 - will be replaced in the next 12 months with a newer model.......
Understood. However, I wouldn't be able to afford the new S3 with this sort of spec tbo. I won't pay more than 25k for a car.
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^^^^You can get a golf R for 26k mate, newer looking
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Audi S3. Yes or No..... Your thoughts please guys. I've got itchy feet for something else again.
Car as below. Used, from Audi dealership.
Registered May 2011, 12k on the clock (My last two golf have been nearly new so this dosen't really bother me tbo)
Spec.
Electronically Adjustable And Heated Door Mirrors
Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering
Column/Wheel
Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment On Board Computer
Radio/CD Sound Processor
Mobile Telephone Preparation - Low Ipod Preparation
Satellite Navigation Plus quattro
4 Wheel Drive
18In Alloy Wheels Space Saver Spare Wheel
Electronically Folding Door Mirrors Fully Body Coloured
Steering Wheel Leather Privacy Glass
Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting Acoustic Parking System
Headlamp Power Wash Tyre Repair Kit
Rear Wash Wipe Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Wash Climate Control
Price £26,000 (although haven't negotiated on this)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage1.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage2.jpg)
Go for it Martin, that's one nice looking Audi, and the kit incl ain't half bad either....
Your dads bm looks great, I'm sure he won't have any probs in selling it...
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^^^^You can get a golf R for 26k mate, newer looking
Been looking at Golf R's & Rocco R's can pick them up with pretty low mileage for between 21k & 25k
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Audi S3. Yes or No..... Your thoughts please guys. I've got itchy feet for something else again.
Car as below. Used, from Audi dealership.
Registered May 2011, 12k on the clock (My last two golf have been nearly new so this dosen't really bother me tbo)
Spec.
Electronically Adjustable And Heated Door Mirrors
Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering
Column/Wheel
Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment On Board Computer
Radio/CD Sound Processor
Mobile Telephone Preparation - Low Ipod Preparation
Satellite Navigation Plus quattro
4 Wheel Drive
18In Alloy Wheels Space Saver Spare Wheel
Electronically Folding Door Mirrors Fully Body Coloured
Steering Wheel Leather Privacy Glass
Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting Acoustic Parking System
Headlamp Power Wash Tyre Repair Kit
Rear Wash Wipe Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Wash Climate Control
Price £26,000 (although haven't negotiated on this)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage1.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage2.jpg)
Not too sure how the S3 rides however I had a A3 sport and you had a lot of hard crashing in the cabin. Back seat drivers were forever complaining how uncofortable it was. I noticed a huge jump in ride quality with the GTI.
Have you had a test drive ?
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Audi S3. Yes or No..... Your thoughts please guys. I've got itchy feet for something else again.
Car as below. Used, from Audi dealership.
Registered May 2011, 12k on the clock (My last two golf have been nearly new so this dosen't really bother me tbo)
Spec.
Electronically Adjustable And Heated Door Mirrors
Rake/Reach Adjustable Steering
Column/Wheel
Driver/Passenger Seat Height Adjustment On Board Computer
Radio/CD Sound Processor
Mobile Telephone Preparation - Low Ipod Preparation
Satellite Navigation Plus quattro
4 Wheel Drive
18In Alloy Wheels Space Saver Spare Wheel
Electronically Folding Door Mirrors Fully Body Coloured
Steering Wheel Leather Privacy Glass
Xenon Headlamps Exterior Lighting Acoustic Parking System
Headlamp Power Wash Tyre Repair Kit
Rear Wash Wipe Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Wash Climate Control
Price £26,000 (although haven't negotiated on this)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage1.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/VehicleImage2.jpg)
Not too sure how the S3 rides however I had a A3 sport and you had a lot of hard crashing in the cabin. Back seat drivers were forever complaining how uncofortable it was. I noticed a huge jump in ride quality with the GTI.
Have you had a test drive ?
No not had a test drive as yet. Thanks for the heads up regard ride quality, this is something I will look out for. The S3's don't use runflat tyres do they?
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I have been offered 13.5k on mine trade in against the S3. This is more than I was expecting (paid 25k 2.5 years ago). I've have not negotiated anything off the Audi as yet. Will do that at the dealership face to face. The VAG finance deal offered on the Audi is working out the same monthly payments as the GTI on HP.
I'm tempted to act now before the new mk7 comes out and before I increase the mileage on mine as I've now done 43k.
Decisions, decisions. Shall speak with the bank manager tonight (the wife) and then arrange a test drive.
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You may find the S3 lacking feel in terms of feedback.
No they don't use runflats
When I test drove the MK5 TDI and my current A3 I found the MK5 had better feedback through the steering wheel; mine feels like its hardly connected sometimes :undecided: There's no doubting it grips but it doesn't exactly communicate that fact very well!
Went for the A3 though as it was the better overall package in terms of spec, price etc :smiley:
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I'm liking this.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-VAUXHALL-CARLTON-LIMOUSINE-A-BLACK-/130726098034?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e6fe1f472
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I'm liking this.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-VAUXHALL-CARLTON-LIMOUSINE-A-BLACK-/130726098034?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e6fe1f472
:shocked:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=25718
...if vw ever sold 1 of only two in existance
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Are there any real technical difference's between the Audi S3 and the Golf R?
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Yes Audi has the alloy suspension parts the golf didn't
The golf has the new not so reliable heldex.system
The steering weight and.feel are tunned different.
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It's an Aldi. Therefore it's styled by a three year old and nobody, ever, will let you out of a side street. Plus it'll have been driven constantly at a million miles an hour all its life 2 inches from the car in front.
Sorry, no offence, but I can's stand Aldis. Wouldn't be seen dead in one.
Now, that Carlton, however......
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I have been offered 13.5k on mine trade in against the S3. This is more than I was expecting (paid 25k 2.5 years ago). I've have not negotiated anything off the Audi as yet. Will do that at the dealership face to face. The VAG finance deal offered on the Audi is working out the same monthly payments as the GTI on HP.
I'm tempted to act now before the new mk7 comes out and before I increase the mileage on mine as I've now done 43k.
Decisions, decisions. Shall speak with the bank manager tonight (the wife) and then arrange a test drive.
You should have gone for the 35 Martin , its better in every way over the S3 :smiley:
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I have been offered 13.5k on mine trade in against the S3. This is more than I was expecting (paid 25k 2.5 years ago). I've have not negotiated anything off the Audi as yet. Will do that at the dealership face to face. The VAG finance deal offered on the Audi is working out the same monthly payments as the GTI on HP.
I'm tempted to act now before the new mk7 comes out and before I increase the mileage on mine as I've now done 43k.
Decisions, decisions. Shall speak with the bank manager tonight (the wife) and then arrange a test drive.
You should have gone for the 35 Martin , its better in every way over the S3 :smiley:
Not brought anything yet buddy..... ED35 still on this list.
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/used/search/#width@926%7Cheight@2229
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I test drove the S3 before I bought the GTI, I found the ride far too harsh. It's like they think for it to be sporty they have to make it stiff.
I found the car very sterile, no feedback! It was fast but boringly fast. I suppose a remap would make me forget about the feedback.
But the bottom line for me is that it's the old A3 now, admittedly not the old S3 but it won’t be long until it is.
Jim
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I have been offered 13.5k on mine trade in against the S3. This is more than I was expecting (paid 25k 2.5 years ago). I've have not negotiated anything off the Audi as yet. Will do that at the dealership face to face. The VAG finance deal offered on the Audi is working out the same monthly payments as the GTI on HP.
I'm tempted to act now before the new mk7 comes out and before I increase the mileage on mine as I've now done 43k.
Decisions, decisions. Shall speak with the bank manager tonight (the wife) and then arrange a test drive.
Christ, that's a lot of cash lost in depreciation over a relatively short space of time, you must REALLY want a new car as that would break my heart.
Are you bored with current car out of curiosity?
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Hi mate, i have had two S3's now and they are great cars, feedback not quite as good as the gti's but in terms of grip they are great as for fast the figures say it all really 5.5 sec to 60 etc, each to their own but on these constant rainy days i wouldn't be without the quattro, wether this be the S3 or a golf R. Although the S3 is better value for money in terms of standard spec and its not just the S3 thats soon to be out of date....
I looked at used when i got my new one a few months ago but surprisingly a new one worked out cheaper on pcp, look into it and see what they come up with mine was cheaper over 2.5 years than 4..
Ps not a golf hater so don't shhot me, i do spend a lot of time on this forum for good reason.
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Harrogate Audi mine was from pm me if you want details..
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I have been offered 13.5k on mine trade in against the S3. This is more than I was expecting (paid 25k 2.5 years ago). I've have not negotiated anything off the Audi as yet. Will do that at the dealership face to face. The VAG finance deal offered on the Audi is working out the same monthly payments as the GTI on HP.
I'm tempted to act now before the new mk7 comes out and before I increase the mileage on mine as I've now done 43k.
Decisions, decisions. Shall speak with the bank manager tonight (the wife) and then arrange a test drive.
Christ, that's a lot of cash lost in depreciation over a relatively short space of time, you must REALLY want a new car as that would break my heart.
Are you bored with current car out of curiosity?
From the Glass's guide for the milleage and spec. i should really be looking for £ 14,900 on mine I've since found out tonight.
Am I bored with the Golf.... no not really. More fancying a change if anything.
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Hi mate, i have had two S3's now and they are great cars, feedback not quite as good as the gti's but in terms of grip they are great as for fast the figures say it all really 5.5 sec to 60 etc, each to their own but on these constant rainy days i wouldn't be without the quattro, wether this be the S3 or a golf R. Although the S3 is better value for money in terms of standard spec and its not just the S3 thats soon to be out of date....
I looked at used when i got my new one a few months ago but surprisingly a new one worked out cheaper on pcp, look into it and see what they come up with mine was cheaper over 2.5 years than 4..
Ps not a golf hater so don't shhot me, i do spend a lot of time on this forum for good reason.
Thank you for the feedback on the S3. I'm looking forward to test driving one and seeing how it feels. Whats spec did you go for and how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
I'm fancying a bit more power and like the idea of 4wd. What average MPG are you getting?
Thanks for the heads up on the finance deals. Shall look into this. I'm dealing with Audi, Finchley Road London at the moment.
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Before you buy the Audi, get your @rse down to BMW and get a test drive in an M135i (when it comes out)
:evil:
Jim
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Update...... I emailed the sales guy I've been dealing with last night asking for another 1k on the trade price for the GTI. This would take it to the recommended Glass's guide price of 14.5k for the millaege, spec and excellent condition mines in.
Have also asked for 1k off the price of the S3 which woukld take the price down to 25k. I have had no reply so it doesn't look like I will be buying an S3 anytime soon.
330d M Sport 3 BMW's are also on the possible list. We shall see.
So your stuck with me on here for now...! :smiley:
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Before you buy the Audi, get your @rse down to BMW and get a test drive in an M135i (when it comes out)
:evil:
Jim
Its going to be 30k Jim so not possible..... Circa 25k is my limit ( or I will face castration from the Mrs ) :smiley:
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The 1 series is kind of growing on me........ looks very nice in white I have to say.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1series.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1seriesb.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1seriesa.jpg)
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They look far better in the flesh than in pics, the rear of the m sport variant I would argue is an improvement, it's just the sad face they seem to have acquired on the new model.
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Update...... I emailed the sales guy I've been dealing with last night asking for another 1k on the trade price for the GTI. This would take it to the recommended Glass's guide price of 14.5k for the millaege, spec and excellent condition mines in.
Have also asked for 1k off the price of the S3 which woukld take the price down to 25k. I have had no reply so it doesn't look like I will be buying an S3 anytime soon.
330d M Sport 3 BMW's are also on the possible list. We shall see.
So your stuck with me on here for now...! :smiley:
The BMW is miles to small in the back Martin nightmare for the kids :undecided:
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Yeah agree it's very small in the back but (I know I keep saying this) the 3 litre straight six turbo will take my mind off that little issue
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Yeah agree it's very small in the back but (I know I keep saying this) the 3 litre straight six turbo will take my mind off that little issue
:evil:
Petrol cost how much to run one Jim, in the real world that is? :undecided:
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Very similar to the polo at the back
(http://is03.thegumtree.com/image/big/140529691.jpg)
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Yeah agree it's very small in the back but (I know I keep saying this) the 3 litre straight six turbo will take my mind off that little issue
:evil:
Petrol cost how much to run one Jim, in the real world that is? :undecided:
With stop-start and all the other things they have nowadays the average MPG is only 3mpg less efficient that the GTI
Jim
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Yeah agree it's very small in the back but (I know I keep saying this) the 3 litre straight six turbo will take my mind off that little issue
:evil:
Petrol cost how much to run one Jim, in the real world that is? :undecided:
With stop-start and all the other things they have nowadays the average MPG is only 3mpg less efficient that the GTI
Jim
Oh really thats what the book says? :grin:
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Yea, once you hear that straight 6 in full song, start/stop will be the last thing on your mind :evil: :laugh:
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Yea, once you hear that straight 6 in full song, start/stop will be the last thing on your mind :evil: :laugh:
Turn that right off straight away, hate bloody start stop waste of time anyway :sick:
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(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/Rolex62/VOLVO.jpg)
I might consider one of these next? :smug:
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The 1 series is kind of growing on me........ looks very nice in white I have to say.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1series.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1seriesb.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/1seriesa.jpg)
Fugly compared to the GTI. :sick:
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I might consider one of these next? :smug:
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No no no Steve... Not a volvo surly mate. :shocked:
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I might consider one of these next? :smug:
No no no Steve... Not a volvo surly mate. :shocked:
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Dont mock it till you tried it , and no I won't be getting one, but it is a nice drive with lovely burble sound :grin:
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I wish VW would bring out a twin turbo GTD, now that would set a cat amongst the pidgens :drool:. Come on VW do it BM's have been doing it for years now. :rolleyes:
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I wish VW would bring out a twin turbo GTD, now that would set a cat amongst the pidgens :drool:. Come on VW do it BM's have been doing it for years now. :rolleyes:
If you want your twin turbo fix get the new A6 bi-turbo
309bhp
479lbs ft torque
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A bargain at £44k!!!
No thanks :kiss:
Jim
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I wish VW would bring out a twin turbo GTD, now that would set a cat amongst the pidgens :drool:. Come on VW do it BM's have been doing it for years now. :rolleyes:
If you want your twin turbo fix get the new A6 bi-turbo
309bhp
479lbs ft torque
A bit to pricy Rhyso :wink:
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A bargain at £44k!!!
No thanks :kiss:
Jim
I wish VW would bring out a twin turbo GTD, now that would set a cat amongst the pidgens :drool:. Come on VW do it BM's have been doing it for years now. :rolleyes:
If you want your twin turbo fix get the new A6 bi-turbo
309bhp
479lbs ft torque
A bit to pricy Rhyso :wink:
Meh; you only live once :laugh: :laugh:
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the A6 will probably be worth half that in 12 months time
1 series is still not growing on me, even when i close my image it image is still in my head
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the A6 will probably be worth half that in 12 months time
1 series is still not growing on me, even when i close my image it image is still in my head
And half again in 2 years so will fall nicely into my budget :evil: :grin: :grin:
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I'm wondering whether to change mine in the next six months as it'll be 3yo in December. :huh:
VW are offering 0% APR at the dealers near me on used cars - wonder if they'll have anything to tempt me?
If not, might see what Audi have (BMW's are not for me) as I've always fancied an A5 but could never justify the cost. Some good deals out there at the moment if you choose wisely. :wink:
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0% may sound all well and good, but if you are borrowing money, someone is going to have to pay interest to the lenders somewhere along the line. As the dealers won't be earning any finance commission from the deal, any discount you may manage to negotiate won't be as good as if you were paying a bit of interest.
Do your sums, and add up the total amount you'll be paying back. 0% isn't always as good as it seems.
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I'm a serial car changer every 3-4 years. Have done this pretty much for the last 40 years. The depreciation on cars these days is crazy, especially when manufacturers bring out new models every few years. I've alway gone the HP finance deal and now I'm seriously thinking of going down the PCP route and just handing the keys back at the end of the term. I planning on keeping the equity of mine in the bank and just putting down a minimum depoisit of say £1,500 - £ 2000 on a PCP deal. I'm in no rush to buy therefore I really am going to try and find the best possible deals this time.
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Martin
My current one is on PCP - first time I've done this.
Just got a settlement figure on the car (due to run until August 2013) and they want £13k saving me around £1200 in interest payments.
The GFV of the car is £9,500 in 12 months. The car will be worth more than that so don't see a risk in paying it off and as the money in the bank is earning somehting like 0.5% interest, I think I'll 'earn' more by paying off than I would in interest in the bank.
When I got the car I went PCP as my cash was tied up but over the ownership of the car it still isn't a great deal in comparison to a loan etc. all you are paying is the deprecaiation and a little extra in terms of their interest charges and set up fees.
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Martin
My current one is on PCP - first time I've done this.
Just got a settlement figure on the car (due to run until August 2013) and they want £13k saving me around £1200 in interest payments.
The GFV of the car is £9,500 in 12 months. The car will be worth more than that so don't see a risk in paying it off and as the money in the bank is earning somehting like 0.5% interest, I think I'll 'earn' more by paying off than I would in interest in the bank.
When I got the car I went PCP as my cash was tied up but over the ownership of the car it still isn't a great deal in comparison to a loan etc. all you are paying is the deprecaiation and a little extra in terms of their interest charges and set up fees.
Been quoted some figures on today on a BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport, 5 door, fully loaded and the PCP monthly is coming out about £500 over 48 months. This was with a 2k deposit. Price of car circa £ 32,500 with the options I want.
£500 is stretching it monthly so now looking at an HP deal with BMW using the equity from the GTI.
If I can beat them down on the overall price and get the monthly down to circa £350-375 max then it will be hard to say no.
The 135M Sport although a hell of a car as we all agree will be unaffordable for me with the bells and whistle extra’s I want. I will therefore be not going down this route.
The 125i M is equivalent to the GTI in terms of refinement and sportiness and will more than meet my needs. It’s not to every ones taste I know however, I fancy a change a wee change of direction from VW although I’ve been more than happy with the Mk5 and Mk6.
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Martin
My current one is on PCP - first time I've done this.
Just got a settlement figure on the car (due to run until August 2013) and they want £13k saving me around £1200 in interest payments.
The GFV of the car is £9,500 in 12 months. The car will be worth more than that so don't see a risk in paying it off and as the money in the bank is earning somehting like 0.5% interest, I think I'll 'earn' more by paying off than I would in interest in the bank.
When I got the car I went PCP as my cash was tied up but over the ownership of the car it still isn't a great deal in comparison to a loan etc. all you are paying is the deprecaiation and a little extra in terms of their interest charges and set up fees.
Been quoted some figures on today on a BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport, 5 door, fully loaded and the PCP monthly is coming out about £500 over 48 months. This was with a 2k deposit. Price of car circa £ 32,500 with the options I want.
£ 500 is stretching it monthly so now looking at an HP deal with BMW using the equity from the GTI.
If I can beat them down on the overall price and get the monthly down to circa £ 350-375 max monthly, then it will be hard to say no.
The 135M Sport although a hell of a car as we all agree will be unaffordable for me with the bells and whistle extra’s I want. I will therefore be not going down this route. The 125i M is equivalent to the GTI in terms of refinement and sportiness and will more than meet my needs. It’s not to every ones taste I know however, however I fancy a change a wee change of direction from VW although I’ve been more than happy with the Mk5 and Mk6.
I was looking at £370 a month for a M135i with £5,000 deposit over 36 months.........
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Martin
My current one is on PCP - first time I've done this.
Just got a settlement figure on the car (due to run until August 2013) and they want £13k saving me around £1200 in interest payments.
The GFV of the car is £9,500 in 12 months. The car will be worth more than that so don't see a risk in paying it off and as the money in the bank is earning somehting like 0.5% interest, I think I'll 'earn' more by paying off than I would in interest in the bank.
When I got the car I went PCP as my cash was tied up but over the ownership of the car it still isn't a great deal in comparison to a loan etc. all you are paying is the deprecaiation and a little extra in terms of their interest charges and set up fees.
Been quoted some figures on today on a BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport, 5 door, fully loaded and the PCP monthly is coming out about £500 over 48 months. This was with a 2k deposit. Price of car circa £ 32,500 with the options I want.
£ 500 is stretching it monthly so now looking at an HP deal with BMW using the equity from the GTI.
If I can beat them down on the overall price and get the monthly down to circa £ 350-375 max monthly, then it will be hard to say no.
The 135M Sport although a hell of a car as we all agree will be unaffordable for me with the bells and whistle extra’s I want. I will therefore be not going down this route. The 125i M is equivalent to the GTI in terms of refinement and sportiness and will more than meet my needs. It’s not to every ones taste I know however, however I fancy a change a wee change of direction from VW although I’ve been more than happy with the Mk5 and Mk6.
I was looking at £370 a month for a M135i with £5,000 deposit over 36 months.........
Thanks for the heads up on this buddy. Was this an HP or PCP finance deal. I’d be interested in seeing the figures on the deal. Feel free to PM if you prefer.
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Nice, wonder how much it will cost me with £13k deposit.
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Nice, wonder how much it will cost me with £13k deposit.
They will probably give it to you free Jim if you ask nicely :smiley:
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Shamelessly stolen from another site...... Pictures of the new 1 Series 125i M Sport
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/_MG_3203.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/_MG_3208.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/_MG_3216.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/_MG_3219.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/_MG_3249.jpg)
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That look like its got the option M-Sport perfoance brakes.
Looks nice.
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That look like its got the option M-Sport perfoance brakes.
Looks nice.
Is it an option Jim....? Had a feeling it came with these brakes as standard on the M Sport.
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From everything I've read those brakes are part of the M spec car (M135i) and an option on others, I could easily be wrong though!
Edit
Just checked, it's a £500 option.
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From everything I've read those brakes are part of the M spec car (M135i) and an option on others, I could easily be wrong though!
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Just checked, it's a £500 option.
Got the dealer checking for me if they are included.... Damn it, I don't think I spec'd those but its not to late of course.
I think the 125 is looking like a done deal today with my local BMW garage. Delivery looking like September!
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Martin
My current one is on PCP - first time I've done this.
Just got a settlement figure on the car (due to run until August 2013) and they want £13k saving me around £1200 in interest payments.
The GFV of the car is £9,500 in 12 months. The car will be worth more than that so don't see a risk in paying it off and as the money in the bank is earning somehting like 0.5% interest, I think I'll 'earn' more by paying off than I would in interest in the bank.
When I got the car I went PCP as my cash was tied up but over the ownership of the car it still isn't a great deal in comparison to a loan etc. all you are paying is the deprecaiation and a little extra in terms of their interest charges and set up fees.
Been quoted some figures on today on a BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport, 5 door, fully loaded and the PCP monthly is coming out about £500 over 48 months. This was with a 2k deposit. Price of car circa £ 32,500 with the options I want.
£ 500 is stretching it monthly so now looking at an HP deal with BMW using the equity from the GTI.
If I can beat them down on the overall price and get the monthly down to circa £ 350-375 max monthly, then it will be hard to say no.
The 135M Sport although a hell of a car as we all agree will be unaffordable for me with the bells and whistle extra’s I want. I will therefore be not going down this route. The 125i M is equivalent to the GTI in terms of refinement and sportiness and will more than meet my needs. It’s not to every ones taste I know however, however I fancy a change a wee change of direction from VW although I’ve been more than happy with the Mk5 and Mk6.
I was looking at £370 a month for a M135i with £5,000 deposit over 36 months.........
Thanks for the heads up on this buddy. Was this an HP or PCP finance deal. I’d be interested in seeing the figures on the deal. Feel free to PM if you prefer.
No problem. It was a std M135i that's pretty high spec anyway, didn't even try for any discounts. Option wise that would probably add a few thou but maybe a discount would reduce that a bit. PCP, 3 yrs, £370 .. maybe £379 can't remember exactly per month, £5000 deposit, GFV was between £12-13k. I have the exact figures at home but this is what I can remember. 10,000 miles per year. 4.9% APR
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Well apart from signing the paperworks the 125i M Sport is a done deal..... shall update more on this later :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Anyone wanna by my GTI? LOL
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Well apart from signing the paperworks the 125i M Sport is a done deal..... shall update more on this later :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Anyone wanna by my GTI? LOL
Brand new Martin?
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Well apart from signing the paperworks the 125i M Sport is a done deal..... shall update more on this later :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Anyone wanna by my GTI? LOL
good choice!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
were you not tempted to stretch a little further and go for the 135?? :evil:
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I'll be very interested in your views on that car Martin as thats the one i'd go for, particularly the space inside in day to day use, there are definately a few things that need to be added to the spec sheet though! :lipsrsealed:
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With all this BMW love around, I wonder if the mods would consider a BMW sub-section.
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Well apart from signing the paperworks the 125i M Sport is a done deal..... shall update more on this later :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Anyone wanna by my GTI? LOL
Well done mate, did you spec the performance brakes in the end?
Jim
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I actually think the car looks really good.... the only thing that bugs me is the rear bumper and that huge grey diffuser style plastic lump at the bottom. Very similar to the mk5 GTI when it was first released.
I would thing about getting that colour coded and think no more of how it looks!! :cool:
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Well apart from signing the paperworks the 125i M Sport is a done deal..... shall update more on this later :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Anyone wanna by my GTI? LOL
Sounds like your one happy man then, great choice in my opinion.. :cool:
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I actually think the car looks really good.... the only thing that bugs me is the rear bumper and that huge grey diffuser style plastic lump at the bottom. Very similar to the mk5 GTI when it was first released.
I would thing about getting that colour coded and think no more of how it looks!! :cool:
Or carbon wrapped ;o)
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With all this BMW love around, I wonder if the mods would consider a BMW sub-section.
Nope but we have the non-dub rides section which is the same thing
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
Only that its Jap crap :grin: :grin: so not a lot really.
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
The reviews have been very poor and not about the lack of power that most would expect, more on the lack of feel and it's not the drivers car it was said to be.
Jim
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
The reviews have been very poor and not about the lack of power that most would expect, more on the lack of feel and it's not the drivers car it was said to be.
Jim
Really, what reviews have you been reading :huh:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/276016/toyota_gt_86_review.html
Glowing review from what I can gather.
Guessing there are more badge enthusiasts on this site than general car enthusiasts.
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
The reviews have been very poor and not about the lack of power that most would expect, more on the lack of feel and it's not the drivers car it was said to be.
Jim
Really, what reviews have you been reading :huh:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/276016/toyota_gt_86_review.html
Glowing review from what I can gather.
Guessing there are more badge enthusiasts on this site than general car enthusiasts.
have you not seen their road test where they compared it with some competition on uk roads. it gets murdered.
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That's a shame as its a great concept, just poorly executed by the sounds of it.
Wonder if Subaru will do a hotter STi variant with a turbo to spice it up, pic....
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr136/dazzaturbo/38bd1a7b.jpg)
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With all this BMW love around, I wonder if the mods would consider a BMW sub-section.
I wouldn't be a mod for long lol..... (title :wink:)
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
The reviews have been very poor and not about the lack of power that most would expect, more on the lack of feel and it's not the drivers car it was said to be.
Jim
Really, what reviews have you been reading :huh:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/276016/toyota_gt_86_review.html
Glowing review from what I can gather.
Guessing there are more badge enthusiasts on this site than general car enthusiasts.
I've seen 3 reviews on YouTube and none of them like it.
Jim
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That's a shame as its a great concept, just poorly executed by the sounds of it.
Wonder if Subaru will do a hotter STi variant with a turbo to spice it up.
i was really hoping it would be a good car but it seems once the hype has died down its bait of a dud.
sit are bringing out a hot one but they're struggling for room for forced induction apparently!
toyota are also bringing out hop up kits from the dealer such as body kits, suspension and exhausts etc so you can tart it up from the dealers
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Interesting stuff, knew the car is aimed at the 'modding' scene so all makes sense.
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LMFAO at the new thread Title
Re: So then, what BMW are you buying next?
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
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frig me its won a group test
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/gt-86/59181/toyota-gt-86-vs-rivals
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
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That's a great spec, very nice :cool:
Appreciate offer on lights :smiley:
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Superb mate, I need to do what you've done and stop talking about it and do something about it.
Jim
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Superb mate, I need to do what you've done and stop talking about it and do something about it.
Jim
Thanks Jim, I'm really chuffed.... a good days shopping :smiley:
The 135i M would have been nice but it was a case of where do you draw the line in terms of cost and I would have had to saccrifice on spec etc. The GTI performances and its refiment has met my needs from day one and I've loved every minute owning one. The 125i M feels right as a follow on car as I was looking for more of the same but something very different having owned golf's for the last 7 years or so.
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
That's a very tidy package Martin, Congratulations and look forward to the pic whoring!!!!!! :cool:
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Thanks all....
I can't bloody get to sleep now, too excited about the new car which is ridiculous as I'm a couple of months off getting the thing LOL Zzzzzzzzz
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Congrats on the order mate, I must say I think its the way I would be tempted to go if I were due a swap, I will have to stop myself going to look at them or else I will be divorced!!! Esp when the 135m is out...
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
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Well-done for taking the plunge and moving away from the GTI brand. Can't say that I agree but you pays your money and make the choice.
Doc, can you change the Forum name to Mk6/1 Series as this looks like a popular move? :laugh:
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
125i M Sport Estoril Blue
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0003.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0004.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0005.jpg)
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very nice :cool:
my mate has a new 116 with the bodykit on etc and is estoril blue too.
his electric power steering just went tits up but think he like the car in general.
how much extra £ would the 135 have been compared to the 125?
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very nice :cool:
my mate has a new 116 with the bodykit on etc and is estoril blue too.
his electric power steering just went tits up but think he like the car in general.
how much extra £ would the 135 have been compared to the 125?
125i M Sport, £26,070 Petrol 218hp
M135i, £30,525 Petrol 320hp
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very nice :cool:
my mate has a new 116 with the bodykit on etc and is estoril blue too.
his electric power steering just went tits up but think he like the car in general.
how much extra £ would the 135 have been compared to the 125?
125i M Sport, £26,070 Petrol 218hp
M135i, £30,525 Petrol 320hp
Not much differance in power there Martin :wink:
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
125i M Sport Estoril Blue
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0003.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0004.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0005.jpg)
Thats the puppy!! (copies the pictures) hmmmm. :drool:
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Nice nice nice :cool:
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^^^^^ does look feckin sweet in the blue and wud have to be my choice also..... :cool:
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What are people's thoughts on the new Toyota GT86, suspecting not a huge interest but I quite like the look of it and what it's about?
The reviews have been very poor and not about the lack of power that most would expect, more on the lack of feel and it's not the drivers car it was said to be.
Jim
Really, what reviews have you been reading :huh:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/276016/toyota_gt_86_review.html
Glowing review from what I can gather.
Guessing there are more badge enthusiasts on this site than general car enthusiasts.
In EVO magazine 170, there was a very thorough 25 page write up of the Subaru BRZ (similar car to the Toyota) in a group test after five full days of testing.
They gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 in that test which is weird when you see the link above :undecided:
Basically they said it has great handling but has one big let down - it's engine - which has very little torque.
The figures are :-
197 bhp at 7000rpm
151 lb ft at 6400-6600rpm
I think the high rpm at which those peak figures are achieved tells the story.
The preface to the mag says - On first impressions the BRZ feels sublime. However it's a car that edges further away from greatness the longer you spend time with it.
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how much extra £ would the 135 have been compared to the 125?
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125i M Sport, £26,070 Petrol 218hp
M135i, £30,525 Petrol 320hp
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It's been pointed out on PH that if you add (big brakes, leather & xenons) to the 125i you can get a 135i (which has these as standard)
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I don't think it gets leather.
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I don't think it gets leather.
Leather is standard on UK M135i cars (though not in Europe)
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I don't think it gets leather.
Leather is standard on UK M135i cars (though not in Europe)
Your right, just been and checked although it is an option. :huh:
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I'm going to have to talk to the wife about getting a new family hatch (M135i) she doesnt need to know the engine size.....
Jim
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I'm going to have to talk to the wife about getting a new family hatch (M135i) she doesnt need to know the engine size.....
Jim
:laugh:
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Don't know what all the fuss is about tbh , I just don't like the shape of it and there just no room in the back they should have just made it a 2 seater :grin: :grin:
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I'm going to have to talk to the wife about getting a new family hatch (M135i) she doesnt need to know the engine size.....
Jim
God.... What have a started! I feel like I'm leading you on to the road of self destruction. I will accept the blame but please don't tell your wife I live :laugh:
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are you taking any bits off your car before you trade it?
sat nav or anything?
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If it wasn't for insurance at 22, with the price I was quoted, I would have happily traded my GTI in for an M135i
I think insurance would be the killer tho, and fuel economy as the GTI is bad enough coming from a 2.0 TDI. 6 points don't help either :cry:
Shame really
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I'm going to find one of these M135i motors and have a drive ASAP.
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I'm going to find one of these M135i motors and have a drive ASAP.
I don't think they're available until September so not sure when we will see the first ones. :cool:
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Don't know what all the fuss is about tbh , I just don't like the shape of it and there just no room in the back they should have just made it a 2 seater :grin: :grin:
+1.
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I'm going to find one of these M135i motors and have a drive ASAP.
I don't think they're available until September so not sure when we will see the first ones. :cool:
Having just placed an order for the M125i yes you would be looking at September if you placed an order now.
As I've been more than happy with performance of the GTI I've not really considered the 135 tbo. My GTI isn't mapped either ( I'm one of the few on here where that doesn't really fuss me ).
As my car is a daily commuter the fuel and tax costs would kill me on the 135. Also opting to buy the 125 which is 3-4 grand cheaper has allowed me to spec the car with plenty of options :wink:
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I'm going to find one of these M135i motors and have a drive ASAP.
Come over the dark side.... and see the light herr doktor :evil:
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I will be buying a BMW car next :wink:
What's all this waffle about no rear seats? I'm sure I used to fit my 6 ft 3 inch 18 stone frame in the rear of my wife's 3 door 120d :huh:
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
125i M Sport Estoril Blue
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0003.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0004.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/DSC_0005.jpg)
Thats the puppy!! (copies the pictures) hmmmm. :drool:
Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
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Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
+1 I agree but each to their own
Will be a bit cheaper anyway :)
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To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
And that matters because???
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To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
And that matters because???
exactly... take the bling monzas off any gti and it looks like a std golf. About the 35 years of heritage is absolute b0ll0cks also... talk about buying into the marketing hype.
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I did wonder when reading about the bloke who want's to de-GTI his car and make it look like a Match or a GT. How many non-GTI drivers would actually notice, or in fact, give a feck?
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
125i M Sport Estoril Blue
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Thats the puppy!! (copies the pictures) hmmmm. :drool:
Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
And on the basis of what you’re saying I guess you own a Golf R seeing as it is obviously a far superior car to the GTI…… No I thought not!
Listen….. I love my GTI to bits and it’s ticked all the right boxes for me in terms of performance and refinement. It has/is one of the best rated hot hatches on the road and this has been the case for a number of years.
I don’t really buy into history, although yes I agree the GTI has great heritage however so does BMW with the M Series.
On another note, VW price the GTI starting at around £26,000. It’s by no means a cheap car to buy and therefore most of us will shop around to see what the competition has to offer.
But thanks for explaining you think of made a mistake.
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i love this 'heritage' argument.
what a load of bollocks.
the mk3 and mk4 were crap so why would that influence your buying a mk6?
i buy a car on its merits at the times not what the earlier models were like 15 years ago.
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i love this 'heritage' argument.
what a load of nuts.
the mk3 and mk4 were crap so why would that influence your buying a mk6?
i buy a car on its merits at the times not what the earlier models were like 15 years ago.
Totally agree bud
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i love this 'heritage' argument.
what a load of nuts.
the mk3 and mk4 were crap so why would that influence your buying a mk6?
i buy a car on its merits at the times not what the earlier models were like 15 years ago.
Totally agree bud
+2
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So seeing as I am now in keeping with this thread...... here's what I've brought today...!
BMW 1 Series 125i M Sport 5 Door, Alpine White, 18” M Light alloy wheels, Anthracite Hexagon/Alcantara Interior Upholstery
Options
M Sport Brakes
Visibility Package
Sport Automatic Transmision
Harman Kardon H-Fi
Driver Comfort Package
Interior Comfort Package
Media Package BMW Professional (sat nav)
Sun Protection Package
With Free Servicing (upto 5 Years, 60,000 miles)
Delivery September ( can't bloody wait, although I will be very sad to see the GTI go ) :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
I have traded in the GTI as part of the deal. However, I will also advertise it on here, Pistonheads and Autotrader. To make the car more attractive I will be selling including the Smoked R Rear LED's ( unless BMW take the car in which case I will sell separately with Raffe for first refusal ).
Congrats mate, thats pretty much bang on the spec i'd have as well except it would have to be blue!! :drool:
125i M Sport Estoril Blue
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Thats the puppy!! (copies the pictures) hmmmm. :drool:
Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
And on the basis of what you’re saying I guess you own a Golf R seeing as it is obviously a far superior car to the GTI…… No I thought not!
Listen….. I love my GTI to bits and it’s ticked all the right boxes for me in terms of performance and refinement. It has/is one of the best rated hot hatches on the road and this has been the case for a number of years.
I don’t really buy into history, although yes I agree the GTI has great heritage however so does BMW with the M Series.
On another note, VW price the GTI starting at around £26,000. It’s by no means a cheap car to buy and therefore most of us will shop around to see what the competition has to offer.
But thanks for explaining you think of made a mistake.
I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
You will realise that the first time you see or hear an M135i, and it might be me in it !
But each to their own.
Good luck.
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i love this 'heritage' argument.
what a load of nuts.
the mk3 and mk4 were crap so why would that influence your buying a mk6?
i buy a car on its merits at the times not what the earlier models were like 15 years ago.
Totally agree bud
+2
+3, i never even gave it a thought, its not as if 35 years is even that long.
Well done for the change of brand MAW i would like a change of brand myself, prob go Bmw, im sure your car will be great. I admit im not much of a fan of the 1 series but im looking at them quite often now and im getting more used to them, i saw a steel grey one today and i admit it looked quite nice.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
You will realise that the first time you see or hear an M135i, and it might be me in it !
But each to their own.
Good luck.
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LMFAO - you say about people settleing for second best? What car do you have? A Golf? Yeah! there's nothing better than one of those........
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[\quote]Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
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The 125i looks identical to the 135i except for the rear diffuser! I'd rather have a car with an adequate amount of power with all the bells and whistles as it's this that makes it feel nice inside rather than a monster with a couple of bits n bobs that i'll never use to it's full potential! I'm never going to track my car so whats the point?
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i love this 'heritage' argument.
what a load of nuts.
the mk3 and mk4 were crap so why would that influence your buying a mk6?
i buy a car on its merits at the times not what the earlier models were like 15 years ago.
Totally agree bud
+2
+3, i never even gave it a thought, its not as if 35 years is even that long.
Well done for the change of brand MAW i would like a change of brand myself, prob go Bmw, im sure your car will be great. I admit im not much of a fan of the 1 series but im looking at them quite often now and im getting more used to them, i saw a steel grey one today and i admit it looked quite nice.
Thanks mate. The look of them took a wee while to grow on me. I couldn't be more happy with my new car choice.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
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The 125i looks identical to the 135i except for the rear diffuser! I'd rather have a car with an adequate amount of power with all the bells and whistles as it's this that makes it feel nice inside rather than a monster with a couple of bits n bobs that i'll never use to it's full potential! I'm never going to track my car so whats the point?
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Thanks buddy, my thoughts entirely.
To me the 125i M feels like a perfect progression from the gti. I'm not after all out speed as I enjoy my licence and I want something where I'm comfortable with regarding running costs.
Of course I admire other cars on the road which are better than mine as I love performance cars but it doesn't bother me in the slightest as I feel very privileged to be driving what I am.
Unfortunately some people are too small minded to understand that.
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As long as your happy thats all that matters. :smiley:
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Quote of the day for me :grin:
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Sorry but i think you have made a mistake and I will explain why.
To me the 125i looks like a standard cooking 1 series, something any 18 yrd old spotty estate agent drives. Could be 116d for gods sake.
You have been driving a GTi, a car with 35 years heritage and that feels special, looks special and is special. Mine turns heads, I am sure yours does as well. Makes me feel good.
The 125i is just another 1 series with a 2litre petrol engine. There is no magic here. I think you will be trading it in within 6 months.
Cancel that 125i order and get the M135i with no options. It is a special car and will have a cult following. It will feel special as it is special.
A car that has no equal and one that you can keep for years.
+1 I agree but each to their own
Will be a bit cheaper anyway :)
Maybe I should clarify my post - I was agreeing that personally I would order a M135i not 125i M Sport, but like I said, each to their own.
As regards to 35 years heritage. I agree and I don't. As far as a "brand" yes the GTI has history and is well known compared to most and you do pay extra for that. But 35 years as in "experience" building hot hatches, I would agree, is a load of b0llocks! After all it's been the most unreliable car I've owned so far :grin:
Anyway, I hope you BMW fellas enjoy your new cars. As previously posted, I have been VERY tempted!!!
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Well it looks like I got to the next car sooner then planned. Me and my fiance decided we needed a bigger car. I can't afford two cars so sadly I have to let my GTI go. For the meantime though it sure is awesome to have two cars. :P
Detailed the car earlier as I always do when getting a new one. Nothing like detailing a new car. :D
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7609113600_48407008a8_b_d.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7609113194_871c3d3974_b_d.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7609113806_9917991f00_b_d.jpg)
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Love the Audi. ^
Congrats on the new purchase.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
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The 135i doesn't have a paricularly high spec though, plus you don't have to have the fastest car to be an "enthusiast"! Plus if you have company cars you'll never spend 30k on a car, you'll be renting it for 3 years.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
I can't figure out I you're deliberately trying to wind people up, my guess is you're not but you're just good at it.
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Have to admit I would take a lower specced 135 over a higher specced 125 if we are talking the same money :evil:
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Quote of the day for me :grin:
MAW73...I can confirm you will not regret your choice..
Have you been lucky enough to drive one yet?
I had to wave goodbye to my 2011 Candy White GTI back in April when I moved jobs as it was a company car.
I absolutely loved the GTI and have spent the last 4 months longingly looking at any which I see on the road.
I did consider going for another GTI, but the wife and a few friends convinced me it was time for a change.
So I ordered the 125i M Sport in Alpine White, with very much the same goodies as you.
I collected on Monday and let me just say this car is fantastic!
I was initially quite hesitant about getting the car because of my loss over the GTI...Almost like the feeling you are cheating on a girlfriend haha. However with each passing day I am loving this car more and more. I have to say pictures of this car do not do it justice. In reality the lines and stance of the car in general really make it shine.
The car feels so planted and the power and torque available really pleasing. I haven't smashed it too much yet as running it in up to 1200 miles, but I have already sampled it enough to know that it will put the same smile on my face as the GTI did.
The visibility package really makes the car, with the xenon drl's really setting the car off in white. Also you will not regret the Harmon Kardon. My GTI was equipped with dynaudio, but this is nothing in comparison to the HK.
I have to say I was initially disappointed with the audio from the engine internally compared to the GTI. The 125i doesn't quite start up with the same purr as the GTI. However having said that, have the sunroof/windows open and it sounds like a gem from the outside. As you pull through the gears the twin power turbo goes with a real whistle. It's also quite deceiving as you pull through, because for a 4 cylinder it sounds very much like a straight six. It takes me back to the 328is M Sport I had a few years back.
Internally I would say the 125 surpasses the GTI by quite a long way. The leather being much softer and of better build. Also the general seating position and cockpit controls really very nice.
So don't be put off or concerned by your choice...look forward to that pick up date because it will be a great day :smiley:
I have linked below to my post with a couple of pics of the Alpine White beast.
http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620 (http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620)
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
Like Jimble said who got here before me, it would be your company car. So for all your "I've got the best car" b0llox, it's not even yours.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Quote of the day for me :grin:
MAW73...I can confirm you will not regret your choice..
Have you been lucky enough to drive one yet?
I had to wave goodbye to my 2011 Candy White GTI back in April when I moved jobs as it was a company car.
I absolutely loved the GTI and have spent the last 4 months longingly looking at any which I see on the road.
I did consider going for another GTI, but the wife and a few friends convinced me it was time for a change.
So I ordered the 125i M Sport in Alpine White, with very much the same goodies as you.
I collected on Monday and let me just say this car is fantastic!
I was initially quite hesitant about getting the car because of my loss over the GTI...Almost like the feeling you are cheating on a girlfriend haha. However with each passing day I am loving this car more and more. I have to say pictures of this car do not do it justice. In reality the lines and stance of the car in general really make it shine.
The car feels so planted and the power and torque available really pleasing. I haven't smashed it too much yet as running it in up to 1200 miles, but I have already sampled it enough to know that it will put the same smile on my face as the GTI did.
The visibility package really makes the car, with the xenon drl's really setting the car off in white. Also you will not regret the Harmon Kardon. My GTI was equipped with dynaudio, but this is nothing in comparison to the HK.
I have to say I was initially disappointed with the audio from the engine internally compared to the GTI. The 125i doesn't quite start up with the same purr as the GTI. However having said that, have the sunroof/windows open and it sounds like a gem from the outside. As you pull through the gears the twin power turbo goes with a real whistle. It's also quite deceiving as you pull through, because for a 4 cylinder it sounds very much like a straight six. It takes me back to the 328is M Sport I had a few years back.
Internally I would say the 125 surpasses the GTI by quite a long way. The leather being much softer and of better build. Also the general seating position and cockpit controls really very nice.
So don't be put off or concerned by your choice...look forward to that pick up date because it will be a great day :smiley:
I have linked below to my post with a couple of pics of the Alpine White beast.
http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620 (http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620)
Great read mate, loving it in what too :cool:
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I love this thread.
And I love BMWs - I've got to get my ass down to BMW next week and sort this out as my 123d search is going around in circles and I'm not going to spend £25k+ ona 125d when I can get the M135i for 30k now am I.....
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Quote of the day for me :grin:
MAW73...I can confirm you will not regret your choice..
Have you been lucky enough to drive one yet?
I had to wave goodbye to my 2011 Candy White GTI back in April when I moved jobs as it was a company car.
I absolutely loved the GTI and have spent the last 4 months longingly looking at any which I see on the road.
I did consider going for another GTI, but the wife and a few friends convinced me it was time for a change.
So I ordered the 125i M Sport in Alpine White, with very much the same goodies as you.
I collected on Monday and let me just say this car is fantastic!
I was initially quite hesitant about getting the car because of my loss over the GTI...Almost like the feeling you are cheating on a girlfriend haha. However with each passing day I am loving this car more and more. I have to say pictures of this car do not do it justice. In reality the lines and stance of the car in general really make it shine.
The car feels so planted and the power and torque available really pleasing. I haven't smashed it too much yet as running it in up to 1200 miles, but I have already sampled it enough to know that it will put the same smile on my face as the GTI did.
The visibility package really makes the car, with the xenon drl's really setting the car off in white. Also you will not regret the Harmon Kardon. My GTI was equipped with dynaudio, but this is nothing in comparison to the HK.
I have to say I was initially disappointed with the audio from the engine internally compared to the GTI. The 125i doesn't quite start up with the same purr as the GTI. However having said that, have the sunroof/windows open and it sounds like a gem from the outside. As you pull through the gears the twin power turbo goes with a real whistle. It's also quite deceiving as you pull through, because for a 4 cylinder it sounds very much like a straight six. It takes me back to the 328is M Sport I had a few years back.
Internally I would say the 125 surpasses the GTI by quite a long way. The leather being much softer and of better build. Also the general seating position and cockpit controls really very nice.
So don't be put off or concerned by your choice...look forward to that pick up date because it will be a great day :smiley:
I have linked below to my post with a couple of pics of the Alpine White beast.
http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620 (http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719620)
Many thanks for the great write up. This has affirmed my belief that I've chosen the right car. I can't blimming wait now!
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Btw I also contemplated cancelling the 125i when the M135i was announced.
The comparable spec with options was still a considerable more money, plus in addition to the extra road tax and fuel bills. Additionally BMW were not offering anywhere near the same deals on finance at the time.
The running costs alone did it for me, with the mixture of driving I do it just didn't work out.
I'm sure this will be the same for others, particularly for those thaus one with company car/car allowance. So it isn't quite the no brainier that many are saying on here to automatically go towards the M135i...After all isn't this quite the same deal in regards to the GTI/R?? Might be a larger gap, but there is a prominent market for both.
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
Thanks again for another one of your enlightening posts. However, if you spec a 135 with options I have on my 125 then your looking a 36k car. If I had wanted a 135 then I'd have brought one.
Your comment regard to people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts is frankly sad and pathetic.
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Btw I also contemplated cancelling the 125i when the M135i was announced.
The comparable spec with options was still a considerable more money, plus in addition to the extra road tax and fuel bills. Additionally BMW were not offering anywhere near the same deals on finance at the time.
The running costs alone did it for me, with the mixture of driving I do it just didn't work out.
I'm sure this will be the same for others, particularly Bfor those thaus one with company car/car allowance. So it isn't quite the no brainier that many are saying on here to automatically go towards the M135i...After all isn't this quite the same deal in regards to the GTI/R?? Might be a larger gap, but there is a prominent market for both.
Exactly :smiley:
Have you got some pic's of your 125 you can send me? I need some pictures to see me through to delivery. Many thanks, Martin
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Many thanks for the great write up. This has affirmed my belief that I've chosen the right car. I can't blimming wait now!
Yep, just wait to sink yourself into the leather seats and immerse yourself into the gadgets on tap with idrive and HK. Just might want to consider getting some ear defenders :-)
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Many thanks for the great write up. This has affirmed my belief that I've chosen the right car. I can't blimming wait now!
Yep, just wait to sink yourself into the leather seats and immerse yourself into the gadgets on tap with idrive and HK. Just might want to consider getting some ear defenders :-)
LOL can't frigging wait!
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I just had a test drive of a 118d m sport at the dealership where I brought mine this morning. This is the closest car the dealer had to what I ordered. The car was beautiful to drive. I was so impressed by the diesal engine I almost felt changing my order from petrol 125i. The steering felt perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Obviously I didn't really have a chance to push the car as I was with the sales guy but it felt very capable indeed. The interior quality was excellent and realy well layed out.
My dad had the previous generation 1 series 120d m sport a few years back. I drove this car a few times and never really felt wowed by it. The car I drove today felt like a completely different beast.
I felt really comfortable driving the F20 from the moment I switched the engine on and turned the wheel. I came away with lots of smiles and knew I'd made the perfect choice in changing from my beloved GTi. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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:cool:
Nothing more exciting than waiting for your new toy to turn up, enjoy :wink:
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Martin has your new said how long it might be till you get a build date ect....?
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:cool:
Nothing more exciting than waiting for your new toy to turn up, enjoy :wink:
Indeed, i might ask to test drive a 1 series even though i'm not due to change for a bit, just to pacify me! :lipsrsealed:
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Martin has your new said how long it might be till you get a build date ect....?
Hoping for September but heard rumours on other forums where people have placed orders on new 1 series and December dates are being given?
Hopefully this won't be the case. The sales guy has placed the order and the factory gets back to the dealer within a week and a half apparently with the build date.
Fingers crossed it won't be winter seeing as the bimmers are so good in the snow!
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They are not that bad, people are just $hit drivers today, when it use to really snow 12 inches plus id just put a couple of 2x2 slabs in the boot of my escort mk2, none of this traction control gadgets and technology.
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Martin has your new said how long it might be till you get a build date ect....?
Hoping for September but heard rumours on other forums where people have placed orders on new 1 series and December dates are being given?
Hopefully this won't be the case. The sales guy has placed the order and the factory gets back to the dealer within a week and a half apparently with the build date.
Fingers crossed it won't be winter seeing as the bimmers are so good in the snow!
A week and a half, that's great...much better than the vw way of oh are give you a call lol....and months later still no word, hope the order process goes swimmingly for you pal....
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I just had a test drive of a 118d m sport at the dealership where I brought mine this morning. This is the closest car the dealer had to what I ordered. The car was beautiful to drive. I was so impressed by the diesal engine I almost felt changing my order from petrol 125i. The steering felt perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Obviously I didn't really have a chance to push the car as I was with the sales guy but it felt very capable indeed. The interior quality was excellent and realy well layed out.
My dad had the previous generation 1 series 120d m sport a few years back. I drove this car a few times and never really felt wowed by it. The car I drove today felt like a completely different beast.
I felt really comfortable driving the F20 from the moment I switched the engine on and turned the wheel. I came away with lots of smiles and knew I'd made the perfect choice in changing from my beloved GTi. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Sounds good Martin! I test drove the 120d Sport before ordering mine.
You will definitely be wowed though by the 125i..The torque available is really impressive for a petrol. I can't wait now to fully open her up all the way to 7k rpm, only pushed as far as 5k atm.
I'll get some more pics uploaded later to help get you through to September :cool:
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
Thanks again for another one of your enlightening posts. However, if you spec a 135 with options I have on my 125 then your looking a 36k car. If I had wanted a 135 then I'd have brought one.
Your comment regard to people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts is frankly sad and pathetic.
If you've recently orderded a 4 cylinder 125i then don't listen to this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
Also don't read this interview with C. Lisckha of BMW:
http://www.m-power.com/_open/b/varlink1.jsp?lang=en
As it contains quotes likes this :
So if I were to order a BMW 125i with adaptive M running gear or sports steering, for example, there would be a difference from the set-up of these components as compared to the BMW M135i?
Correct. It is not possible to give a BMW 125i the same characteristics and performance of the BMW M135i by adding special equipment options. Not only the transverse and longitudinal dynamics are different - the entire character of the BMW M135i is distinct.
:cool:
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I still don't get your reasoning. I never understand people who settle for second best. I would have had the R in May 2009 but it was not available then on my company car scheme. Now it is but thats not what I am ordering.
You are buying an average car that looks and goes like any other fast hatch, when for the same money you could have bought something very special.
Maybe one day you'll understand that there is more to life than having to have the latest, fastest, "best" car available at the time. After all, who are you trying to impress with it? And do they really give a sh1t?
Choose :
£30k for a high spec 125i
£30k for a M1351 with high spec as standard
No brainer really :laugh:
Strange people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts
Thanks again for another one of your enlightening posts. However, if you spec a 135 with options I have on my 125 then your looking a 36k car. If I had wanted a 135 then I'd have brought one.
Your comment regard to people on here pretending to be car enthusiasts is frankly sad and pathetic.
If you've recently orderded a 4 cylinder 125i then don't listen to this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
Also don't read this interview with C. Lisckha of BMW:
http://www.m-power.com/_open/b/varlink1.jsp?lang=en
As it contains quotes likes this :
So if I were to order a BMW 125i with adaptive M running gear or sports steering, for example, there would be a difference from the set-up of these components as compared to the BMW M135i?
Correct. It is not possible to give a BMW 125i the same characteristics and performance of the BMW M135i by adding special equipment options. Not only the transverse and longitudinal dynamics are different - the entire character of the BMW M135i is distinct.
:cool:
I still don't get how you've still failed to understand what he's saying.
HE DOESN'T WANT AN M135i.
Now go and troll some other forum.
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I just had a test drive of a 118d m sport at the dealership where I brought mine this morning. This is the closest car the dealer had to what I ordered. The car was beautiful to drive. I was so impressed by the diesal engine I almost felt changing my order from petrol 125i. The steering felt perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Obviously I didn't really have a chance to push the car as I was with the sales guy but it felt very capable indeed. The interior quality was excellent and realy well layed out.
My dad had the previous generation 1 series 120d m sport a few years back. I drove this car a few times and never really felt wowed by it. The car I drove today felt like a completely different beast.
I felt really comfortable driving the F20 from the moment I switched the engine on and turned the wheel. I came away with lots of smiles and knew I'd made the perfect choice in changing from my beloved GTi. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Sounds good Martin! I test drove the 120d Sport before ordering mine.
You will definitely be wowed though by the 125i..The torque available is really impressive for a petrol. I can't wait now to fully open her up all the way to 7k rpm, only pushed as far as 5k atm.
I'll get some more pics uploaded later to help get you through to September :cool:
Many thanks..... looking forward to seeing the pictures. Martin :smiley:
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Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...
If it's that special, why don't you go and buy one?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
That sounds :evil:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
That sounds :evil:
It does! I can't see another hot hatch out there that i'd rather have.
Jim
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
That sounds :evil:
Beautiful sound :cool:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
That sounds :evil:
Beautiful sound :cool:
want :cool:
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Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...
If it's that special, why don't you go and buy one?
I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHo-GYG25Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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If it's that special, why don't you go and buy one?
I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
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Nice one. It dosn't mean we all have to want one tho'.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevE6iogIy8&feature=related
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Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...
If it's that special, why don't you go and buy one?
I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
I have a feeling people are hardly going to be asking you to post pictures etc.
The sooner you go and criticise people on the BMW forum the better IMO.
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Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...
If it's that special, why don't you go and buy one?
I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
I have a feeling people are hardly going to be asking you to post pictures etc.
The sooner you go and criticise people on the BMW forum the better IMO.
Sorry fella but I have not criticised anyone. In fact all of the negative, derogatory comments are coming at me and I am just stating facts.
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I just had a test drive of a 118d m sport at the dealership where I brought mine this morning. This is the closest car the dealer had to what I ordered. The car was beautiful to drive. I was so impressed by the diesal engine I almost felt changing my order from petrol 125i. The steering felt perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Obviously I didn't really have a chance to push the car as I was with the sales guy but it felt very capable indeed. The interior quality was excellent and realy well layed out.
My dad had the previous generation 1 series 120d m sport a few years back. I drove this car a few times and never really felt wowed by it. The car I drove today felt like a completely different beast.
I felt really comfortable driving the F20 from the moment I switched the engine on and turned the wheel. I came away with lots of smiles and knew I'd made the perfect choice in changing from my beloved GTi. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Diesel rules Martin that would have been the car for me , congrats mate !! You still gonna be around the forum? :wink:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHo-GYG25Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevE6iogIy8&feature=related
Quite :shocked:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNrN98-IDs&feature=related
That sounds :evil:
It does! I can't see another hot hatch out there that i'd rather have.
Jim
I think I could learn to love the face for the sound and performance :grin:
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I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
£32K for a 1 series :shocked: :shocked:
I think I would take this instead, at a year old
Porsche Cayman (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4016576.htm)
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I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
£32K for a 1 series :shocked: :shocked:
I think I would take this instead, at a year old
Porsche Cayman (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4016576.htm)
Not sure I would. Looking forward to seeing the M135i post some time up on fastlaps.com. I reckon it's going to be very quick.
Jim
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I just had a test drive of a 118d m sport at the dealership where I brought mine this morning. This is the closest car the dealer had to what I ordered. The car was beautiful to drive. I was so impressed by the diesal engine I almost felt changing my order from petrol 125i. The steering felt perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Obviously I didn't really have a chance to push the car as I was with the sales guy but it felt very capable indeed. The interior quality was excellent and realy well layed out.
My dad had the previous generation 1 series 120d m sport a few years back. I drove this car a few times and never really felt wowed by it. The car I drove today felt like a completely different beast.
I felt really comfortable driving the F20 from the moment I switched the engine on and turned the wheel. I came away with lots of smiles and knew I'd made the perfect choice in changing from my beloved GTi. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Diesel rules Martin that would have been the car for me , congrats mate !! You still gonna be around the forum? :wink:
Oh no you wouldn't as Spartacus only allows people to buy 135's :evil:
Yes I will definitely stick around on the forum as I enjoy the banter, the people and I'm still a big fan of the golfs.
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Paint one half blue, the other half white; best of both worlds :laugh: :laugh:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Paint one half blue, the other half white; best of both worlds :laugh: :laugh:
Thanks for that.... I may go half leather as well then :smiley:
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I think I've found what I'll be having for retirement.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18910560
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I have,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,for £32k :grin:
Estoril Blue, leather, xenons, 5 door, auto
£32K for a 1 series :shocked: :shocked:
I think I would take this instead, at a year old
Porsche Cayman (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4016576.htm)
Not sure I would. Looking forward to seeing the M135i post some time up on fastlaps.com. I reckon it's going to be very quick.
Jim
I am totally with you on that but it would need to be a 3rd car.
We have an ML as the family car and the GTi / M135i as the run about / business trips so I need to have 5 doors.
I had a Boxster for a while while the kids were smaller and selling that was like losing my left arm, I missed it so much but with 2 boys the weekends are planned with military precision around pick ups, football, parties etc so both cars have to be 5 doors and a boot.
Now I do have a birthday coming up, its a major one and will be treating myself to a car for myself that I can keep in the garage, use at the weekends and shower with love and affection. That will probably be a Honda NSX, Manual, Targa roof if I can find one ! If I can do that I will have fulfilled one of my boyhood dreams.
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
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Excellent choice mate.
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
Good man! Just think of the job satisfaction after a good cleaning session! :cool:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
Good man! :cool:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
Good man! Just think of the job satisfaction after a good cleaning session! :cool:
Amen :smiley:
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My build dates looking pants at the moment.... I'm being quoted as mid november now. Funny how only last Thursday it was 'we think we can deliver September if you place your order today'.
The sales guy said don't worry about this we are working with bmw to sort this out.
From looking on the bmw forums people ordering m sports are coming up against this same problem so just a word of warning if you're fancying one.
We shall see.... Early days yet. But I'm not waiting till november without some sort of sweetner.
Ta
Martin
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The M-Sport has only just been released in the facelift version so they must be catching up on the people who were waiting for it.
Jim
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Did you specify a DSG :laugh:
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Did you specify a DSG :laugh:
Yes the BMW equivalent. Perhaps they are knocked out the same workshop as VW's :laugh:
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Great idea on the colour - thinking gumetal (battleship) grey myself or black :wink:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Good call :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
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Did you specify a DSG :laugh:
Yes the BMW equivalent. Perhaps they are knocked out the same workshop as VW's :laugh:
You may be right on that :grin:
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Great idea on the colour - thinking gumetal (battleship) grey myself or black :wink:
My mates got the previous generation 1 series m sport in black and it looks class.
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Great idea on the colour - thinking gumetal (battleship) grey myself or black :wink:
My mates got the previous generation 1 series m sport in black and it looks class.
Mrs Doc had a Black 120d M-sport in 2009 - we both loved it but got rid for a freelander 2 when little Max came along - we both still miss it :cry:
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Last picture of my GTI before I waved goodbye to her this week : :cry:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/P1020849.jpg)
I am now car-less for maybe for months until the bmw arrives. Hopefully it will arrive sooner as this will do my nut in. I now have pleasure of driving my company's new citreon belingo van in the meantime so please spare a thought for me. LOL
Martin
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I now have pleasure of driving my company's new citreon belingo van in the meantime so please spare a thought for me. LOL
Martin
Pics please?
I'm driving a vito myself :grin:
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Can't beat vans. I loved my vivaro. Totally stress free motoring driving a white van.
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Last picture of my GTI before I waved goodbye to her this week : :cry:
I am now car-less for maybe for months until the bmw arrives. Hopefully it will arrive sooner as this will do my nut in. I now have pleasure of driving my company's new citreon belingo van in the meantime so please spare a thought for me. LOL
Martin
Sad day, hope you don't have to wait too long? Does the Belingo have paper bags to wear :laugh: question on your MK6 are those parking sensors dealer retrofit?
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Can't beat vans. I loved my vivaro. Totally stress free motoring driving a white van.
Shall we have a "show us your van thread?" :grin:
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Martin your GTI looks great and sure will be missed but then again once the BM's here I'm sure that will dull your pains lol...
I know the feeling well( being without a car that is) I was car less to for just over 4mnths while'st the GTD was being built, I had to get lifts everywhere...it was a NIGHTMARE, no independence = miserable b**tard
But at least you've got the company van :cool:
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Can't beat vans. I loved my vivaro. Totally stress free motoring driving a white van.
Shall we have a "show us your van thread?" :grin:
Yes let's do it, as this this all I have to show off now LOL
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Can't beat vans. I loved my vivaro. Totally stress free motoring driving a white van.
Totally agree.... I run a commercial heating company and we own a few vans which the guys on the tools drive. I'm in the office predominately and brought the new belingo as a spare van as such. I've never really driven a van before now tbo and I'm enjoying it. As you say is stress free. Every man needs a good women and a van in their life!
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Last picture of my GTI before I waved goodbye to her this week : :cry:
I am now car-less for maybe for months until the bmw arrives. Hopefully it will arrive sooner as this will do my nut in. I now have pleasure of driving my company's new citreon belingo van in the meantime so please spare a thought for me. LOL
Martin
Sad day, hope you don't have to wait too long? Does the Belingo have paper bags to wear :laugh: question on your MK6 are those parking sensors dealer retrofit?
Yes the sensors were fitted at the dealership. Not nearly as nice as the flush factory ones. The LED number plates I loved though.
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Martin
Have you asked the dealership if they'll provide you with a loan car?
As I mentioned, they often will put you in a car for a few weeks - if they originally said x date and this has slipped then it's not unreasonable to expect them to put you in a car from week X. they do it all the time but you often have to ask.
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Martin
Have you asked the dealership if they'll provide you with a loan car?
As I mentioned, they often will put you in a car for a few weeks - if they originally said x date and this has slipped then it's not unreasonable to expect them to put you in a car from week X. they do it all the time but you often have to ask.
Not sure where I stand to be honest. Basically when negotiating with the salesman he basically said if we get your business today we can likely deliver September. So I pay the 1k deposit he orders the car and a week later sais the factory are saying mid November but don't worry about we are speaking with them to see what we can do. So that's all the latest info I have regarding possible delivery.
I will chase them Monday with a snotty email but I'm not sure I will get very far.
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If you play poker try the bluff, tell him you're pulling out of the deal and you’re going to report him to trading standards.....
Admittedly that will ruin any relationship with them but you might get your car quicker.... :evil:
Jim
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
He needs to stick to his "fully loaded" GIT :wink:
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If you play poker try the bluff, tell him you're pulling out of the deal and you’re going to report him to trading standards.....
Admittedly that will ruin any relationship with them but you might get your car quicker.... :evil:
Jim
Delivery now looking like beginning of october, however they are still going to push for september. I'm happy with that tbo it doesn't seem a million miles away.
Got Dan J on here lined up to do a full detail protection on the new car which I'm looking forward too. A small world, Dan lives in the same village as me :wink:
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If you play poker try the bluff, tell him you're pulling out of the deal and you’re going to report him to trading standards.....
Admittedly that will ruin any relationship with them but you might get your car quicker.... :evil:
Jim
Delivery now looking like beginning of october, however they are still going to push for september. I'm happy with that tbo it doesn't seem a million miles away.
Got Dan J on here lined up to do a full detail protection on the new car which I'm looking forward too. A small world, Dan lives in the same village as me.
Sweet! He definately knows his stuff...
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
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I'll make my mind up what to replace the Passat with next year one day :rolleyes:. Right now I'm fancying a Superb Estate after driving a mates the other day. I've found a nice Black Elegance TDI 4x4 DSG for not bad money.
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Good luck Craig, let us know how you get on....
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Great engine, good luck I hope she's a beaut!
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Ohh a 123d :evil:
(http://www.auto-innovations.com/site/images8/BMW_N47_29--bwts_download_57.jpg)
Sexual
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
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Ohh a 123d :evil:
Sexual
No that should read Sooty :laugh:
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
Have you seen the light !
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
Have you seen the light !
Not really, I kicked all this off :wink:
As per the title, what car are you buying next?
Most seem dead against further price rises and quite a few here seem to be having problems with their GTI's, so what are you guys realistically going to be replacing your MK6's with?
I'm looking at the following:
Not another golf.
Maybe a Mini Cooper SD :rolleyes:
Or going back to a large Mercedes 4x4 as I'm missing my range rover but I'd never have another :wink:
Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
Here's how it works, if I can get a nice 123d in the spec I want and under BMW warranty for 15k ish then I'll get a 123d, otherwise I will be ordering an M135i.
This 123d is my last hope of buying a 123d btw.....
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Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
Have you seen the light !
Not really, I kicked all this off :wink:
As per the title, what car are you buying next?
Most seem dead against further price rises and quite a few here seem to be having problems with their GTI's, so what are you guys realistically going to be replacing your MK6's with?
I'm looking at the following:
Not another golf.
Maybe a Mini Cooper SD :rolleyes:
Or going back to a large Mercedes 4x4 as I'm missing my range rover but I'd never have another :wink:
Going to see a 2010 '59 123d Msport Auto on Friday - lots of spec - hopes she's in good nick or I'll cry
Of course you should really go for the M135i
(sorry couldn't resist, been waiting to say it to someone else) :smiley:
Here's how it works, if I can get a nice 123d in the spec I want and under BMW warranty for 15k ish then I'll get a 123d, otherwise I will be ordering an M135i.
This 123d is my last hope of buying a 123d btw.....
Then, for your sake, I hope it is a shed.
M135i FTW
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M135i here I come :wink:
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M135i here I come :wink:
Nice one! Should have gone for the 125i though LOL
Placed the order then?
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Made the call on the way back from Brunters just awaiting my special discounted price :wink:
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Made the call on the way back from Brunters just awaiting my special discounted price :wink:
Had a test drive of f20? I test drove the 118d m sport.
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Made the call on the way back from Brunters just awaiting my special discounted price :wink:
Had a test drive of f20? I test drove the 118d m sport.
No mate as it won't be anything like the M135i me thinks, besides it has to be better than the old one and I love that - all reviews point towards it being a great car :wink:
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Lol id rather pull my teath :smiley:
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Lol id rather pull my teath :smiley:
Are they somewhere near your feat? :shocked:
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M135i here I come :wink:
Nice one mate. :grin: I must admit I am very tempted but maybe leave it a little while until I'm bored of the GTI and the points are off my license. Also would like to see what the A45 AMG is like.
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Also would like to see what the A45 AMG is like.
FUGLY :sick: :grin:
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Also would like to see what the A45 AMG is like.
FUGLY :sick: :grin:
^+1. I was speaking to someone through work last year who works for Daimler financial services and they described the (then) soon to be launched new A class as being like the Scirocco. I don't see i; the Scirocco is a good looking car but the A Class; horrible! However good the AMG version might be, I couldn't spend my hard earned on something as ugly as that!
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Also would like to see what the A45 AMG is like.
FUGLY :sick: :grin:
But still better looking than the 1 Series.
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But still better looking than the 1 Series.
I had wondered if i was the only one here who thought the BMW was ugly.
I do like the idea of the 135 I just could not stand seeing it everyday, were as the Mk6 for all its faults I like its looks it makes me smile when I see it.
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But still better looking than the 1 Series.
I had wondered if i was the only one here who thought the BMW was ugly.
I do like the idea of the 135 I just could not stand seeing it everyday, were as the Mk6 for all its faults I like its looks it makes me smile when I see it.
I think you are right
I have an M135i on order but having spent the last 4 weeks doing some serious miles to Wales and back and seeing more and more new 1 series I now have a sick feeling in my gut.
The 1 series is plain ugly. Owning one would be like sitting in the pub with your mates and your new girlfriend. They all know she's a minger, the pub knows she's a minger but all you can focus on is her great rack.
Worse than that spending so much time with my GTi has made me realise what a fantastic car it is. Its going back to the leasing company in 10 weeks time and it feels as if i am going to lose an arm. I don't want to let it go, but don't want to order another one on a 3 year lease with the Mk7 round the corner.
Decisions, decisions.
I may cancel order and make the leasing company an offer.
For the next 48 hours I will be deliberating :undecided:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
That's years away lol
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
That's years away lol
Seems it but it only seems like yesterday when we ordered Mrs Docs Yeti and here we are 8 months later :wink:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
That's years away lol
Seems it but it only seems like yesterday when we ordered Mrs Docs Yeti and here we are 8 months later :wink:
This is true. Linzi is 6 months pregnant already :shocked: :shocked:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
Quicker than the Yeti then :laugh:
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Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
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Happy days! :cool: thats a lovely pic btw, i'm going to pop into the BMW dealer round the corner from my VW dealer on friday whilst my car is in having some work done to see if they've got an M Sport that me and the wife can have a look at? I'm also going to see what deal VW can do on a 35. :undecided:
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Happy days! :cool: thats a lovely pic btw, i'm going to pop into the BMW dealer round the corner from my VW dealer on friday whilst my car is in having some work done to see if they've got an M Sport that me and the wife can have a look at? I'm also going to see what deal VW can do on a 35. :undecided:
Top man, good luck with what ever you choose. There all great cars.
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Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
I don't care what people say, that is not an ugly car...
Jim
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
Any deals to be had on the price Mr The Doc?
Jim
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I'm also going to see what deal VW can do on a 35. :undecided:
I don't think I'd change a GTI for another very similar car so close to the end of it's production run. I buy into the whole "Edition" thing, but I wouldn't see at as a worth while change.
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seen a few of these around and they look :cool: :cool: :cool:
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What a funny old world it would be of we all liked the same things :wink:
It will be an awesome car for me as I like the looks, build, RWD, power and cost :tongue:
When does it arrive?? :smiley:
1st March 2013
Any deals to be had on the price Mr The Doc?
Jim
Ended up on 10.5% through a broker I know - paid for the nav, mem seats etc :wink:
Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
Looks ace mate - I'm in love :wink:
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The m-sport bumper makes a huge improvement to the standard cars droopy eyes look :smiley:
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I'm also going to see what deal VW can do on a 35. :undecided:
I don't think I'd change a GTI for another very similar car so close to the end of it's production run. I buy into the whole "Edition" thing, but I wouldn't see at as a worth while change.
It depends on the deal based on that very fact tbh, otherwise it'll be BMW or mk7 if we ever see pictures?! Unless we see the base model soon i very much doubt we'll see a GTI next year. :sad:
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So, I've just done the deal on a Golf .:R
Nearly new, low miles and over £11k off the new list price.
So I may well be spending more time in this section. :cool:
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Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
Sweet! Not long now then...
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So, I've just done the deal on a Golf .:R
Nearly new, low miles and over £11k off the new list price.
So I may well be spending more time in this section. :cool:
Excellent news!!!
what colour?
Which dealer did you go to ? A local one?
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Paying deposit tomorrow, so I will post up details then :smiley:
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Very nice, guessing it will be mildly modded :evil:
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Very nice, guessing it will be mildly modded :evil:
What a silly question...LOL :laugh:
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Paying deposit tomorrow, so I will post up details then :smiley:
Sounds like fun & games ahead modding to the max :wink:
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Paying deposit tomorrow, so I will post up details then :smiley:
Sweet mate - good discount too :wink:
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The plan is to get some development parts on it as soon as possible and head straight for 400+ bhp and a sub 12 second 1/4 mile run, but we'll see how it goes. :cool:
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The plan is to get some development parts on it as soon as possible and head straight for 400+ bhp and a sub 12 second 1/4 mile run, but we'll see how it goes. :cool:
Looking forward to following the build :smiley:
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Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
mmmmmmmmmmmm,,,,,thats a good picture and well chosen, the way it is parked, the way the wheels are angled out etc.
Problem is that is the only good angle and has helped to convince me to stay with the Golf.
A Golf Gti from the same angle is much better looking.
Most of the 1 series I have seen so far have been going past me at a rate of knots and its the angular ridge going all the way down the side and the less than pretty arse which has turned me off. Its just a mess.
Plus the horror stories concerning the OBD port / copying of keys and thefts of high end BMW's have not helped. I have had 4 cars stolen in the last 5 years and don't want to go there again.
So my GTi journey fom Mk1 to Mark 7 is going to continue, I am going to be around for a while longer, praising the virtues of the GTi.
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Just had a call from the dealer..... mine now showing as delivery to them week commencing 10th September :smiley:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7529386198_e0220435eb_b.jpg)
mmmmmmmmmmmm,,,,,thats a good picture and well chosen, the way it is parked, the way the wheels are angled out etc.
Problem is that is the only good angle and has helped to convince me to stay with the Golf.
A Golf Gti from the same angle is much better looking.
Most of the 1 series I have seen so far have been going past me at a rate of knots and its the angular ridge going all the way down the side and the less than pretty arse which has turned me off. Its just a mess.
Plus the horror stories concerning the OBD port / copying of keys and thefts of high end BMW's have not helped. I have had 4 cars stolen in the last 5 years and don't want to go there again.
So my GTi journey fom Mk1 to Mark 7 is going to continue, I am going to be around for a while longer, praising the virtues of the GTi.
Not for me either but ETTO.
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Sounds like we need another thread about what car you wont be buying next :grin:
I'll do it after the weekend :wink:
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Well mine is 3 year old at the end of December - 29th to be precise!!
I've just re-taxed it for 12 months as I've decided I'm going to keep it until at least March next year and possibly until June.
(As an aside my wife's 10 year old civic just cost her £170 to tax compared to my £120 :shocked: :smiley:)
By then I will see what the MkVII looks like, compare to the A3 and make a decision on my next car.
I walked back to it parked up yesterday (and the day before) and just couldn't fault the look - made me smile :cool: (But then it is nice and clean at the mo!)
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Well mine is 3 year old at the end of December - 29th to be precise!!
I've just re-taxed it for 12 months as I've decided I'm going to keep it until at least March next year and possibly until June.
(As an aside my wife's 10 year old civic just cost her £170 to tax compared to my £120 :shocked: :smiley:)
By then I will see what the MkVII looks like, compare to the A3 and make a decision on my next car.
I walked back to it parked up yesterday (and the day before) and just couldn't fault the look - made me smile :cool: (But then it is nice and clean at the mo!)
Mine costs £170 to tax :angry:
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I really like the look of the 3dr m sport. But then again the Merc a45 looks lovely too.
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Well mine is 3 year old at the end of December - 29th to be precise!!
I've just re-taxed it for 12 months as I've decided I'm going to keep it until at least March next year and possibly until June.
(As an aside my wife's 10 year old civic just cost her £170 to tax compared to my £120 :shocked: :smiley:)
By then I will see what the MkVII looks like, compare to the A3 and make a decision on my next car.
I walked back to it parked up yesterday (and the day before) and just couldn't fault the look - made me smile :cool: (But then it is nice and clean at the mo!)
Mine costs £170 to tax :angry:
R32's cost £402 :sick:
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My friend has just paid over £800 tax on an new car.
His view is that this is just a cost he has to pay for the cars he likes to buy.
Still a lot of money.
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My friend has just paid over £800 tax on an new car.
His view is that this is just a cost he has to pay for the cars he likes to buy.
Still a lot of money.
What car was it Buck?
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LR Discovery. Its a diesel as well albeit a 3.0 litre !!
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My friend has just paid over £800 tax on an new car.
His view is that this is just a cost he has to pay for the cars he likes to buy.
Still a lot of money.
£800 :shocked: Sod that for a game of soldiers
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My friend has just paid over £800 tax on an new car.
His view is that this is just a cost he has to pay for the cars he likes to buy.
Still a lot of money.
£800 :shocked: Sod that for a game of soldiers
They can kiss my ar*se £800 for road tax for a Disco :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
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The ED 35 was over £300 tax for it's first year!
Disco 4 is one phenomenal car. Family's had them for a while.
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Showroom tax? :huh:
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Showroom tax? :huh:
Yeah it is.
I guess most people try not to think about as tax as it's included in the OTR price. Then again, if someone is spending £45k on a big car that'll do 25mpg, they're not short of a bob or two, so don't give it too much thought.
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now im no vauxhall fan at all but i love 1,2 and 4
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/286249/vauxhall_astra_vxr_family_tree.html
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now im no vauxhall fan at all but i love 1,2 and 4
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/286249/vauxhall_astra_vxr_family_tree.html
Lol, I couldn't agree more. Great cars particularly the Chevette.
Jim
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now im no vauxhall fan at all but i love 1,2 and 4
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/286249/vauxhall_astra_vxr_family_tree.html
Lol, I couldn't agree more. Great cars particularly the Chevette.
Jim
Especially like the mk1 gte.... Loved those when I was teenager and at the time my sister had a boyfriend with one. That's brought back some memories :smiley:
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I loved the digi dash in the GTE. Pure 80's class
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Test drove a 120d M sport today and sadly i wasn't as impressed as i was hoping tbh :sad: seems very well built but a couple of things bothered me, like when the steering wheel is at it's highest (which isn't very high) you can't see the display at the bottom of the dash :huh: The drive was very nice if not a little bit twitchy and it has a nice supple ride, not too hard or soft with the standard suspension and run flats which was a nice surprise. My biggest issue was the size, it's still too small inside and the 120d engine was gutless! :cry:
All in all a very nice car just not for me unfortunately. :sad:
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A friend of mine has an immaculate red mk1 GTE he's had it as long as I've had my mk1 GTI since 1990.
Really like his car and only astra model I like.
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Test drove a 120d M sport today and sadly i wasn't as impressed as i was hoping tbh :sad: seems very well built but a couple of things bothered me, like when the steering wheel is at it's highest (which isn't very high) you can't see the display at the bottom of the dash :huh: The drive was very nice if not a little bit twitchy and it has a nice supple ride, not too hard or soft with the standard suspension and run flats which was a nice surprise. My biggest issue was the size, it's still too small inside and the 120d engine was gutless! :cry:
All in all a very nice car just not for me unfortunately. :sad:
Should have driven the 125d ;-)
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went to look at the gt86 yesterday
lovely looking motor in black - the other colours they had looked :sick:
i actually found the interior quite nice which i didnt expect as alot of reviews say its gash.
i didnt find the driving position very good though - as with most jap cars and my 6ft 4 frame i cant get the wheel up and out far enough
i was going to get a test drive but decided it was pointless. pluss £27500 with metalic paint and sat nav is a joke
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Test drove a 120d M sport today and sadly i wasn't as impressed as i was hoping tbh :sad: seems very well built but a couple of things bothered me, like when the steering wheel is at it's highest (which isn't very high) you can't see the display at the bottom of the dash :huh: The drive was very nice if not a little bit twitchy and it has a nice supple ride, not too hard or soft with the standard suspension and run flats which was a nice surprise. My biggest issue was the size, it's still too small inside and the 120d engine was gutless! :cry:
All in all a very nice car just not for me unfortunately. :sad:
Gutless! It's gpt more power and torque than the GTD and I supposed to be quite nice, you sure you didn't have the 118D?
Jim
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Test drove a 120d M sport today and sadly i wasn't as impressed as i was hoping tbh :sad: seems very well built but a couple of things bothered me, like when the steering wheel is at it's highest (which isn't very high) you can't see the display at the bottom of the dash :huh: The drive was very nice if not a little bit twitchy and it has a nice supple ride, not too hard or soft with the standard suspension and run flats which was a nice surprise. My biggest issue was the size, it's still too small inside and the 120d engine was gutless! :cry:
All in all a very nice car just not for me unfortunately. :sad:
Gutless! It's gpt more power and torque than the GTD and I supposed to be quite nice, you sure you didn't have the 118D?
Jim
Nope! Definately the 120d, i was quite surprised how weak it felt tbh and if the GTD is anything like it then i'm glad i went for the GTI! :evil:
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Test drove a 120d M sport today and sadly i wasn't as impressed as i was hoping tbh :sad: seems very well built but a couple of things bothered me, like when the steering wheel is at it's highest (which isn't very high) you can't see the display at the bottom of the dash :huh: The drive was very nice if not a little bit twitchy and it has a nice supple ride, not too hard or soft with the standard suspension and run flats which was a nice surprise. My biggest issue was the size, it's still too small inside and the 120d engine was gutless! :cry:
All in all a very nice car just not for me unfortunately. :sad:
Should have driven the 125d ;-)
125d with Doc like tuning....I was very impressed with one such beast.
For me though the steering wheels and switchgear felt like the type of plastic they make stacking chairs out of. Thus in no way make me want to open up my premium wallet with my premium level wonga in it for the premium(?!?!) work horse.
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The F30 M Sport isn't to shabby either in Estoril Blue :wink:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/F30MSport.jpg)
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^ Wonder what one with red leather looks like.
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The F30 M Sport isn't to shabby either in Estoril Blue :wink:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/F30MSport.jpg)
Exactly what I should be ordering in the next 6 months, albeit only a 320d, still a nice upgrade for the Leon :cool:
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^ Wonder what one with red leather looks like.
Funnily enough I know someone who has ordered one with the red leather :wink: :wink: :wink:
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Red leather with Estoril blue paintwork... :sick:
Each to their own I suppose.
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Sat in a silver one with red leather at the weekenf which was very, very nice!
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Boooring I know but there is only one car on my list.
VW Golf Mk7 GTI.
Sad but true.
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Boooring I know but there is only one car on my list.
VW Golf Mk7 GTI.
Sad but true.
I'd hold that thought till you see it at least, it may be ugly as fook!!
However, after test driving the car i thought i'd replace my GTI with and being quite disappointed i'm very curious to see how it looks!
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went to see the new focus ST yesterday
sad to say its a dog to look at. im sure it will be a great drive but it just doesnt look right.
think i would wait till the RS comes out (please ford!)
also went to see the GT86 and for that price i think its a rip off. iro.£20-22K it would really make sense but £28k with leather and sat nav goes against what the car was meant to be about surely?
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Boooring I know but there is only one car on my list.
VW Golf Mk7 GTI.
Sad but true.
Your in the right forum for a gti next :wink:
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
I've had an interesting and stressful last few days to say the least.
Long story but remember me changing my order from Alpine White to Estoril Blue....... well guess what the car turned up in the country in frigging white! I only noticed the cock up when the dealership sent the car registration documents through to me on Wednesday for signature. Thank god I wasn't there to pick it up as there would have been blood on the forecourt.
Don't get me wrong I love white as I had a cw gti of course. However, I had my heart set on the Estoril Blue. I wasn't prepared to do the British thing and accept anything less even with compensation offered. After all the whole point of ordering a new car is to get the car and specification you want.
Anyway.... after the major clanger by the dealership I've binned them and re-ordered with another dealership.
The good thing that has come out of this is I've managed to negotiate 2k's worth of extras on the new order for the same price as the old car. So I've now added 'M Sport Adaptive suspension', 'Electric Sunroof' and 'BMW Service Inclusive Plus'. Got 9% of the price of the car all in all.
The other plus is the new dealership have a couple of 125i M Sports on order which are just about to go into production. My specification can be added to these cars so the delivery might not be so bad (fingers crossed).
What a palava! The wait continues......
p.s still wasn't tempted to order the 135 before someone comments
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
I've had an interesting and stressful last few days to say the least.
Long story but remember me changing my order from Alpine White to Estoril Blue....... well guess what the car turned up in the country in frigging white! I only noticed the cock up when the dealership sent the car registration documents through to me on Wednesday for signature. Thank god I wasn't there to pick it up as there would have been blood on the forecourt.
Don't get me wrong I love white as I had a cw gti of course. However, I had my heart set on the Estoril Blue. I wasn't prepared to do the British thing and accept anything less even with compensation offered. After all the whole point of ordering a new car is to get the car and specification you want.
Anyway.... after the major clanger by the dealership I've binned them and re-ordered with another dealership.
The good thing that has come out of this is I've managed to negotiate 2k's worth of extras on the new order for the same price as the old car. So I've now added 'M Sport Adaptive suspension', 'Electric Sunroof' and 'BMW Service Inclusive Plus'. Got 9% of the price of the car all in all.
The other plus is the new dealership have a couple of 125i M Sports on order which are just about to go into production. My specification can be added to these cars so the delivery might not be so bad (fingers crossed).
What a palava! The wait continues......
p.s still wasn't tempted to order the 135 before someone comments
Now that is one hell of a cock up :angry:
Good to hear that you've come out of it with extras tho... :cool: So have the new dealership given you any sort of timeline regarding delivery?
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that is a cock up!! got you 2k worth of free goodies though :cool:
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What a major fail. The dealership should have done the right thing and let you run about in the white one until the new one with correct colour turned up. This happened at my local dealer when an extra wasn't included!!
Anyway glad you got a better deal.
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Can you help me out with the colour choice please..... in two minds and its driving me nuts :undecided:
Poll as below:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=236985.0
Gotta be blue ! :cool:
Order changed to blue :smiley:
I've had an interesting and stressful last few days to say the least.
Long story but remember me changing my order from Alpine White to Estoril Blue....... well guess what the car turned up in the country in frigging white! I only noticed the cock up when the dealership sent the car registration documents through to me on Wednesday for signature. Thank god I wasn't there to pick it up as there would have been blood on the forecourt.
Don't get me wrong I love white as I had a cw gti of course. However, I had my heart set on the Estoril Blue. I wasn't prepared to do the British thing and accept anything less even with compensation offered. After all the whole point of ordering a new car is to get the car and specification you want.
Anyway.... after the major clanger by the dealership I've binned them and re-ordered with another dealership.
The good thing that has come out of this is I've managed to negotiate 2k's worth of extras on the new order for the same price as the old car. So I've now added 'M Sport Adaptive suspension', 'Electric Sunroof' and 'BMW Service Inclusive Plus'. Got 9% of the price of the car all in all.
The other plus is the new dealership have a couple of 125i M Sports on order which are just about to go into production. My specification can be added to these cars so the delivery might not be so bad (fingers crossed).
What a palava! The wait continues......
p.s still wasn't tempted to order the 135 before someone comments
Now that is one hell of a cock up :angry:
Good to hear that you've come out of it with extras tho... :cool: So have the new dealership given you any sort of timeline regarding delivery?
Looking at 4-6 weeks best.
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Martin
not good but every cloud and all that....
Roll on October eh?!
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that is a cock up!! got you 2k worth of free goodies though :cool:
Yes it was meant to be in that sense. The 5 year/60k free servicing including all parts is a big plus. Especially as BMW seem to have high servicing costs. I'm looking forward to having a car with adaptive suspension as well. Never had this option on the gti and its probably even better suited to the 1 series in view of the runflat tyres.
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What a major fail. The dealership should have done the right thing and let you run about in the white one until the new one with correct colour turned up. This happened at my local dealer when an extra wasn't included!!
Anyway glad you got a better deal.
I would have had no qualms if they had offered me the white car as a loan car but this wasn't the case. In fact it was the opposite they said the most they could offer any sort of loan car to a customer was 1-2 weeks.
I was also pee'd off that they tried scaremonger tactics in telling me that I couldn't have a blue one until December if I re-ordered. Basically they were trying to force me into taking the white one which I saw through.
When I cancelled the order and got my deposit back all of a sudden they could do October if I ordered today as they had pulled some strings with bmw factory.
No thanks changed dealers and got a 2k better deal including more options.
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You did the right thing. Some dealers can be so arrogant in thinking that customers will just lie down and roll over.
I dare say the last 6 weeks has gone by fairly quickly, so the next 6 weeks will fly by too.
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Not a BMW but going to view a GTD tomorrow with the GF.
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What a major fail. The dealership should have done the right thing and let you run about in the white one until the new one with correct colour turned up. This happened at my local dealer when an extra wasn't included!!
Anyway glad you got a better deal.
I would have had no qualms if they had offered me the white car as a loan car but this wasn't the case. In fact it was the opposite they said the most they could offer any sort of loan car to a customer was 1-2 weeks.
I was also pee'd off that they tried scaremonger tactics in telling me that I couldn't have a blue one until December if I re-ordered. Basically they were trying to force me into taking the white one which I saw through.
When I cancelled the order and got my deposit back all of a sudden they could do October if I ordered today as they had pulled some strings with bmw factory.
No thanks changed dealers and got a 2k better deal including more options.
Glad you stuck to your guns, I'm sure the time will fly by...
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Having finally seen the mk7 pics I can now say that a two year old mk6 R or ex-demo mk7 GTI currently top my list (subject to seeing the mk3 Leon Cupra)
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Having finally seen the mk7 pics I can now say that a two year old mk6 R or ex-demo mk7 GTI currently top my list (subject to seeing the mk3 Leon Cupra)
Hi mate, long time no see!
You've seen the MK7? Where? The only pics i've seen are mock-ups!
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Having finally seen the mk7 pics I can now say that a two year old mk6 R or ex-demo mk7 GTI currently top my list (subject to seeing the mk3 Leon Cupra)
Hi mate, long time no see!
You've seen the MK7? Where? The only pics i've seen are mock-ups!
Doh, seen the pictures now.
Looks like a Golf.....
Jim
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Martin, I really feel for you and glad you have now found a better deal, just goes to show that BMW ain't no better than anyone else :sad:
Anyway now that the MK7 is launched I will be heading for the VW dealership first once the GTI is launched :smiley:
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At least it won't take 6 months to arrive :wink:
Who was the silly dealer and who was the good dealer btw?
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At least it won't take 6 months to arrive :wink:
Who was the silly dealer and who was the good dealer btw?
The bad... Vines Crawley, West Sussex & the good Coppers in Banstead, Surrey
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I'm gonna take a test drive in the Merc A class 250 AMG.
Reading mixed reviews though. Seemed really nice to sit in down at Goodwood FOS this year.
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At least it won't take 6 months to arrive :wink:
Who was the silly dealer and who was the good dealer btw?
The bad... Vines Crawley, West Sussex & the good Coppers in Banstead, Surrey
Cool ;-)
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Went out in my mates '62 plate 120d M-Sport today and have to agree they are a very nice car with a great cabin, oh and he Harmon Kardon upgrade is awesome :cool:
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There not bad looking with the M performance kit :drool:
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh483/jaxon27/1fe74761.jpg)
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^^^^ now that looks :cool:
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^^^^ now that looks :cool:
A bit pricey though is the m performance kt......£3,600 just for the alloys.
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Remyroc1/e7abf43d.jpg)
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The all new Cayman is due to be released end of this year so will likely purchase Q1 2012 when the pricing drops.(http://www.aldg.info/qinping2.jpg)
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^^^^ now that looks :cool:
A bit pricey though is the m performance kt......£3,600 just for the alloys.
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Remyroc1/e7abf43d.jpg)
:shocked: OUCH!!! That is pricey....
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The black grills are about the best purchase on there :grin:
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Been for a spin in an Evoque today, think this will be my next car it felt so right on all fronts....I love it.
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went to look at the octavia VRS estate blackline
£18700 for a 170 tdi, full leather, sat nab, DAB, plus all the usual golf GTI spec + folding mirrors
they have a deal on with 3 yers free servicing, 3% finance, £500 deposit contribution and no VAT so the car is £18200.
saves £4100 off the rrp. very tempting as the extra space would be really handy.
very tempting. not sure what i would get for my 11 month old gti against it. was £27300 this time last year.
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~19-20K i would expect. :sad:
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Expect to have your pants pulled down if you are changing the Golf so early. The massive amount of depreciation on the Golf dosn't make the Octavia look so cheap in the grand scheme of things. Also, look at the prices of used Octavia's. In 2 years time, I can see the Octavia being worth not much more than £10k, meaning the 2 cars will have cost you £17k in depreciation in 3 years, or £109 per week, which is an even more frightening figure.
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Been for a spin in an Evoque today, think this will be my next car it felt so right on all fronts....I love it.
They are nice. My mate is the sales manag at Hunters Landrover in Derby, I can put you in touch if you like?
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Been for a spin in an Evoque today, think this will be my next car it felt so right on all fronts....I love it.
They are nice. My mate is the sales manag at Hunters Landrover in Derby, I can put you in touch if you like?
Would appreciate that...thank you.
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Been for a spin in an Evoque today, think this will be my next car it felt so right on all fronts....I love it.
They are nice. My mate is the sales manag at Hunters Landrover in Derby, I can put you in touch if you like?
Would appreciate that...thank you.
PM sent.
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
Word on the street is he's expecting twins... :smug:
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
Word on the street is he's expecting twins... :smug:
And here's me thinking he bats for the other team! :laugh: :laugh:
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Was he not 60+ ?!? The mind boggles.
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
Word on the street is he's expecting twins... :smug:
And here's me thinking he bats for the other team! :laugh: :laugh:
Asker ginger never in a million years :grin:
I spoke to Asker the other day his 3 grand children have got chicken pox and no he's not expecting any new additions :grin:
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Been for a spin in an Evoque today, think this will be my next car it felt so right on all fronts....I love it.
They are nice. My mate is the sales manag at Hunters Landrover in Derby, I can put you in touch if you like?
Would appreciate that...thank you.
PM sent.
Thanks
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
Word on the street is he's expecting twins... :smug:
And here's me thinking he bats for the other team! :laugh: :laugh:
Asker ginger never in a million years :grin:
Well, whether a certain gentleman has been sipping ginger beer or been on the finest Scotch or not, a little birdie tells me (it's a big bird actually as it's a stork!) that his fine Wolfsburg stallion is soon going to be joined by a pair of busty southern German sisters who have a bit of a thing for heavy oil and can bring you off without touching your (gear)knob...
:lipsrsealed:
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I wouldn't be surprised if new car sales are really low from March 2013 untill the end of August with it being 13 :evil: :smiley:
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I wouldn't be surprised if new car sales are really low from March 2013 untill the end of August with it being 13 :evil: :smiley:
Personal plates FTW :smiley:
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I wouldn't be surprised if new car sales are really low from March 2013 untill the end of August with it being 13 :evil: :smiley:
Id take a 13 reg plate no problem superstitious BS which could be an R :grin:
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I test drove VW UP today for my daughter got say I was impressed lovely motor for an 18 year old.
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I test drove VW UP today for my daughter got say I was impressed lovely motor for an 18 year old.
Waiting with interest for the Up GT to replace the 500TA as Up has been growing on me
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I much prefer the SEAT mii to the up! as it looks more like a car.
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Blimey, I vanish into the ether for a while and everyone is deserting to BMWs!!
I know of another now non-regular mk6 section visitor who has been thinking about BMWs too... (and it ain't me!!)
Asker? :laugh:
Word on the street is he's expecting twins... :smug:
Yep the great man himself has a couple of fully loaded F30 330d M Sports on order. One for him and one for his ex in Estoril Blue :wink:
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Liking the new sig Martin...
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Yep the great man himself has a couple of fully loaded F30 330d M Sports on order. One for him and one for his ex in Estoril Blue :wink:
Fully loaded! LOL! :laugh:
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Yep the great man himself has a couple of fully loaded F30 330d M Sports on order. One for him and one for his ex in Estoril Blue :wink:
Fully loaded! LOL! :laugh:
Yeah it will be the best 330d M Sports on the road by far, no exceptions!!!
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Going to look at a MY 2008 Edition 30 on Monday
27,000 miles, 1 owner, immaculate.
Looked at Edition 35 but seems that you can get a very nice Edition 30 for about £10k.
Do Edition 30 and Edition 35 have the same engine ?
A Stage 1 remap will take it to 300bhp as larger turbo, larger injectors, strengthened engine parts etc are all in place.
Thats a third of the price of a new Golf, 135iM etc. Complete Bargain.
So I will be moving to the MkV forum but staying with a GTi.
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Going to look at a MY 2008 Edition 30 on Monday
27,000 miles, 1 owner, immaculate.
Looked at Edition 35 but seems that you can get a very nice Edition 30 for about £10k.
Do Edition 30 and Edition 35 have the same engine ?
A Stage 1 remap will take it to 300bhp as larger turbo, larger injectors, strengthened engine parts etc are all in place.
Thats a third of the price of a new Golf, 135iM etc. Complete Bargain.
So I will be moving to the MkV forum but staying with a GTi.
Good move :wink: :cool:
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Once my dangerous driving is off my license feb 2014 my stage 2+ ED35 will be going for the new M3 if it comes with a turbo :grin: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26313
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Yep the great man himself has a couple of fully loaded F30 330d M Sports on order. One for him and one for his ex in Estoril Blue :wink:
Fully loaded! LOL! :laugh:
(http://www.kfc.com/menu/images/chicken_fullyloadedbox.jpg)
:grin:
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Yep the great man himself has a couple of fully loaded F30 330d M Sports on order. One for him and one for his ex in Estoril Blue :wink:
Fully loaded! LOL! :laugh:
(http://www.kfc.com/menu/images/chicken_fullyloadedbox.jpg)
:grin:
Now that was a classic thread! Just been reading it again. :laugh:
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It's strange how he still visits here most weeks, bust hasn't said anything for nearly a year. :huh:
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Im tempted to trade in the SEAT Leon that im currently using and buy a 2005 Toyota RAV4 3 door as a replacment for my winter Daihatsu(RIP) :undecided:
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im going to look at a SEAT altea tomorrow as a replacement for the Mrs focus. either that or a c-max. she decided she didnt want the GTI so im going to keep it and get a newer car for family duty.
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im going to look at a SEAT altea tomorrow as a replacement for the Mrs focus. either that or a c-max. she decided she didnt want the GTI so im going to keep it and get a newer car for family duty.
Damn! That seems to have put your mini adventure back abit...
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yep just a bit... suppose there worse things than being forced to drive an immaculate golf GTI around for my sins though :evil: :laugh:
so today we bought a SEAT altea stylance edition and i must say what a great car. 20k miles, Fsh, 4x proper tyres, a HUGE boot, excellent spec with parking sensors and climate control etc and what a very pleasant drive.
got it form Lookers VW in northallerton (who also had a beautiful MK2 white GTI big bumper in the show room too! :drool:)
they seemed a good dealership, we got a decent deal part ex against our old car.
we got 1yr VW warranty, 6m tax, superguard for free and its next service in a years time for free.
i was so impressed i may take my GTI there next year for its service as both cars will be due at the same time. (even though its 80 mile round trip it may be worth the extra miles for a better service than what ive had so far.)
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yep just a bit... suppose there worse things than being forced to drive an immaculate golf GTI around for my sins though :evil: :laugh:
so today we bought a SEAT altea stylance edition and i must say what a great car. 20k miles, Fsh, 4x proper tyres, a HUGE boot, excellent spec with parking sensors and climate control etc and what a very pleasant drive.
got it form Lookers VW in northallerton (who also had a beautiful MK2 white GTI big bumper in the show room too! :drool:)
they seemed a good dealership, we got a decent deal part ex against our old car.
we got 1yr VW warranty, 6m tax, superguard for free and its next service in a years time for free.
i was so impressed i may take my GTI there next year for its service as both cars will be due at the same time. (even though its 80 mile round trip it may be worth the extra miles for a better service than what ive had so far.)
Sounds good pal, pics?
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here it is. not a bad little car at all for family duties.
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/media1.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/media.jpg)
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Nice mate... a very tidy family car :wink:
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im actually thinking about trying to find some nice 17" wheels for it and pinching these alloys for my golf's winter wheels! :grin:
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Well if it's half as enjoyable as my diesel Leon is to drive as a workhorse you'll have a happy wife :cool:
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here it is. not a bad little car at all for family duties.
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/media1.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/media.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/media5.jpg)
Looks smart that does...
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I test drove VW UP today for my daughter got say I was impressed lovely motor for an 18 year old.
Waiting with interest for the Up GT to replace the 500TA as Up has been growing on me
Insurance silly quotes 3k :sick:
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Suprised you bought another VWgroup product Ken. Mind saying that our past 3 SEATs have been problem free until they reached 7+ years old (only Ibiza has let the side down). Also suprised you went for another black car knowing your slight OCD :grin: :wink:
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yeah i must admit i wanted a grey/silver car and definately not black but there just seemed to be very little around at the moment that suited what we were after and this was a very good car and deal.
as you always rave about your SEAT's i thought i would take a look at this and i was very impressed.
to be honest i know im not 100% convinced with the mk6 GTI but overall it is a very good car and touch wood has been spot on other than paint finish and panel gaps and the odd interior rattle.
the SEAT seems to have better panel gaps and paint finish somehow. maybe because its based on a mk5 instead?
the only thing that put me off VAG cars was my experience from the dealer i bought from consistently trying to destroy my car.
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Mk5 are not good either, must be just that the SEAT robots can paint. :grin:
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I know an Italian friend of mine has just sold a SEAT with a very similar number plate that looks identical to that one. I hope for your sake it isn't the same. I'm not going to tell you how he drives.
Good Luck! :-)
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I know an Italian friend of mine has just sold a SEAT with a very similar number plate that looks identical to that one. I hope for your sake it isn't the same. I'm not going to tell you how he drives.
Good Luck! :-)
Cant leave him dangling like that :grin:
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It's ok the previous owner was an old woman.
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It's ok the previous owner was an old woman.
Re-painted bumbers and a high clutch pedal then. :grin:
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Sounds like my trade in!
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Pick up my Edition 30 on 1st October. Dealer is servicing, new cambelt ( its 4 years old ) 2 new tyres, plus refurbing the pescara alloys.
Very very pleased. Its clean, tidy, solid and no sqeaks. Only 27k miles and 1 owner. Feels more solid than my Mk6.
Will post pics as soon as I can and work on my signature.
Already planning a remap to 300bhp which by all accounts makes it the car it should have been and in touch with the more 'exotic' cars on the road.
Third of a price of a M135i as well !
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Pick up my Edition 30 on 1st October. Dealer is servicing, new cambelt ( its 4 years old ) 2 new tyres, plus refurbing the pescara alloys.
Very very pleased. Its clean, tidy, solid and no sqeaks. Only 27k miles and 1 owner. Feels more solid than my Mk6.
Will post pics as soon as I can and work on my signature.
Already planning a remap to 300bhp which by all accounts makes it the car it should have been and in touch with the more 'exotic' cars on the road.
Third of a price of a M135i as well !
Glad your happy but how much would a 4 year old 135i be? ???
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With my R coming up for three years old I looked at another similar R, but when arranging finance I found that a basic spec new RS3 was virtually the same a month (but with a higher residual value).
This got me thinking and thinking (particularly of that 2.5TFSI engine and 340bhp mainly :evil:) and when I found out my local Audi dealer had one in the showroom I was hooked :laugh:
So I'm now the owner of this Daytona Grey RS3 :smiley:
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/Dscf1905_zps1e0637ef.jpg)
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/IMG_0113_zpsc54ca86b.jpg)
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/IMG_0096_zpscc997213.jpg)
Full write up and loads more pics here :-
http://www.rforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2259.0
I was sorry to see my R go, but will probably be back for the Mk 7 R which is sounding pretty good.
If anyone is looking for a well loved secondhand R I can recommend my old one which is now for sale here :
http://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/vehicle.aspx?wflw=se_na_ve_vi&ctr=123302&vhl=602656597
and feel free to pm me if you want any more details. It really is in mint condition and I'd love to see it go to another forum member :-
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^ Stunning car JonnyG.... Good choice imho.
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It's ok the previous owner was an old woman.
Re-painted bumbers and a high clutch pedal then. :grin:
:grin:
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With my R coming up for three years old I looked at another similar R, but when arranging finance I found that a basic spec new RS3 was virtually the same a month (but with a higher residual value).
This got me thinking and thinking (particularly of that 2.5TFSI engine and 340bhp mainly :evil:) and when I found out my local Audi dealer had one in the showroom I was hooked :laugh:
So I'm now the owner of this Daytona Grey RS3 :smiley:
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/Dscf1905_zps1e0637ef.jpg)
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/IMG_0113_zpsc54ca86b.jpg)
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s422/JonnyGCars/IMG_0096_zpscc997213.jpg)
Full write up and loads more pics here :-
http://www.rforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2259.0
I was sorry to see my R go, but will probably be back for the Mk 7 R which is sounding pretty good.
If anyone is looking for a well loved secondhand R I can recommend my old one which is now for sale here :
http://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/vehicle.aspx?wflw=se_na_ve_vi&ctr=123302&vhl=602656597
and feel free to pm me if you want any more details. It really is in mint condition and I'd love to see it go to another forum member :-
Simply stunning Jonny! :cool: very nice indeed...
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Great choice Jonny :cool:
And a 2.5 :laugh: what's it like compared to the R ?
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Great choice Jonny :cool:
And a 2.5 :laugh: what's it like compared to the R ?
Cheers ... it's like a turbo-charged Golf R32 :laugh:
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Great choice Jonny :cool:
And a 2.5 :laugh: what's it like compared to the R ?
Cheers ... it's like a turbo-charged Golf R32 :laugh:
:shocked: :cool: sounds class and quick !! I love that colour
I think you may of made my mind up for the next car, M1 Beemer coupe now out the window, god I hate these forums :grin:
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:shocked: :cool: sounds class and quick !! I love that colour
Sounds very much like this inside :evil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erw7SXd3leA&feature=related
Running costs are remarkably low too, £288 with Privilege, £255 tax, and so far 26mpg, but expecting a bit of a drop in that last one soon :wink:, a 4th year Audi warranty for £245 and 3 years Audi breakdown cover as standard (take note VW :laugh:)
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:shocked: :cool: sounds class and quick !! I love that colour
Sounds very much like this inside :evil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erw7SXd3leA&feature=related
Running costs are remarkably low too, £288 with Privilege, £255 tax, and so far 26mpg, but expecting a bit of a drop in that last one soon :wink:, a 4th year Audi warranty for £245 and 3 years Audi breakdown cover as standard (take note VW :laugh:)
Mmmm stick a Remap n Milltek on and :cool: :cool:
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Really nice Jonny. There's a sprint blue one that I see on the way home and it is v nice.
Daytona is great colour. Subtle and classy.
I drive near to the Hudds VW garage every day on the way to work. Might take a look at your old R.
Is it standard spec? Any issues?
I'm also wondering what the new S3 will be like (and when) now the standard A3 has launched and the S3 pics are out.
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I drive near to the Hudds VW garage every day on the way to work. Might take a look at your old R.
Is it standard spec? Any issues?
Yes, more or less standard ... Cruise Control, RCD510 and 19" Talladegas were the extras
No issues at all .. mine from new ... no prangs or any major repairs / warranty work ... Full VW SH.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i64/Jerry_G/Img_0569c.jpg)
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Cheers
ended up working later tonight so didn't have chance to pop down - might get chane over the weekend - we'll see....
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My next car will be either a MK7 GTI or a Range Rover Evoque!! :drool:
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My next car will be either a MK7 GTI or a Range Rover Evoque!! :drool:
Wasn't Amanda looking at them as well?
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Yeah, I've put her in touch with my Landrover contact but not heard owt from either of them?
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My next car will be either a MK7 GTI or a Range Rover Evoque!! :drool:
I followed one on a transporter the other day, and at first glance I thought it was a RR Sport that had been upside down.
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My next car will be either a MK7 GTI or a Range Rover Evoque!! :drool:
I followed one on a transporter the other day, and at first glance I thought it was a RR Sport that had been upside down.
LOL
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My next car will be either a MK7 GTI or a Range Rover Evoque!! :drool:
I followed one on a transporter the other day, and at first glance I thought it was a RR Sport that had been upside down.
LOL
And a second LOL from me! There's something about the Evoque though, they just look odd and yet strangely compelling... I've know one or two women like that in my time too... :laugh:
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And a second LOL from me! There's something about the Evoque though, they just look odd and yet strangely compelling... I've know one or two women like that in my time too... :laugh:
You sound like Asker there! :laugh:
One of the guys at work has a red Evoque - it's nice but...can't put my finger on it but it's not for me.
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You all need to go and sit in an Evoque! They're soooo nice inside! :tongue:
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And a second LOL from me! There's something about the Evoque though, they just look odd and yet strangely compelling... I've know one or two women like that in my time too... :laugh:
You sound like Asker there! :laugh:
One of the guys at work has a red Evoque - it's nice but...can't put my finger on it but it's not for me.
I've obviously spent far too much time in his esteemed cyber company! I'm trying to tempt him back as the mk7 section mod...
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Indeed. I'd heard The Doc had already asked...not sure on the answer :cool:
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Hes on a BMW forum now.
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Hes on a BMW forum now.
He knows where he really belongs... :smug:
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Maybe a mk7 Golf GTD when it comes out or a Skoda Rapid if they make a VRS diesel.
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or a Skoda Rapid if they make a VRS diesel.
I'd say that's unlikely as it is supossed to be one of the first in the breed of budget family sized cars. I think the biggest engine it'll get will be a 1.6TDI
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or a Skoda Rapid if they make a VRS diesel.
I'd say that's unlikely as it is supossed to be one of the first in the breed of budget family sized cars. I think the biggest engine it'll get will be a 1.6TDI
That would be no good at all. According to there site at the mo is 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI and 1.6TDI. Fingers crossed for a reasonable priced VRS. I do think it needs the spoiler and the sporty bits to make it look good. Its either that of the GTD will be remapped outside of its warrenty in April.
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I know the badge snobs will have their say but the Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel or Petrol looks great value for money.
Jim
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I know the badge snobs will have their say but the Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel or Petrol looks great value for money.
Jim
How dare one mention such a car on here :smiley:
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My cars built, sitting at port and is currently awaiting a nice friendly ship to bring it over to blighty :wink:
Hopefully another couple of weeks and the car should be with me.
Be nice to get a rear wheeler just in time for the snow.
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My cars built, sitting at port and is currently awaiting a nice friendly ship to bring it over to blighty :wink:
Hopefully another couple of weeks and the car should be with me.
Be nice to get a rear wheeler just in time for the snow.
Great news mate, On a related point I saw the power of the new 125D on their website the other day and I was shocked, also the quicker 0-60 time than the GTI....
Jim
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My Edition 30 is here, its a beauty.
Now I understand better the attraction of the Edition 35.
The 227bhp engine is more flexible and more muscular which adds to the charachter of the car. Not much in it up to 60mph but then the difference shows. On the motorway its great fun just to squirt away from traffic. I am driving both the Edition 30 and Mk6 GTi back to back daily so lots of other comparsions but the engine is the big one. MkV definitely handles better as well, its just tighter with more control. Mk6 is quieter and more refined though.
Just bought some Vredestein Wintrac tyres and new alloys for the winter months and will soon be paying a visit to APR or REVO for a remap to 300bhp.
My GTi journey continues,,,,,,,,,,,,,,with one eye on a Mk7 which hopefully will have the strenghts of both previous generations.
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Nice, I have to say a remapped MK5 Ed 30 is good fun :wink:
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The supplying dealer phones yesterday offereig me a 'special' deal on a new golf.
Bear In mind my car turned 1yr old on oct 1st so not really needing a change.
They were trying to sell me guess what?... Another GTI. They must have been sniffing the bostik or something.
Why would I lose £7k in depreciation just to buy the same bloody car when a mk7 is iminanat?
Anyway I won't be going down the mk7 route. I'm REALLY sick of this car now.
Clutch and throttle are horrendous, lacking in feel and in the first 2 gears the car just does what it wants. the throttle pedal only has a small influence on engine RPM. why the hell did they make the car like this? is it to belp idiots not stall the engine or somethig?
oh and the brakes are some sort of sick joke.
The main problem for me though is The squeaks and rattles from the interior are driving me fricking crazy. One on the drivers door and one in the passenger footwell I just cannot get to the bottom of. Can't even listen to music to drown it out as the door trim rattles with music too.
I'm at the point now where I hate drivin this car. Did a 500 mile round trip to work the other week and the car drive me nuts with the rattles and today I took it out for a drive and the same story.
I can't wait Until it's financially viable to trade this car in. After 1 year I can't stomach the depreciation I will get hit with though so will have to wait till its a bit older probably.
I can put my hand on my arse and honestly say the golf is the worst but car I've ever owned... And I once owned a FIAT.
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The supplying dealer phones yesterday offereig me a 'special' deal on a new golf.
Bear In mind my car turned 1yr old on oct 1st so not really needing a change.
They were trying to sell me guess what?... Another GTI. They must have been sniffing the bostik or something.
Why would I lose £7k in depreciation just to buy the same bloody car when a mk7 is iminanat?
Anyway I won't be going down the mk7 route. I'm REALLY sick of this car now.
Clutch and throttle are horrendous, lacking in feel and in the first 2 gears the car just does what it wants. the throttle pedal only has a small influence on engine RPM. why the hell did they make the car like this? is it to belp idiots not stall the engine or somethig?
oh and the brakes are some sort of sick joke.
The main problem for me though is The squeaks and rattles from the interior are driving me fricking crazy. One on the drivers door and one in the passenger footwell I just cannot get to the bottom of. Can't even listen to music to drown it out as the door trim rattles with music too.
I'm at the point now where I hate drivin this car. Did a 500 mile round trip to work the other week and the car drive me nuts with the rattles and today I took it out for a drive and the same story.
I can't wait Until it's financially viable to trade this car in. After 1 year I can't stomach the depreciation I will get hit with though so will have to wait till its a bit older probably.
I can put my hand on my arse and honestly say the golf is the worst but car I've ever owned... And I once owned a FIAT.
Sorry you've had a crap experience with you car. Luck of the draw I guess as others are more than happy their Mk6's. Might be worth cutting your losses then?
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
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I have been looking at a c class merc 4 door
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Talking of Merc, saw the tv ad for he new A Class and ave to admit t looks rather nice.....be interesting to see he AMG variant :cool:
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
Sell it private then. You will have no shortage of takers on autotrader,
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Talking of Merc, saw the tv ad for he new A Class and ave to admit t looks rather nice.....be interesting to see he AMG variant :cool:
My mrs likes the new A class, she's not really a car person but saw the ad and actually had something to say about it... :laugh:
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
Must admit i know how you feel. :sad:
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
Sell it private then. You will have no shortage of takers on autotrader,
do they sell well privately?
i thought i would struggle trying to sell a £20k+ car privately.
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do they sell well privately?
i thought i would struggle trying to sell a £20k+ car privately.
It will get snapped up by a trader if it's priced right. The problem is, the right price will mean a big hit for you. :sad:
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do they sell well privately?
i thought i would struggle trying to sell a £20k+ car privately.
It will get snapped up by a trader if it's priced right. The problem is, the right price will mean a big hit for you. :sad:
This is true...... a trader brought mine. But I still got 2k more than what bmw offered me so I wasn't too disapointed. I probably could have got another 1-2k max from a private buyer at a push.
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Search the classifieds on pistonheads for an idea of price.
A friend of mine has sold loads of cars about 6 months old on there as he gets bored quick.
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
I'm feeling this way about my GTI at the moment. If I had a spare £30k it would be going on an M135i for sure. As I'm buying a bigger house next year I need all my borrowing power....
M135i next year I think.
Jim
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My new car is now in the UK. Popping into the dealers to sign the final paper work.
I should imagine handover will be next week sometime. I'm both nervous and excited seeing as I haven't driven one yet.
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Mechanically it's been fine but the interior trim is a bloody disgrace and has totally ruined any enjoyment i get from drivin it. I literally take it out of the garage to wash it and then it goes away again so not getting used.
One things for sure I won't be falling for the VW build quality BS ever again.
I'm going to get an idea of part ex prices next week I think but not expecting much. Problem is the cars I fancy are cheaper than mine so to part ex down is always hard.
It's a shame cos it's a great looking car and is at OCD levels of cleaness/maintained but if I can't stand driving it what's the point in it.
I'm feeling this way about my GTI at the moment. If I had a spare £30k it would be going on an M135i for sure. As I'm buying a bigger house next year I need all my borrowing power....
M135i next year I think.
Jim
Something to wet your appetite then Jim :laugh:
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Very nice!
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My new car is now in the UK. Popping into the dealers to sign the final paper work.
I should imagine handover will be next week sometime. I'm both nervous and excited seeing as I haven't driven one yet.
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Great news, looking forward to pics and a review.
Jim
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I have to admit I prefer the Golf looks to that BMW.
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great vid on M135 v RS3 with Chris Harris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=player_embedded
really good road test, i may develop an itch when the coupe version comes out
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great vid on M135 v RS3 with Chris Harris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=player_embedded
really good road test, i may develop an itch when the coupe version comes out
You beat me to it. Just this second watched that and was about to post LOL
That's a great video.
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Surely what you really, really want is a 125i with loads of extras though ! :tongue:
What a machine the m135i is, I think if you had one of those you would keep it forever as nothing out there comes close.
Its still not a looker though and that would bug me every day.
The RS3 comes out badly though, looks very dated now. A mate has jsut bough an S3 so will send this video to him.
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went to look at a megane RS265 trophy yesterday - one of just 50 in the the uk. 1 year old, decent mileage and a very good price (the dealer had a full fat 'normal' 265 in for more money!?!)
was prepared to put my car in for it had it been in decent condition but it had sold... 2 weeks ago! why the frig dont garages update their websites and autotrader adverts?!! :angry:
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Just watched that video of the M135i v the RS3 and what a car the M135i looks. For the price the, the better comparison is the M135i v the Rocco R.....It would get creamed.
Jim
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dont like the leather in them photos. i prefer the alcantera honeycomb pattern seats i saw in the dealership to them. they look like something out of a toyota avensis taxi.
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
I drove one of these as my practice car at Donnington Park before doing laps in a 911. I was impressed with the Alpha, not so impressed with the Porsche.
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I keep having thoughts about an Alfa Giulietta.
Not sure I'm brave enough to actually buy one though..
I drove one of these as my practice car at Donnington Park before doing laps in a 911. I was impressed with the Alpha, not so impressed with the Porsche.
I did an extended test drive on the Giulietta and the uncomfortable seats, poor driving position and cramped space around the pedals put me off oh and the ugly face :sick:
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The alfa is much less problematic than the gti a very close relative works for alfa so I get to hear what goes on. only one car in the country had an engine issue and alfa crapped themselfs and sent everyone out to sort it. You would never hear of VW doing that they just let tsi owners cars be repaired until warrenty runs out and say tuff wasn't our fault. Love the brain washed media views people have of car makes. I also have close relatives who work for Nissan and Honda in workshops or factory so get to hear all the trade talk rather than magaddreviews.
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The alfa is much less problematic than the gti a very close relative works for alfa so I get to hear what goes on. only one car in the country had an engine issue and alfa crapped themselfs and sent everyone out to sort it. You would never hear of VW doing that they just let tsi owners cars be repaired until warrenty runs out and say tuff wasn't our fault. Love the brain washed media views people have of car makes. I also have close relatives who work for Nissan and Honda in workshops or factory so get to hear all the trade talk rather than magaddreviews.
So why did you buy a VW knowing what you know ?
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So why did you buy a VW knowing what you know ?
Because my side of the my family have run Audi,VW, SEAT since the late 70s I have run VW or SEATs since the late 80s with little if any problems. I also own a mk1 SEAT Leon which has been in my family since new. It's now 8 years old and been faultless in that time and imho is superior in build in everyway over the gti from an engineering stand point excluding touchy feeling plastics. I also own a mk1 gti that I've owned since 1990. The other mechanics, DSTs and DMTs members in my family also think the leons the better car.
That alfa wasn't out when I got my golf, Nissan do not make anything to compete with the gti class, 380z was too compromised for a family, Honda type r does not suit my driving style. Hyundai and KIA did not make anything sporty enought. My best mate ran a PSA specialist for many years so I spend most nights helping fix French cars to put me off them for life. It sort of narrowed my choice down in 2009 to focus st, golf gti, Leon cupra, or s3.
S3 I did not like the steering and previous heldex issues scared me. Leon I did not like the potato head man looks or the blind spots. So that left st or gti.
Gti won on mpg, looks and thought of two gti,s in the garage but it was a hard choice as i love the sound a a 5 cyclinder worble over any engine sound. Maybe I made the wrong choice, I normally do.. :(
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My new car collection is 9am tomorrow morning.
Getting pretty excited now. :wink:
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Nice, pics or it ain't true :evil:
Jim
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My new car collection is 9am tomorrow morning.
Getting pretty excited now. :wink:
Nice one, good luck. It'll be interesting to hear what BMW's handover is like.
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Nice, pics or it ain't true :evil:
Jim
LOL
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My new car collection is 9am tomorrow morning.
Getting pretty excited now. :wink:
Nice one, good luck. It'll be interesting to hear what BMW's handover is like.
Took my my boss to collect her 3series at Cambourne BMW and the hand over was very impressive but it is a brand new dealership.
If you handover is alf as good you'll be made up, enjoy tomorrow :cool:
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My new car collection is 9am tomorrow morning.
Getting pretty excited now. :wink:
I have to admit, I might retract my statement that I didnt like the looks, I had a blue one series follow me today in the rear view mirror it looked good.
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My new car collection is 9am tomorrow morning.
Getting pretty excited now. :wink:
Sleepness night for you then, pics by tomorrow night please..as I know you will be driving it all day long... :cool:
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I bet he's already gone to bed?! I used to go to bed real early on Christmas eve cos the sooner your asleep the sooner tomorrow comes!! :laugh:
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I bet he's already gone to bed?! I used to go to bed real early on Christmas eve cos the sooner your asleep the sooner tomorrow comes!! :laugh:
Along with some form of sleeping pill...
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Picked up my new car this first thing this morning.
Handover was all on time and the sales guy provided a very thorough demonstration. So many buttons and gadgets to run though, it felt more like a pre-flight check in a jumbo-jet.
No freebies from the dealer on handover which was a little disappointing. However, I’ve been extremely happy with the service they have provided from time of order right through to collection so no real complaints.
So on to the car then….. I’ve only had a brief drive straight from the dealership to work. However I felt completely at home in the car. The seats are so comfortable and I absolutely love the standard m sport Hexagon cloth/Alcantara upholstery, Anthracite interior. The upholstery seems to soften the overall feel of the cabin and provide a touch more sportiness. Pleased therefore I didn’t spec leather and spent the money on other options.
The iDrive seems easy enough to use and the HK sounds great but I need to have good play around with the settings.
The m-sport brakes finish the car off nicely especially with the estoril blue bodywork. I drove the car in comfort mode and ride in to work was fantastic. There are a few roads I go down neater work with speed bumps and the ride over the bumps was near perfect (My dad had a previous generation 1 series m sport some years ago and the same journey was backbreaking at times).
Being a good boy I shall be running the car in. However, just driving in comfort mode this morning and putting my foot down up to 4.5k rev’s I can immediately tell that the 125i is going to provide excellent performance. The auto feels seamless through the gears so very pleased with this option also.
Anyway folks that’s all I can really report on at the moment. Overall so pleased with the car and I feel very humbled and lucky to be an owner of one.
Here a few pictures from collection. Sorry, not the best of pictures as it was a horrible wet and foggy morning. My camera skills are not that great either.
Thanks for reading
Martin
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Very nice and the brakes really do sit nice against the Estoril blue. Great purchase glad you've had a good experience.
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very nice. its always great picking up a brand new car!
they could have hoovered the passanger floor mats for you though :angry:
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very nice. its always great picking up a brand new car!
they could have hoovered the passanger floor mats for you though :angry:
Top be fair mate, it was spotless inside out. I took the pictures after myself and the sales guy sat in the car for the demo. So the mat's got a wee bit dirty in the process.
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Thanks guys for the comments.
Work is torture today as I can't wait to go for the drive home :smiley:
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Nice one Martin :smiley: :drool:
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Car looks great Martin - the colour choice is spot on too!
Your spec/upgrades are wise too - I think the cloth over leather is the right decision especially as this meant you could spend the £££s elsewhere!
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Really nice that, great choice and I am another to admit now the M Sport spec is out I haven't an issue with the 'sad face' as the deeper bumpers seem to balance it all out.
Enjoy :cool:
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Well done mate, looks great and the calipers really set it off.
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That interior looks so much better than the leather on the M135
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That interior looks so much better than the leather on the M135
And the leather on the GTI.....
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That interior looks so much better than the leather on the M135
Some of the marketing shots from abroad I've seen of the M135i have had this interior but you can't spec it in the uk as leather is standard.
I couldn't resist and pushed the car a bit more on the way home this evening. Just in comfort mode at the moment and the car is so rapid. So pleased with the performance aspect of the car so far. God knows what it will be like in sports mode.
The seating\driving position is perfect. You get a lowdown strapped in feel. However, the steering wheel does obscure some of the instrument display which is a shame which ever way you adjust it.
Thanks all again for the nice comments.
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Looks smart, i've seen one that colour the other day on the road, really the like interior and that rap around you feel, looks a good driving position, it looks like i could drive for hours in that.
P.s How much did it cost on the road ?
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Looks smart, i've seen one that colour the other day on the road, really the like interior and that rap around you feel, looks a good driving position, it looks like i could drive for hours in that.
P.s How much did it cost on the road ?
£ 32,500 :embarrassed: :wink:
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Looks smart, i've seen one that colour the other day on the road, really the like interior and that rap around you feel, looks a good driving position, it looks like i could drive for hours in that.
P.s How much did it cost on the road ?
£ 32,500 :embarrassed: :wink:
Not to surprised, nothings cheap today, can easily go above that with a GTI/GTD
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Looks great Martin, absolutely love the colour and calipers, I see they rapped the wheels in bridges...I suppose that's the only downer really but tbh I'm just nit picking...enjoy!!!
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Unfortunatly the only problem I would have is the ice and snow and rear wheel drive.
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Out of interest, did they hand it over in the car park or was it inside in a special handover room?
Lovely colour and loving the inside. I really like the 1 series but it would be redundant for the winter with me living in Scotland!!
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Unfortunatly the only problem I would have is the ice and snow and rear wheel drive.
What a nanny state we live in today, i never had much problems in a mk2 Rs2000 RWD, no abs, traction control etc and proper thick snow and a lot of fun :smiley: so a BMW should be ok if you have got anything about ya.
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I've bought a cheap 123d yesterday to get me through the winter :whistle:
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Out of interest, did they hand it over in the car park or was it inside in a special handover room?
Lovely colour and loving the inside. I really like the 1 series but it would be redundant for the winter with me living in Scotland!!
Quite a few of the guys on 1 series bmw forums have brought a set of steels wheels complete with decent enough hankook winter tyres for around £500. BMW want £700, but they do include wheel covers and they store your summers wheel. From reading the forums they have had no real problems in the winter with this set up.
I'm lucky as I can work from home if we get snowed in so I won't be bothering. Got caught out last year in the gti though and had to abandon the car for a couple of days.
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I've bought a cheap 123d yesterday to get me through the winter :whistle:
So have you still got the GTD then? :whistle:
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Well my experience is from two guys at work and his 1 series without winter tyres just never moved, even in our flat car park. Both of them bought winter tyres and wheels. I gave him a shove out on to the road and then drove away in the GTD no problems at all.
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I've bought a cheap 123d yesterday to get me through the winter :whistle:
So have you still got the GTD then? :whistle:
Yes, Rob from work is using it as his smoker at the moment :wink:
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Read on Autoexpress a review of the 125 v the new A class and the Audi A3 and they gave it to the 125...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/a-class/60770/mercedes-a-class-vs-rivals
Jim
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Read on Autoexpress a review of the 125 v the new A class and the Audi A3 and they gave it to the 125...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/a-class/60770/mercedes-a-class-vs-rivals
Jim
Here we go.... :wink:
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WTF? The 170 horse power A3 is the same 0-60 as the 210 horses GTI!!!!
Jim
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Hasn't the new A3 dropped a fair amount of weight?
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Hasn't the new A3 dropped a fair amount of weight?
Same as the MK7 as they use the new chassis :nerd:
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And then charge you more £ for the privilege
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And then charge you more £ for the privilege
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
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Love the way they all rush to see if everyone's alright!!
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I hope he wasn't on the phone when driving.. :angry:
Love the fact at how casually got out the car like not much had happened....NOT!!!
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I totally understand why some people don't like powerful RWD cars vs 4wd. I learnt to drive in a RWD car and can't help but feel in love with that tail happy wiggle when induced.
The 1M is a totally different car, here is a nice video of the M135i.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=youtu.be
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I totally understand why some people don't like powerful RWD cars vs 4wd. I learnt to drive in a RWD car and can't help but feel in love with that tail happy wiggle when induced.
The 1M is a totally different car, here is a nice video of the M135i.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=youtu.be
Thats a great video! Just watched all 19 minutes, although having driven a 1 series diesel and being a little underwhelmed you can't argue that the 135i is just epic!! Sounds amazing!!! :evil:
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I totally understand why some people don't like powerful RWD cars vs 4wd. I learnt to drive in a RWD car and can't help but feel in love with that tail happy wiggle when induced.
The 1M is a totally different car, here is a nice video of the M135i.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=youtu.be
Thats a great video! Just watched all 19 minutes, although having driven a 1 series diesel and being a little underwhelmed you can't argue that the 135i is just epic!! Sounds amazing!!! :evil:
Will and I went for a good 1.5 hr unaccompanied blat in the new 118d Sport Auto and I have to say we were both impressed, the longer you drive them the more you like 'em :wink:
I also have to say that the seats are also very comfortable.
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I totally understand why some people don't like powerful RWD cars vs 4wd. I learnt to drive in a RWD car and can't help but feel in love with that tail happy wiggle when induced.
The 1M is a totally different car, here is a nice video of the M135i.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwecTp91-o&feature=youtu.be
Thats a great video! Just watched all 19 minutes, although having driven a 1 series diesel and being a little underwhelmed you can't argue that the 135i is just epic!! Sounds amazing!!! :evil:
Will and I went for a good 1.5 hr unaccompanied blat in the new 118d Sport Auto and I have to say we were both impressed, the longer you drive them the more you like 'em :wink:
I also have to say that the seats are also very comfortable.
I'm starting to wonder if it was because i may have been holding back a little round the lanes cos i had the salesman in the back that i wasn't impressed with the 120d i drove? Although it definately felt quite gutless in a straight line! Even the missus commented that it felt sluggish from the passenger seat?! Perhaps there was something wrong with it?
There was quite a bad rattle from the drivers door too which i thought was odd in such a new BMW, i think this car was the dealer hack though so it'd probably been treated like cr@p from day 1. :cry: The interior is quite nice although there still isn't a lot of room inside compared to the Golf imo, your taller than me Craig so i doubt you'd get anybody in behind you? The salesman had his feet up his @rse behind me! :grin:
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I saw a BMW 1 series M leave 30ft of rubber on the ground pulling away from traffic lights on a dry road. That put me right off them. :undecided:
You can get an Audi that does not understeer :wink:
Have you watched the videos of the new Audi Quattro Sports Differential = 4WD with torque vectoring? I read a review that this system even works in the snow. I can't help thinking that a car with this technology would be the ultimate driving machine in ANY road condition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s)
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I saw a BMW 1 series M leave 30ft of rubber on the ground pulling away from traffic lights on a dry road. That put me right off them. :undecided:
You can get an Audi that does not understeer :wink:
Have you watched the videos of the new Audi Quattro Sports Differential = 4WD with torque vectoring? I read a review that this system even works in the snow. I can't help thinking that a car with this technology would be the ultimate driving machine in ANY road condition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s)
Give me a car with oversteer everytime over a car with understeer.
Jim
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zcn-9jjlA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That rs3 was under stealing something stupid and the amount of stealing angle he was using was boring as well. Sounds good though, sounds like its mapped.
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The reason I would never buy a powerful rear wheel drive BMW is at 1 minute in on here :shocked: :undecided: :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iHqzufd_ZE
Even EVO mag got fed up with traction problems in their long term test 1M
Sideways on a track ... fine :smiley:
but on a public road ... an understeering Audi would suit me fine :rolleyes:
I saw a BMW 1 series M leave 30ft of rubber on the ground pulling away from traffic lights on a dry road. That put me right off them. :undecided:
You can get an Audi that does not understeer :wink:
Have you watched the videos of the new Audi Quattro Sports Differential = 4WD with torque vectoring? I read a review that this system even works in the snow. I can't help thinking that a car with this technology would be the ultimate driving machine in ANY road condition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQowh2Kr38s)
To be fair if you have to add 4wd, a special diff and torque vectoring and all that to make them not understeer then they can't be exactly anything like neutral in the first place?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zcn-9jjlA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a rapid car, looked like that was an M3 GTS that he nailed too.
Jim
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zcn-9jjlA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a rapid car, looked like that was an M3 GTS that he nailed too.
Jim
Indeed good video to illustrate the understeer point as you can hear the tyres screeching away on the bends - good driver I'd like to see him in that BMW :wink:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zcn-9jjlA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a rapid car, looked like that was an M3 GTS that he nailed too.
Jim
Indeed good video to illustrate the understeer point as you can hear the tyres screeching away on the bends - good driver I'd like to see him in that BMW :wink:
Agreed, a very good driver. The likes of me would have under steered into most of the crash barriers....
Jim
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zcn-9jjlA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a rapid car, looked like that was an M3 GTS that he nailed too.
Jim
Indeed good video to illustrate the understeer point as you can hear the tyres screeching away on the bends - good driver I'd like to see him in that BMW :wink:
Agreed, a very good driver. The likes of me would have under steered into most of the crash barriers....
Jim
Me too ;-)
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A few pictures of my new car after its first weekend clean.
I'll try and add to it later with a bit more of a report on the car.
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The last picture is of my car washing assistant Joshua, who has been dressed in blue boots and gloves to match the car :grin:
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Very nice mr maw, looks like a nice car. I'd check your rear parking sensors you appare to have reversed over a small boy.
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that blue looks absolutely stunning and good to see bmw give you proper sized brakes
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Four wheel drive is great I'm a fan. If your after a vag group car with some proper power then it's a must and they go great in all weathers but they still understear far earlier than a well set up rear wheel drive car. We all know this.
When I was ordering my m135i I was told they might be bringing out an xdrive 4x4 version. Now me being a fan of 4x4 I got very excited at the thought. But when I actually thought about it I thought it might spoil the car, taking away the fun when the back end of a well balanced chassis slowly drifts away and the satisfaction and reward of easily getting it back or holding it playfully at the point of balance then shooting out of the corner like a fricking hero.
If you sell drugs or like to race or have a lack of talent or need to go from a-b as fast as possible in the wet then 4wd is the only way. But if you want an involving pure driving experience then you need rear wheel drive and that's science ask Ferrari, they do science and other stuff.
I'm not really sure where front wheel drive comes into it, it works I suppose. I think it depends on your budget, it works fine on my van.
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A few pictures of my new car after its first weekend clean.
I'll try and add to it later with a bit more of a report on the car.
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The last picture is of my car washing assistant Joshua, who has been dressed in blue boots and gloves to match the car :grin:
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That's a lovely looking motor mate - enjoy :wink:
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Indeed that looks lovely, just about to sort new company car and I am meant to be getting a 3 series but I may see if I can twist the bosses arm and get a higher spec 1 series, need to drive both......
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Crackin lookin car mate! I really like the blue :cool:
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Four wheel drive is great I'm a fan. If your after a vag group car with some proper power then it's a must and they go great in all weathers but they still understear far earlier than a well set up rear wheel drive car. We all know this.
:huh: ummm... have you driven an Audi Quattro with Sports Differential? Are you saying all the reviews on this system are wrong?
Did you watch the youtube video of the BMW 1 series oversteering - in an instant - into the parked cars in the wet? :shocked:
I would not want to be driving a car that is so tail happy in poor weather. But, as they say, it's your funeral.
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Looks great Martin, good job! :cool:
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Four wheel drive is great I'm a fan. If your after a vag group car with some proper power then it's a must and they go great in all weathers but they still understear far earlier than a well set up rear wheel drive car. We all know this.
:huh: ummm... have you driven an Audi Quattro with Sports Differential? Are you saying all the reviews on this system are wrong?
Did you watch the youtube video of the BMW 1 series oversteering - in an instant - into the parked cars in the wet? :shocked:
I would not want to be driving a car that is so tail happy in poor weather. But, as they say, it's your funeral.
Sorry mate but that M1 crashing wasnt over-steer as such, it was a result of wet conditions and probobly foot to the floor. You wouldn't say an F1 car oversteered just because it would spin out if it did the same as the M1 did.
One thing for sure is that fast cars shouldn't under-steer... You never hear a car reviewer saying, loved the understeer.....
Jim
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Four wheel drive is great I'm a fan. If your after a vag group car with some proper power then it's a must and they go great in all weathers but they still understear far earlier than a well set up rear wheel drive car. We all know this.
:huh: ummm... have you driven an Audi Quattro with Sports Differential? Are you saying all the reviews on this system are wrong?
Did you watch the youtube video of the BMW 1 series oversteering - in an instant - into the parked cars in the wet? :shocked:
I would not want to be driving a car that is so tail happy in poor weather. But, as they say, it's your funeral.
I have driven one,yes. It was very capable, but very dull, I think I like to be driving my car not the computer but if that's what you like then go for gold, I'm sure you will have a very average time.
I did see that video yes, but I didn't need to I see it all the time on the m6. BMW flying off all over the place at the slightest hint of drizzle, there famous for it, I must have been lucky.
As I said before I like 4x4 it's great but not much fun. It's what you want to get out of a car and for me I just need a little more satisfaction than 4x4 can give me.
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I think I like to be driving my car not the computer
What is needed here is an old car for sh1ts and giggles (E30 BMW, MX5 etc) and a safe modern hatch for the other 95% of the time when you are not able to enjoy the drive.
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went to look at the tiguan today. nice enough car but i thought it was pretty expensive for what it was. 4motion is extra and i cant see the point in a car like that without having 4wd. the demo was over £33k. thats ridiculous money.
the octavia vrs blackline is by far the best value new car at the moment and very tempted by one. 20% vat off, £500 off that price and then 3yr 0% and 3yr servicing and its a very good spec.
i think i will keep mine another year then bin both our cars for 1 family car and a toy for myself.
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went to look at the tiguan today. nice enough car but i thought it was pretty expensive for what it was. 4motion is extra and i cant see the point in a car like that without having 4wd. the demo was over £33k. thats ridiculous money.
We had the same when changing Mrs Docs Tiguan R Line so we went to Skoda and bought a brand new top spec Yeti 4x4 DSG TDI with pan roof, xenons, sound pack, elec memory seats, nappa leather, self park thingy, heated sreen etc for £25000
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £7k ? Would be able to get one for that kind of money ? :undecided:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ? Would be able to get one for that kind of money ? :undecided:
TDI140 what?
ie Golf 5 or 6 or yeti or tiggy?
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He'd get into a nice Golf 5 for that, but I suspect it would be pre-facelift without the GTI style bumpers unless it's really leggy.
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went to look at the tiguan today. nice enough car but i thought it was pretty expensive for what it was. 4motion is extra and i cant see the point in a car like that without having 4wd. the demo was over £33k. thats ridiculous money.
We had the same when changing Mrs Docs Tiguan R Line so we went to Skoda and bought a brand new top spec Yeti 4x4 DSG TDI with pan roof, xenons, sound pack, elec memory seats, nappa leather, self park thingy, heated sreen etc for £25000
thats a pretty huge spec for the money. you cant beat skoda for value and hight spec.
was out in my car today for a north york moors blat and was left wanting to set fire to the thing. really disappointing car.
interior squeaks, rattles, groans were driving me up the wall.
going to look at megane cup 265 tomorrow. :evil:
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I don't think I've seen a positive post from about your car since I've been here, you need to get rid sharpest as it must be winding you up a treat :laugh:
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Hes said good things in person just imo for the way he uses the car and drives it, its not the right car for him.
Suffering from poor dealer service departments since day one won't of helped.
I understand most of his gripes to date.
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t be honest ive come to the conclusion that its not a drivers car so treat it as such now and was going to wait until it was financially less painful to part ex it
the problem is though that i dont thrash the car, ive usually got babies in the back so drive vary carefully and on good roads and treat the car really pedantically and it still rattles its arse off.
i really cant see how this is a great 'everyday' car when every day i drive it its sounds like the interior is trying to rattle itself to pieces. its the worse car ive ever owned for build quality.
today i was very close to just driving to the nearest dealer and asking them to just buy the thing back of me!
im going to jave to just cut my losses i think and get out of this car and into something else...
the weird/sad thing is no matter how much it does my head in or i hate it when i drive it im always in a rush to spend a day cleaning it. :undecided:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ? Would be able to get one for that kind of money ? :undecided:
TDI140 what?
ie Golf 5 or 6 or yeti or tiggy?
Golf Doc :undecided:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ?
Wow thats a lot of money 6 million 500 hundred pounds :grin:
I'll get my coat :whistle:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ?
Wow thats a lot of money 6 million 500 hundred pounds :grin:
I'll get my coat :whistle:
I thought that but then Steve does go to Thailand so maybe it's in Baht?? :evil:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ?
Wow thats a lot of money 6 million 500 hundred pounds :grin:
I'll get my coat :whistle:
looks like the price of the mk7 GTI
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and it still rattles its arse off.
i really cant see how this is a great 'everyday' car when every day i drive it its sounds like the interior is trying to rattle itself to pieces. its the worse car ive ever owned for build quality.
today i was very close to just driving to the nearest dealer and asking them to just buy the thing back of me!
im going to jave to just cut my losses i think and get out of this car and into something else...
the weird/sad thing is no matter how much it does my head in or i hate it when i drive it im always in a rush to spend a day cleaning it. :undecided:
Can understand that.
My 7 year old leon does not rattle yet the GTI which im actually currently using(shock horror yes im using it!) does and has done from since it was about 6 months old. If i fix one rattle it just starts somewere else.
Dont think i will buy another poorly engineered new VW product again. :embarrassed: Which is something i find sad to say. :sad:
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t be honest ive come to the conclusion that its not a drivers car so treat it as such now and was going to wait until it was financially less painful to part ex it
the problem is though that i dont thrash the car, ive usually got babies in the back so drive vary carefully and on good roads and treat the car really pedantically and it still rattles its arse off.
i really cant see how this is a great 'everyday' car when every day i drive it its sounds like the interior is trying to rattle itself to pieces. its the worse car ive ever owned for build quality.
today i was very close to just driving to the nearest dealer and asking them to just buy the thing back of me!
im going to jave to just cut my losses i think and get out of this car and into something else...
the weird/sad thing is no matter how much it does my head in or i hate it when i drive it im always in a rush to spend a day cleaning it. :undecided:
I'm with you on this one pal, I was very disappointed in my gti.
I disliked:
The road noise was the worst car I've had for that.
The engine wasn't good enough in any way, standard map was crap, it's was lumpy, to far forward, and rubbish on fuel making you guilty when you booted it and still wasn't fast enough for the mpg.
Front wheel drive was daft too much wheel spin and embarsasing banging noise when it span.
Stereo was pants sounded rubbish and couldnt be turned up load enough to compensate for the road noise with out distortion.
The bulk head leaking and causing ice on the inside of the windscreen, again embarsasing.
The fact that a gtd was basically the same speed.
The price, it was just £5000 to expensive, they had it right in 2005 when it was £20,000. My 61 plate was basically the same car, some say a little better than the mk6.
The standard non xenon head lights are just dangerous to drive fast with at night, If I remember we figured out that a walker at the side of the road wouldn't be seen until you where about 30m away, not much chance of stopping for that when your enjoying your gti. This means you need to spend £1300~ on xenons which are ace but about £500 too expensive. Not fair.
Bridgestone tyres are dangerous.
The part exchange price, I lost £6750 in 7 months on a car thats supposed to hold its money.
Likes:
It looked boss, in every way inside and out.
The mk6 dash is lovely to look at and felt great, until you get down past your knee level but that's fine.
The ride was great but I had magnetic suspension in comfort all the time, sport was useless.
The monza wheels are just the best looking wheels you can buy, and should be at £400 each.
I liked my dealers.
The dsg gearbox was near perfect and is something I use as a benchmark when driving cars, I loved it and think it made the car for me.
I liked the touchscreen headset and nav and the Bluetooth was nice to use. Bought off here for £500 not from the factory for £1600~
40mpg at 70mph was very good.
Led tail lights where lovely.
By the way, that's just me and my car, it's not a dig at your car or your taste or needs or wants. It just wasn't for me, i think it wasn't my worst car but was deffonatly the one I was most disappointed in and I couldn't wait to get out of it. I think a golf r was maybe the car for me, more power 4x4 and dynaudio xenons might have kept me happy but they cost as much as the m135i and wasn't in my price range then. Also when I had my mk5 r32 (which I loved for 3 years) everybody told me the gti was a better car. Not for me! Looks better though.
My tip is never buy a nice vw after you've had a nice BMW.
Each to there own. X
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t be honest ive come to the conclusion that its not a drivers car so treat it as such now and was going to wait until it was financially less painful to part ex it
the problem is though that i dont thrash the car, ive usually got babies in the back so drive vary carefully and on good roads and treat the car really pedantically and it still rattles its arse off.
i really cant see how this is a great 'everyday' car when every day i drive it its sounds like the interior is trying to rattle itself to pieces. its the worse car ive ever owned for build quality.
today i was very close to just driving to the nearest dealer and asking them to just buy the thing back of me!
im going to jave to just cut my losses i think and get out of this car and into something else...
the weird/sad thing is no matter how much it does my head in or i hate it when i drive it im always in a rush to spend a day cleaning it. :undecided:
Renalts are far worse than GTI's. I have to say Ive had 5 including ED30 GTI's 1 mk6 GTD and non of them had rattles. Get it into the dealers sort it for you. :smiley:
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^ the difference is the Renault sport models are made elsewere so they are often better made. (I don't like Renault or PSA cars mainly as i spent years been paid to fix them so would not have one myself)
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It's only certain mechanical components that are bespoke to the Renault Sport models. The rest of the car is still made from the same melted down yoghourt pots and tin foil as the rest of the range.
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ? Would be able to get one for that kind of money ? :undecided:
TDI140 what?
ie Golf 5 or 6 or yeti or tiggy?
Golf Doc :undecided:
I'll take a look :wink:
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My mates looking for a TDI 140 BHP his Budget £6000,500 ? Would be able to get one for that kind of money ? :undecided:
TDI140 what?
ie Golf 5 or 6 or yeti or tiggy?
Golf Doc :undecided:
I'll take a look :wink:
MK5 for about 7K:
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TDI 140 GT SPORT Leather trim, RED, 5 doors, Diesel, 89414 miles, Qualifying YR58 AVP
Last Srvc - 09/12 87k, Leather Trim, Srvc Bk - 5 srvc 2 main dlr, V5 - 1 KEEPER
MK6 for about £7.5k
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TDI 140 GT, WHITE, 5 doors, Diesel, 101019 miles, Qualifying PK59 LVL
Bluetooth, 18" Alloy Wheels, Last Srvc - 05/12 86k main dlr, Srvc Bk - 5 srvc all main dlr
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t be honest ive come to the conclusion that its not a drivers car so treat it as such now and was going to wait until it was financially less painful to part ex it
the problem is though that i dont thrash the car, ive usually got babies in the back so drive vary carefully and on good roads and treat the car really pedantically and it still rattles its arse off.
i really cant see how this is a great 'everyday' car when every day i drive it its sounds like the interior is trying to rattle itself to pieces. its the worse car ive ever owned for build quality.
today i was very close to just driving to the nearest dealer and asking them to just buy the thing back of me!
im going to jave to just cut my losses i think and get out of this car and into something else...
the weird/sad thing is no matter how much it does my head in or i hate it when i drive it im always in a rush to spend a day cleaning it. :undecided:
Renalts are far worse than GTI's. I have to say Ive had 5 including ED30 GTI's 1 mk6 GTD and non of them had rattles. Get it into the dealers sort it for you. :smiley:
problem is the rattle are intermittent. if someone sits in the passanger seat the worst one stops - but the strange thing is im sure its not the seat - i think its under the carpet or sill trim under the door but its impossible to track down as i cant reach it from the drivers seat.
if i pull over and open the passenger door and just lightly bash the trim panels around the area gently with my hand the rattle/squeak/ticking stops.
plus the dealers are the biggest bunch of clowns ive come across so would relish them systematically ripping my interior apart.
the problem is like snoopy says; i fix one rattle then another one starts. plus i dont really like listening to the radio in the car.
ive managed to fix most (handbrake, rear seat bench, arm rest, drivers door, middle air vent) myself but the one in the passenger footwell is just a nightmare to locate.
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I'm with you on this one pal, I was very disappointed in my gti.
I disliked:
The road noise was the worst car I've had for that.
The engine wasn't good enough in any way, standard map was crap, it's was lumpy, to far forward, and rubbish on fuel making you guilty when you booted it and still wasn't fast enough for the mpg.
Front wheel drive was daft too much wheel spin and embarsasing banging noise when it span.
Stereo was pants sounded rubbish and couldnt be turned up load enough to compensate for the road noise with out distortion.
The bulk head leaking and causing ice on the inside of the windscreen, again embarsasing.
The fact that a gtd was basically the same speed.
The price, it was just £5000 to expensive, they had it right in 2005 when it was £20,000. My 61 plate was basically the same car, some say a little better than the mk6.
The standard non xenon head lights are just dangerous to drive fast with at night, If I remember we figured out that a walker at the side of the road wouldn't be seen until you where about 30m away, not much chance of stopping for that when your enjoying your gti. This means you need to spend £1300~ on xenons which are ace but about £500 too expensive. Not fair.
Bridgestone tyres are dangerous.
The part exchange price, I lost £6750 in 7 months on a car thats supposed to hold its money.
Likes:
It looked boss, in every way inside and out.
The mk6 dash is lovely to look at and felt great, until you get down past your knee level but that's fine.
The ride was great but I had magnetic suspension in comfort all the time, sport was useless.
The monza wheels are just the best looking wheels you can buy, and should be at £400 each.
I liked my dealers.
The dsg gearbox was near perfect and is something I use as a benchmark when driving cars, I loved it and think it made the car for me.
I liked the touchscreen headset and nav and the Bluetooth was nice to use. Bought off here for £500 not from the factory for £1600~
40mpg at 70mph was very good.
Led tail lights where lovely.
totally agree with alot of your points;
i love my car to look at both inside and out. i get more pleasure cleaning it than driving it - sad but true. the wheels are stunning and really set the car off and the interior is very nice (if you have earplugs)
road noise from tyres - totally agree - i think if the car came with PS3 or SC3/SC5 tyres it would be a different car altogether (maybe even rattle less as the bridgestones are extremely 'buzzy')
and the price is a joke, your right.
headlights; totally agree a £27500 car should have decent headlights. the normal ones are pants. my 197 had xenon with cornering lights and theyre were amazing.
some things i wouldnt agree with you on are the stereo and the mpg. for 250bhp to get 40mpg on a run to aberdeen and back is excellent. my cooper s and clio sport would struggle to reach 26mpg regardless on how i drove it.
the stereo in mine with the dynaudio is very good and worth the money though. ot sure which you had but im pleased with mine
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went to look at 2 cars today;
a RS 250 megane with leather recaros and cup pack. :evil:
and had a test drive of this
http://www.westernnewcastle.co.uk/ford/used-cars/Ford/Focus_Hatchback_3-Door/2010/602696251/
things i liked about the RS were it was quite fun to drive, very OTT and brash but thats the point.
it felt very mechanical and responsive. the diff feels great, the engine sounds fantastic and the seats are class.
the cabin didnt rattle
very little body roll
clutch actually has a biting point
brakes actually work in the first inch of travel, as does the throttle pedal
things i didnt like;
a yobo coming the oposite way flashed me with thumbs up... not the type of people im out to impress
when lifting off the throttle to change up you get a huge shove in the back if the turbo is boosting. makes the car very hard to drive about tow smoothly.
you sit FAR to high up in the car
the ride around town/low speed is very fidgety
it feels HUGE. i mean massive. makes the golf feel tiny in comparison.
some things i didnt expect/ive noticed;
My GTI is definitely quicker. i expected massive in gear pull from the RS but i found it had a bit of turbo lag. below 2000 rpm its gutless, my GTI is really flexible at this rpm.
my GTI definitely pulls better in a gear and feels alot lighter on its feet. it just doesnt sound as special in doing so.
My GTI (on bilsteins) rides beautifully both round the town and on twisty stuff - but rolls a lot .
so after i drove that i went to see the megane.
as soon as i sat in it i was home. i just really feel comfortable in renaultsport's.
the pedals are just perfectly placed (no floor hinged nonsense), the recaros are perfect, driving postion is spot on, gear lever better placed and much nicer feel slotting home.
im going to arrange a test drive in it for next week but i came away really impressed.
PS3's all round, brembos with slotted discs, a LSD and the proper seats, LED DRL and xenons. very nice motor
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What about a slightly older e90 M3?
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I've always fancied a shot in an RS but fear i'd feel the same as you and having read that review i don't think i'll bother! The Megane on the other hand is a different story, although i hate the thought of losing so much in depreciation they are sexy imo! I know it's boring but i love it in grey! :evil:
When you say your car creaks is it from the doors? I had real issues with my door seals creaking, so much that they replaced them all! But even the new ones creaked a little but i found that putting some decent wax round the door openings sorted the problem.
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Suprised about the rs feel of speed I expected it to be better, as I didn't think yours felt that fast or had much shove in the back. I'm actually disapointed in my standard one compared to the tdi :shocked:
Maybe its because my mate mike has a few 200+ bhp audi/lancia/fiats/alfas cars from the 1990s which just feel so much faster.
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I've always fancied a shot in an RS but fear i'd feel the same as you and having read that review i don't think i'll bother! The Megane on the other hand is a different story, although i hate the thought of losing so much in depreciation they are sexy imo! I know it's boring but i love it in grey! :evil:
When you say your car creaks is it from the doors? I had real issues with my door seals creaking, so much that they replaced them all! But even the new ones creaked a little but i found that putting some decent wax round the door openings sorted the problem.
the grey looks good yeah. liquid yellow is my favorite though :evil:
the creak/squeak/rattle im 99% certain its interior trim panels or something behind a trim panel. its almost a rubber squeak but also rattles depending on road surface. its very strange. :sick:
i had the door seal graon/creak you had or still have but i managed to fix that one.
if i can be arsed i might take the passenger door card off and have a look behind.
i fixed a few drivers door rattles by simply taping up a few loose wires which were rattling around inside the door.
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Suprised about the rs feel of speed I expected it to be better, as I didn't think yours felt that fast or had much shove in the back. I'm actually disapointed in my standard one compared to the tdi :shocked:
Maybe its because my mate mike has a few 200+ bhp audi/lancia/fiats/alfas cars from the 1990s which just feel so much faster.
yep 200bhp in something that weight <1200kg will aways go better than the likes of our cars weighing over 1400kg.
how fast does a 106 gti feel for example and thats only got 120bhp!
im sure my car felt quicker. the RS seemed to have a fair bit of lag. it felt quite old school in its power delivery to be honest and that shock in the drive train when you lift off feels a bit strange. at speed it smooths out but at low speed it a very harsh car.
i remember an article (maybe auto car?) tested a stage 1 gti and they said in that tune it had RS bothering capabilities
remember an RS doesnt have the full 300bhp they claim - more like 270 or so. and it weights about 150kg more than a manual GTI so a circa 250bhp GTI must be in the ball park.
it was very good fun though and does make driving it more of a special occasion to be honest. i just wasnt blown away by it and didnt get the same instant feel i do form the megane
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I have the autocar with the scirocco r full review in were they compare the figures to the rs and the r is quicker so what your saying makes sense really.
I do find it sad that the cars I grew up with that my friends and I had have no modern equal. Yes they do with speed but fun and involvment sadly not. I miss the mk1 GTI, mk1 GTE, 5 turbo, rs2000, clip 16v, nova sport, uno turbo,205 GTI group meetings from my early days. We may have moved on to faster cars but more fun... Not according to most of us.
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couldnt agree more.
it just seems every year manufactures take more and more away from the driver.
that electronic handbrake for example? why do we need that in our life?
yes performance figures are going up but i think the hot hatch market especially has lost the plot.
i see cars like the twingo sport, suzuki swift sport, mini cooper as hot hatches like how we remember them or as they were intended. the likes of the GTI, RS, ST etc as something altogether different now.
it defiantely seems to be more about a figure (speed/bhp/torque or whatever) to aim for rather than making the car fun to drive
the toyota gt86 was meant to revert back to the driver enjoyment instead of performance but i think they bottled it at the last minute and made a halfway house of a car.
i would love it if they brought back smaller wheels (remember when 16" wheels were big?), cable throttles and got ride of 250kg.
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There's still something missing in those. A mate at work has a 58 plate
Jcw and there's just something missing. It's bigger than my mk1 too externally especially width.
Quite like the swift but just something.
I dont mind saftey kit electronics but a.compromise.
It is a shocking driving the.mk1 gti instant throttle responce and revs that just fly round because of low gearing and mechanical fuel injection. it opens your eyes to how delayed modern cars are. Once I get the mini back together it will remind me even more of what fun handling was.
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when will your mk1 be ready? what are the plans/jobs to do to it?
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Just spent the last two weeks working on the Leon anf ibiza so need a break from cars :evil:
Had to replace on the ibiza the cat,CV joint, wheel barring, both drop links, all belts, all filters back brake shoes and a few other things £600 in parts at trade alone. Leons had the belts and all filters and CV boot.
House needs a few things sorting and finishing first. Plus I always promised myself a nice finished garage so sort the house garage out, paint walls, floor level then tile, lighting, new cabinates fit etc.
Then going to see about building a 24ftx24ft garage at home to replace the 50ftx21ft workshop one I have down the road so I can have everything in one location without the constant worry I have now. Getting the building height past planning maybe fun as i want an internal height of atleast 12.5ft high to allow a new carlift or two to be fitted and a loft area above that to store the many many car parts I have.
The mk1 GTI will then be second on the list. The 66 mini simply needs assembling as that's halfway through a full bare.metal, nut bolt restoration so that's first, the other 3 cars will be sold on as projects as 4 cars for one person is probably enough :grin: (i may change the Leon for a RAV4 for my winter car)
The mk1 needs a bit of work its deteriorated from sitting in the other garage before the house was built. I want to do a full nut bolt restore on it. It could get away with, paint, new suspension, brake overhall, tyres and it would be exceptable to be used and I will probably do that first (excluding paint) as I may no longer like it! So its a good way of finding out before spending thousands on it with a full restore.
You now have my life plan for the next couple of years :grin:
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Mkviken did you ever get the mk6 rolling roaded?
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"some things i wouldnt agree with you on are the stereo and the mpg. for 250bhp to get 40mpg on a run to aberdeen and back is excellent. my cooper s and clio sport would struggle to reach 26mpg regardless on how i drove it."
I think you miss understood me, it's unbelievable that they get 40mpg at a constant 70mph its just the guilt when it drops to 25mpg when your not thinking about economy and driving it like a gti, that's what I found anyway. If I remember correctly mine was doing 30mpg @ 90mph, next time somebody's out see what it says at 90mph with the cruise on for a while please.
The problem with light cars is you die when you crash, that's why cars are havier nowadays. Also build quality and materials suffers, that's what Japanese cars are for, but no thanks. Give me a fatty with a big engine and some solid trim and panels.
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Mkviken did you ever get the mk6 rolling roaded?
no i never got round to doing it. it seems to be running fine so was just wondering if there were any issues with boost pressure etc which they would be able to check on the rollers. it seems to be spot on though so just didnt bother in the end
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"some things i wouldnt agree with you on are the stereo and the mpg. for 250bhp to get 40mpg on a run to aberdeen and back is excellent. my cooper s and clio sport would struggle to reach 26mpg regardless on how i drove it."
I think you miss understood me, it's unbelievable that they get 40mpg at a constant 70mph its just the guilt when it drops to 25mpg when your not thinking about economy and driving it like a gti, that's what I found anyway. If I remember correctly mine was doing 30mpg @ 90mph, next time somebody's out see what it says at 90mph with the cruise on for a while please.
The problem with light cars is you die when you crash, that's why cars are havier nowadays. Also build quality and materials suffers, that's what Japanese cars are for, but no thanks. Give me a fatty with a big engine and some solid trim and panels.
i agree with car safety being a priority when buying a car.
one reason i chose the golf was the safety rating for backseat passangers is just about the best in class i think. its obviously a huge selling point when you have kids
the thing im getting at with weight is the way manufacturers seem to be fitting more and more crap every model year.
the likes of noise makers for the engine, electronic handbrakes etc are totally unnecessary and add weight and cost to car and are of absolutely no benefit to the owner. puddle lights? never once needed them. heated mirrors? never once used them. all unnecessary really.
cars seem to be chasing low emissions nowadays with fancy engine but if they just were more sensible with the add ons which do nothing they could save a shed load of weight, lower emissions and make the car better in every way.
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Mkviken not fancy a mk5 http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorsport/track-day-cars/road-legal/vw-mk5-golf-gti-road-legal-track-car-apr-stg-3-450bhp/891249#.UJbNSZgeTsg.facebook
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Mkviken not fancy a mk5 http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorsport/track-day-cars/road-legal/vw-mk5-golf-gti-road-legal-track-car-apr-stg-3-450bhp/891249#.UJbNSZgeTsg.facebook
This looks like SteveP's car.
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Don't really fancy that. I'm thinking I'm going to wait a bit until the depreciation levels out a bit.
If I were to change now I would lose £1 per mile driven in depreciation alone. Just can stomach that.
In the mean time I might try removing the clutch restrictor in the bleed block and see if that improves the pedal feel and maybe try a DTE pedal box to improve throttle pedal response.
If they work and I can fix the rattling passenger footwell then i will be happy with it.
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Don't really fancy that. I'm thinking I'm going to wait a bit until the depreciation levels out a bit.
If I were to change now I would lose £1 per mile driven in depreciation alone. Just can stomach that.
In the mean time I might try removing the clutch restrictor in the bleed block and see if that improves the pedal feel and maybe try a DTE pedal box to improve throttle pedal response.
If they work and I can fix the rattling passenger footwell then i will be happy with it.
I feel for you matey, there's nothing worse than feeling "welded" into a car you don't like
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yeah i wish i could love the car but just cant. i think if i could just sort those niggles out it would make all the difference though.
been looking at the pistonheads video and the new EVO ecoty dvd and that bmw 135m is very tempting. i wont be rushing into spending that sort of money on a hatchback again though.
was on the configure site and i specced it as i would in reality (quite basic other than tinted glass, blue paint, harman karden speakers and the 8 speed auto) and it came out at about £32500 or so.
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
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yeah i wish i could love the car but just cant. i think if i could just sort those niggles out it would make all the difference though.
been looking at the pistonheads video and the new EVO ecoty dvd and that bmw 135m is very tempting. i wont be rushing into spending that sort of money on a hatchback again though.
was on the configure site and i specced it as i would in reality (quite basic other than tinted glass, blue paint, harman karden speakers and the 8 speed auto) and it came out at about £32500 or so.
Will got about £3700 of his making it even better value, spec being Auto box, H/K HiFi, Cruise, Met paint, magic suspension etc was less than £31K and I'll be getting the same if I order one for March delivery, I went to order mine weeks ago but had a dispute at the garage so went off it for a bit and picked up a cheap 123d to get me about which I love btw.
Either way I'll have a play in Wills one which will be here in December before I order mine now.
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
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So they're discounting the 135m already? Interesting
I might go and take a proper look and get a price to change out of interest.
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So they're discounting the 135m already? Interesting
I might go and take a proper look and get a price to change out of interest.
Aim for 10%
Everybody is discounting at the mo as nobody is buying :wink:
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
Nope! Stuck in traffic which is how i imagine they'll all spend most of their time! :laugh:
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
Nope! Stuck in traffic which is how i imagine they'll all spend most of their time! :laugh:
Where is you located again fellow MK7 Mod?
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
Nope! Stuck in traffic which is how i imagine they'll all spend most of their time! :laugh:
Where is you located again fellow MK7 Mod?
The west mids just north of Birmingham, the black coontray!!
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
Nope! Stuck in traffic which is how i imagine they'll all spend most of their time! :laugh:
Where is you located again fellow MK7 Mod?
The west mids just north of Birmingham, the black coontray!!
What's with all the sh1te traffic then mate?
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
LMAO! :laugh:
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
Nope! Stuck in traffic which is how i imagine they'll all spend most of their time! :laugh:
Where is you located again fellow MK7 Mod?
The west mids just north of Birmingham, the black coontray!!
What's with all the sh1te traffic then mate?
I was working round brum this morning which is always a nightmare! :sick:
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The Leon is being changed in March and I got sent by my Director to BMW to sort my new car out. In keeping with the common theme here it was obviously a trip to BMW :grin:
I have managed to spec the following car for my budget;
320d M Sport
Metallic Paint - deciding between Glacier Silver and Mineral Grey
Heated Seats (leather as standard)
Nav & Bluetooth business pack
Sun Protection Glass (window tints)
Xenons
Now I have come away I am wondering whether to drop the Xenons for the Harmon Karden upgrade, anyone any experience/ advice as I am torn between the two and not enough monthly budget for both :huh:
Plus I am wondering if he heated seats should be swapped out for lumbar support, albeit the car in the showroom felt very supportive in the lower back?
Too many decisions :shocked:
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Hmmm....
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/seat/leon/first-drives/first-drive-review-2013-seat-leon-fr-20-tdi
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When the MD points you in a direction for car choice it becomes a far bigger choice than it being just about the car.....
Are you going to be his b!tch?!?
Are you going to follow orders?
Are you going to keep your own mind about your own decisions?
Are you able to say no to him?
Does he think you need a car that represents the image of the plans he has for you?
Just a thought.....
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The Leon is being changed in March and I got sent by my Director to BMW to sort my new car out. In keeping with the common theme here it was obviously a trip to BMW :grin:
I have managed to spec the following car for my budget;
320d M Sport
Metallic Paint - deciding between Glacier Silver and Mineral Grey
Heated Seats (leather as standard)
Nav & Bluetooth business pack
Sun Protection Glass (window tints)
Xenons
Now I have come away I am wondering whether to drop the Xenons for the Harmon Karden upgrade, anyone any experience/ advice as I am torn between the two and not enough monthly budget for both :huh:
Plus I am wondering if he heated seats should be swapped out for lumbar support, albeit the car in the showroom felt very supportive in the lower back?
Too many decisions :shocked:
Get the buisness hifi and keep the xenons - lumber not required as the seats are exellent, heating is required.
IMHO
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Saw my first 135i on the road this morning. :smiley:
Was it going sideways into every parked car that it drove past? :grin:
LMAO! :laugh:
:wink:
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I'd have xenons over upgraded hi-fi any day.
Standard radios are a lot less sh1t these days, plus, other drivers can't hear your stereo, but they can see your xenons.
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I'd have xenons over upgraded hi-fi any day.
Standard radios are a lot less sh1t these days, plus, other drivers can't hear your stereo, but they can see your xenons.
So true.........I love my xenons, and if I had to choose between upgraded stereo or xenons, I'd go for xenons every time.
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I have to admit I would choose the stereo.
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Thanks for replies chaps, bit of a mixed response :huh:
Gut feeling still suggests the Xenons are a good choice :undecided:
rWhen the MD points you in a direction for car choice it becomes a far bigger choice than it being just about the car.....
Are you going to be his b!tch?!?
Are you going to follow orders?
Are you going to keep your own mind about your own decisions?
Are you able to say no to him?
Does he think you need a car that represents the image of the plans he has for you?
Just a thought.....
No I'm certainly not selling my soul to he devil to have the car, the whole sales team has 3 series BMW's.
I am just the last to play catch up as my Leon was delivered a few months before the change over to the new car policy and everyone having BMW's :smiley:
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I'd have xenons over upgraded hi-fi any day.
Standard radios are a lot less sh1t these days, plus, other drivers can't hear your stereo, but they can see your xenons.
+1
Just retro fitted xenons to my Audi and the difference is literally night and day. They should be standard fitment
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theyre doing free upgrade to business spec speakers usually about £280 so why not just get the free upgrade and buy the xenons instead.
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Well having been to a different dealership this afternoon I now want the 19" wheel upgrade and and the Estoril blue :grin:
Sounds like a plan on the business speakers :cool:
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Buisness speakers used to be called BMW HiFi and it sound great - I'd say around 99.99% better than the standard Mk6 speakers.
I know a little about car HiFi and home HiFi btw
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Thx for your help :cool:
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I had the harmon kardon on my last car and it made the car for me. An upgraded hifi (I've come to realise) is a must for me. Ironically I said to somebody the other day, I will not buy a car again now unless it has xenons AND some form of upgraded hifi after having my gti.
As Craig says though the "mid range" business/loud speaker package is great we had it in a 535d and where very very happy with that.
If I absolutely had to choose it would be the xenons though and throw in some sort of a small sub or tweeter upgrade at a later date as retro fitting xenons is a no go!
On a side note, harmon kardon is about £580 on the £20000 1 series and I think was £990 in the £35000 3 series! BMW aren't stupid are they, cheeky monkeys! A few speakers more though to be fair.
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This is what I have put on the car at the moment and crept under my £600pm allowance;
Metallic Paint - £610
Sun Protection Glass - £235
Heated Leather Seats - £300
Xenons - £495
The other bits I want are the wheels and the speaker upgrade;
19" M Star-Spoke - £580
Business Speakers - £400
Harmon/Kardon - £650
Would happily have another white car which removes the met paint option but as white reduces residual value it increases the monthly payments by removing it so its not a simple case of a+b+c= budget annoyingly :rolleyes:
Will speak to salesman again today and see if removing the heated leather frees up any budget for wheel upgrade.
As a thought has anyone retro fitted window tints, what was the cost and were you happy as this is a route I could go down and pay myself?
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The Leon is being changed in March and I got sent by my Director to BMW to sort my new car out. In keeping with the common theme here it was obviously a trip to BMW :grin:
I have managed to spec the following car for my budget;
320d M Sport
Metallic Paint - deciding between Glacier Silver and Mineral Grey
Heated Seats (leather as standard)
Nav & Bluetooth business pack
Sun Protection Glass (window tints)
Xenons
Now I have come away I am wondering whether to drop the Xenons for the Harmon Karden upgrade, anyone any experience/ advice as I am torn between the two and not enough monthly budget for both :huh:
Plus I am wondering if he heated seats should be swapped out for lumbar support, albeit the car in the showroom felt very supportive in the lower back?
Too many decisions :shocked:
I have the HK stereo system together with the pro-nav and its fantastic. I also have xenon's as well.
But if I had to choose it would be xenons all day long 100%.
I'm sure also if your ready to push the button and buy the car you could get the HK thrown in if you negotiate hard enough with the dealer. Tell them you can have my buisness today if you throw the HK in and be prepared to walk away
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As a thought has anyone retro fitted window tints, what was the cost and were you happy as this is a route I could go down and pay myself?
I've just had the windows on my Passat tinted. They look pretty good and compared to my mates Passat with factory tints, it's hard to tell the difference until you look really closely.
Retro fitted tints are a film applied to the inside of the glass as opposed to being laminated into OEM windows. There are one or two tint little bubbles in mine, especially close to the edges where that black, dimpled stuff is. Also as it is a film, it feels different inside. Quite soft to touch (if that makes sense) I'm worried about it getting scratched.
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MAW73 - no further negotiation can be done, sales chap is a personal friend of our Sales Director so we are already getting preferential pricing for a relatively small fleet.
Set my heart on 19's, Xenons and tints...will update once ordered.
Appreciate all your input :cool:
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M135i times are now appearing on Fastlaps.com
Rockingham National
M135i 1:23.30
Audi RS3 1:24.80
:lipsrsealed:
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Went to see one today
They have a white 3 door with no options in stock which they can do a deal on but I would want blue, 5 doors and 8 speed auto.
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Went to see one today
They have a white 3 door with no options in stock which they can do a deal on but I would want blue, 5 doors and 8 speed auto.
Its going to snow where you are esp as its rear wheel drive fun & games :grin: :grin:
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i wouldnt use it over the winter anyway.
my golf is tucked up for the winter now and i dont know when it will be getting out again to be honest!
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I thought you weren't gonna spend 30k on a hatchback again? :whistle:
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im not - just went to have a look as im out of action for a while due to an operation i just had and was really bored :drool:
to be honest in 3 doors and in white i think it looked crap. they had some 5 door 125 m sports in blue and they were a much better looking car.
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What are peoples opinions on the Mercedes C class? I'd not really paid them any attention until one caught my eye the other day.
I normally view protential new cars through dub goggles, but this one broke all my usual rules.
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Mercedes sales are struggling against the German counterparts Audi/BMW and as such they will fall over themselves to do a deal.
Thing is this is only a help if you want one, I associate the band with an older purchasing demographic in much the same way as Honda's mainstream cars.
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Do I fall into the older purchasing demographic at 43?
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I like the C class apart from the leg room in the back, it's quite limited for what seems to be quite a big car from the outside. :huh: seems very well built and very comfortable seats (for me), i'm glad they've done away with the flip up cover over the radio screen as well, always used to annoy me! :angry:
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Really like the C class if it's in a higher level trim with the AMG alloys, contractor I know bought one and he was 30 and I was really impressed if you wanted a mile muncher, all be it 3 series for me all day long
Looked at a Polo Blue GT last week when I was in Berlin as a replacement for the sh!tty for the city,mevn mrs w liked it, just priced one up and broke the £20k on the configerator so tts knocked on the head
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A bloke that I worked for nearly 20 years ago had the original C class in 1993/4. A C220 Sport. I really liked that car back then. I don't think subsequent models have quite hit the spot until this latest one.
Funny thing was I was talking cars with him earlier this week. His C class with a few extras on it (air con, electric rear windows, radio ffs, etc) cost a smidge over £40k back then. :shocked:
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Do I fall into the older purchasing demographic at 43?
Hopefully not as I'm not far behind you!
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I am currently tempted by the SEAT Mii FR out next year. 110 bhp from a throaty 3 cylinder 1.0 turbo.
Sounds ideal for what I now use my car for.
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we were in SEAT getting car checked last week and they have a brand new exeo estate diesel with vat off. £20020 for whats basically an audi A6
thats a lot of car for the money.
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I went to have a look at a VRS 170crd today as under £18k at the moment with Skoda deals, pitty black edition is a sell out as was a tempting daily hack to abuse
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we looked at the blackline one a few weeks ago
estate one was just over £18k iirc. thats a hell of alot of car for the money!
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we were in SEAT getting car checked last week and they have a brand new exeo estate diesel with vat off. £20020 for whats basically an audi A6
thats a lot of car for the money.
A6? I thought it was a 10 year old A4 with a CR engine. They are still exceptional value tho'.
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A rep at work has one the MD has a new A4 they look more or less the same if anything I like the SEAT front and rear styling better.
This is a general statment not aimed at any reply previously.
So its based on the previous version A4 so what, just because its an older design recalibrated by SEAT imo does not make it bad who's to say newer is better. Newer to me as a design engineer in mechanical and electronics nowadays now meens cost cutting as accountants and pencil pushes now rule the world.
As an example of newer is not always better. When the mk3 golf came out the press raved about it (i have the original reviews still) yet we all now know how the mk2 was a better golf.
I've driven both the SEAT and A4 we have the SEAT version in the family too for me for what it is intended for.its. a match for the Audi in everything but badge snobbery. (why the MD won't have one)
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we were in SEAT getting car checked last week and they have a brand new exeo estate diesel with vat off. £20020 for whats basically an audi A6
thats a lot of car for the money.
A6? I thought it was a 10 year old A4 with a CR engine. They are still exceptional value tho'.
sorry yes its the skoda superb we looked at which is based on an A6
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The Superb is an even car imo, especially if you need the space. It's massive.
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Yeah the boot is huge and the rear leg room is rediculous. It's a really spacious car
The thing that put me off was the state version isn't included in the no vat deal just the saloon version is.
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Yeah the boot is huge and the rear leg room is rediculous. It's a really spacious car
The thing that put me off was the state version isn't included in the no vat deal just the saloon version is.
I think you'd get more than 20% off retail if you found the right dealer :wink:
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I am getting another ED35 as VW are offering some great deals on new cars. I lease mine and I can get a new one for less than I am paying now. No brainer for me. :smug:
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I am getting another ED35 as VW are offering some great deals on new cars. I lease mine and I can get a new one for less than I am paying now. No brainer for me. :smug:
How much they coming out at on the lease???
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Depends on your particular circumstances but VW are giving a 2k deposit and a cheaper interest rate. If you check the VW website they have examples and give them a ring to see what they can offer.
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The m135i made into evo mags final top 10 cars of 2012 and was paired against the new 911.
Saying that that 3 wheeled Morgan thing was in there also.
I don't know what the final result is though.
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MAW73 - no further negotiation can be done, sales chap is a personal friend of our Sales Director so we are already getting preferential pricing for a relatively small fleet.
Set my heart on 19's, Xenons and tints...will update once ordered.
Appreciate all your input :cool:
Today is order confirmation day and no further forward....
I can have metallic paint, Sun Protection Glass and Nav as a given but can have one of either Xenons, Harmon Kardon or 19" wheel upgrade on the 320d M Sport spec and I think I will go wheels as I am a bit of a chav who loves the big wheel bling.
Now spanner in the works time, if I drop to the 318 I can have all options and slightly less tax to pay as the BIK tax rate drops by 1%.
Anyone driven both the 320d and 318d, worried it will feel gutless and be a mistake?
Any input appreciated :smiley:
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Now spanner in the works time, if I drop to the 318 I can have all options and slightly less tax to pay as the BIK tax rate drops by 1%.
Anyone driven both the 320d and 318d, worried it will feel gutless and be a mistake?
Any input appreciated :smiley:
Remap the 318 and keep shtum. :wink:
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Anyone driven both the 320d and 318d, worried it will feel gutless and be a mistake?
Any input appreciated :smiley:
Just had a 318d sport for two weeks as a courtesy car - can't say I was overly impressed with the car, actually couldn't wait to get my VW back. It was a nice car and build quality was very impressive but I just couldn't take to the ride. Engine wise it was very frugal and responsive for a larger car.
Would I buy one? No. Would rather go for a 1 series but my mate has a 325 coupe and absolutely loves it and he has driven quite a few exotic cars.
:smiley:
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Good call :grin:
In all seriousness I have settled on following spec thinking about what I will enjoy having the most from a drivers perspective;
320d M Sport
Metallic Paint - colour tbc
Sun Protection Glass
Media Pack - Nav & Bluetooth
Lumbar Support
Business Speaker Upgrade
Nice spec car, and as much as I would have loved the Xenons and 19" wheels I think my choices will make my travelling more enjoyable :cool:
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been looking around for a replacement for the daily and should fingers crossed be ordering one of these to arrive March to take over from the 500TA
(http://www.motorvillageuk.com/_assets/700x300/MASTER_700x300_Internal_A5001.jpg)
around £15k new with most toys ticked so cheap fun motoring
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.......around £15 new with most toys ticked so cheap fun motoring
Now that is cheap. I'll take 2 :laugh:
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around £15 new with most toys ticked so cheap fun motoring
Scalextric cars are more than that.
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.......around £15 new with most toys ticked so cheap fun motoring
Now that is cheap. I'll take 2 :laugh:
that will be the price of the one on my shelf lol
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I love the 500 Abarth! They look cheeky and soooo much fun! :cool:
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I love the 500 Abarth! They look cheeky and soooo much fun! :cool:
been considering Octavias VRs, Audi A1s, Polo GTs but just kept coming pack to one of these given the fun factor and i wanted something small given living in Oxford and working in London a lot of the time.
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k ;)
What's happening with the Tig Steve?
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Picked this A1 up 2 weeks ago.
I know its not to everyone's taste but I just fancied a change.
Still miss the Golf. It seemed more solid and better all round although I'm sure I thought that about my previous car when I first got the Golf :smiley:
Its meant to be metallic white but that's it dirty again after being washed 2 days ago!!
Filled it full of extras DAB, Xenons, LED rears, Technology pack, Comfort Pack, Phone Prep High, Privacy Glass, Audi Parking Plus, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, TPI, Audi Sound System
Love the way it accesses the net for Google earth / street view for the Nav, local stuff, weather & news.
Also nice touch when the petrol light comes on, it asks if you want to navigate to the local petrol station.
Its got its winter alloys on!!
Its a 2.0L lump the same as the Golf and on paper meant to be faster but The Doc got his hands on the Golf so he may just have to help me out again!! :smiley:
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/A1drive2.jpg)
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^^very nice - like it in the 5 door flavour
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Agreed your A1 looks really nice, didn't realise they now offered them with a 2.0 engine but that goes well :evil:
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Just put my 9 month ed35 up for sale gone for a m135i delivery jan 2nd
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
Can you say what the issues are ? Cheers steve, The Tig Jimble needs 4k worth of work, the insurance company refuse to pay out
saying that the car was not broken into also I had both keys no windows broken. Stay away from Privaledge nightmare to deal with I havent decided what i'm going to do with it just yet?? :wink:
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Picked this A1 up 2 weeks ago.
I know its not to everyone's taste but I just fancied a change.
Still miss the Golf. It seemed more solid and better all round although I'm sure I thought that about my previous car when I first got the Golf :smiley:
Its meant to be metallic white but that's it dirty again after being washed 2 days ago!!
Filled it full of extras DAB, Xenons, LED rears, Technology pack, Comfort Pack, Phone Prep High, Privacy Glass, Audi Parking Plus, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, TPI, Audi Sound System
Love the way it accesses the net for Google earth / street view for the Nav, local stuff, weather & news.
Also nice touch when the petrol light comes on, it asks if you want to navigate to the local petrol station.
Its got its winter alloys on!!
Its a 2.0L lump the same as the Golf and on paper meant to be faster but The Doc got his hands on the Golf so he may just have to help me out again!! :smiley:
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/A1drive2.jpg)
Very nice I like it looks the busness Passa. :wink:
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
yea just had a look at some of the issues, but your warrenty should cover it, my daughter has an 04 plate Fabia 60k on the clock and it never squeaks and runs like a dream, yes its very basic in the cabin but cant fualt it really. :smiley:
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Picked this A1 up 2 weeks ago.
I know its not to everyone's taste but I just fancied a change.
Still miss the Golf. It seemed more solid and better all round although I'm sure I thought that about my previous car when I first got the Golf :smiley:
Its meant to be metallic white but that's it dirty again after being washed 2 days ago!!
Filled it full of extras DAB, Xenons, LED rears, Technology pack, Comfort Pack, Phone Prep High, Privacy Glass, Audi Parking Plus, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, TPI, Audi Sound System
Love the way it accesses the net for Google earth / street view for the Nav, local stuff, weather & news.
Also nice touch when the petrol light comes on, it asks if you want to navigate to the local petrol station.
Its got its winter alloys on!!
Its a 2.0L lump the same as the Golf and on paper meant to be faster but The Doc got his hands on the Golf so he may just have to help me out again!! :smiley:
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/A1drive2.jpg)
First time I've seen it in a 5dr disguise and I must admit I'm liking it a lot... :cool:
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
yea just had a look at some of the issues, but your warrenty should cover it, my daughter has an 04 plate Fabia 60k on the clock and it never squeaks and runs like a dream, yes its very basic in the cabin but cant fualt it really. :smiley: :tongue:
Better you than me. Engine and gearbox issues. I don't like the emergency services or been stuck at the side of the road myself or wasting day after day having to go back and forwards to dealership workshops but if you have nothing better to do I guess it fills time in LOL.
It's a shame really as the previous fabia vRS was a car a really liked and has a good reputation too.
It's also said within the group that skoda still make the best assembled cars in the group.
P3asa
Nice sportback we are still thinking about one, just not quite In the price range of yours. :wink: probably a.1.6 sport sportback in blue with a couple options of parking plus, tpi and climate.
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really like those A1 S-line 2.0tdi Sportbacks, looked at one but was getting to be an expensive daily for me which was a shame, really quality feel about them and driving position feels more coupe like
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The wife is trading her A1 Black edition in....looks like she is going for the new A3 5 door...
I'm not so sure about the A1... :undecided:
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Just put my 9 month ed35 up for sale gone for a m135i delivery jan 2nd
Mine is coming December the 30th I'm hoping they can drag it out to jan 2nd so it's 2013 but they have a limited amount of time to register them when the land in the uk.
They just won Australia's car of the year for the money, did well in the evo 2012 ecoty.
What spec did you get?
I got
3door blue
8 speed
Adaptive suspension
Harman kardon
Turny xenons
Cruise
Parking sensors
Tinted glass
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Is that the Scuba Blue as that's a lovely colour when the sun shines :cool:
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The 123d has just gone but will be very much missed, looking at either a Merc E350 CDI coupe or a Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro at the mo.
Not an Audi fan as everyone knows but I'll get it if it's cheap :wink:
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Just put my 9 month ed35 up for sale gone for a m135i delivery jan 2nd
Mine is coming December the 30th I'm hoping they can drag it out to jan 2nd so it's 2013 but they have a limited amount of time to register them when the land in the uk.
They just won Australia's car of the year for the money, did well in the evo 2012 ecoty.
What spec did you get?
I got
3door blue
8 speed
Adaptive suspension
Harman kardon
Turny xenons
Cruise
Parking sensors
Tinted glass
Ordered F20
Estoril Blue
Black Dakota Leather
Sport Auto Transmission
Driver Comfort Package c/w front/rear pdc
Vis Package
Sun Protection Package
Media Package Professional
Free DAB
Harman Kardon
Comfort Access
Ext. Mirrors Folding/Auto Dimming
Seat Heating
Service Inclusive 5yr
Managed to get a big discount and only paying just under 2 grand more than i paid for my ed35!
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Picked this A1 up 2 weeks ago.
I know its not to everyone's taste but I just fancied a change.
Still miss the Golf. It seemed more solid and better all round although I'm sure I thought that about my previous car when I first got the Golf :smiley:
Its meant to be metallic white but that's it dirty again after being washed 2 days ago!!
Filled it full of extras DAB, Xenons, LED rears, Technology pack, Comfort Pack, Phone Prep High, Privacy Glass, Audi Parking Plus, Heated Seats, Folding Mirrors, TPI, Audi Sound System
Love the way it accesses the net for Google earth / street view for the Nav, local stuff, weather & news.
Also nice touch when the petrol light comes on, it asks if you want to navigate to the local petrol station.
Its got its winter alloys on!!
Its a 2.0L lump the same as the Golf and on paper meant to be faster but The Doc got his hands on the Golf so he may just have to help me out again!! :smiley:
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/A1drive2.jpg)
Lets have some pics of the trim matey :wink:
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I have to admit, I have just been in Germany for a week and had a "320d Modern" new shaped one and thought the tech was good ish, hated using the iDrive which is what I think its called (more likely to have an accident than find what you want)(SOOO many options). The huds up display was brill for Sat nav directions (looks like it was on the end of the bonnet in the windscreen), speed limits your speed e.t.c and cruise control information.
BUT... the dash is so hard and plastic the fake wood was dire, the steering was dreadful, the start/stop a nightmare didn't even want to turn off properly. It was an auto so you pull into a parking space and just as you are about to let it creep a little futher into the space it stops (i.e. it kills the engine). The information (mpg, av speed, cruise, miles to empty) can be displayed on the nav screen on the huds up display on the dash clocks display, which when the steering wheel is fully up you cant see all of it. Too many choices and buttons arrggghh. The diesel engine was also sounding like a tractor, I thought modern diesels weren't like that (brings the GTD into top of the class).
It returned 48mpg in the 170 miles that I drove it and it certainly didnt feel as fast as my GTD even though it has 181bhp and 0-60 in 7.4
I certainly won't buy one of them and if the one series is anyway like it, not a chance in hell.
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
yea just had a look at some of the issues, but your warrenty should cover it, my daughter has an 04 plate Fabia 60k on the clock and it never squeaks and runs like a dream, yes its very basic in the cabin but cant fualt it really. :smiley: :tongue:
Better you than me. Engine and gearbox issues. I don't like the emergency services or been stuck at the side of the road myself or wasting day after day having to go back and forwards to dealership workshops but if you have nothing better to do I guess it fills time in LOL.
It's a shame really as the previous fabia vRS was a car a really liked and has a good reputation too.
It's also said within the group that skoda still make the best assembled cars in the group.
P3asa
Nice sportback we are still thinking about one, just not quite In the price range of yours. :wink: probably a.1.6 sport sportback in blue with a couple options of parking plus, tpi and climate.
Geoff I was just reading the reviews on auto trader regarding Fabia vRS and its got rave reviews from quite a few people cheers Steve :wink:
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Try honest john and youtube searches for TSI
It's a well known troublesome engine in the trade the twin charger.
Don't get me wrong the cars great but the engine and box are trouble.
We have been to Audi today think the family.have decided on an A1 sportback to replace the family ibiza just got to get a freind to see what he can get on friends and family unless they change their mind again LOL.
I took a look and drive of a Q3 TDI too, I could be tempted next year to replace the Leon as the Q3 extra ground clearance would help in winter, floods and rock falls on the road that seem to happen regular the past few years.
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I have to admit, I have just been in Germany for a week and had a "320d Modern" new shaped one and thought the tech was good ish, hated using the iDrive which is what I think its called (more likely to have an accident than find what you want)(SOOO many options). The huds up display was brill for Sat nav directions (looks like it was on the end of the bonnet in the windscreen), speed limits your speed e.t.c and cruise control information.
BUT... the dash is so hard and plastic the fake wood was dire, the steering was dreadful, the start/stop a nightmare didn't even want to turn off properly. It was an auto so you pull into a parking space and just as you are about to let it creep a little futher into the space it stops (i.e. it kills the engine). The information (mpg, av speed, cruise, miles to empty) can be displayed on the nav screen on the huds up display on the dash clocks display, which when the steering wheel is fully up you cant see all of it. Too many choices and buttons arrggghh. The diesel engine was also sounding like a tractor, I thought modern diesels weren't like that (brings the GTD into top of the class).
It returned 48mpg in the 170 miles that I drove it and it certainly didnt feel as fast as my GTD even though it has 181bhp and 0-60 in 7.4
I certainly won't buy one of them and if the one series is anyway like it, not a chance in hell.
Shall I start a thread "what car won't you be buying next" lol
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Just put my 9 month ed35 up for sale gone for a m135i delivery jan 2nd
Mine is coming December the 30th I'm hoping they can drag it out to jan 2nd so it's 2013 but they have a limited amount of time to register them when the land in the uk.
They just won Australia's car of the year for the money, did well in the evo 2012 ecoty.
What spec did you get?
I got
3door blue
8 speed
Adaptive suspension
Harman kardon
Turny xenons
Cruise
Parking sensors
Tinted glass
Ordered F20
Estoril Blue
Black Dakota Leather
Sport Auto Transmission
Driver Comfort Package c/w front/rear pdc
Vis Package
Sun Protection Package
Media Package Professional
Free DAB
Harman Kardon
Comfort Access
Ext. Mirrors Folding/Auto Dimming
Seat Heating
Service Inclusive 5yr
Managed to get a big discount and only paying just under 2 grand more than i paid for my ed35!
Very nice spec.
I forgot I got heated seats, vis pack, sun pack and driver comfort pack and 5 years service pack, they where all no brainers.
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Just bought my wife this after 11 years trouble free motoring in a Lupo GTI
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/01d7d58e-5cba-4078-8541-94a6bacab0b4/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110810_12:23)
The Suzuki is a real hoot to drive and came well finished with Xenons, climate, bluetooth. keyless entry.. for £12K
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Just bought my wife this after 11 years trouble free motoring in a Lupo GTI
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/01d7d58e-5cba-4078-8541-94a6bacab0b4/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110810_12:23)
The Suzuki is a real hoot to drive and came well finished with Xenons, climate, bluetooth. keyless entry.. for £12K
The look like brilliant little cars. Good choice.
They get great reviews in the car mags + on 5th gear a few weeks back.
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been looking around for a replacement for the daily and should fingers crossed be ordering one of these to arrive March to take over from the 500TA
(http://www.motorvillageuk.com/_assets/700x300/MASTER_700x300_Internal_A5001.jpg)
around £15k new with most toys ticked so cheap fun motoring
a nice 2010 model on detailing world here :wink:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=265128
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Just bought my wife this after 11 years trouble free motoring in a Lupo GTI
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/01d7d58e-5cba-4078-8541-94a6bacab0b4/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110810_12:23)
The Suzuki is a real hoot to drive and came well finished with Xenons, climate, bluetooth. keyless entry.. for £12K
looks very nice Mike, shame the GTi dont do Xenons as standared :rolleyes:
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I'm getting a itch for a golf r that I might scratch, if not maybe a BMW 3 series m sport diesel, only 2.5k more than a new golf gt diesel
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Just bought my wife this after 11 years trouble free motoring in a Lupo GTI
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/01d7d58e-5cba-4078-8541-94a6bacab0b4/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110810_12:23)
The Suzuki is a real hoot to drive and came well finished with Xenons, climate, bluetooth. keyless entry.. for £12K
Yep they definitely are that esp around the bends, the new shape swift in std form is much more rounded and girly compared to the last gen, but the updated sport looks great esp in blue...I was quite disappointed tho that its only got a 10hp or so more than the previous, it's around 136 now if I'm not mistaken?
Great little car none the less, I'm sure your wife will be very happy... great buy Mike :cool:
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Yep 136BHP but it only weighs about 1000kg so BHP/Tonne not far off the golf :laugh:
Only got 400 miles on it so far, it will be nice to see what it is like once loosened up, if I can ever get the keys off my wife :laugh:
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Yep they definitely are that esp around the bends, the new shape swift in std form is much more rounded and girly compared to the last gen, but the updated sport looks great esp in blue...I was quite disappointed tho that its only got a 10hp or so more than the previous, it's around 136 now if I'm not mistaken?
Great little car none the less, I'm sure your wife will be very happy... great buy Mike :cool:
Come on Steve now is your chance to show us your previous Swift :laugh:
My Mrs currently drives a swift with go faster stripes over it. She loves it and is looking at a new one.
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Yep they definitely are that esp around the bends, the new shape swift in std form is much more rounded and girly compared to the last gen, but the updated sport looks great esp in blue...I was quite disappointed tho that its only got a 10hp or so more than the previous, it's around 136 now if I'm not mistaken?
Great little car none the less, I'm sure your wife will be very happy... great buy Mike :cool:
Come on Steve now is your chance to show us your previous Swift :laugh:
My Mrs currently drives a swift with go faster stripes over it. She loves it and is looking at a new one.
I'm working on it also changed my mind to the A1, but it will also depend on the pram ?? Decisions decisions :grin:
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Yep 136BHP but it only weighs about 1000kg so BHP/Tonne not far off the golf :laugh:
Only got 400 miles on it so far, it will be nice to see what it is like once loosened up, if I can ever get the keys off my wife :laugh:
Can it be mapped Mike is there a turbo on it? :undecided:
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is there a turbo on it?
Quotes from the Top Gear Porsche challenge when Hammond put a "Turbo" badge on his 924,
"Is that the turbo?"
"No."
What about that? Is that the turbo?"
"No"
"This?"
"No"
"How about this then?"
"No"
"It doesn't have a turbo does it?"
"No :embarrassed:"
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I'm looking Skoda's Fabia vRS pick one up for 12k :wink:
Think you have to have taken your brave pills for these given the engine issues associated with these
yea just had a look at some of the issues, but your warrenty should cover it, my daughter has an 04 plate Fabia 60k on the clock and it never squeaks and runs like a dream, yes its very basic in the cabin but cant fualt it really. :smiley: :tongue:
Better you than me. Engine and gearbox issues. I don't like the emergency services or been stuck at the side of the road myself or wasting day after day having to go back and forwards to dealership workshops but if you have nothing better to do I guess it fills time in LOL.
It's a shame really as the previous fabia vRS was a car a really liked and has a good reputation too.
It's also said within the group that skoda still make the best assembled cars in the group.
P3asa
Nice sportback we are still thinking about one, just not quite In the price range of yours. :wink: probably a.1.6 sport sportback in blue with a couple options of parking plus, tpi and climate.
I had a Polo 6r GTI 180 (same engine and gearbox as the vRS). I didn't have any problems with the gearbox, (but many do) but the engine drank oil like it was petrol and needed new piston rings at 6k! As I had been back and forward to the dealer to have the engine and oil level checked many times I decided to reject car as the fix had not worked on other cars and I was fed up with having to take my new car back to the garage every month. So in summary, avoid!
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is there a turbo on it?
Quotes from the Top Gear Porsche challenge when Hammond put a "Turbo" badge on his 924,
"Is that the turbo?"
"No."
What about that? Is that the turbo?"
"No"
"This?"
"No"
"How about this then?"
"No"
"It doesn't have a turbo does it?"
"No :embarrassed:"
You taking the p*ss dubber36 you sh!tehawk :laugh: :laugh:
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Can it be mapped Mike is there a turbo on it? :undecided:
Not really mate, no turbo :sad:
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Possibility of getting back in a company car again so would be very tempted by a 125D M-Sport....
Jim
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Possibility of getting back in a company car again so would be very tempted by a 125D M-Sport....
Jim
Cool Jim...... Come over to the dark side
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Possibility of getting back in a company car again so would be very tempted by a 125D M-Sport....
Jim
Cool Jim...... Come over to the dark side
To be honest mate, I think a trip to the dark side is guaranteed, it will either be a twin turbo diesel or a twin turbo petrol :evil:
Jim
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Come on Steve now is your chance to show us your previous Swift :laugh:
My Mrs currently drives a swift with go faster stripes over it. She loves it and is looking at a new one.
I'm working on it also changed my mind to the A1, but it will also depend on the pram ?? Decisions decisions :grin:
Sorry was referring to Mr GTD who had the souped up Swift :smiley:
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Possibility of getting back in a company car again so would be very tempted by a 125D M-Sport....
Jim
Cool Jim...... Come over to the dark side
To be honest mate, I think a trip to the dark side is guaranteed, it will either be a twin turbo diesel or a twin turbo petrol :evil:
Jim
I would have a drive of both cars......
The economy on the 125d will will be in the 45-55 mpg range from what I've heard from other owners. My average is about 33mpg on the 1500 miles I've put on it so far. The diesel version is 2k more than the petrol one from memory. If I had opted for the diesel I would probably have broken even in about 3-4 years with the fuel savings made. As I will only keep for the car for that long I opted for the petrol :wink:
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Got a 330d M-Sport Touring next week for an extended test drive, it's going to make the 320d feel a it flat when it get it by comparison though :huh:
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Got a 330d M-Sport Touring next week for an extended test drive, it's going to make the 320d feel a it flat when it get it by comparison though :huh:
The 320d is a great engine. My dad had one of these (previous generation 3 series) and it very quick and had excellent economy. I wouldn't worry too much :smiley:
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Yep they definitely are that esp around the bends, the new shape swift in std form is much more rounded and girly compared to the last gen, but the updated sport looks great esp in blue...I was quite disappointed tho that its only got a 10hp or so more than the previous, it's around 136 now if I'm not mistaken?
Great little car none the less, I'm sure your wife will be very happy... great buy Mike :cool:
Come on Steve now is your chance to show us your previous Swift :laugh:
My Mrs currently drives a swift with go faster stripes over it. She loves it and is looking at a new one.
:laugh: here we go...cud you tell I wanted a Golf!
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/STA70101.jpg)
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Lots of mods on that!
My wife got a Swift 1.3 oil burner with leather - she loves it. She fills it up about once a year and I think she gets a refund on her tax disk!
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Can it be mapped Mike is there a turbo on it? :undecided:
Not really mate, no turbo :sad:
As Craig says, the expense is really not worth it...but if you really wanted to like peeps have done over on the swift forum you need a piggy ecu plus exhaust, induction ect ect ect then map it...
Before I got the GTD I was considering fitting a turbo/sc which wud of kicked it up to 180hp, factor in the weight and your dealing with a monster...the good thing about the sc is that it came with a switch that enabled you to flick between stock/sc...
I'm glad I case to my senses tho as the boot space is a no no for prams ect...
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Got a 330d M-Sport Touring next week for an extended test drive, it's going to make the 320d feel a it flat when it get it by comparison though :huh:
The 320d is a great engine. My dad had one of these (previous generation 3 series) and it very quick and had excellent economy. I wouldn't worry too much :smiley:
Not sure about how true what I was told but I have heard on the grape vine that 20 BMW are eating turbos left right and centre. The same trade source also told me but so are Audi CR units too.
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Got a 330d M-Sport Touring next week for an extended test drive, it's going to make the 320d feel a it flat when it get it by comparison though :huh:
The 320d is a great engine. My dad had one of these (previous generation 3 series) and it very quick and had excellent economy. I wouldn't worry too much :smiley:
Not sure about how true what I was told but I have heard on the grape vine that 20 BMW are eating turbos left right and centre. The same trade source also told me but so are Audi CR units too.
Certainly the older ones do - I know this is true because I know someone very very senior in the design team who designed them for BMW......
Jim
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Got a 330d M-Sport Touring next week for an extended test drive, it's going to make the 320d feel a it flat when it get it by comparison though :huh:
The 320d is a great engine. My dad had one of these (previous generation 3 series) and it very quick and had excellent economy. I wouldn't worry too much :smiley:
Not sure about how true what I was told but I have heard on the grape vine that 20 BMW are eating turbos left right and centre. The same trade source also told me but so are Audi CR units too.
My bosses MY2011 525d has done two turbos and CATs and whilst being taken on the test drive by the bmw technicians has done the same thing for a third time costing £4.5k a time so it's a good job it's under warranty.
That said in a fleet of 12 cars, his is the only car that's had any problems to date.
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If only BMWs were perfect like golf gits :grin:
In my experience I've never had a single customers turbo let go on a BMW or a Merc but plenty of vag group turbos go west time after time :huh:
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Possibility of getting back in a company car again so would be very tempted by a 125D M-Sport....
Jim
Cool Jim...... Come over to the dark side
To be honest mate, I think a trip to the dark side is guaranteed, it will either be a twin turbo diesel or a twin turbo petrol :evil:
Jim
Me too.
I've just had my 123d stolen from me by my sister in law and feel like my right arms been cut off :sad:
Scouring the net for another one or something interesting as I type.
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If only BMWs were perfect like golf gits :grin:
In my experience I've never had a single customers turbo let go on a BMW or a Merc but plenty of vag group turbos go west time after time :huh:
touchy :tongue:
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If only BMWs were perfect like golf gits :grin:
In my experience I've never had a single customers turbo let go on a BMW or a Merc but plenty of vag group turbos go west time after time :huh:
touchy :tongue:
You or me?
I don't wear rose tinted glasses and can only comment on my experience and what I see is VW turbos made from recycled coke cans letting go.
Not on MK6's to be fair but certainly on mk4 and 5s
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All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?
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Do what most 520 owners do and take the badge off the back, and everyone still knows :grin:
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All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?
Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance :wink:
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Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit... :smug:
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Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit... :smug:
What A1 is it and spec also do you mind if I ask how much they gave her for it?
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I may consider a change completely. Had a look at the range rover evoque, starts at 29k.
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I may consider a change completely. Had a look at the range rover evoque, starts at 29k.
Yes but ends up being 50k with all the toys, auto and 4wd lol, we looked at it for Mrs Doc and yes we both liked it but at twice the price (after discount) of a similarly specified and sized yeti it was a no brainier not to buy one.
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Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit... :smug:
What A1 is it and spec also do you mind if I ask how much they gave her for it?
+1 I would like to know too mate? :undecided:
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Nosey buggers aren't we :grin:
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They are giving her £17k against the new A3...
It's a 2lt diesel S line black edition...
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All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?
Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance :wink:
I'm going to have to go and have a drive in one. I can't afford a 535d, plus I've had nearly 8 years of bearly 40mpg in my Passat V6 TDI, so fancy something that is going to give me better fuel consumption and cheaper tax (like my Golf). I just need to find a dealer that can be bothered to look up from his desk when I go into the showroom now.
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All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?
Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance :wink:
I'm going to have to go and have a drive in one. I can't afford a 535d, plus I've had nearly 8 years of bearly 40mpg in my Passat V6 TDI, so fancy something that is going to give me better fuel consumption and cheaper tax (like my Golf). I just need to find a dealer that can be bothered to look up from his desk when I go into the showroom now.
Know what you mean, I went in looking at Alpina D3's before I got the golf, asked if I could talk with someone and they left me waiting 15 mins, so I walked out.
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Lets have some pics of the trim matey :wink:
Sorry been busy but managed to get some yesterday.
The Google street view is part of the Technology pack
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Lets have some pics of the trim matey :wink:
Sorry been busy but managed to get some yesterday.
The Google street view is part of the Technology pack
Very nice. The interior build quality looks good from the pictures and very well layed out.
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Know what you mean, I went in looking at Alpina D3's before I got the golf, asked if I could talk with someone and they left me waiting 15 mins, so I walked out.
Shame, my mate has a black one of these and it's a great car :cool:
Google street view s a genius addition to your sat Nav, how we'll does it work?
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Its only for when its stationary. I don't know if VIM might change that but unless you had an extremely fast internet connection, I doubt it would be able to update quick enough.
The SIM in the car is a strange one. That then becomes your handsfree which means you would literally have to take the SIM out your phone and stick it in the car. Ok if you spend most of the day in the car but not really practical. Ideally a cloned SIM would do the trick or be able to have a data SIM in the car but still allow the bluetooth pairing of your actual phone (this stops when a SIM is in the car)
The only other advantage apart from Audi connect services is it gives the car wifi.
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Never thought I say this but, my dad picked up a B Class AMG on Xmas eve for my mum and in the showroom they had an A class 250 Sport. I was really impressed tbh, they've done a great job. A friend of mine is the sales manager there and he's going to keep me appraised with the release of the A45 AMG. But the question is, canister live with two too many doors? With spec it'll be pushing £40k, similar to a well speced mk7 R perhaps?
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Never thought I say this but, my dad picked up a B Class AMG on Xmas eve for my mum and in the showroom they had an A class 250 Sport. I was really impressed tbh, they've done a great job. A friend of mine is the sales manager there and he's going to keep me appraised with the release of the A45 AMG. But the question is, canister live with two too many doors? With spec it'll be pushing £40k, similar to a well speced mk7 R perhaps?
Sorry but no shopping car is worth £40k, the RS3s of this world are not worth the £40k+ compared what else you can get out there.....
Jim
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Never thought I say this but, my dad picked up a B Class AMG on Xmas eve for my mum and in the showroom they had an A class 250 Sport. I was really impressed tbh, they've done a great job. A friend of mine is the sales manager there and he's going to keep me appraised with the release of the A45 AMG. But the question is, canister live with two too many doors? With spec it'll be pushing £40k, similar to a well speced mk7 R perhaps?
Sorry but no shopping car is worth £40k, the RS3s of this world are not worth the £40k+ compared what else you can get out there....
Jim
What Car compared the new A3 2.0 TDi sportsback, Golf TDI, BMW 1 series SE D and Merc A200 CDI. The A3 came first (5 stars) but only just, mainly because it is a 'posh hatchback'. The golf came second (5 stars)'a softer option than the A3 but runs extreamly close'. The BM (4 stars) was 'not as practical as its rivals'. The A200 (2 stars) was 'a long way off the pace'.
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What do you guys think of the S3?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/60357/audi-s3-revealed
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What do you guys think of the S3?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/60357/audi-s3-revealed
I like the idea and the sound of the engine/chassis but it just looks like every other S3 has and does nothing for me on the looks front.
I also don't like electric handbrakes they cost to much to fix in years to come. £600 the going rate for a renault one for example and they were the first to use them iirc.
I am actually more tempted by the S1 when it comes out.
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What do you guys think of the S3?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/60357/audi-s3-revealed
I like the idea and the sound of the engine/chassis but it just looks like every other S3 has and does nothing for me on the looks front.
I also don't like electric handbrakes they cost to much to fix in years to come. £600 the going rate for a renault one for example and they were the first to use them iirc.
I am actually more tempted by the S1 when it comes out.
"Pricing is expected to start from around £25,500.........
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I think the new s3 looks very nice ,but for 25k you just know its going to be more like 30+ :rolleyes:
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I pick up my Mini JCW on the 12 th, will get some pics up, i took one out for a test drive a couple of weeks ago, seriously impressed.
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I pick up my Mini JCW on the 12 th, will get some pics up, i took one out for a test drive a couple of weeks ago, seriously impressed.
Birds car :grin:
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Lol, good job my wife will drive it most of the time, but seriously alot more focused drive than the GTI. Althought i think the GTI is a better all rounder, but for out and out fun facter the JCW would take some beating
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If you have ordered an m135i you won't be disappointed, I picked mine up last week and it's very very good, bargin of a car.
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If you have ordered an m135i you won't be disappointed, I picked mine up last week and it's very very good, bargin of a car.
Get some pics up fella!!! :tongue:
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Is the whole forum deserting to BMW?
Okay girls, you'll have seen my thread about a workmate of mine who wants a Golf R (assuming he can find one cheap enough and isn't just dreaming), so sell him on an M135i instead...
A good few of the boys in work have got BMWs lately so they must be doing something right!! Still think my GTI is better though!!
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any decision to desert the GTI will be based on what the 2 series coupe looks like
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If you have ordered an m135i you won't be disappointed, I picked mine up last week and it's very very good, bargin of a car.
Get some pics up fella!!! :tongue:
I will do pal I only have show room ones from when we picked it up, it's hanging now as I can't get out of it. I did 1000 miles in the first week. Hopefully I will get a chance to clean it on the weekend, and get some decent out door pictures.... Or in the dark it looks better the darker it gets :wink:
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A Cayman 3.4s at the moment I think :whistle:
Will, where are these pics mate?
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Still no Atom on the Horizon mate? :drool:
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No mate, kind of gone off the idea as they seem like a pain to own.
Just bought a Cayman 3.4 s - Picking her up early next week from a nice old gent so thats me sorted for a bit ;-)
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^^^pics when you get the beast Craig please....
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Will do :wink:
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^^^pics when you get the beast Craig please....
Here you go, just picked her up in the snow so sorry she's dirty n the pics are crap. Docs old silver VW beetle:
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Very nice Indeedy herr Doktor. :cool:
What's the power on that Beetle? 320bhp?
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295 PS or 320 PS I'm not sure tbh but I'll know when I get her on the dyno...
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Looking good there Doc
Is the side graphics part of a sport upgrade? Can't say I've seen it on the other Cayman's I've chanced across?
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It's a factory option mate, cost him £303 :grin:
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That looks hot!!! :cool:
Very nice indeed...
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Oh my!! :drool:
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nice...... :cool:
Now you have to join Porsche Club.....
http://www.porscheclubgb.com/
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Parted exed my MK6 GTI on Saturday, replaced with a Mini R56 JCW.
After a long drive back from Scotland to Lincolnshire, i have to admit the GTI is a far better all rounder, but for the pure thrill of driving the JCW is a totally different car in every way for the better.
I would advise anyone who has never driven one to get on a good road for a fast drive, i guarantee you will not be disapointed. I just cant wait for some good dry weather to really test it out.
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Parted exed my MK6 GTI on Saturday, replaced with a Mini R56 JCW.
After a long drive back from Scotland to Lincolnshire, i have to admit the GTI is a far better all rounder, but for the pure thrill of driving the JCW is a totally different car in every way for the better.
I would advise anyone who has never driven one to get on a good road for a fast drive, i guarantee you will not be disapointed. I just cant wait for some good dry weather to really test it out.
I love these ^^^ :wink:
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Parted exed my MK6 GTI on Saturday, replaced with a Mini R56 JCW.
After a long drive back from Scotland to Lincolnshire, i have to admit the GTI is a far better all rounder, but for the pure thrill of driving the JCW is a totally different car in every way for the better.
I would advise anyone who has never driven one to get on a good road for a fast drive, i guarantee you will not be disapointed. I just cant wait for some good dry weather to really test it out.
Pics or it ain't true..... :wink:
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Ill get some pics up this weekend, as long as im not under 10 foot of snow, and abit more of a write up on how it drives when i hopefully get it on a dry road.
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Interested to see how you like it once the weather improves and you get to drive it properly
I've fancied one of these for ages
My local dealer just sold their demo but have a new black and red demo coming soon so I might have a test drive.
Not long till the new Clio sport comes out too. Really interested to see what this will be like. The auto box puts me off but there's never been a bad hot Clio yet so it will have to be good!
Seriously toying with the idea of a 2yr old Clio 200 for track duty.
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My brother in law has a Clio 200 cup, great drive, but you have to rev the nuts off it all the time. Which can be a little wearing after a while.
Im looking forward to some good dry weather do give the JCW a good blast round the Lincs roads, seriously impressed so far though.
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Parted exed my MK6 GTI on Saturday, replaced with a Mini R56 JCW.
After a long drive back from Scotland to Lincolnshire, i have to admit the GTI is a far better all rounder, but for the pure thrill of driving the JCW is a totally different car in every way for the better.
I would advise anyone who has never driven one to get on a good road for a fast drive, i guarantee you will not be disapointed. I just cant wait for some good dry weather to really test it out.
Glad you are enjoying the new mini but what does a R56 version mean? Also did you get the tail lights recoded ok?
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Glad you are enjoying the new mini but what does a R56 version mean? Also did you get the tail lights recoded ok?
Codes for the version of mini
http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/23/ask-mf-r53-r56-r60-what-does-it-mean/
1st Gen MINI
R50: One & MC Coupe
R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt.
R53: MCS Coupe
2nd Gen MINI
R55: Clubman
R56: One/MC/MCS Coupe
R57: One/MC/MCS Convt.
R60: MINI SUV
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Thanks, so it doesnt mean anything special then.
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Keep an ear out for the timing chain rattle on start up the r56 has a tensioner issue.
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Funny you should say that, my mates JCW GP has just had the tensioner go, dumping the oil contents all over the engine and road.
Luckily he had taken out an extended warranty.
So far they have replaced the tensioner and, after hearing a rattle on startup, are going to replace the chain.
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I had a good chat with the dealer about the timing tensioner, thats something i found on the web as a common fault known as the "death rattle" aparantly. The dealer got the mechanics to double check it so all ok at the moment. So if it does go wrong, hopefully it will be in the next 12 months under warranty.
AJ, i never did get my GTI in to sort out the coding for the original rear lights, the dealer phoned me to say they had got the code from VW UK, but i couldnt get it in in time before i part exed it. So i just left the lights switched off when i handed the car over so the warning light never came on. Naughty i know, but im sure the Mini dealer knocked my part ex price low enough so he could get things sorted.
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Ill get some pics up this weekend, as long as im not under 10 foot of snow, and abit more of a write up on how it drives when i hopefully get it on a dry road.
Bring on the snow!
At last my chance to do some 4wd drifting. :evil:
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...AJ, i never did get my GTI in to sort out the coding for the original rear lights, the dealer phoned me to say they had got the code from VW UK, but i couldnt get it in in time before i part exed it. So i just left the lights switched off when i handed the car over so the warning light never came on. Naughty i know, but im sure the Mini dealer knocked my part ex price low enough so he could get things sorted.
Oh well who ever buys it might be on here soon trying to solve the issue.
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That would be quite funny, ill let them know to speak to Boston VW as they definately have the code
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Ill get some pics up this weekend, as long as im not under 10 foot of snow, and abit more of a write up on how it drives when i hopefully get it on a dry road.
Bring on the snow!
At last my chance to do some 4wd drifting. :evil:
Will and I will be hitting every parked car in our RWD mobiles :grin:
I'm going for new front tyres today go I'll gopro it :wink:
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Good call :grin:
In all seriousness I have settled on following spec thinking about what I will enjoy having the most from a drivers perspective;
320d M Sport
Metallic Paint - colour tbc
Sun Protection Glass
Media Pack - Nav & Bluetooth
Lumbar Support
Business Speaker Upgrade
Nice spec car, and as much as I would have loved the Xenons and 19" wheels I think my choices will make my travelling more enjoyable :cool:
So order is being placed on Monday for earliest delivery....just got to finalise colour and am in a 50/50 between Estoril Blue and Glacier Silver.....
Looked at so many pics online, concern is that Estoril is going to be the colour of choice for every other rep in an M-Sport but I loved the colour on the old E36 M3's.
Silver is very safe, but seems to be a less popular choice and does look nice with the privacy glass.
Any opinions would be grateful as it may be the flick of a coin at crunch time :grin:
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I personally really like white with red leather but i know thats not to everyones taste.
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Silver with a red interior would look very nice.
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Out of the two, as Martin says - Silver and Red is very nice
Silver with a black interior doesn't work IMO
Estoril is a lovely colour though...
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Silver with a red interior would look very nice.
Hadn't considered that option.....hmmmmm...
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Car ordered...bottled it and went for Estoril Blue with black interior....indicating early/mid April for delivery :cool:
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Car ordered...bottled it and went for Estoril Blue with black interior....indicating early/mid April for delivery :cool:
The blue looks stunning in sunlight and is a real stand out colour
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Car ordered...bottled it and went for Estoril Blue with black interior....indicating early/mid April for delivery :cool:
Nothing wrong with that - still a stand out colour.
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Think it's going to be very common but I loved it from the 90's when it was an M3 colour, can't wait now for the nice weather :cool:
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Well an Abarth salesmen I'd me a huge favour in making me think twice on an A500, given tha appalling dealer network and ludicrous serving costs £600 in 18k if at main dealer it's an itch I won't be scratching as a new daily
Phonecall made to dealer for test drive in one of these on weekend in r-line spec to see how the 1.2tsi compares to the 500TA
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The 1.2TSi engine is a belter, had a Leon courtesy car with it in and was gob smacked when I handed the keys back and they told me it was a 1.2, very nice dive for someone looking for economy :cool:
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The 1.2TSi engine is a belter, had a Leon courtesy car with it in and was gob smacked when I handed the keys back and they told me it was a 1.2, very nice dive for someone looking for economy :cool:
Really??? I had a Beetle with that engine the other day and thought is was poor. It wasn't all that economical either. 42mpg over 300 miles. Perhaps that's ok for a petrol as I'm used to 60ish from my diesel. My 23 year old 16V will do as well as the Beetle if I try hard enough.
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I only did about 80 miles but averaged about the same but thought that was good for a petrol car, my Golf does about 32-34mpg which I also think its great for the type of car it is.
By comparison my Leon FR diesel achieved 53mpg average on a journey which was all motorway, no traffic and nothing above 70mph so you're doing we'll with your figures :cool:
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I only did about 80 miles but averaged about the same but thought that was good for a petrol car, my Golf does about 32-34mpg which I also think its great for the type of car it is.
By comparison my Leon FR diesel achieved 53mpg average on a journey which was all motorway, no traffic and nothing above 70mph so you're doing we'll with your figures :cool:
The 140 CR is exceptionally economical on long steady journeys. We do a 500 miles round trip to Kent every so often. If I keep below 70mpg, my Golf will show 62mpg on the DIS. Starting with a full tank, it will do the whole trip and still show 180 miles to empty when we get back home. Even using it locally on mainly rural A roads, I've never averaged less than 55mpg over a full tank.
With the smaller petrol engines, I seem to get 42-42mpg whether it's the 1.2 or 1.4. Although it only has another 20 odd horsepower, the 1.4 is a much more lively car. It would be the one I would choose if I really had to.
Low to mid 30's as you are getting from your GTI is good I reckon too. My Leon Cupra 1.8T would average about 28-29mpg, so it does go to show that they have progressed.
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On a good run into work I can easily get 39.1 mpg over 37 miles ( say 70% motorway and 30% A/B Roads ) which is pretty good imo.
My average for the car since ownership for all journeys is 27.8 mpg over 3000 miles.
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On a good run into work I can easily get 39.1 mpg over 37 miles ( say 70% motorway and 30% A/B Roads ) which is pretty good imo.
My average for the car since ownership for all journeys is 27.8 mpg over 3000 miles.
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Eeeek 27.8mpg.
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New M4 looking good :smiley:
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That looks bloody gorgeous :cool:
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That looks bloody gorgeous :cool:
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I'll keep my eye out on autotrader for a second hand one in about 20 years time..... Hopefully I can afford one by then :laugh:
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That looks bloody gorgeous :cool:
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I'll keep my eye out on autotrader for a second hand one in about 20 years time..... Hopefully I can afford one by then :laugh:
That looks truly stunning :cool: and will look even better in the Estoril Blue...
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My bro has provisionally ordered an M sport.
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My bro has provisionally ordered an M sport.
So your be getting the itch sooner or later then?
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My bro has provisionally ordered an M sport.
So your be getting the itch sooner or later then?
Not for a BMW. I'm torn with either a fully loaded Amarok then a VAG project show car, fancy a mk3 VR OR MK1 caddy, or an R if they release one? Not sure really. I enjoy the 'community' part of owning VAG.
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Hi guys
Not been on here much lately though have been keeping a beady eye on what is going on.
So my GTI is on its way to a new home shortly as I will be taking delivery of my new baby RR the Evoque on the first of March all being well. Sadly there are absolutely no deals to be done on this car but have managed to wangle some floor mats, a full tank of fuel and for the car to have Autoglym applied...if this was not being thrown in I would of told them to stuff it.
I tried the place where your mate works Neil but they said he was never in when I phoned, so finally got a deal with a dealer 30 minutes from home.
Will be sad to see the end of my GTI but winter driving here on the North York Moors gets more hazardous every year and I had an itch I gotta scratch with regard to the Evoque.
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any bits you want to sell?
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any bits you want to sell?
The car has been sold as is I'm afraid.
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no bother - wondered if you had the winter tyres still
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no bother - wondered if you had the winter tyres still
They are on the car at the moment...would be prepared to do a deal on them.
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are they on winter wheels?
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are they on winter wheels?
No I have a set of 18 summer tyres and a set of 18 winter tyres I just have them swapped on and off the monzas in October and then again in March
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Will be sad to see the end of my GTI but winter driving here on the North York Moors gets more hazardous every year and I had an itch I gotta scratch with regard to the Evoque.
Enjoy the Rover. :smiley: sad to see another GTI go. :cry:
I too have been looking at suv 4x4 myself for winter use but one thing that struck me was most have ~8" ground clearance and cars have around 4" I'm thinking thats not really much of a difference :undecided: considering the large amount of snow I had this week. The ones I looked at all seem to come with standard type car tires in large width sizes too. So on still undecided if its worth me changing.
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Why don't you just buy a cheap Pajaro or something for when the going gets tough and supermarket carparks?
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I did venture onto the RR site as like the Evoque but bit too much for me to run as a second car, have toyd with a Land Rover Defender 90 for the winter months if you buy cheap enough
Was mightily impressed by the 1.2tsi Rline Polo which is a cracking car and fun, all be it I'm hoping to order the Blue GT version for the 140ps ACT motor later this week as it will cope better with motorway miles and I can have most toys I have in the GTI, they do it in the mk7 GT but more than I want to spend
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have toyd with a Land Rover Defender 90 for the winter months if you buy cheap enough
Cheap Defenders are cheap for a reason.
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have toyd with a Land Rover Defender 90 for the winter months if you buy cheap enough
Cheap Defenders are cheap for a reason.
Indeed, you'll need to get your hands dirty maintaining them and repairing. If you are prepared to thoug the bits are cheap as chips and they will literally go on forever.
We call my mates one 'Triggers Broom'...... Think the number plates are the only original part of the car when he got it 20+ years ago :grin:
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have toyd with a Land Rover Defender 90 for the winter months if you buy cheap enough
Cheap Defenders are cheap for a reason.
Depends what your monetray value of cheap is ;)
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I would say a 12 month old TDCI Station Wagon for less than £20,000 would be cheap, but a 200Tdi Truck Cab with a rotten chassis for any more than £1500 would be expensive.
Cheapness is all relative, or were you just letting us to know that you have lots of money?
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No just that I'm not an idiot going to run a shed as was implied by your good self, and the 90 market is a minefield when I dipped a toe in the market
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I've been having too many thoughts about getting a Touareg R-Line.
I think I could get used to a big comfy 4x4 uber barge to waft about in with barely a consideration for the weather conditions.
Permanent 4x4, big torquey diesel engine, auto 'box, massive ground clearance and plenty of toys...sounds like that's just what I need :smiley:
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Hi guys
Not been on here much lately though have been keeping a beady eye on what is going on.
So my GTI is on its way to a new home shortly as I will be taking delivery of my new baby RR the Evoque on the first of March all being well. Sadly there are absolutely no deals to be done on this car but have managed to wangle some floor mats, a full tank of fuel and for the car to have Autoglym applied...if this was not being thrown in I would of told them to stuff it.
I tried the place where your mate works Neil but they said he was never in when I phoned, so finally got a deal with a dealer 30 minutes from home.
Will be sad to see the end of my GTI but winter driving here on the North York Moors gets more hazardous every year and I had an itch I gotta scratch with regard to the Evoque.
Hi, there I was only wondering what you were up to the other day. Sorry he never got in touch, numpty! Good luck with it!
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Hi guys
Not been on here much lately though have been keeping a beady eye on what is going on.
So my GTI is on its way to a new home shortly as I will be taking delivery of my new baby RR the Evoque on the first of March all being well. Sadly there are absolutely no deals to be done on this car but have managed to wangle some floor mats, a full tank of fuel and for the car to have Autoglym applied...if this was not being thrown in I would of told them to stuff it.
I tried the place where your mate works Neil but they said he was never in when I phoned, so finally got a deal with a dealer 30 minutes from home.
Will be sad to see the end of my GTI but winter driving here on the North York Moors gets more hazardous every year and I had an itch I gotta scratch with regard to the Evoque.
Hi, there I was only wondering what you were up to the other day. Sorry he never got in touch, numpty! Good luck with it!
Thanks for that, he maybe never was told that I'd rung. I must have kept ringing on his day off lol. Cheers for the good wishes. All the best.
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Farewell Amanda! Wondered when you'd get round to getting your Evoque. Good choice. Cool and practical.
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Farewell Amanda! Wondered when you'd get round to getting your Evoque. Good choice. Cool and practical.
Thanks, maybe see you around next time I'm in your neck of the woods.
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ordered a Polo Blue GT more door to replace the 500TA as a daily driver, comes with the new 1.4tsi 140ps ACT motor so £20 a year in road tax, factory order so 12 week wait
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Well nice for a polo :cool:
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ordered a Polo Blue GT more door to replace the 500TA as a daily driver, comes with the new 1.4tsi 140ps ACT motor so £20 a year in road tax, factory order so 12 week wait
(http://www.anewcar.net/wp-content/uploads/Volkswagen-Polo-BlueGT-5.jpg)
Ay, that looks good... :cool:
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Went to look at discovery 4 at the weekend for family duty. Stunning bit of kit. A disco 3 is probably more realistic though.
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I've fancied a Discovery for a while now. It would be perfect for family duties and towing the caravan, but I'm not sure that I could justify the cost of having one as a daily. There are a lot of good looking 3's for sensible money, especially in HSE trim, but I've got concerns about reliability.
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Farewell Amanda! Wondered when you'd get round to getting your Evoque. Good choice. Cool and practical.
Thanks, maybe see you around next time I'm in your neck of the woods.
That'd be good :smiley:
ordered a Polo Blue GT more door to replace the 500TA as a daily driver, comes with the new 1.4tsi 140ps ACT motor so £20 a year in road tax, factory order so 12 week wait
I like the look of those. Can they be remapped yet? :smug:
Is yours going to be in blue Andy?
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I like the look of those. Can they be remapped yet? :smug:
Is yours going to be in blue Andy?
i went for the blue as always loved the rising blue on the roc, should be similar to the one in the pic except for we get front fogs
i know Revo do maps for the 122 version but unsure on the 140 ACT given they haven't been out that long, i'm not intending t get it mapped as defeats the purpose of having it for me
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drove it for the first time in 5 weeks. underwhelmed. :undecided:
went to look at a RR evoque. very nice indeed. :smug:
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drove it for the first time in 5 weeks. underwhelmed. :undecided:
went to look at a RR evoque. very nice indeed. :smug:
Feel for you matey - Boo
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Just got this email from Audi
"Thanks to a brand new turbo-charged 2.0 TFSI engine that works in tandem with quattro® all-wheel-drive, it delivers an impressive 300PS output. As a result, this is our fastest and most agile S3 Sportback to date, capable of accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 5.5 seconds.* So while delivering all the space and practicality of a five-door design, the S3 Sportback also produces more power, superior performance and lower fuel consumption thanks to Audi ultra lightweight construction"
As long as this isnt £40k this will be worth a very close look.
Jim
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I got that...not bad looking either but I'm not confident on the price side of things
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02479/Audi-S3-2_jpg_2479746c.jpg)
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Teaser video
http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a3/s3/meet-the-model.html
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Sticking with VAG the new ride :wink:
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Another Club Aldi convert :cool:
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Nice car Steve - makes me miss my Avant seeing yours :(
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I very nearly bought an Octavia vRS CR DSG the other day, until I discovered that it would only tow 1400kg.
The hunt is on now for a Passat Sport CR DSG with xenons for less than £20k.
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drove it for the first time in 5 weeks. underwhelmed. :undecided:
went to look at a RR evoque. very nice indeed. :smug:
Went to look at discovery 4 at the weekend for family duty. Stunning bit of kit. A disco 3 is probably more realistic though.
I know a good landrover mechanic if you get one. (RSM at hetton-le hole :wink: )
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Been to have a look at a Suzuki swift sport seem good for 12.8K new.
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Been to have a look at a Suzuki swift sport seem good for 12.8K new.
They do look good, you only have to ask Mike...
Just bought my wife this after 11 years trouble free motoring in a Lupo GTI
(http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/01d7d58e-5cba-4078-8541-94a6bacab0b4/Large%20Image.jpg?p=110810_12:23)
The Suzuki is a real hoot to drive and came well finished with Xenons, climate, bluetooth. keyless entry.. for £12K
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I very nearly bought an Octavia vRS CR DSG the other day, until I discovered that it would only tow 1400kg.
The hunt is on now for a Passat Sport CR DSG with xenons for less than £20k.
I might just have found one. It's done a few miles BUT it's a 170 with xenons, nappa leather, heated rear seats, panoramic sunroof, heated front screen, electric tailgate, electric tow bar, nav... and is well under my budget.
The spec is outweighing the mileage at the moment, I just hope it isn't stone chipped and swirlled to hell or been obviously painted.
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Sticking with VAG the new ride :wink:
Very nice mate :wink:
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Well that was a waste of time. A 150 mile round trip. Lovely looking car, great spec and a reasonable price, but look a bit closer and,
Bonnet peppered with stone chips
Front bumper miss-aligned
Small chips and scrapes on most panels and rear door handle
Big scuffs on top of the rear bumper
Two wheels with chunks out of them
Not the tow bar as advertised and only 7pin electrics
Grubby interior covered up with valeters goo
Filthy spare wheel and wheel well
And the salesmans comment "what do you expect? It's done 48,000 miles" My Passat is cleaner than this one and it's nearly 9 years old and done 108,000 miles.
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Sticking with VAG the new ride ;)
Very nice mate ;)
Nice, always had a soft spot for that shape A4. 8)
Well that was a waste of time. A 150 mile round trip. Lovely looking car, great spec and a reasonable price, but look a bit closer and,
Bonnet peppered with stone chips
Front bumper miss-aligned
Small chips and scrapes on most panels and rear door handle
Big scuffs on top of the rear bumper
Two wheels with chunks out of them
Not the tow bar as advertised and only 7pin electrics
Grubby interior covered up with valeters goo
Filthy spare wheel and wheel well
And the salesmans comment "what do you expect? It's done 48,000 miles" My Passat is cleaner than this one and it's nearly 9 years old and done 108,000 miles.
Never mind mate, i'm sure the perfect one will come up, just a shame it was a quite a large wasted trip. :)
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Well that was a waste of time. A 150 mile round trip. Lovely looking car, great spec and a reasonable price, but look a bit closer and,
Bonnet peppered with stone chips
Front bumper miss-aligned
Small chips and scrapes on most panels and rear door handle
Big scuffs on top of the rear bumper
Two wheels with chunks out of them
Not the tow bar as advertised and only 7pin electrics
Grubby interior covered up with valeters goo
Filthy spare wheel and wheel well
And the salesmans comment "what do you expect? It's done 48,000 miles" My Passat is cleaner than this one and it's nearly 9 years old and done 108,000 miles.
The joys of buying secondhand cars.....
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The problem is, the cars I would like would be nearly £40k new. I don't have £40k :sad:
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Deal done. (Thanks for all your help Lee)
I will be picking up my Passat Sport 2.0 TDI DSG Estate on Wednesday. :smiley:
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Deal done. (Thanks for all your help Lee)
I will be picking up my Passat Sport 2.0 TDI DSG Estate on Wednesday. :)
Cool beans!! Told ya so^ :)
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Another happy customer, that's 4 today then for me : )
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Deal done. (Thanks for all your help Lee)
I will be picking up my Passat Sport 2.0 TDI DSG Estate on Wednesday. :smiley:
Great news Simon, pics when you've taken delivery please...
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Deal done. (Thanks for all your help Lee)
I will be picking up my Passat Sport 2.0 TDI DSG Estate on Wednesday. :smiley:
Great news Simon, pics when you've taken delivery please...
Your so demanding!! :grin:
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Deal done. (Thanks for all your help Lee)
I will be picking up my Passat Sport 2.0 TDI DSG Estate on Wednesday. :smiley:
Great news Simon, pics when you've taken delivery please...
Your so demanding!! :grin:
:grin: :wink: I just love the pics....
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Nice one Simon - BHP? :wink:
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140 Craig...at the moment :wink: :wink:
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im off to this :smiley:
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That looks :cool: not a fan of black wheels myself but etto, lovely motor though :drool:
Do the bikes come free?? :grin:
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That looks :cool: not a fan of black wheels myself but etto, lovely motor though :drool:
Do the bikes come free?? :grin:
thanks jimble
bikes no but the bike carrier was free :rolleyes:
lol, bet within 18 months ive got this and an ed35 :whistle:
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That looks bad ass, big pimping! Quite a radical change from a gti. But I'm sure you will be back one day!
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That looks great Potts, personally not a fan of black on black but it looks good none the less...I'm sure your have many miles of happy motoring...enjoy!!!
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Would be very happy buzzing around in that Disco, looks pimp! :cool:
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Absolutely love that discovery looks hard as nails
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That looks awesome, makes our Touaregs look like a little run about city car : )
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got a provisional build date of week 15 for the Blue GT today, worried as mrs w seems to have taken more of an interest in it
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Buy her a polo... :grin:
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Buy her a polo... :grin:
struggling to get her to part with her Pirelli for a R or Mk7 GTI :(
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Cheers fellas for the lovely comments :smiley:
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Potts, you're gone to have to be very careful washing that. It looks like a big canvas for lots of swirls. Have you got a snow foam lance?
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Potts, you're gone to have to be very careful washing that. It looks like a big canvas for lots of swirls. Have you got a snow foam lance?
:grin: they look better dirty and used :whistle:
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Potts, you're gone to have to be very careful washing that. It looks like a big canvas for lots of swirls. Have you got a snow foam lance?
:grin: they look better dirty and used :whistle:
A clean land rover is a new land rover! :smiley:
Love that interior.
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im off to this :smiley:
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Is you a dealer?
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im off to this :smiley:
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4732/p2040297e.jpg)
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Is you a dealer?
Or professional footballer ?
Sorry mate, thats a minger, up there with Balotelli's camouflaged Bentley. No class.
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Good on you Potts - I'm not one for black wheels on a black car but the Disco looks good :cool:
Mind you it'll be a b!tch to clean
The bike rack looks like a Thule one (albeit branded LR no doubt?!) superb bit of kit - although it does way the Golf down a bit at the rear it's far better than any other option out there IMO.
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im off to this :smiley:
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4732/p2040297e.jpg)
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Is you a dealer?
Or professional footballer ?
Sorry mate, thats a minger, up there with Balotelli's camouflaged Bentley. No class.
WTF Spartacus, you must be very proud of yourself trying to piss on someones parade, still whatever floats your boat :smiley:
I think youre one of those idiots that wonders why people always take an instant dislike to you, well let me answer this for you, - it saves time !
now go away and play in your dads car :smiley:
quote from your signature
ML420 with 360 bhp :sick: for when I really want to hoon it or go Focus ST bashing. :rolleyes:
' My Dad drives a GTi '
pretty much says it all about you rearly......and you say no class about me !
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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im off to this :smiley:
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(http://imageshack.us/a/img839/4732/p2040297e.jpg)
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Is you a dealer?
Or professional footballer ?
Sorry mate, thats a minger, up there with Balotelli's camouflaged Bentley. No class.
WTF Spartacus, you must be very proud of yourself trying to piss on someones parade, still whatever floats your boat :smiley:
I think youre one of those idiots that wonders why people always take an instant dislike to you, well let me answer this for you, - it saves time !
now go away and play in your dads car :smiley:
quote from your signature
ML420 with 360 bhp :sick: for when I really want to hoon it or go Focus ST bashing. :rolleyes:
' My Dad drives a GTi '
pretty much says it all about you rearly......and you say no class about me !
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Love it
Forums are for people's opinions matey, get used to it.
Somebody has to shout ' The emperor has no clothes '
No need to get personal though, that's crossing the virtual line and will bet you barred
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Totally Agree Spartacus
BUT
being asked if I'm a dealer for you to follow up with footballer and the cars a minger etc etc is just as personnel as anything I've said :rolleyes:
Opinions should be quite rightly expressed and forums are fantastic places to do this, I have no problems taking any criticism from people but when this crosses into just rudeness I'm sorry but you can jog on....
I've been a member on lots of forums in the past and I've loved my stay here whilst having the fantastic gti, and I rearly do hope in the future I buy another and come back to this great forum, my only wish will be you have become more constructive than rude with your posts, but alas I am probably piss..g in the wind with that hope.
Have a nice life and jog on Sparty :wink:
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Not a fan of landrovers myself, too unreliable and too many of my mates make a good living fixing them.
Even less of a fan of 4x4s running summer sports road tyres. (dont know if this one has or not just a bugbear of mine as it makes them pointless)
Each to there own though, if its what you want then that's all that counts
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Not a fan of landrovers myself, too unreliable and too many of my mates make a good living fixing them.
Even less of a fan of 4x4s running summer sports road tyres. (dont know if this one has or not just a bugbear of mine as it makes them pointless)
Each to there own though, if its what you want then that's all that counts
Thats fair enough comment but I will only keep thru warranty period as will move on in 2 years so not too concerned on the reliability side .... The tyres are scorpions so off roadng is still this beasts bread and butter :wink: they just look lower on Black wheels .... :smiley:
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Pots, Any plans to take her Nevada Offroading style ala Sundays Top Gear?
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Pots, Any plans to take her Nevada Offroading style ala Sundays Top Gear?
:grin:depends if the wife has navigated those speed humps on the school run and got back home in it ! :rolleyes: :wink:
but saying that, yep, going on the offroad course and intend to partake in a few offroad days, hence the disco as choice over most of the other cars I was looking at.... shame i couldnt convince myself the GTI
was a capable offroader :wink: :grin:
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I've just picked up a Passat DSG today. The stop start on that started working after about 3 miles from cold and very quickly after the car has come to a halt. I have discovered but by applying less pressure to the brake pedal, it will not activate.
However if I'm stationary for more than just a quick pause, I go into neutral and take my foot off the brake, as I'm sure the bloke behind doesn't want to stare at my brake lights, but doing this starts the engine again. The system contradicts considerate driving practices in my opinion.
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I've just picked up a Passat DSG today. The stop start on that started working after about 3 miles from cold and very quickly after the car has come to a halt. I have discovered but by applying less pressure to the brake pedal, it will not activate.
However if I'm stationary for more than just a quick pause, I go into neutral and take my foot off the brake, as I'm sure the bloke behind doesn't want to stare at my brake lights, but doing this starts the engine again. The system contradicts considerate driving practices in my opinion.
In the words of MrGTD, Get some pics up! :laugh:
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I've just picked up a Passat DSG today. The stop start on that started working after about 3 miles from cold and very quickly after the car has come to a halt. I have discovered but by applying less pressure to the brake pedal, it will not activate.
However if I'm stationary for more than just a quick pause, I go into neutral and take my foot off the brake, as I'm sure the bloke behind doesn't want to stare at my brake lights, but doing this starts the engine again. The system contradicts considerate driving practices in my opinion.
In the words of MrGTD, Get some pics up! :laugh:
Maybe you should go back with it and get a Golf....
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Maybe you should go back with it and get a Golf....
I've still got the Golf. The new Passat is to replace my old Passat.
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Maybe you should go back with it and get a Golf....
I've still got the Golf. The new Passat is to replace my old Passat.
Thats alright then...maybe thats why the UK Golfs don't have start/stop... :undecided:
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Thats alright then...maybe thats why the UK Golfs don't have start/stop... :undecided:
As I said earlier
I had a Golf Match BMT for about 3 weeks last year and in that time, the stop/start activated once. That was when I was waiting at a level crossing. I'm lucky enough to live/work and drive around in the countryside, so I'm never stationary long enough for it to be of benefit.
That Golf had it as part of the BMT pack.
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I've just picked up a Passat DSG today. The stop start on that started working after about 3 miles from cold and very quickly after the car has come to a halt. I have discovered but by applying less pressure to the brake pedal, it will not activate.
However if I'm stationary for more than just a quick pause, I go into neutral and take my foot off the brake, as I'm sure the bloke behind doesn't want to stare at my brake lights, but doing this starts the engine again. The system contradicts considerate driving practices in my opinion.
In the words of MrGTD, Get some pics up! :laugh:
^^^^ :laugh:
Pic uploader help HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0)
Apart from the start stop Simon, do you like? Is much improved from your out going Passat?
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So far so good. It's no ball of fire, but should at least be considerably more economical than my previous Passat. The ride is excellent, even with sports suspension, but I guess that's down to the 17" wheels and the RNS 315 is very intuitive to use. I'm used to everything else as most of it is similar to the Golf, so the new Passat feels reassuringly homely.
I think we're going to get along just fine.
Is it an improvement over the previous one? Well that remains to be seen. It is nearly 9 years old, done 109,000 miles and everything still works. The only think that ever broke was a power steering hose union. I wonder how much of the new car will still be working when it reaches that sort of age?
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In the words of MrGTD, Get some pics up! :laugh:
As promised. Better ones to follow with a nicer background once it's had a proper clean.
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I hope my retention certificate comes today. It won't feel like my car until it has my number plate on it.
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That looks proper nice.. :cool:
Enjoy!!!
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Looking good dubber.
It must be massive inside!!
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It must be massive inside!!
That's what she said last night :laugh:
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That looks very nice mate! The perfect family bus imo. :cool:
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On paper it should do what the last one could
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I hope so, otherwise the old V6 TDI will have to stay as well.
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Hmmmm i could swear blind i clicked on mk7 gti section and iv'e ended up on a gypsy forum :smiley:
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Hmmmm i could swear blind i clicked on mk7 gti section and iv'e ended up on a gypsy forum :smiley:
It has strayed a bit off topic for sure be jezzus
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MERGED!!!!!!
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MERGED!!!!!!
Top man! 8)
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^^^It was my blinking phone not giving me all the options :sad: as soon as I got on the Pad all was well....
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I think I’m going to trade in my Mk 6 GTI for an Mk 7 3dr Fontana red with panoramic sunroof, Dynaudio,performance pack and not decided yet decided on the wheels. :undecided:
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I think I’m going to trade in my Mk 6 GTI for an Mk 7 3dr Fontana red with panoramic sunroof, Dynaudio and not decided yet decided on the wheels. :undecided:
Better get in quick with your order as it sounds like there in high demand and doubt that's just Evo's(Lee's) dealers...
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I think I’m going to trade in my Mk 6 GTI for an Mk 7 3dr Fontana red with panoramic sunroof, Dynaudio and not decided yet decided on the wheels. :undecided:
Better get in quick with your order as it sounds like there in high demand and doubt that's just Evo's(Lee's) dealers...
Dont you have to wait untill after 26th march?
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Car ordered...bottled it and went for Estoril Blue with black interior....indicating early/mid April for delivery :cool:
Dealer has indicated that my new BMW may be ready for collection on 28th March, the day before Good Friday.....quite excited as that's less than 3 weeks away :shocked:
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I think I’m going to trade in my Mk 6 GTI for an Mk 7 3dr Fontana red with panoramic sunroof, Dynaudio and not decided yet decided on the wheels. :undecided:
Better get in quick with your order as it sounds like there in high demand and doubt that's just Evo's(Lee's) dealers...
Dont you have to wait untill after 26th march?
This is true but Lee has already been taking orders for the GTI and is already into April/May allocation(can't remember what month he said) So I take it all dealers are able to do the same...
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What am I buying next?...
Yesterday I put down a deposit for a Mercedes A45 AMG.
The deposit is fully refundable - as there is no official price or spec yet. It just gets me a build slot.
I'm not entirely convinced by the look of the new A-series, but I think it'll grow on me. I'm more interested in the 360bhp and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds!
I test drove an A200 yesterday just to get an idea of shape / size. The overall size of the car is pretty similar to the Golf. I was a bit concerned when the salesman showed me the boot as it looked considerably smaller than the Golf. However - when I took it home and tried all my stuff - I think it's a similar volume - just a different shape. My golf clubs and my trolley seem to fit in better than tin my Golf - although I have to remove my driver and 1 iron as opposed to just my driver. Obviously my Golf R has a smaller boot than a GTI... so I hope the A45 doesn't end up with a smaller boot than the A200.
Looking forward to some official information though...
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An RS3, and hopefully this week!
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An RS3, and hopefully this week!
Good man :wink:
What colour and spec ?
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What am I buying next?...
Yesterday I put down a deposit for a Mercedes A45 AMG.
The deposit is fully refundable - as there is no official price or spec yet. It just gets me a build slot.
I'm not entirely convinced by the look of the new A-series, but I think it'll grow on me. I'm more interested in the 360bhp and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds!
I test drove an A200 yesterday just to get an idea of shape / size. The overall size of the car is pretty similar to the Golf. I was a bit concerned when the salesman showed me the boot as it looked considerably smaller than the Golf. However - when I took it home and tried all my stuff - I think it's a similar volume - just a different shape. My golf clubs and my trolley seem to fit in better than tin my Golf - although I have to remove my driver and 1 iron as opposed to just my driver. Obviously my Golf R has a smaller boot than a GTI... so I hope the A45 doesn't end up with a smaller boot than the A200.
Looking forward to some official information though...
My next door neighbour has just bought a 13 plate A200 and it really is not nice on the eye in my opinion it looks like a cheap jap hatchback from the rear looking like it is trying too hard. Sorry each to their own and all that.
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I need a cheap (relatively) extra car very quickly for a short period of time so new is out of the question as too much of a hit on depreciation which is similar to the GTI. Rang my dealers and I have bought a 5 year old (08) MK5 GT Sport 140 TDi DSG in Met Black, 40k miles full history, one owner with full leather in mint condition from my local dealer so has 1 years warranty and I pick it up tomorrow.
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My next door neighbour has just bought a 13 plate A200 and it really is not nice on the eye in my opinion it looks like a cheap jap hatchback from the rear looking like it is trying too hard. Sorry each to their own and all that.
I kind of agree - I'm not entirely convince about the looks. The bonnet is too long (in typical Merc style) and the back looks like it was finished without a lot of thought. I've also never owned a car with more than 3 doors (in 17 years of driving), so the thought if having 5 freaks me out too!
I'm not buying it for the looks though! It's going to have supercar performance from a 2.0 engine!
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
Many congrat's Jimble and a great choice. What spec did you go for?
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My next door neighbour has just bought a 13 plate A200 and it really is not nice on the eye in my opinion it looks like a cheap jap hatchback from the rear looking like it is trying too hard. Sorry each to their own and all that.
I kind of agree - I'm not entirely convince about the looks. The bonnet is too long (in typical Merc style) and the back looks like it was finished without a lot of thought. I've also never owned a car with more than 3 doors (in 17 years of driving), so the thought if having 5 freaks me out too!
I'm not buying it for the looks though! It's going to have supercar performance from a 2.0 engine!
Congrats p3eps, this is top of my list as well but think I'm gonna wait for a couple of reviews first as the criticism of the standard car's suspension does concern me even though AMG has modified it. Saw a standard A class and I think it's one of those cars that needs the right colour choice - the one I saw was in red and it did nothing for the car at all... :whistle:
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
Many congrat's Jimble and a great choice. What spec did you go for?
Thanks Martin, no spec yet mate as the it's not released till around the 26th of this month, i've just paid a deposit so i've got a guaranteed allocation, i've got an idea of what i want but will have to see what i can afford although i've had a decent trade in valuation imo so fingers crossed! :nerd:
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Congrats p3eps, this is top of my list as well but think I'm gonna wait for a couple of reviews first as the criticism of the standard car's suspension does concern me even though AMG has modified it. Saw a standard A class and I think it's one of those cars that needs the right colour choice - the one I saw was in red and it did nothing for the car at all... :whistle:
The demonstrator I had on Saturday was red too, which did it no favours.
The white one at the Geneva show at the moment looks totally different. I'm undecided by the roof spoiler A bit Halfords, but then it makes the rear look less unfinished!
I saw an A250 in the Mercedes shop in Salzburg a couple of weekends ago - it was the 'styled by AMG' model and looked pretty decent too.
To be honest, I found the suspension in the A200 less harsh than my R... and it had Run Flat tyres - which usually make the ride seem harder.
I'm not commited in any way with my deposit, so I can still pull the plug if there's something I don't like. Hopefully there will be some reviews out before the UK ordering opens!
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Congrats p3eps, this is top of my list as well but think I'm gonna wait for a couple of reviews first as the criticism of the standard car's suspension does concern me even though AMG has modified it. Saw a standard A class and I think it's one of those cars that needs the right colour choice - the one I saw was in red and it did nothing for the car at all... :whistle:
The demonstrator I had on Saturday was red too, which did it no favours.
The white one at the Geneva show at the moment looks totally different. I'm undecided by the roof spoiler A bit Halfords, but then it makes the rear look less unfinished!
I saw an A250 in the Mercedes shop in Salzburg a couple of weekends ago - it was the 'styled by AMG' model and looked pretty decent too.
To be honest, I found the suspension in the A200 less harsh than my R... and it had Run Flat tyres - which usually make the ride seem harder.
I'm not commited in any way with my deposit, so I can still pull the plug if there's something I don't like. Hopefully there will be some reviews out before the UK ordering opens!
Have you seen the white one in the AMG trailers on Youtube? It's standard with black wheels, wouldn't have considered that combo but it looks great! :drool:
Thought you had an R, interesting comment on the A class being less harsh as I don't find the R too bad in comfort or normal....
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
:cool: have you chosen spec yet James?
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
:cool: have you chosen spec yet James?
I've got an idea of what i'd like but until the specs are released i'm not 100% sure, i know it'll be a 5 door and it'll be DSG this time instead of manual but thats it as yet, i don't even know what colour i want yet! :rolleyes:
I'd like xenons, sat nav and cruise plus a few other bits but will have to see what's standard first! :undecided:
I know what i'll be doing on the 26th of this month though!!!! :tongue:
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^^ that sounds pretty muich like my wish list
MUST haves this time would be Xenons and DSG. Apart from that I have a "Would like" list as long as my arm but unfortunately buigger than my wallet!
I'm thinking Carbon Grey as my preferred colour but I like the white ones in the promo videos :undecided:
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Have you seen the white one in the AMG trailers on Youtube? It's standard with black wheels, wouldn't have considered that combo but it looks great! :drool:
Thought you had an R, interesting comment on the A class being less harsh as I don't find the R too bad in comfort or normal....
White with black wheels was my original spec for my Golf R, but I changed it to silver with black wheels for practicality reasons. Sliver tends to look cleaner than anything else - even when dirty. At the time I lived in a flat, and had to travel to my parents house if I wanted to wash it properly! Now I have my own driveway and garage - so can spend as much time cleaning as I like! Having said that - I'd probably stay away from white now after living with tar spots and stone chips on a silver car!
I don't think the Golf R is particularly harsh either - even in Sport. It's only occasions like yesterday - where I had to pick up my grandparents and brother in-law (4 people in the car) that I feel the ride is harsh. I definitely feel the difference between my 18" winter wheels and my 19" Talledegas... although I live with the 19's cause they look much better! I guess the quality of road makes a big difference too.
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Deposit paid on a mk7 GTI to secure a september collection! :tongue:
:cool: have you chosen spec yet James?
I've got an idea of what i'd like but until the specs are released i'm not 100% sure, i know it'll be a 5 door and it'll be DSG this time instead of manual but thats it as yet, i don't even know what colour i want yet! :rolleyes:
I'd like xenons, sat nav and cruise plus a few other bits but will have to see what's standard first! :undecided:
I know what i'll be doing on the 26th of this month though!!!! :tongue:
:cool: All the options listed above sound good to me, Xenons with drl wud be a must next time round if it was me, I've kicked myself far to much to not tick that box again...look forward to the end of the month for the spec reveal...
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Interestingly enough a top of the range Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI Tech 4 costs........£23500 approx. :shocked: I thought Kia's were supposed to be cheap.
I can see the GTD living in my garage for many years to come. The mk7 GTD just isn't giving me much more for my buck and that would be alot of bucks.
Cons
1. Horrid wing mirrors
2. Not sure I like the bonnet shape.
3. Not sure I like the tail lights.
4. Too much gloss black interior, I certainly don't like cleaning.
5. Price.
Pros
1. 184ps
2. Adaptive Cruise
3. Better mpg
4. Cheaper Road Tax
5. Old car is already knackered.
6. Old car (touches wood) hasn't broken down.
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Have you seen the white one in the AMG trailers on Youtube? It's standard with black wheels, wouldn't have considered that combo but it looks great! :drool:
Thought you had an R, interesting comment on the A class being less harsh as I don't find the R too bad in comfort or normal....
White with black wheels was my original spec for my Golf R, but I changed it to silver with black wheels for practicality reasons. Sliver tends to look cleaner than anything else - even when dirty. At the time I lived in a flat, and had to travel to my parents house if I wanted to wash it properly! Now I have my own driveway and garage - so can spend as much time cleaning as I like! Having said that - I'd probably stay away from white now after living with tar spots and stone chips on a silver car!
I don't think the Golf R is particularly harsh either - even in Sport. It's only occasions like yesterday - where I had to pick up my grandparents and brother in-law (4 people in the car) that I feel the ride is harsh. I definitely feel the difference between my 18" winter wheels and my 19" Talledegas... although I live with the 19's cause they look much better! I guess the quality of road makes a big difference too.
Very nice and best suited in the white with black wheels IMO.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-mercedes-benz-a45-amg/#photo-5638669/
They have really grown on me.
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Spent a bit of time in benfield Hyundai and benfield KIA. We like the KIA interiors better but the Hyundai prices. :grin:
But we keep coming back to the Suzuki swift sport as such a good value for money package.
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Spent a bit of time in benfield Hyundai and benfield KIA. We like the KIA interiors better but the Hyundai prices. :grin:
But we keep coming back to the Suzuki swift sport as such a good value for money package.
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Get the Swift sport Geoff you won't be disappointed...have you test drove one yet?
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Spent a bit of time in benfield Hyundai and benfield KIA. We like the KIA interiors better but the Hyundai prices. :grin:
But we keep coming back to the Suzuki swift sport as such a good value for money package.
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I have to admit they are cheap. Tiff Nedel loves them too.
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An RS3, and hopefully this week!
Good man :wink:
What colour and spec ?
2012/62 Daytona Grey
Privacy
Light and rain sensor
Dimming mirrors
Sunband
Matt ali pack
Folding and Heated mirrors
:cool:
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Spent a bit of time in benfield Hyundai and benfield KIA. We like the KIA interiors better but the Hyundai prices. :grin:
But we keep coming back to the Suzuki swift sport as such a good value for money package.
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Get the Swift sport Geoff you won't be disappointed...have you test drove one yet?
Sadly not, as the weathers not really been so good so not driven one yet.
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Interestingly enough a top of the range Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI Tech 4 costs........£23500 approx. :shocked: I thought Kia's were supposed to be cheap.
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Are you comparing like with like though. Most top of the range KIA and hyundais come loaded with kit unlike other brands.
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Interestingly enough a top of the range Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDI Tech 4 costs........£23500 approx. :shocked: I thought Kia's were supposed to be cheap.
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Are you comparing like with like though. Most top of the range KIA and hyundais come loaded with kit unlike vw products.
I have to admit it did seem to have everything fitted as standard. Nav, Xenons e.t.c.
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Had another rental today which is probably the worst car I have driven for years a Toyota Prius! Toyota have spent all their development on making the over engineered hybrid system work and have completely forgotten about the driver. It was uncomfortable, couldn't get a decent driving position due to lack of steering adjustment and the driver seat gave me back ache, it handled really badly I didn't know where the wheels were pointing during a corner and had to seesaw the wheel to get round, the brakes were rubbish and the front dived badly under braking. On top of that it only averaged 48 mpg. Summary utter crap avoid :sick:
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got a confirmed build week of 13 for the Blue GT today and it couldn't come soon enough
spotted one in same external spec on m6 toll on way back from Ultimate Dubs and looked way better than i imagined
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What am I buying next?...
Yesterday I put down a deposit for a Mercedes A45 AMG.
The deposit is fully refundable - as there is no official price or spec yet. It just gets me a build slot.
I'm not entirely convinced by the look of the new A-series, but I think it'll grow on me. I'm more interested in the 360bhp and 0-60 in 4.6 seconds!
I test drove an A200 yesterday just to get an idea of shape / size. The overall size of the car is pretty similar to the Golf. I was a bit concerned when the salesman showed me the boot as it looked considerably smaller than the Golf. However - when I took it home and tried all my stuff - I think it's a similar volume - just a different shape. My golf clubs and my trolley seem to fit in better than tin my Golf - although I have to remove my driver and 1 iron as opposed to just my driver. Obviously my Golf R has a smaller boot than a GTI... so I hope the A45 doesn't end up with a smaller boot than the A200.
Looking forward to some official information though...
Australian A45 AMG Standard Equipment & Pricing:
2.0 Turbo Charged 4 cyl
265KW 450NM
4Matic – All Wheel Drive
0-100 in 4.6 Seconds
19” AMG Alloys
Intelligent Lighting System
Panoramic Roof
AMG Exhaust System
Night Pack – Privacy Glass
Distronic PLUS Cruise Control
Blind Spot & Lane Keeping ASSIST
Metallic Paint
Red Brake Calipers
AMG Sports Seats (Red Cut Leather)
Comand APS Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Multi media connectivity
DAB – Digital Radio
Harmon Kardon Hi Fi
Price $74,900 plus on roads
http://www.ausmotive.com/2013/03/14/mercedes-a45-amg-priced-from-au74900.html
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125i M Sports are so damn good they will even be racing them in the BTCC this year :tongue:
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^ This one has a few more mods then mine ^ LOL
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Australian A45 AMG Standard Equipment & Pricing:
2.0 Turbo Charged 4 cyl
265KW 450NM
4Matic – All Wheel Drive
0-100 in 4.6 Seconds
19” AMG Alloys
Intelligent Lighting System
Panoramic Roof
AMG Exhaust System
Night Pack – Privacy Glass
Distronic PLUS Cruise Control
Blind Spot & Lane Keeping ASSIST
Metallic Paint
Red Brake Calipers
AMG Sports Seats (Red Cut Leather)
Comand APS Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Multi media connectivity
DAB – Digital Radio
Harmon Kardon Hi Fi
Price $74,900 plus on roads
http://www.ausmotive.com/2013/03/14/mercedes-a45-amg-priced-from-au74900.html
Thanks for that.
Thats over £51,000!
I'm guessing that in Australia they make it much more expensive than ours, but with heaps of options as standard.
No way we're going to see things like Panoramic Roof and Harmon Kardon audio as standard.
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If you have ordered an m135i you won't be disappointed, I picked mine up last week and it's very very good, bargin of a car.
Get some pics up fella!!! :tongue:
I will do pal I only have show room ones from when we picked it up, it's hanging now as I can't get out of it. I did 1000 miles in the first week. Hopefully I will get a chance to clean it on the weekend, and get some decent out door pictures.... Or in the dark it looks better the darker it gets :wink:
Don't think we ever saw some, did we?
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Australian A45 AMG Standard Equipment & Pricing:
2.0 Turbo Charged 4 cyl
265KW 450NM
4Matic – All Wheel Drive
0-100 in 4.6 Seconds
19” AMG Alloys
Intelligent Lighting System
Panoramic Roof
AMG Exhaust System
Night Pack – Privacy Glass
Distronic PLUS Cruise Control
Blind Spot & Lane Keeping ASSIST
Metallic Paint
Red Brake Calipers
AMG Sports Seats (Red Cut Leather)
Comand APS Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Multi media connectivity
DAB – Digital Radio
Harmon Kardon Hi Fi
Price $74,900 plus on roads
http://www.ausmotive.com/2013/03/14/mercedes-a45-amg-priced-from-au74900.html
Thanks for that.
Thats over £51,000!
I'm guessing that in Australia they make it much more expensive than ours, but with heaps of options as standard.
No way we're going to see things like Panoramic Roof and Harmon Kardon audio as standard.
In Aus they pay circa 20-30% more then then we do because of high import taxes.
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So the Leon FR got handed down to a colleague yesterday and the new car was collected....
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(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/P1010446_zps32a449ef.jpg)
It's a lovely car, but first impressions are that its certainly not as much fun to drive as the Leon...and not in the same league as the Golf for fun factor...but then I am comparing apples with pears with the Gti.
:smiley:
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Great colour!
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Agree with ginge top colour :drool:
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Agree with ginge top colour :drool:
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Love the colour Phil, looks great mate... :cool:
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Thanks chaps, does look nice in the sun :cool:
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really like that Raffle, love the colour and the 3 series styling, interesting comments on fun factor
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Agree, best colour on a BMW
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really like that Raffle, love the colour and the 3 series styling, interesting comments on fun factor
Was thinking exactly the same.
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Reps car :wink: :tongue:
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Reps car :wink: :tongue:
Exactly...its really comfy, interior is fantastic but for me it's a car to waft about in on the motorways and the GTi is for driving fun.
Having put 100 miles on the Bimmer, and then taking the Golf out this morning there really is no comparison in which car puts the bigger smile on my face :evil:
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Love the new Bimmer Raffe. 120d is it? Will be plenty quick enough for most needs and will return a good 60mpg.
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Reps car :wink: :tongue:
Exactly...its really comfy, interior is fantastic but for me it's a car to waft about in on the motorways and the GTi is for driving fun.
Having put 100 miles on the Bimmer, and then taking the Golf out this morning there really is no comparison in which car puts the bigger smile on my face :evil:
You definitely got the best of both worlds mate... :cool:
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That would be my choice if i was after a mile muncher! Lovely lookin car. 8)
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I'm liking the new Audi S3. Nice touch with the quad exhaust tails :cool:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/63467/new-audi-s3-pictures/page/2/0#main-content-area
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^^^looks good...will have a proper gander once I'm home from Birmingham...
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Does look nice!
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Nice seats but other than that............
Meh.. :whistle:
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Gotta say I prefer the look of the mk7
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That S3 looks good, on the radar when we swap the Gti out in a couple of years and we can pick one up secondhand.
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collected the Blue GT which is my new frugal daily driver replacing my 500TA
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3594_zpsbd35372a.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3594_zpsbd35372a.jpg.html)
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(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3596_zpsd55f8bc6.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3596_zpsd55f8bc6.jpg.html)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3600_zps631ae9f7.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3600_zps631ae9f7.jpg.html)
really like it and love the colour, i tend to run my cars in but can say the car has lots of torque so very easy to drive, loving the seats, car needs to settle on springs, some chrome tips and an oem bluetooth out of a Golf to integrate with the rcd instead of the bury unit
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Tidy wheels wigit nice colour as well :smiley:
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I really like the Polo, looks great, inside and out. Not usually a big fan of blue but that is a really lovely colour. Wheels great too :cool:
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That looks great! Looks a little high at the back? First impressions??
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That looks great! Looks a little high at the back? First impressions??
i think it needs to settle a little as was only PDId yesterday, really impressed so far and the engine has plenty of low down torque and comfortable enough to eat up the miles (will see 20k a year), its never going to be in the same league as the 35 but for pootling to work its ideal
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Nice Polo GT, just got my wife a 1.2 Match Polo - not the quickest thing in the world but a great spec and a great looking car too IMO... Love the rear lights on these :cool:
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After previously owning an R32 and now 4 weeks into owning my Mk6 GTI, I think my next car will have to be the new R :evil: Loving the GTI but really like the look off the R20 :cool:
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Got my heart set on a Golf R with DSG. Only problem is my current car is on a 4 yr lease and I only got it in Sept 2012! Can't swap it until I've had it for at least 2 yrs :sad:
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collected the Blue GT which is my new frugal daily driver replacing my 500TA
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3594_zpsbd35372a.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3594_zpsbd35372a.jpg.html)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3592_zps53eb2f1c.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3592_zps53eb2f1c.jpg.html)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3595_zps3040ad59.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3595_zps3040ad59.jpg.html)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3596_zpsd55f8bc6.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3596_zpsd55f8bc6.jpg.html)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3600_zps631ae9f7.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_3600_zps631ae9f7.jpg.html)
really like it and love the colour, i tend to run my cars in but can say the car has lots of torque so very easy to drive, loving the seats, car needs to settle on springs, some chrome tips and an oem bluetooth out of a Golf to integrate with the rcd instead of the bury unit
That's one of the nicest looking polo's I have seen.
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Nice one mate, looks great!
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The Polo looks awesome. A lovely compliment to the ED35 in the fleet.
Best colour too.
I saw a white one in the flesh the other day which also looked nice, but not as nice!!
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That's not a private plate is it? At a quick glance, I thought it read "Pootle"
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Cheers for the comments, it's a cracking engine for commuting and colour just looks great in the sunshine, just need the wife to order the mk7 GTI with PP now
It is a private plate, my 500TA was christened Poolte by my wife due to it's lack of horsepower and the flumps so ran P500TLE, she is snaffling that plate and so Polo Pootle it was after going shopping on the dvla site after a few beers
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Nice Polo, didn't know they did a GT version. I treated my wife to an ex demo Suzuki Swift Sport on Tuesday. Great fun and loads of toys. Seems loads of people are treating their wives and holding onto their Golfs!
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/hartside/Colin%20T/P1050233-Copy.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/hartside/media/Colin%20T/P1050233-Copy.jpg.html)
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/hartside/Colin%20T/P1050228-Copy.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/hartside/media/Colin%20T/P1050228-Copy.jpg.html)
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Snap :laugh:
Same colour too, they really are great fun and great value..
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Great minds think alike Mike! Real good fun and the wife thinks she's got a mini GTI lol!
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I think there are too many bribing their wives in order to get GTI PP's themselves.
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That's not a private plate is it? At a quick glance, I thought it read "Pootle"
I have to admit I see "Polo TLE".
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So the Leon FR got handed down to a colleague yesterday and the new car was collected....
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/P1010444_zps9587211e.jpg)
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/P1010446_zps32a449ef.jpg)
It's a lovely car, but first impressions are that its certainly not as much fun to drive as the Leon...and not in the same league as the Golf for fun factor...but then I am comparing apples with pears with the Gti.
:smiley:
Love my F30 330d M Sport. Same EBII colour as yours with Coral Red interior leather. Beautifully made. It's an absolute hooligan in Sport and Sport+ Mode. In fact, I enjoy it much more than the underpowered GTI. Amazing engine + 8 Speed Sport Auto Tranasmission with the paddles.
Next car: BMW F30 M3
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never hear a bad word said about the swift, just don't take any modification advice from Mr GTD :smiley:
Blue GT has the 140bhp TSI with cylinder deactivation and fairly rare, same engine in a mk7
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viewed a 3012 clio 200 cup last week for a track car
going to view a silverstone GP edition tomorrow
cant decide whether to sell the GTI and have done with it or give it to the mrs. she doesnt really want it to be honest - she likes her SEAT
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viewed a 3012 clio 200 cup last week for a track car
going to view a silverstone GP edition tomorrow
cant decide whether to sell the GTI and have done with it or give it to the mrs. she doesnt really want it to be honest - she likes her SEAT
Future cars FTW! :grin:
Can't argue that Renault make some great hot hatches. :cool:
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viewed a 3012 clio 200 cup last week for a track car
going to view a silverstone GP edition tomorrow
cant decide whether to sell the GTI and have done with it or give it to the mrs. she doesnt really want it to be honest - she likes her SEAT
Sell the GTi, and then your mods separately :whistle:
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viewed a 3012 clio 200 cup last week for a track car
going to view a silverstone GP edition tomorrow
cant decide whether to sell the GTI and have done with it or give it to the mrs. she doesnt really want it to be honest - she likes her SEAT
Future cars FTW! :grin:
Can't argue that Renault make some great hot hatches. :cool:
:grin: was trying to type and feed a baby at the same time!
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Test drove the clio silverstone today and loved it. A real drivers car.
Think I may have found a new toy. May have a buyer for my golf too if I decide to get rid of it.
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never hear a bad word said about the swift, just don't take any modification advice from Mr GTD :smiley:
Blue GT has the 140bhp TSI with cylinder deactivation and fairly rare, same engine in a mk7
:laugh:
Slowly getting back into forum after being away for a bit due to family reasons ect...
@Wigit- really smart GT Andy, loving the seats & extra colour.... :cool:
@ Hartside - Yes they are very fun to drive and so easy to chuck round the twisties, enjoy!! :cool:
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never hear a bad word said about the swift, just don't take any modification advice from Mr GTD :smiley:
Blue GT has the 140bhp TSI with cylinder deactivation and fairly rare, same engine in a mk7
:laugh:
Slowly getting back into forum after being away for a bit due to family reasons ect...
@Wigit- really smart GT Andy, loving the seats & extra colour.... :cool:
@ Hartside - Yes they are very fun to drive and so easy to chuck round the twisties, enjoy!! :cool:
Good to have you back fella, the irony on the post was when I went back to the 35 after opting this there was a badly monied swift next to it lol
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never hear a bad word said about the swift, just don't take any modification advice from Mr GTD :smiley:
Blue GT has the 140bhp TSI with cylinder deactivation and fairly rare, same engine in a mk7
:laugh:
Slowly getting back into forum after being away for a bit due to family reasons ect...
@Wigit- really smart GT Andy, loving the seats & extra colour.... :cool:
@ Hartside - Yes they are very fun to drive and so easy to chuck round the twisties, enjoy!! :cool:
Good to have you back fella, the irony on the post was when I went back to the 35 after opting this there was a badly monied swift next to it lol
:laugh: Cheers...
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missed the clio silverstone - phone buyer just after i test drove it.
today test drove a similar spec 200 (another white car i swore i wouldn't get another :rolleyes:), recaro's, speedlines, wing, cup pack
awsome track car
golf going back to near standard and wife getting a white shiny GTI runaround and im getting a new toy
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My mate just sold his Clio Cup 200, with the Recaro's yesterday as he is getting a company car, £9,500 with 15k miles which he had from new, sounded a bit cheap to me :huh:
Driven it a couple of times and its a cracking car, really good fun so can totally see why you would be aiming for this route.
Elise/Exige been considered?
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That is a cheap car depending on age.
i got a very good deal on mine - 61 reg so has warrant and the all important recaro seats.
Drove an Elise last night on track as it happens.
I was considering buying one so wanted to try one on track
Enjoyed drivig it - a really good car but I'm 6ft4 so would be horrendous driving to cadwell and back. At least the clio has an element of comfort/practicality as well as track ability
Also with the clio I can get the kids in the back If I really needed too as our SEAT will be sold after the winter then go down to just the golf (every day/wifes car) and the clio which is my toy.
I will be selling the WALK, BS kit, rear sway bar and panel filter if anyone is interested
I may also sell the bluefin if its worth selling - the wife isn't bothered about the extra power
I'm keeping the exhaust and suspension fitted for now though.
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picked up my new car last night
200 with cup pack, recaros, speedline wheels and spoiler
100 mile drive home (mostly motorway) remided my how hardcore these are and how civilised the GTI is.
off the motorway and on the B-roads near home brought back my memories of how good my 197 was (and how much better the 200 is)
what a superb drivers car these are. hardwork on the motorway but glorious on the twisty stuff
were using my GTI as our family car now (what its built for really) and its great at that but as a driving tool and for fun this thing is in a different league.
i forgot what brake feel/power and steering feel was until i drove this.
ive bought this for track days and already got a few days booked. :evil:
my GTI will be in sainsburys car park very soon :tongue:
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Looks good and there is no denying the French are the kings of making great hot hatches :cool:
Personally I couldn't live with the cheap interior, but I appreciate that's not what you've bought it for.
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Very nice. Looks like it'll be loads of fun on the track.....enjoy :cool:
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notices pics of the M235i are starting to appear
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/05/2015-BMW-M235i-front-three-quarter-spied-1.jpg)
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/05/2015-BMW-M235i-rear-three-quarter-spied-2.jpg)
1 series has never pushed the right buttons for me given the looks, however, this in 2M guise may tempt me
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It's the new M cars that I am keeping my eyes on,
That Clio is a great track car :smiley: what track days you booked onto ?
I've got a few lined up also and poss meet up :smiley:
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notices pics of the M235i are starting to appear
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/05/2015-BMW-M235i-front-three-quarter-spied-1.jpg)
(http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/05/2015-BMW-M235i-rear-three-quarter-spied-2.jpg)
1 series has never pushed the right buttons for me given the looks, however, this in 2M guise may tempt me
That looks really nice, we were actually looking at 135i Coupes before we bought the Golf, but there wasn't enough headroom or space for me, hopefully the new 2 Series may be a touch bigger.
Have to admit too having now spent a fair amount of time driving my 3 series ( 6k miles) the Golf interior now feels noticeably inferior in build quality/ tactility by comparison so I am very tempted to move our car into an Audi/BMW at change time.
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little update on my clio
today i iron-x'd the car, snow foam and wash
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then 1x coat of SRP, 1x coat of poorboys EX-P lft to cure for an hour, 1x coat nattys paste wax
looks much better and alot of swirl marks gone. paint looks much better
all window rubbers and seals and black plastic treated with poorboys NL spray. i cleaned the engine bay and dressed the rubber parts
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good clean inside using poorboys natural look and a good hoovering! lots of dog hairs which drove me nuts.
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cleaned inside and outside and rain-x'd all the glass.
sealed the wheels with poorboys wheel sealant.
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fitted silver indicator bulbs
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didnt have time to remove the wheels and clean/seal inside them but maybe tomorrow
also got a lot of 3M sheet to fit to the front end
pipercross filter bought last night, i might take it in tomorrow for wheel alignment
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Scirocco R......
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theres a rising blue one in my street - never moves!
really nice car.
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I'm liking the new Clio mkviken..... looks a lot of fun :cool:
I might have to buy the wife one. Would just need to pretend its a family hatch I've ordered :laugh:
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I'm no sure how it would do a s a family car! The boot is decent and enough room in it but getting kids in the back with the recaro seats is a nightmare. I tried and couldn't get the baby seat past the seat and b pillar!
Good excuse not to take the kids though!
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Nice car Ken, shame about the colour :wink:
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The clios are a nice car, I've just sold my 182, but to be honest I prefer the solidity of the Golf. I read a lot about chocolate gearboxes sp that put me off.
Yes I am a pessimist as I asked about the timing tensioners on the Golf but my other car is a TVR so I'm well versed in the subject :whistle:
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Scirocco R......
Nice one Lee. What colour?
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Thinking Candy white, Rising blue or Deep black in that order.
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Audi A7 3.0 TDI quattro 245bhp
My gti will be fully paid by september '13 and be 4 years old.
I'm looking definitely at upgrading to a secondhand Audi A7 3.0 TDI quattro 245bhp, either white or black for around 30-34 grand mark. Really great value with cars 20 grand from new and only 1,2 years old with low mileage. "lots of bang for your buck" :rolleyes:. And faster than the new GTI with better refinement, gadgets, bigger and better brand etc....
It s a 50 grand car for around 30 and for me thats a bargain. TBH the gti is nice but "its a golf"(supped up 15 grand car).0-60 6.3 secs, 155 top speed.
My gti (mark 6) is now unfortunately unloved, bored.......rammed by an audi 2011, last October new turbo, January this year left door can't open (mum broke internal mechanism because it froze the door shut), bald tyres on front with all alloys curbed to smithereens.
Ps enthusiasts..what could I realistically get for my Golf part ex with Audi(north east): 09 GTi, 5 door black metallic and monza's optional extras, 30,000 miles with left door issue and curbed to faeces alloys with 2 slick tyres up front. Webuyanycar gave me £12625 for an assumed perfect conditioned car. Similar specced golfs on VW were selling at £15400. What max value should I expect from Audi?
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For how you have described it I would be surprised if a dealer offers you any more than £12k trade in.
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I wouldn't have thought your car was "worth" anymore than £10k by the sound of it. That would be your base price. Anything above that from Audi would be discount off the new car, which I dare say they have plenty of meat in.
The A7 may sound like a bargain given it's price now compared to it's list price new, but it's still got a hell of a lot of depreciating to go. If you treat it like you sound like you have treated your Golf, you'll struggle to get anything for it when you find out how much the car will cost to maintain as it gets older.
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Audi A7 3.0 TDI quattro 245bhp
My gti will be fully paid by september '13 and be 4 years old.
I'm looking definitely at upgrading to a secondhand Audi A7 3.0 TDI quattro 245bhp, either white or black for around 30-34 grand mark. Really great value with cars 20 grand from new and only 1,2 years old with low mileage. "lots of bang for your buck" :rolleyes:. And faster than the new GTI with better refinement, gadgets, bigger and better brand etc....
It s a 50 grand car for around 30 and for me thats a bargain. TBH the gti is nice but "its a golf"(supped up 15 grand car).0-60 6.3 secs, 155 top speed.
My gti (mark 6) is now unfortunately unloved, bored.......rammed by an audi 2011, last October new turbo, January this year left door can't open (mum broke internal mechanism because it froze the door shut), bald tyres on front with all alloys curbed to smithereens.
Ps enthusiasts..what could I realistically get for my Golf part ex with Audi(north east): 09 GTi, 5 door black metallic and monza's optional extras, 30,000 miles with left door issue and curbed to faeces alloys with 2 slick tyres up front. Webuyanycar gave me £12625 for an assumed perfect conditioned car. Similar specced golfs on VW were selling at £15400. What max value should I expect from Audi?
Like this one? Great car! Gotta sit on the 20"s! Head up display, this is coming to the end of its contract soon so will be available:-
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Ginge 35Edition
:laugh: that looks nice- I'm after a white or black, definitely s-line, Quattro & 245bhp.
its appearance on Iron Man 3 also was a clincher even though that was a S7.
Checked VW used cars: selling a mark 5 gti at £13450 and a similar gti (mark 6) to mine at £15490. the only issues of my car is curbed wheels, 2 slick tyres, left door internal mechanism off.
Surely I can muster £13,000? especially as webuyanycar gave me £12625 and we all know they give low prices.
in response to the lack of care of my GTi, reason is that it is our company motor for our business with 3 drivers and primarily used as such: odd deliveries (fast food), buying stock etc.... The audi will be personal use of course.
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picked up my new car last night
200 with cup pack, recaros, speedline wheels and spoiler
100 mile drive home (mostly motorway) remided my how hardcore these are and how civilised the GTI is.
off the motorway and on the B-roads near home brought back my memories of how good my 197 was (and how much better the 200 is)
what a superb drivers car these are. hardwork on the motorway but glorious on the twisty stuff
were using my GTI as our family car now (what its built for really) and its great at that but as a driving tool and for fun this thing is in a different league.
i forgot what brake feel/power and steering feel was until i drove this.
ive bought this for track days and already got a few days booked. :evil:
my GTI will be in sainsburys car park very soon :tongue:
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h456/elbowsg450x/file_zpsa8ddee81.jpg) (http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/elbowsg450x/media/file_zpsa8ddee81.jpg.html)
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/\ I love this, well done mate :wink:
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Ginge 35Edition
:laugh: that looks nice- I'm after a white or black, definitely s-line, Quattro & 245bhp.
its appearance on Iron Man 3 also was a clincher even though that was a S7.
Checked VW used cars: selling a mark 5 gti at £13450 and a similar gti (mark 6) to mine at £15490. the only issues of my car is curbed wheels, 2 slick tyres, left door internal mechanism off.
Surely I can muster £13,000? especially as webuyanycar gave me £12625 and we all know they give low prices.
in response to the lack of care of my GTi, reason is that it is our company motor for our business with 3 drivers and primarily used as such: odd deliveries (fast food), buying stock etc.... The audi will be personal use of course.
We Steal Buy Any Car will always advertise an enticing web quote to get you interested.
As soon as they come to inspect the car expect a valuation drop on any defects or damage identified but this would be the case on any trade sale.
As for the A7 being faster, the MK6 GTI has more power per ton but the Audi benefits from AWD launch and that's it.
The MK7 being more powerful and lighter will improve on this further.
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Ah, but the GTI is "just a sooped up £15k Golf". The Aldi must be better in every way.
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Ah, but the GTI is "just a sooped up £15k Golf". The Aldi must be better in every way.
:laugh:
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You might get more money if you sort your alloys out rim tech in Milton Keynes put tyres on it and repair the door :tongue:
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so your saying i should "speculate to accumulate?"
does anyone know rough costs to refurb all alloys, fix a door open/close mechanism. 2 tyres is about £50.
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i will sell you a brand new monza shadow with a brand new bridgestone tyre if interested
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so your saying i should "speculate to accumulate?"
does anyone know rough costs to refurb all alloys, fix a door open/close mechanism. 2 tyres is about £50.
You're probably looking at around £90-100 per wheel for refurb.
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Pristine in Milton Keynes refurbed my monza shadows for about £80 a piece including carriage, did a really good job, got to send it with out the tyre on though!
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What about the fact that all Aldis look identical? If you can tell the difference between an A7 and a 5 door A5 then you're a better man than I am!
Sorry to upset the nice Aldi drivers out there but the majority are driven by tossers up your arse all the time and remember, nobody will ever again let you out of a side street. And also reckon with Aldi salesmen who are so far up their own arse they're coming out the other end!
30k for me is an R or a fast BMW all day long.
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Aldi drivers out there but the majority are driven by tossers up your arse all the time
:whistle:
sounds like sour grapes for people that maybe slightly more affluent- hence why they can pay shed loads for its cars. theres always people richer than others. I'm sure the old folk in their fiat panda's look down their noses at us GTi owners...."ooo them boy racers sooooo rude, in them days during the war........"
What about the fact that all Aldis look identical?
em..............no different with most brands: called brand identity. but you're right as they trying to milk every niche of motor from left to right but I've already had the audi tt mark 2 '06 and at the time it was fun. when you're older one needs more space. TBH the GTi gets too much chavs staring at me.( i sound like a tosser lol but that is true and they mainly drive scubbies)
I like BMWs but 4wd is a must these days with the constant snow. in january my golf couldn't move more than 5 metres from the house before it got stuck. would love a used m5 but they're 44 grand at lowest.
£100 per alloy seems steep when you could buy a good set of alloys with tyres for £500 these days.
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so your saying i should "speculate to accumulate?"
does anyone know rough costs to refurb all alloys, fix a door open/close mechanism. 2 tyres is about £50.
If it's any use to you. I've bought, 1 month ago an unmarked 5dr 09 37k red, 18" monzas, loads of other bits from a non franchised dealer in the north east for £13700. You'll be doing well to get anywhere near a 'proper' £13k trade in, like someone else said to get near that the money is coming off the new car.
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Give rimtec a ring you might be surprised at the cost a few hundred pounds to get a better trade in has got to be worth it
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sounds like sour grapes for people that maybe slightly more affluent- hence why they can pay shed loads for its cars. theres always people richer than others.
Now what was the name of that Harry Enfield character???
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Loadsamoney! :grin: :laugh:
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Loadsamoney! :grin: :laugh:
I was thinking more along the lines of "Oi am considerably richer than yow"
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Loadsamoney! :grin: :laugh:
I was thinking more along the lines of "Oi am considerably richer than yow"
This chap!
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That's the fella. :grin:
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IMO I would fix the cars issues and sell it private through an add on the pistonheads classified website.
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That's the fella. :grin:
Forgot about him!! :grin:
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Well I've got an invite to the launch of the new BMW 4 series, in September.
I like the press release shots and if the xdrive lives up to expectations I'm very interested.
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I called in at the local stealer yesterday to have a look at the Mk7 GTi in the flesh, the first time I've seen it. Their's was a white 5 door standard version and I have to say I liked it. But then I would say that since it's very very similar to the Mk6. I reckon if I bought a carbon grey one most people wouldn't know I'd got a new car!
Would I buy one? Definitely, if I can afford one come change time in 3 years. If I've only got £20k to play with though I have to say I might be tempted by a VXR (cue shouts and guffaws) at that price. I still think it's a stunning looking thing and over 8 years I'll be keeping it the resale value becomes less relevant.
A long time to change my mind though so I won't be worrying too much about it for the time being.
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A Toyota Yaris.
Not for me, but I've just done a deal for my Dad to get him out of his truly awful year old Kia Venga without having to suffer monumental depreciation.
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For how you have described it I would be surprised if a dealer offers you any more than £12k trade in.
got my golf valued yesterday at £12,200 which is brilliant- AND with the faulty door plus the two thread bare tyres.
still searching for that low mileage, white a7 which doesn't seem to exist atm.
BTW if anyones interested, Audi offers 10 grand discount on some new audi's.
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That was a good guess then :wink:
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Kin hell..... The merc A45 AMG sounds a bit tasty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2BM56xNlA
My neighbours would love that at 6 in the morning :evil:
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Hi I'm looking to replace my gti for an audi A7 and I stumbled on this website which offers 10 grand discount on audi A7's and £1289 off a new Golf GTi (mark 7). Website is: orangewheels.co.uk
is this legit or too good to be true? Been faffin' about between a used A7, a new A7, a new S4 and others.
The deals on the audi A7 look very good indeed.
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Kin hell..... The merc A45 AMG sounds a bit tasty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2BM56xNlA
My neighbours would love that at 6 in the morning :evil:
Wow! :evil: Looka and sounds amazing :smiley:
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Kin hell..... The merc A45 AMG sounds a bit tasty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2BM56xNlA
My neighbours would love that at 6 in the morning :evil:
Wow! :evil: Looka and sounds amazing :smiley:
That's just a pure filth noise! Awesome!!
I thought an R32 would take some beating in the noise dept but this has it nailed. :evil:
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The upcoming Skoda octavia vrs looks tempting to me.
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The upcoming Skoda octavia vrs looks tempting to me.
I considered a Superb before buying my Passat, but good as they are, it's the tiniest of details that most people won't notice, that gives the VW the edge. I'm sure the VW doesn't justify the extra money, but sometimes we go for something a little more expensive because it's, well, nicer.
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Hi I'm looking to replace my gti for an audi A7 and I stumbled on this website which offers 10 grand discount on audi A7's and £1289 off a new Golf GTi (mark 7). Website is: orangewheels.co.uk
is this legit or too good to be true? Been faffin' about between a used A7, a new A7, a new S4 and others.
The deals on the audi A7 look very good indeed.
You can get that much of a mk7 just now in some dealerships
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Has anyone dealt with website drivethedeal.com? Do they offer hire purchase finance? Not interested in PCP and the deals on there look very good. Been looking at the Audi A7 but have gone cold from the rate of depreciation so I'm looking at the Audi S4 Avant Black Edition which holds its value amazingly. With near 5 grand discount seems too good to be true. Are they legit?
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Drivethedeal are legit bought a car from them in 2005 with no hassle.
I have also used carfile.net quite a few years ago without issue.
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thanks Snoopy.
DriveTheDeal don't do part ex's but surely the dealers do as they claim they use franchise dealers?
Surely buying online or at a local dealership would give you the same service, except of the locality of the online sought dealer?
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Hi I'm looking to replace my gti for an audi A7 and I stumbled on this website which offers 10 grand discount on audi A7's and £1289 off a new Golf GTi (mark 7). Website is: orangewheels.co.uk
is this legit or too good to be true? Been faffin' about between a used A7, a new A7, a new S4 and others.
The deals on the audi A7 look very good indeed.
I've used OrangeWheels.
Used them back in 2008 when I bought my last mk5 and got a good discount. Specced car up on their website and VW dealer in Macclesfield called and deal was done, including part ex on my previous mk5. Whole experience was painless and service excellent. They offered to drive new car down to me but I went and collected it, swapped cars and had a great drive home.
Decided to do it that way after getting fed up with my local VW dealer's total lack of interest in selling me a new car.
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thanks Snoopy.
DriveTheDeal don't do part ex's but surely the dealers do as they claim they use franchise dealers?
Surely buying online or at a local dealership would give you the same service, except of the locality of the online sought dealer?
When you buy from a broker you are buying from the fleet side of the dealership buisness the same as company when they buy fleets of cars. You are not buying from the the general public side of the buisness. Therefore it depends how thw dealers they deal with is setup. If they run there outfit as different companys a part ex becomes morw complicated. Also the fleet side will not be use to dealing with part exchanges.
This is why brokers often get better price and better margins than the standard sales general public side as they are not always dealing with the same side of the buisness.
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Anyone got tips on selling privately using autotrader? I want to sell my car asap but it still has finance till september. What are the do's and don't's?.........
- Do we meet up at my address?
- Cheques a no,no,
- Bank transfer is good or cash to bank,
- keep car till transaction is legit
- only except full payment,
- What do I do with the outstanding finance?
- never let them test drive alone,
- is it safe? with all those people on tv having problems with false payments, stolen cars etc..
- what needs to be done... cancel road tax etc...
- what can you claim back? tax disc etc...
any advice is good advice as i feel this is the only option to get a fair price and to take advantage of a deal on drivethedeal.
I'm looking to get an Audi S4 Avant black edition.
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Anyone got tips on selling privately using autotrader? I want to sell my car asap but it still has finance till september. What are the do's and don't's?.........
- Do we meet up at my address? Yes
- Cheques a no,no, (Bankers drafts might be ok, pay to ensure the bank push it through and no car until its definetly clear)
- Bank transfer is good or cash to bank,( Get cash instead)
- keep car till transaction is legit (of course)
- only except full payment, (well after haggling people rarely pay the asking price).
- What do I do with the outstanding finance? ( You pay it off most will want to see evidence of this)
- never let them test drive alone, (correct)
- is it safe? with all those people on tv having problems with false payments, stolen cars etc.. (nothings ever one hundred percent safe)
- what needs to be done... cancel road tax etc... (no it stays in the car otherwise how do they leave)
- what can you claim back? tax disc etc... (no they get the tax included in the sale - unless trading it in)
any advice is good advice as i feel this is the only option to get a fair price and to take advantage of a deal on drivethedeal.
I'm looking to get an Audi S4 Avant black edition.
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Anyone got tips on selling privately using autotrader? I want to sell my car asap but it still has finance till september. What are the do's and don't's?.........
- Do we meet up at my address? Yes
- Cheques a no,no, Only OK if they are happy to wait a full 7 days for it to clear i.e. avoid
- Bank transfer is good or cash to bank BT is good as you can check it is in your account before you hand over the keys or take a Bankers draft or cash and pay in at your bank with them there,
- keep car till transaction is legit Absolutely
- only except full payment,Take a deposit if they are serious but 100% full payment on agreed price or no deal
- What do I do with the outstanding finance? Inform your finance company before you sell and pay full amount on payment or finance company may provide you with a letter and ask the buyer to pay them the outstanding amount and you just the balance
- never let them test drive alone even if you are with them, make sure they are insured to drive your car and don't get out of the car and leave the engine running - only hand them the keys when you are safely sat in the passenger seat!,
- is it safe? with all those people on tv having problems with false payments, stolen cars etc.. nothing is 100% so be careful - perhaps have a mate with you when viewing etc.
- what needs to be done... cancel road tax etc... I wouldn't keep the tax disc - use it to negotiate with but it has to stay on the car or they will need to tax it before driving off
- what can you claim back? tax disc etc... see above
I'm looking to get an Audi S4 Avant black edition. nice :cool:
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thanks Buck. Very useful advice.
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Anyone got tips on selling privately using autotrader? I want to sell my car asap but it still has finance till september. What are the do's and don't's?.........
- Do we meet up at my address?
- Cheques a no,no,
- Bank transfer is good or cash to bank,
- keep car till transaction is legit
- only except full payment,
- What do I do with the outstanding finance?
- never let them test drive alone,
- is it safe? with all those people on tv having problems with false payments, stolen cars etc..
- what needs to be done... cancel road tax etc...
- what can you claim back? tax disc etc...
any advice is good advice as i feel this is the only option to get a fair price and to take advantage of a deal on drivethedeal.
I'm looking to get an Audi S4 Avant black edition.
My advice after selling loads of cars is use pistonheads classifieds for cars like these rather than autotrader.
Meet at the address on your v5c logbook
Your finance is an issue. You need to write a letter to agree to clear the finance once the cars sold as the car actually belongs to the finance company and could be claimed back by them off any new owner if you dont pay it off. Best to ask your loans company for a letter with the settlement figure you can show any buyer to show your serious about paying it off.
Take a deposit after you agree a price and to sell to them to make sure there serious and not messing you about.
Cash is always best.
Ask to see their insurance documents YOU could end up with 6 points and an IN14 if stopped by the police and there not insured.
Road tax goes with the car.
Always leave bargaining room in the price.
And dont worry its much easier dealing with the public than a car sales manq when your the buyer.
Oh and dont listen to the phone calls to offert sell by third party company to sell your car for you as they have someonw on there list after a car line yours and you only have to pay 50 quid to join bs calls.
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Cheers Snoopy. Very useful info.
I've been changing my mind on what to get the best few weeks- its like a kid in a sweet shop.....first it was an used Audi A7, then a new one, then a new Audi S4 Avant, then it was the new BMW 4 series, a glimpse of the 5 series, also the merc CLS, now it looks certain I'm going for the new Range Rover Sport SE out in Jan- reason being my cousin works for Jaguar so I'm getting 20% off, £11000 discount :grin: Its going to be a big ask financially from a gti to that, we shall see...
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A panamera.
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A panamera.
Now they are quite nice! One in the village near me and I always give it a second look. It's in a dark grey and looks very classy.
When are you getting it Craig? And what colour?
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Anything but not the v6 petrol, liking silver, grey, black ;-)
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I drove a porsche cayman S on tuesday afternoon and I think im smitten. :shocked:
Just need to sell five of my other cars first and sort a few other issues and I think I know what my reward for that hard work will be. :evil:
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Just sold my cayman S which I'd say is and was the most complete car I've ever driven handling wise - not that fast but what a chassis - I need something with more seats as Max now has a little sister ;-)
Skoda is going tomorrow as it's a little too small now so she's having an X5.
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Just sold my cayman S which I'd say is and was the most complete car I've ever driven handling wise - not that fast but what a chassis - I need something with more seats as Max now has a little sister ;-)
Skoda is going tomorrow as it's a little too small now so she's having an X5.
That didnt last long, whats next?
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Just sold my cayman S which I'd say is and was the most complete car I've ever driven handling wise - not that fast but what a chassis - I need something with more seats as Max now has a little sister ;-)
Skoda is going tomorrow as it's a little too small now so she's having an X5.
That didnt last long, whats next?
I was going to say it doesn't seem two minutes! The X5 is a big old car too!
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Indeed, I bought the cayman s in December so it's lasted 8 months, onwards n upwards and all that.
X5's here and is just so much bigger inside it's ace - as you can imagine the Mrs is gutted :grin:
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Indeed, I bought the cayman s in December so it's lasted 8 months, onwards n upwards and all that.
X5's here and is just so much bigger inside it's ace - as you can imagine the Mrs is gutted :grin:
Did you loose anything money wise in the 8 months you owned the Cayman S?
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Indeed, I bought the cayman s in December so it's lasted 8 months, onwards n upwards and all that.
X5's here and is just so much bigger inside it's ace - as you can imagine the Mrs is gutted :grin:
Did you loose anything money wise in the 8 months you owned the Cayman S?
No mate, I made £1500 and it was to a trader ;-)
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Didnt it take Skoda longer to build the Yeti than you owned it? :tongue: :grin:
You should teach Mike Brewer how to make money without having to enslave Ed China :laugh: :laugh:
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Swine lol, it was a great car for mrs doc just not big enough now that we have another pram etc
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Swine lol, it was a great car for mrs doc just not big enough now that we have another pram etc
Linzi keeps mentioning having another kid and I'm like urm cant afford a bigger car lol
Been looking at roof boxes........
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Boo ;-)
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I.ve just ordered a Porsche Boxster. Amazing road holding and beautiful shape
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Mike Brewer is just a bodger impo who has no clue about cars. I hate the way they say the cars restored, no its not,, Its tarted up cheaply. If your going to do cars up do it right...
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Mike Brewer is just a bodger impo who has no clue about cars. I hate the way they say the cars restored, no its not,, Its tarted up cheaply. If your going to do cars up do it right...
Agreed - feel sorry for poor old Ed :undecided:
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Indeed, I bought the cayman s in December so it's lasted 8 months, onwards n upwards and all that.
X5's here and is just so much bigger inside it's ace - as you can imagine the Mrs is gutted :grin:
Did you loose anything money wise in the 8 months you owned the Cayman S?
No mate, I made £1500 and it was to a trader ;-)
Best used car yet is the one you make money on.
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Indeed, I bought the cayman s in December so it's lasted 8 months, onwards n upwards and all that.
X5's here and is just so much bigger inside it's ace - as you can imagine the Mrs is gutted :grin:
Did you loose anything money wise in the 8 months you owned the Cayman S?
No mate, I made £1500 and it was to a trader ;-)
Best used car yet is the one you make money on.
yeah buddy - don't think we will be as lucky with the X5 :cry:
I.ve just ordered a Porsche Boxster. Amazing road holding and beautiful shape
You'll love it :wink:
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I.ve just ordered a Porsche Boxster. Amazing road holding and beautiful shape
Massive fan of the new Boxster, beautiful looking car, would love one :cool:
What spec did you go for?
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The 2.7.Guards Red with black hood. 19" Boxster S alloys.Partial black leather.Wind deflector and Bluetooth prep.Its all the car needs imo.Can, t wait till Oct to get it. Keeping my Gti though.Only snag is we have 4 cars so 2 are going, one is the wifes so she, s after my Gti for work.Wonder how long my alloys last ha ha
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Nice, look forward to a few pics once you pick it up :cool:
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Massive fan of the new Boxster, beautiful looking car, would love one :cool:
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I kind of miss my old boxster (987 mark 2 2.7) because personally the handling was amazing- way better than this Golf gti, my Audi TT mark 2 etc..... Not practical in the slightest but the handling and feel of the steering wheel must be driven to be appreciated. The driving position is superb and the sound is awesome especially when you turn the ignition on. I think sports exhaust is a must as I test drived the mark Boxster S with sports exhaust and that was even better- you could feel the whole car vibrating even whilst the car was not moving. Still got a pic..(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/denyason/IMG00059-20100419-1230.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/denyason/media/IMG00059-20100419-1230.jpg.html)
My dad changed it last March to this.....(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/denyason/6ddf966d-2384-46e8-a3f4-2c1721142059_zps2910c072.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/denyason/media/6ddf966d-2384-46e8-a3f4-2c1721142059_zps2910c072.jpg.html)
AND........ its got about 300 miles on the clock at present. Sadly its more in the garage than on the road. Maybe it gets used once in 2 weeks to the city centre...... it has pdk, sports chrono.....
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Well we have just done a deal on a new 120d M Sport for the wife, so the Gti will be going end Sep pending availability.
All mods coming off on Saturday and car put back to standard, I have enjoyed it for the 18 months we will have had it but its time for a change and something a bit cheaper to run, and more importantly a car that I can't mod and waste money on :embarrassed:
Spec is Mineral Grey, Visibility Pack, Comfort Pack, Sun Protection Pack and BMW Speaker upgrade, will be her first new car and she is very excited which was the main aim.
Did look at and test drive the 125d and also the M135i but sensible head ruled on final spec and what we were happy paying as monthly figure.
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Well we have just done a deal on a new 120d M Sport for the wife, so the Gti will be going end Sep pending availability.
All mods coming off on Saturday and car put back to standard, I have enjoyed it for the 18 months we will have had it but its time for a change and something a bit cheaper to run, and more importantly a car that I can't mod and waste money on :embarrassed:
Spec is Mineral Grey, Visibility Pack, Comfort Pack, Sun Protection Pack and BMW Speaker upgrade, will be her first new car and she is very excited which was the main aim.
Did look at and test drive the 125d and also the M135i but sensible head ruled on final spec and what we were happy paying as monthly figure.
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Good choice mate. The 120d is plenty quick enough and especially looks good in mineral grey with the m sport body kit. Glad you went for the visibility pack which is a must and the drls give the car a great road presence.
First mods then...... :evil:
M P full black gloss kidney grilles (a must IMO)
http://www.salesafter.eu/product_info.php?info=p704_bmw-m-performance-1-series-f20-f21-front-grille-in-black.html
Maybe the M P twin exhaust tail pipes only for asthetics (will need to buy a new rear diffuser also though)
http://www.salesafter.eu/product_info.php?info=p759_bmw-m-performance-1-series-f20-f21-tailpipe-chrome--116d-118d-120d.html
Ps did you go five door?
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/d05197704d880dd7dbdc880492e4d5eb_zps1da12773.jpg)
Nice showroom picture here of the mineral grey..... I'm not sure about the BMW klu klux klan salesman in the background though :laugh:
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Not allowed to mod it, can't even have my private plate on it so its gone on 3 years retention :sad:
We have gone 3 door as it looks a bit sportier IMO, and we rarely need the back seats.
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I'm really fancying a Jag XF Sportbrake next.
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Not allowed to mod it, can't even have my private plate on it so its gone on 3 years retention :sad:
How come are you not allowed to mod it?
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Not my car :grin:
Hoping to get another Integra Type-R at some point to use as a weekend toy, track car :cool:
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Not my car :grin:
Just hide the bank statements and they will never know :evil:
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Not allowed to mod it, can't even have my private plate on it so its gone on 3 years retention :sad:
We have gone 3 door as it looks a bit sportier IMO, and we rarely need the back seats.
Wonder how long you'll be able to resist for :laugh: maybe you can sweet talk the wife in a few months
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I definitely can't afford a divorce....so I think I'll just avoid it :laugh:
Going to book myself a few super car driving experiences to cheer myself up.
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I saw this Toyota the other day :cool:, looked even better in the flesh, I wonder if I can talk the wife into one? I wonder if she would notice the mods going on :whistle:
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t678/violator-doa/DSC_0085_zps4214faf6.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/violator-doa/media/DSC_0085_zps4214faf6.jpg.html)
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a friend has sold his Scirocco for a GT86, loves his jap cars and he is still not fully convinced and said its an ideal toy
i've been looking at the classifieds at E30 M3s in various guises to take the place of the 35 in the longer term
(http://static.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/images/car-adverts/large/2012/06/19/fd9bbd06c10d0e2df7c8cc62418c6216-1.jpg)
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Check this beauty out. BMW M4 concept.......So want!
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877447
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love the M4 but for me they are just getting a bit too big, for me the 1M and 2M are in reality the spiritual successor to the M3
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Just ordered up for the wife an Audi A1 Sportback 'Black Edition' S-Tronic which has the new cylinder on demand 1.4 litre engine. It should be quite a nippy little car and pretty fuel efficient at the same. Road fund licence is only £20 per annum :smiley:
http://www.m25audi.co.uk/blog/audi-news/audi-a1-and-a3-now-available-with-cylinder-on-demand/
We went for Glacier White so it will look pretty much as pictured below.
The wifes happy which is the main thing ( so I'm in the good books for a change ) :grin:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/A1BlackEdition2_zpsc67d00d5.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/A1BlackEdition2_zpsc67d00d5.jpg.html)
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Just ordered up for the wife an Audi A1 Sportback 'Black Edition' S-Tronic which has the new cylinder on demand 1.4 litre engine. It should be quite a nippy little car and pretty fuel efficient at the same. Road fund licence is only £20 per annum :smiley:
http://www.m25audi.co.uk/blog/audi-news/audi-a1-and-a3-now-available-with-cylinder-on-demand/
We went for Glacier White so it will look pretty much as pictured below.
The wifes happy which is the main thing ( so I'm in the good books for a change ) :grin:
i have the 1.4 in my Polo Blue GT and its a cracking little engine, frugal when you need to be but capable of mixing it on the motorway, after 5k they also loosen up and sound happier at higher revs.
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg.html)
i'm off to the Frankfurt motorshow on Friday to look at this as a replacement for the Ed35
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We were going to go for one of those in that same spec but blue but decided to wait till the facelifted model next year.
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i've been looking at the classifieds at E30 M3s in various guises to take the place of the 35 in the longer term
(http://static.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/images/car-adverts/large/2012/06/19/fd9bbd06c10d0e2df7c8cc62418c6216-1.jpg)
If you're gonna buy an E30 M3 then get in now as prices have soared in the last few years as I'm sure you'll know. I nearly bought one 7 years ago but opted for an E36 M3 Evo as I didn't have a garage and I think the E30 deserves one.....I wouldn't recommend an E36 M3 to anyone, way too tail happy
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We were going to go for one of those in that same spec but blue but decided to wait till the facelifted model next year.
I did consider hanging out for the facelift model but we got a really good trade in price on her current car so thought we would take the plunge now. Spec wise we kept it simple, S Tronic, comfort pack and front armrest only. As you know the black editions are so well kitted out in the first place with Bluetooth, Xenons, and the Audi Sound System etc. The half leather s line sports seats look fantastic and were so comfortable in the showroom model we sat in.
It's a long waiting time though. Ordered last week and probably looking at nov/dec (that's VAGs for you).
It's the wife's car but I'm really looking forward to having a blast in it myself. I couldn't ever say that about her 08 vauxhall corsa but to be fair it's served us well and been faultless.
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Both the A1 and the Golf R look great. We did consider the A1 for my wife but they are a bit small in the back for carrying passengers/mountain bikes so it was ruled out, they are like little go karts though :cool:
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Know what you meen I do fancy a look at the S1 when I comes out as the golfs too big really for what I need it for and ive always got the leon if I need more space. Maybe I should just save my money for a decent used R8 though.
I plan to drop from 7 to 4 cars as I think thats enough cars for one person...and meens I can sell my garage unit that currently houses 4 of then to fund it..
1: Daily driver (Mk6 GTI)
2: Winter Daily (The mk1 leon has done extremely well at this. Maybe get a used RAV4)
3: Classic (Mini or Mk1 GTI still to make the decision which is to go)
4: Sports car. (used R8 or cayman)
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Nearly finished restoring the xr2, so bought a 50% stake in this (me and my fords :whistle:) first job must swap the plate for an age related one.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z331/phil1975/9100a9b1-ce3d-47fa-a911-7e303982f82b_zps4c1198f3.jpg) (http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/phil1975/media/9100a9b1-ce3d-47fa-a911-7e303982f82b_zps4c1198f3.jpg.html)
So gti as my daily driver then the xr2 and the escort to swap round accordingly with my mate.
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Just ordered up for the wife an Audi A1 Sportback 'Black Edition' S-Tronic which has the new cylinder on demand 1.4 litre engine. It should be quite a nippy little car and pretty fuel efficient at the same. Road fund licence is only £20 per annum :smiley:
http://www.m25audi.co.uk/blog/audi-news/audi-a1-and-a3-now-available-with-cylinder-on-demand/
We went for Glacier White so it will look pretty much as pictured below.
The wifes happy which is the main thing ( so I'm in the good books for a change ) :grin:
i have the 1.4 in my Polo Blue GT and its a cracking little engine, frugal when you need to be but capable of mixing it on the motorway, after 5k they also loosen up and sound happier at higher revs.
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg.html)
i'm off to the Frankfurt motorshow on Friday to look at this as a replacement for the Ed35
That pic of the R looks stunning! Those wheels look so much better than the other 5 spoke design.
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(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z331/phil1975/9100a9b1-ce3d-47fa-a911-7e303982f82b_zps4c1198f3.jpg) (http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/phil1975/media/9100a9b1-ce3d-47fa-a911-7e303982f82b_zps4c1198f3.jpg.html)
To think that we all thought the Sierra Cosworths spoiler was big when that first came out.
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Just ordered up for the wife an Audi A1 Sportback 'Black Edition' S-Tronic which has the new cylinder on demand 1.4 litre engine. It should be quite a nippy little car and pretty fuel efficient at the same. Road fund licence is only £20 per annum :smiley:
http://www.m25audi.co.uk/blog/audi-news/audi-a1-and-a3-now-available-with-cylinder-on-demand/
We went for Glacier White so it will look pretty much as pictured below.
The wifes happy which is the main thing ( so I'm in the good books for a change ) :grin:
i have the 1.4 in my Polo Blue GT and its a cracking little engine, frugal when you need to be but capable of mixing it on the motorway, after 5k they also loosen up and sound happier at higher revs.
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Golf%20R/RR_zps240de25f.jpg.html)
i'm off to the Frankfurt motorshow on Friday to look at this as a replacement for the Ed35
That pic of the R looks stunning! Those wheels look so much better than the other 5 spoke design.
Yes, the R looks good and these wheels are :drool:
Probably 2 years till my next car but have already planted the 'R' seed in my partner's mind (plenty of time for him to get used to the idea!)
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Mrs W is fine with the R purchase just not fine with the trip to see one in the flesh
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Mrs W is fine with the R purchase just not fine with the trip to see one in the flesh
I'll go :laugh:
You'll just have to redeem yourself by doing something nice for her - spa day perhaps?
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You'll just have to redeem yourself by doing something nice for her - spa day perhaps?
This probably doesn't apply here, but I've never understood this type of female reasoning. Mate was getting it in the ear from his wife for spending money that they hadn't really good on a new car, but all was fine when he agreed to spend a similar amount on a new kitchen as well.
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You'll just have to redeem yourself by doing something nice for her - spa day perhaps?
This probably doesn't apply here, but I've never understood this type of female reasoning. Mate was getting it in the ear from his wife for spending money that they hadn't really good on a new car, but all was fine when he agreed to spend a similar amount on a new kitchen as well.
They then wonder why the country is up the swanny...
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You'll just have to redeem yourself by doing something nice for her - spa day perhaps?
This probably doesn't apply here, but I've never understood this type of female reasoning. Mate was getting it in the ear from his wife for spending money that they hadn't really good on a new car, but all was fine when he agreed to spend a similar amount on a new kitchen as well.
You'll just have to redeem yourself by doing something nice for her - spa day perhaps?
This probably doesn't apply here, but I've never understood this type of female reasoning. Mate was getting it in the ear from his wife for spending money that they hadn't really good on a new car, but all was fine when he agreed to spend a similar amount on a new kitchen as well.
They then wonder why the country is up the swanny...
Hmm.....a little generalisation and condescension going on here, but given this is a male dominated forum, I can live with it.
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Hmm.....a little generalisation and condescension going on here, but given this is a male dominated forum, I can live with it.
That's because you know we are right. :grin: Besides, you were the one that suggested the spa day.
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Hmm.....a little generalisation and condescension going on here, but given this is a male dominated forum, I can live with it.
That's because you know we are right. :grin: Besides, you were the one that suggested the spa day.
of course you are :grin:
Didn't sound like she was keen on that 'necessary' trip to Frankfurt :wink:
And isn't that how it really works. Husband wants to do something he likes and vice versa, the wife......give and take and all that. Not suggesting he spends £35k on a spa day :laugh:
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Give and take? Women, know your place.
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Give and take? Women, know your place.
Can you show me the way back to the kitchen, I've forgotten where it is :grin:
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i have offered to buy her some VWR and springs and VW Rotary alloys if she goes for a mk7 so who said romance is dead
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i'm off to the Frankfurt motorshow on Friday to look at this as a replacement for the Ed35
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The R looks sick as. Not a fan of the Mk7 at all, but in the R guise it's the best looking Golf I've seen! Defo think those wheels set it off nicely. May well have to get one of these some day!
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i have offered to buy her some VWR and springs and VW Rotary alloys if she goes for a mk7 so who said romance is dead
That's the car enthusiasts equivalent of a spa day :wink:
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The wheels on that R remind me of the seat leon cupra R 19" alloys I nearly fitted to my mk6.
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Well we have just done a deal on a new 120d M Sport for the wife, so the Gti will be going end Sep pending availability.
All mods coming off on Saturday and car put back to standard, I have enjoyed it for the 18 months we will have had it but its time for a change and something a bit cheaper to run, and more importantly a car that I can't mod and waste money on :embarrassed:
Spec is Mineral Grey, Visibility Pack, Comfort Pack, Sun Protection Pack and BMW Speaker upgrade, will be her first new car and she is very excited which was the main aim.
Did look at and test drive the 125d and also the M135i but sensible head ruled on final spec and what we were happy paying as monthly figure.
:smiley:
Collection planned for next Friday (20th) looking forward to it now, under 7 weeks from order to delivery.
VW have a lot to learn on customer service and lead times from reading the multiple threads in the Mk7 section, no way could we have accepted such a poor service on a car of this value, the GTD wasn't even considered on this basis.
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Well we have just done a deal on a new 120d M Sport for the wife, so the Gti will be going end Sep pending availability.
All mods coming off on Saturday and car put back to standard, I have enjoyed it for the 18 months we will have had it but its time for a change and something a bit cheaper to run, and more importantly a car that I can't mod and waste money on :embarrassed:
Spec is Mineral Grey, Visibility Pack, Comfort Pack, Sun Protection Pack and BMW Speaker upgrade, will be her first new car and she is very excited which was the main aim.
Did look at and test drive the 125d and also the M135i but sensible head ruled on final spec and what we were happy paying as monthly figure.
:smiley:
Collection planned for next Friday (20th) looking forward to it now, under 7 weeks from order to delivery.
VW have a lot to learn on customer service and lead times from reading the multiple threads in the Mk7 section, no way could we have accepted such a poor service on a car of this value, the GTD wasn't even considered on this basis.
Don't tell the mk7 boys that, youll only upset them! What a contrast to the cr@p vw service :shocked:
Post up some pics when you get it :smiley:
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VW upset me last year when they refused to fit the wastage clip which cures the rattle and is well documented claiming it wasn't a recall and therefore they didn't have to do it. The clip cost a total of £12 and literally took about 3 mins to fit.
From there I moved my servicing to a specialist and vowed never to go back to the dealership as you would hope after spending nearly £20k on a secondhand car there would be some customer service, clearly my expectations were too high.
I have had my 3 series for nearly 6 months now and have completely fallen in love with it, it's a fantastic car to do mileage in and has received so many nice comments from strangers wich has completely thrown me as I thought bmw drivers were hated by the general public :grin:
Further to this the service from my dealer was fantastic and as such we have now bought the 1 series, look after your customers and they will look after the sales!
Will pop some pics up once we have got it :smiley:
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VW upset me last year when they refused to fit the wastage clip which cures the rattle and is well documented claiming it wasn't a recall and therefore they didn't have to do it. The clip cost a total of £12 and literally took about 3 mins to fit.
From there I moved my servicing to a specialist and vowed never to go back to the dealership as you would hope after spending nearly £20k on a secondhand car there would be some customer service, clearly my expectations were too high.
I have had my 3 series for nearly 6 months now and have completely fallen in love with it, it's a fantastic car to do mileage in and has received so many nice comments from strangers wich has completely thrown me as I thought bmw drivers were hated by the general public :grin:
Further to this the service from my dealer was fantastic and as such we have now bought the 1 series, look after your customers and they will look after the sales!
Will pop some pics up once we have got it :smiley:
Oh how I hope that someone from VW were reading this
Looking forward to the pics - I was followed by a 1 series in Estoril Blue today must have been a good spec as it had the twin halogen 'U' shaped driving lights (the updated Angel eyes if that makes sense?)
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That will be the Xenon light upgrade, makes the front of the cars look 100% better :cool:
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VW upset me last year when they refused to fit the wastage clip which cures the rattle and is well documented claiming it wasn't a recall and therefore they didn't have to do it. The clip cost a total of £12 and literally took about 3 mins to fit.
From there I moved my servicing to a specialist and vowed never to go back to the dealership as you would hope after spending nearly £20k on a secondhand car there would be some customer service, clearly my expectations were too high.
I have had my 3 series for nearly 6 months now and have completely fallen in love with it, it's a fantastic car to do mileage in and has received so many nice comments from strangers wich has completely thrown me as I thought bmw drivers were hated by the general public :grin:
Further to this the service from my dealer was fantastic and as such we have now bought the 1 series, look after your customers and they will look after the sales!
Will pop some pics up once we have got it :smiley:
Glad you enjoying your 3 series Raffe...... What model 1er did you got for then out of interest?
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120d M-Sport 3Dr :cool:
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Bye Bye Gti......and welcome to the replacement...
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I haven't driven it yet, but wife was beaming as she drove it home from dealers so job well done :cool:
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Not normally a fan of bmw's but that is .......Very very NICE :cool:
Love the colour. Bet Mrs R is over the moon :smiley:
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Thank you, yes she is a happy bunny tonight and she's not one for getting excited about cars.
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Does this count as the Mk6 isn't strictly mine ? The Golf is the wife's and it remains in the family :)
But this has replaced the Golf in my affections this weekend. It replaced a much loved 500 that I had the first weekend of their launch nearly 6 years ago. Sorry, I just love them....
It's an Abarth 595 Competizione.
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My uncle's just got a job with Jaguar/Land Rover, and gets 25% off for friends and family.
Brand new F type for £43k... tempting!
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My uncle's just got a job with Jaguar/Land Rover, and gets 25% off for friends and family.
Brand new F type for £43k... tempting!
Can he get that on the F type already ? I know the new RR Sport is off limits currently for F&F ?
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Not sure tbh, and it's a bit of a pipe dream at the moment. I'd be happy to wait a bit for 25% off :)
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My uncle's just got a job with Jaguar/Land Rover, and gets 25% off for friends and family.
Brand new F type for £43k... tempting!
hey my cousin also works for jaguar land rover as a designer. i don't qualify to order but i'm using my mum who is his aunt to buy it for me. he says all i need is some "voucher" but i have to wait another 3 months to see if the initial orders have gone through for the new range rover hse. apparently its 20%. at the moment its stalemate since i've just fully paid off my gti, now gathering some deposit and waiting for the green light to order....i hope i can order one in 3 months time.
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Trying to upload a photo of my new car but like it was with my Gti l totally sh..e at such things.Can anyone point me in the right direction.Cheers Deano.
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I see official details of the M235i have been released, more of a looker than the one but starting at £34k is a bit of a premium over the M135i (all be it you get 20bhp more), by the time you add the auto and some toys, they have performance brakes and a proper LSD to tick boxes you could easily be in for 40k
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That front end redesign is a massive improvement, looks nice but steep on the price as you say.
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I've been happy with my Mk6 Golf GTD and have decided to upgrade to the Mk7 Golf GTI DSG Performance. I looked into the BMW M135i but the spec I wanted was a bit too much!
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I see official details of the M235i have been released, more of a looker than the one but starting at £34k is a bit of a premium over the M135i (all be it you get 20bhp more), by the time you add the auto and some toys, they have performance brakes and a proper LSD to tick boxes you could easily be in for 40k
Looks wise, not my cup of tea.
A way off yet, but other half has agreed I can get mk7 R in Sept 2015. Oh, the power of persuasion :evil:
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Hers the new ride, we're moving house next year and we've bought omen with a double garage so a nice mk3 might be in order too.
330d M sport with a list of goodies!
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Hers the new ride, we're moving house next year and we've bought omen with a double garage so a nice mk3 might be in order too.
330d M sport with a list of goodies!
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/null_zps033504ef.jpg)
That's a nice looking car. I like the styling of the current 3 series. Great colour choice too.
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Thanks a lot! Goes like stink too, just hoping we don't have snow now!
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Hers the new ride, we're moving house next year and we've bought omen with a double garage so a nice mk3 might be in order too.
330d M sport with a list of goodies!
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/null_zps033504ef.jpg)
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Great colour and alloys.
Are you enjoying it and life after the ed35?
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First impression is that it feels like the Edi in terms of comfort. Not really done a lot with it yet but I'm racking up 600 miles per week so ext week will be the real test.
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^^Looks v nice Ginge.
You have packed in a few goodies there !! :cool:
I think Estoril is a fantastic colour and the M sport body styling really makes the car. I'm toying with changing next year and the 3/4 series are on my list but would be x-drive due to where we live.
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Cheers, its unbelievable that the 330 came out cheaper on contract hire than the 320. The company car tax is less than the GTi so a bit of a no brainer really.
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really like that Neil, the blue and the 19s are just full of win
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really like that Neil, the blue and the 19s are just full of win
Cheers Andy! You got ya R ordered yet?
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Worthy replacement for the '35 Neil, looks! :cool:
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Cheers mate! Just hoping it doesn't snow now!
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really like that Neil, the blue and the 19s are just full of win
Cheers Andy! You got ya R ordered yet?
Order books not open yet but decommissioning of the 35 has started
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Cheers mate! Just hoping it doesn't snow now!
Treat yourself to some winter tyres, my cousin had a 123d on winters and it was unstoppable! :smiley:
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really like that Neil, the blue and the 19s are just full of win
Cheers Andy! You got ya R ordered yet?
Order books not open yet but decommissioning of the 35 has started
Yes noticed, you'll be wanting to give Hurdy a run for his money?
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Cheers mate! Just hoping it doesn't snow now!
Treat yourself to some winter tyres, my cousin had a 123d on winters and it was unstoppable! :smiley:
I'll just work from home!
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Hers the new ride, we're moving house next year and we've bought omen with a double garage so a nice mk3 might be in order too.
330d M sport with a list of goodies!
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Looking great :cool:
If you saw mine currently it would make you wince, brown from the windows down :embarrassed:
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Tut tut!
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Scuffed n/s front wheel, stone chipped front bumper, light scratch on o/s rear door....the hard life of a company car sadly.
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I'm thinking about a BMW M135i, but it won't be for a while - I've only just bought the Golf.
I know they're ugly, but so are my kids and I still love them.
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Audi TT Roadster as a toy to replace my bike that I sold a couple of years ago.
Picking it up Saturday :evil:
Keeping the GTI aswell though :grin:
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I know they're ugly, but so are my kids and I still love them.
OMG LMAO :grin:
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I'm thinking about a BMW M135i, but it won't be for a while - I've only just bought the Golf.
I know they're ugly, but so are my kids and I still love them.
that is the best justification for a M135i i have ever seen, genius
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I'm thinking about a BMW M135i, but it won't be for a while - I've only just bought the Golf.
I know they're ugly, but so are my kids and I still love them.
that is the best justification for a M135i i have ever seen, genius
This is why I'll always long time lover of this forum regardless of what I'm driving!
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Congrats on the new car Neil.... Looking good and the best colour of course.
The 330d should provide plenty of performance.
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Cheers mate, great minds eh? Yeah performance is there and I returned an impressive 49 mpg on route home tonight.
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pushed the button on the R today and will be very sad to see the 35 go as its been a brilliant car
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Is the pic your chosen spec, looks fantastic :cool:
Are you expecting the same availability issues as the GTi/gtd.
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Congrats Wigit. Reckon it's gonna be an epic car!
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Is the pic your chosen spec, looks fantastic :cool:
Are you expecting the same availability issues as the GTi/gtd.
That's the CGI of the spec, they are saying March/April 14
Congrats Wigit. Reckon it's gonna be an epic car!
I hope so
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Congrats Wigit the new shape is starting to grow on me and the new R is gonna be an epic car,
I've started toying with the idea about ordering the new R :smiley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz2NXygHzbo
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&ved=0CG4QFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.volkswagen.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fcommon%2Fpdf%2Fpricelists%2Fgolf-vii-pricelist.pdf&ei=3XV6UviKPMm8iwKU6IHACA&usg=AFQjCNFKmregOH9voXa37J3D2yXRS4c91Q
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pushed the button on the R today and will be very sad to see the 35 go as its been a brilliant car
Love it :drool:
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Must admit the mk7 R is really growing on me and I like the idea and its very tempting...
but the thought of 20k cost to change isn't.
As my GTI has only done 11k and I really need to clear my fleet before even considering buying anything else the head is currently winning the battle.
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Must admit the mk7 R is really growing on me and I like the idea and its very tempting...
but the thought of 20k cost to change isn't.
As my GTI has only done 11k and I really need to clear my fleet before even considering buying anything else the head is currently winning the battle.
Ah, but for how long :wink:
Unlike the mk7 gti, I am totally sold on the R and it will be mine :drool: in 18-20 months :cry:
Specced one up today and comes in around £37k :shocked: (and that's without price increases) so saving up in earnest. It's gonna be a long long wait :sad:
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In 3 years an 18month old Golf R will be of interest, hopefully all the mods will be available too :evil:
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Nice one Andy, bet the guys at Miltek and REVO are already knocking on ya door!
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Nice one Andy, bet the guys at Miltek and REVO are already knocking on ya door!
Not been knocking the door down but know i'm getting one, i am only planning on going Stage 1 on this with the standard pipes
i know a couple of tuners who also have these on order
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Picked up a new A1 Black Edition for the Mrs. S-Tronic with the new 1.4 COD (cylinder on demand engine).
The Audi dealership handover experience was very professional and they made us feel pretty special. I really got the impression that if we were picking up a new £20k or £80k car that the treatment would be thee same.
I'm massively impressed by the car as an all round package. Its feel so well built and its great to have a VAG car on the driveway again. Its much more hot hatch then I expected, the 1.4 COD engine is very nippy. The engine sound and exhaust note is better than my BMW. The Mrs will struggle to get the keys of me at this rate!
Anyway, apologies for the picture overload :smiley:
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Free Audi Teddy for our 5 year old provided!
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The new cars home!
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Lastly a picture of my new BMW 17" winter alloys/tyres.
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A1 looks great. Good to hear there are some quality dealers around.
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Not sure which is the coolest Martin, the Audi or the Teddy?!!! Superb!
I like the winter wheels on the BM too, pretty swish :cool:
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Not sure which is the coolest Martin, the Audi or the Teddy?!!! Superb!
I like the winter wheels on the BM too, pretty swish :cool:
Thanks Andy. Hope your enjoying the new mk7 mate. The A1 experience thus far has got m fancying an S3 in a couple of years time. Would be the 3dr though as I'm not a fan of the sportback. I'm still loving the BM but it feels a little to refined to really excite me. Test drove the M135i the other day and felt the same.
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A1 looks great. Good to hear there are some quality dealers around.
Agreed that is a cracking looking A1, lucky lady :cool:
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Not sure which is the coolest Martin, the Audi or the Teddy?!!! Superb!
I like the winter wheels on the BM too, pretty swish :cool:
Thanks Andy. Hope your enjoying the new mk7 mate. The A1 experience thus far has got m fancying an S3 in a couple of years time. Would be the 3dr though as I'm not a fan of the sportback. I'm still loving the BM but it feels a little to refined to really excite me. Test drove the M135i the other day and felt the same.
The mk7 drives really well but I think you'd find it the same as the BM, the refinement kills the thrills and the throttle pedal feels like its attached by a bit of elastic as there's no mechanical feel at all just like 99% of modern cars - they achieve some pretty impressive performance but just don't feel like they do!
I'm still using my 16 year old Ibiza for 90% of my driving as it's far more fun to drive with half the power and torque!!
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Anybody fancy a BMW M135i on a lease hire for £260 per month over 2 years? That's silly money - £7500 over the term - it'll depreciate more than that!!! :shocked:
http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_bmw_m135i_m135imperformance3dr_15096_leasing.php#.Uqe68n8gGSO
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The mk7 drives really well but I think you'd find it the same as the BM, the refinement kills the thrills and the throttle pedal feels like its attached by a bit of elastic as there's no mechanical feel at all just like 99% of modern cars - they achieve some pretty impressive performance but just don't feel like they do!
I'm still using my 16 year old Ibiza for 90% of my driving as it's far more fun to drive with half the power and torque!!
Sad isnt it. I was driving an alfa 33 16v last night and it felt so alive compared to modern cars.
Ive been saying for ages modern cars are borring and its only when you realise by comparing back to back that basically you have got use to them been slowly diluted and brainwashed into thinking there better.
Yes most modern cars are faster and safer but there so detached and slow reacting. Or in otherwords Borring..
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Anybody fancy a BMW M135i on a lease hire for £260 per month over 2 years? That's silly money - £7500 over the term - it'll depreciate more than that!!! :shocked:
http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_bmw_m135i_m135imperformance3dr_15096_leasing.php#.Uqe68n8gGSO
Is that for real! It seems a pretty good deal.
Any deposit to put down, on my phone at no so can't see details!
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But it still looks...well...meh.
Apart from Xenons and the M sport styling it's not massively specced. All these lease deals look appealing on the face of it but then you have to stick to the mileage limit.
As soon as you add nav/leather and higher mileage watch the price go to £400+ pcm and then you have nothing at the end of the agreement. That's a mediocre deal...
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But it still looks...well...meh.
Apart from Xenons and the M sport styling it's not massively specced. All these lease deals look appealing on the face of it but then you have to stick to the mileage limit.
As soon as you add nav/leather and higher mileage watch the price go to £500 pcm and then you have nothing at the end of the agreement. That's a mediocre deal...
Fair one!
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If only this was in the budget for the next vehicle....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCmsfhAvcyo
F-Type R.....OM and indeed G......that sound :evil:
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If only this was in the budget for the next vehicle....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCmsfhAvcyo
F-Type R.....OM and indeed G......that sound :evil:
If only indeed............NICE!
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I've had a couple of those on my transporter always give it a little blip before turning it off :laugh:
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Probably an A45 AMG.
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Not for a few years yet but I would probably go for an Audi RS5. Might even be able to afford it then! lol
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After talking to a delivery bloke delivering engines to dealers im staying away from BMWs and Vauxhalls
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Audi a4 avant :laugh:
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After talking to a delivery bloke delivering engines to dealers im staying away from BMWs and Vauxhalls
And golf GTi's presumably :whistle:
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Not today but Christmas Eve I drove my car with a brand spanking new engine! :smiley:
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After talking to a delivery bloke delivering engines to dealers im staying away from BMWs and Vauxhalls
And golf GTi's presumably :whistle:
All VW, SEAT, Skoda, Audis after 2005 (excluding an R8v10)
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R or a Maserati Ghibli.
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I had the bmw m performance exhuast fitted on mine on Monday as a little present from Santa. It provides the much needed sound track the 125i needed. Theres a real nice bassy drone sound on acceleration which is especially noticeable between 2-3k in sport mode. It's nothing in your face though which suits me just fine. Noticed a few burps and gargles also in the limited time I have driven on it. Can't wait for the summer now to open up that sunroof.
The car feels pretty much complete now which is the best compliment I can pay the exhaust. I didn't expect to so pleased with it.
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On topic I can see myself back in a Golf at some point. Looking forward to seeing how the mk7 R turns out.
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Nice pipes Martyn! :smiley:
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I had the bmw m performance exhuast fitted on mine on Monday as a little present from Santa. It provides the much needed sound track the 125i needed. Theres a real nice bassy drone sound on acceleration which is especially noticeable between 2-3k in sport mode. It's nothing in your face though which suits me just fine. Noticed a few burps and gargles also in the limited time I have driven on it. Can't wait for the summer now to open up that sunroof.
The car feels pretty much complete now which is the best compliment I can pay the exhaust. I didn't expect to so pleased with it.
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Looks great :cool:
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Been too look at a suzuki swift 1.2 4x4 sz4 to maybe replace my leon as my winter/shopping car later in the year.
Shame they dont have a bigger engine option though
Saying that I adapt as I did when I was using my daihatsu as the winter/shopping car
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Been too look at a suzuki swift 1.2 4x4 sz4 to maybe replace my leon as my winter/shopping car later in the year.
Shame they dont have a bigger engine option though
Saying that I adapt as I did when I was using my daihatsu as the winter/shopping car
We've now owned our 2013 Suzuki Swift Sport since April this year and I've got to say it's a cracking little car. It's a pity they didn't do it in 4x4 version, but it's now got its winter boots on so should be reasonably sure footed when the snows inevitably arrive in the next few weeks. The Swift 4x4 in SZ4 trim has very similar equipment level to the Sport and would be a sensible purchase
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Bought mine already - mazda 3 MPS :-)
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Getting another car with a diamond badge on it - for the wife this time.
The GTI is up for sale if anyone is interested.
Genuine VW winter wheels and Bridgestone winter tyres (1000miles old max) will also be sold as will a brand new never used 18" monza shadow with brand new never used Bridgestone RE050A tyre fitted.
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Possible Golf GTI killer?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/85129/new-seat-leon-cupra-set-blow-rivals-away-276bhp
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Possible Golf GTI killer?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/85129/new-seat-leon-cupra-set-blow-rivals-away-276bhp
shame the 3 door manual is lower powered. :sad:
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I picked up my Aston Martin V8 Vantage today.An awesome car both in looks and sound. Oh and quite nippy as well
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I picked up my Aston Martin V8 Vantage today.An awesome car both in looks and sound. Oh and quite nippy as well
Pics or GTFO!!! ;D
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Would if l knew how to mate. Had the same problem when l bought my Gti, if l remember Snoopy put them on for me.
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Would if l knew how to mate.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0 :wink:
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Cheers for that mate
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Possible Golf GTI killer?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/85129/new-seat-leon-cupra-set-blow-rivals-away-276bhp
That Cupra looks amazing value!!
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My plan is to change my car at the end of this year, at which point my GTi will have 6 months warranty left.
However, I was really tempted this week to order an M135i on a 2 yr personal lease, but the deal has now finished. It's fate I guess, and in some ways a good thing cos I'm still really enjoying the Golf.
Had a look at a MK7 GTi last weekend, and it didn't really get the juices flowing to be honest. The spec was a bit basic, so maybe that's why (mine has DSG, leather, RNS510, sunroof, heated seats etc).
Golf R is tempting but my spec is coming out at £32k on drivethedeal. The search continues....!
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Possible Golf GTI killer?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/leon/85129/new-seat-leon-cupra-set-blow-rivals-away-276bhp
That Cupra looks amazing value!!
Certainly pretty and has the power but that interior won't win any GTi owners over
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Touareg 3.0 V6 245 Bhp R line in DPB to replace my Sharan. :smiley: 18% discount from main dealer
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Success.My new addition
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And again ha ha
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Awesome!! How old is it mate? Always toyed with the idea of an Aston as they've dropped to a very reasonable price for a 2006 ish model. 8)
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And again ha ha
Did you just post 3 times until someone commented? :huh: :huh: :huh:
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Touareg 3.0 V6 245 Bhp R line in DPB to replace my Sharan. :smiley: 18% discount from main dealer
My mate is going to have a look at one of those next week. Justin reckons he can sort a pretty decent deal for him.
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Unless you've parked in some random street, I can never understand some peoples order of priorities.
Personally I would prefer to have a house in the country with a long scrunchy gravel drive before buying a car like that to drive up it.
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Me other toy.
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Its a 57 plater. Been well looked after obviously.lts a car at the end of the day, it goes on the drive and l use it as l when the need comes upon me. Living in a big country house won, t stop some chav doing it over when you leave your mansion. Awesome car though. And yes l still have my Gti which l will keep long after the other 2 are gone.
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Nothing wrong with that street :smiley:
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Nothing wrong with that street :smiley:
I wasn't implying that there was. My point was that the cars and the houses don't quite sit right together.
I've got no room to talk though as I live in a pretty average house and have pretty average cars to match.
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An old mate of mine had a 911 and lived in a 3 bed detached he wanted an Aston but wouldn't do it because he thought it would look out off place I say go for it only here once :laugh:
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An old mate of mine had a 911 and lived in a 3 bed detached he wanted an Aston but wouldn't do it because he thought it would look out off place I say go for it only here once :laugh:
Similarly, my mate lived in a terraced street near one of the univeristies here, which was a regular student route on a Friday/Sat evening. He always wanted a 911 cabriolet but the thought of cleaning half eaten kebabs off the roof every weekend was enough to put him off. Bought a hard top TT in the end, kebabs slide nicely off the sloping roof :grin:
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An old mate of mine had a 911 and lived in a 3 bed detached he wanted an Aston but wouldn't do it because he thought it would look out off place I say go for it only here once :laugh:
As long as I was happy in the house I was in I wouldn't mind having an Aston on my drive. If I hated where I lived I would think of moving and spending the money on a house. As you said you're only here once so why not, I feel the same way... lifes too short to worry about what others think of you or how you're cars look in comparison to your house!
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Touareg 3.0 V6 245 Bhp R line in DPB to replace my Sharan. :smiley: 18% discount from main dealer
My mate is going to have a look at one of those next week. Justin reckons he can sort a pretty decent deal for him.
Yes VW are offering £5000 off the Touareg at the moment with Vw Discount and dealer discount I paid less for a new one than they were asking for a 6 month old second hand model with 5,000 plus miles on the clock.
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Unless you've parked in some random street, I can never understand some peoples order of priorities.
Personally I would prefer to have a house in the country with a long scrunchy gravel drive before buying a car like that to drive up it.
The thing is if his family and friends live in the area, he gets on with all his neighbours, its a good community spirt I can understand why he would stay and would rather be there. A lad I know who is a millionaire done exactly the same. A branch of my family who are self made and well to do stayed were they first settled for the same reasons.
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True mate. I get on with all my neighbours very well and as l used to be my estates postman, l obviously got to know the people on the rest of estate well. I think l would have more hassle if it did happen away from where l live. I used to deliver to the surrounding areas where l live , so most people knew me. I, m retired now, so all round l, m a happy bunny
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Maybe it's a rural thing. Most of the people that I know, myself included all aspire to having a nice house with no immediate neighbours, a manageable amount of land and some out buildings. On a modest income, nice cars get in the way of being able to save for all that.
We are all wired up differently, so I can appreciate that lots of people won't want that way of life.
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Maybe it's a rural thing. Most of the people that I know, myself included all aspire to having a nice house with no immediate neighbours, a manageable amount of land and some out buildings. On a modest income, nice cars get in the way of being able to save for all that.
We are all wired up differently, so I can appreciate that lots of people won't want that way of life.
I get where you're coming from. My aspirations are similar, though I don't think it's necessarily a rural v town thing. It comes down to priorities, what makes you content and achieving that (hopefully) within your means.
I'd rather have a reasonably nice house and garden, a couple of investment properties to bolster the pension and then settle for a modest car. But everyone's priorities will differ.
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Ordered a new Renault captur today to replace the golf for the wife
My mate is buying the car and will collect it in a couple of weeks.
Now that has earned me some brownie points and her attention is diverted its time to go shopping for an elise or maybe even an exige...
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http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_volkswagen_golf_2.0tsir3dr-fullymaintained_15110_leasing.php#.Ut0pExDFK01
Anyone? :shocked: Cracking deal
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Ordered a new Renault captur today to replace the golf for the wife
My mate is buying the car and will collect it in a couple of weeks.
Now that has earned me some brownie points and her attention is diverted its time to go shopping for an elise or maybe even an exige...
I had a Renaut Captur from Avis for a week in Sweden earlier this year. Top of the range model with integrated nav etc. Kids called it the ' Pooh Car ' as it was metallic brown. It was s**t though.
Spend those brownie points quickly, it was a hateful thing, slow, spongy, terrible ergonomics, small boot, bits started falling off etc.
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yeah probably hast got the hallowed VW build quality we all know and love. wait a minute is that the dying sound of another timing chain i can hear somewhere?
if it had a VW badge I've no doubt it would have been superb.
i can't find a bad press review on it, the wife (who's car it will be) likes it, the kids fit in it better, its cheaper to run, has a better finance deal, it looks good and drives well, is safe and is fully loaded. it also has one of the best sales packages on the market with the free serving and a warranty and roadside assist for 4 years.
for a family car there is no way a golf or tiguan is worth 10 grand more than it.
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http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_volkswagen_golf_2.0tsir3dr-fullymaintained_15110_leasing.php#.Ut0pExDFK01
Anyone? :shocked: Cracking deal
Is that for a Mk7 Golf R? :shocked:
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http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_volkswagen_golf_2.0tsir3dr-fullymaintained_15110_leasing.php#.Ut0pExDFK01
Anyone? :shocked: Cracking deal
Or put it another way, £8525.71 to drive round in it for two years, limited to 20k miles, then have nothing to show for it other than possibly another bill to rectify a couple of stone chips and a nick on a wheel.
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Doesn't work out too badly IMO. I'm paying more for my now four year old golf GTI.
Gives you an opportunity to change up every couple of years too, which generally I do at a small cost to myself
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http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_volkswagen_golf_2.0tsir3dr-fullymaintained_15110_leasing.php#.Ut0pExDFK01
Anyone? :shocked: Cracking deal
Is that for a Mk7 Golf R? :shocked:
yep
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Doesn't work out too badly IMO. I'm paying more for my now four year old golf GTI.
You may be paying more per month now, but surely the car will be all yours at the end of the term, or am I missing something?
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after a large balloon payment, if i want, yeah.
I honestly don't care if i own a car or lease it though
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http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_volkswagen_golf_2.0tsir3dr-fullymaintained_15110_leasing.php#.Ut0pExDFK01
Anyone? :shocked: Cracking deal
Or put it another way, £8525.71 to drive round in it for two years, limited to 20k miles, then have nothing to show for it other than possibly another bill to rectify a couple of stone chips and a nick on a wheel.
If you bought it new with cash you would lose considerably more than that it depreciation, actually sensible way to own one for a couple of years if you want a new car.
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You are probably right, but if you've bought the car, you don't have to sell it after 2 years, therefore won't realise any lose.
What I don't like about leasing or PCP's is at the end of the term you have to either pay a huge chunk of money to keep it, or have to start the ball rolling all over again and get dripped up on another new car that you otherwise might not have thought about doing.
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I asked for a quote for the Mk7 R, doing 20k miles a year........
£400 per month :whistle:
Think I will stick to buying cars rather than leasing :wink:
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You are probably right, but if you've bought the car, you don't have to sell it after 2 years, therefore won't realise any lose.
What I don't like about leasing or PCP's is at the end of the term you have to either pay a huge chunk of money to keep it, or have to start the ball rolling all over again and get dripped up on another new car that you otherwise might not have thought about doing.
Thing is there are a large number of car buyers which purchase cars like white goods, which is exactly who the PCP market is aimed at, lowest monthly figure for a disposable item.
If you can afford the monthly outgoing its a relatively cheap way of owning a new car, it's ultimately these types of deals which has strengthened the uk car market.
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Except to my way of thinking, "owning" isn't quite the right word.
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You have a more traditional approach to car ownership....be thankful for these schemes as without the secondhand car market would be much slimmer with higher secondhand prices :smiley:
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Probably, but on the other hand, I think it gives manufactures the opportunity to inflate the retail prices of cars. For many, many people, when buying a car, it all boils down to how much the monthly payments are, not what the overall cost is should they decide to keep it, or not be able to take on another deal when their current one comes to an end.
Around 20 years ago I worked in car sales for Fiat and one of the first things I was told to try and get out of the customer was how much could they afford each month. When the first Cinquecento Sporting first came out the press was raving about them. One young lad came in desperate to buy one and told me that he could pay £150 a month. When I worked out the figures, with his deposit and our standard finance rate, he could have the car for £152 a month over 3 years. With an opportunity to earn some extra finance commission, I altered the figures so that he paid £140 a month, but over 4 years. He never even flinched, just signed the forms and off he went happy with his lower than expected monthly payments.
I'm not saying that everyone on hear is that gullible, but to many, monthly payments are all that matter...not just on cars either.
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But why is that a problem?
How many people keep cars for more than 3/4 years...I would gamble the higher proportion of owners change at this frequency level.
Therefore why not pay nice manageable monthlies for the duration of your ownership and why would you tie up savings in a depreciating lump of metal? Plus if you are on a tight budget this type of ownership gives you security on your outgoings...older cars have a habit of springing comparatively large bills.
The reality is the general public have bought into this low cost way of buying new cars and I can't see that changing quickly.
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But why is that a problem?
How many people keep cars for more than 3/4 years...I would gamble the higher proportion of owners change at this frequency level.
Therefore why not pay nice manageable monthlies for the duration of your ownership and why would you tie up savings in a depreciating lump of metal? Plus if you are on a tight budget this type of ownership gives you security on your outgoings...older cars have a habit of springing comparatively large bills.
The reality is the general public have bought into this low cost way of buying new cars and I can't see that changing quickly.
I bought my GTI with my savings, never again......
Jim
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Therefore why not pay nice manageable monthlies for the duration of your ownership and why would you tie up savings in a depreciating lump of metal?
Because being self employed, my income can be extremely haphazard. Other than utility bills, I don't have monthly outgoings for anything. If I've got sufficient money to buy a new car, I'll buy one, knowing that there is no more to pay out. If I haven't got enough money, I'll wait until I have, driving round in my current car.
Also, if things go tits up, I'll still have my car without worrying about how I'm going to carry on paying for it. If things go beyond tits up, I've got a car to sell for it's full value, not just a small amount of equity.
People will no doubt prove that you can run a new car for 3 years on a PCP for less money that you could paying up front, loosing interest on your savings, than selling or px'ing it at 3 years old. However I prefer the piece of mind of doing it my way and not having my hand forced to make a decision about what to do at the end of a finance deal. I'm old, tight and set in my ways.
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I am definitely in the owning a car party! :smiley:
It is nice to be in a position where you have paid for a car (either a loan or cash etc) and then eventually driving it without any loan payments etc so you can save money! Also if some unforseen circumstances arrive and you need to get your hands on some money you can always sell the car :smiley:
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I am definitely in the owning a car party! :smiley:
It is nice to be in a position where you have paid for a car (either a loan or cash etc) and then eventually driving it without any loan payments etc so you can save money! Also if some unforseen circumstances arrive and you need to get your hands on some money you can always sell the car :smiley:
Me too. Only ever bought cars outright. I just don't think it would feel like it was your car if paying monthly for it. Each to their own though.
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I own my gti outright put done a big deposit borrowed of vw the remainder to get 2 years free servicing then six months later paid it off saving £sssss on interest we all do things our own way if there wasn't different ways to buy cars the motor trade would be in the brown and smelly :tongue:
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I got mine on finance as an apprentice over 5 years. Since coming out of my time I have been paying more and more off. By the time it will be paid off it will be 25months. Guess it depends on patience! save and buy outright. Or other methods :smiley:
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Well mine will be going up for sale very soon. :cry:
But sticking with the VW trend and going for a 3dr DSG R. Had an R32 MKiV previously and miss the 4wd.
I'll be sticking around in the forum though. Great community!
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l. I'm old, tight and set in my ways.
You can't tell :grin:
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Just been to look at some cars with the in-laws, I have to say the A3 Sportback is a top quality car.
Jim
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I've several friends who lease their cars and constantly whine about actually driving them because they don't want to use up their annual mileage allowance. This seems daft. I buy my cars outright generally.
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Just been to look at some cars with the in-laws, I have to say the A3 Sportback is a top quality car.
Jim
Been looking too and would agree but crikey it's expensive compared to its Leon/Octavia/Golf siblings....not sure if the badge justifies the additional cost.
The redesign of the Leon onto the new MQB platform has made a real improvement to the overall package of this car and it looks great value by comparison.
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Just been to look at some cars with the in-laws, I have to say the A3 Sportback is a top quality car.
Jim
Been looking too and would agree but crikey it's expensive compared to its Leon/Octavia/Golf siblings....not sure if the badge justifies the additional cost.
The redesign of the Leon onto the new MQB platform has made a real improvement to the overall package of this car and it looks great value by comparison.
I'm in a hire car once a week and last week I had a Leon, I was very impressed with the interior quality. Better than the MK6 IMO but not a patch on the A3 I was in on Sunday.
Jim
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Would you pay an additional £5-6k over the Leon though for the A3....that' a great 2 week holiday in the USA......
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I really want a Transporter to customise and make my own. A 180, DSG, 4 Motion, twin Sliding doors, sunroof, tailgate model! Was about to order one when I stalled and bought the gti instead as I just didn't need something that big. Trying my hardest to insert a baby into the wife because I'll definitely need one then :grin: :grin:
This one has always got me wet, its a member over at the T5 forum.
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I really want a Transporter to customise and make my own. A 180, DSG, 4 Motion, twin Sliding doors, sunroof, tailgate model! Was about to order one when I stalled and bought the gti instead as I just didn't need something that big. Trying my hardest to insert a baby into the wife because I'll definitely need one then :grin: :grin:
This one has always got me wet, its a member over at the T5 forum.
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A van, always the best reason for having a baby :grin:
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I really want a Transporter to customise and make my own. A 180, DSG, 4 Motion, twin Sliding doors, sunroof, tailgate model! Was about to order one when I stalled and bought the gti instead as I just didn't need something that big. Trying my hardest to insert a baby into the wife because I'll definitely need one then :grin: :grin:
This one has always got me wet, its a member over at the T5 forum.
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You should see my mate at works T5 :shocked: :shocked: :cool: :cool: I will get some pics up soon
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picked the wires new ca up today. really pleased with it
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Seat Leon FR 184bhp for me, hopefully test driving one tomorrow. Sadly tractor power rules :sad:
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Got my eye on these for my work car replacement, they look pretty good with the Xenon headlights and a fair few thousand cheaper than the equivalent golf GTD/A3 S-Line which always helps with the tax.
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picked the wires new ca up today. really pleased with it
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tidy motor but I prefer the gti mind you I would :laugh:
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Went and test drove a brand new S3 today, S-Tronic model. It's absolute lightning, fabulous car.
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I woke up with an urge to splurge today and ordered a 5-dr M135i. Delivery is Apr ish.
Feel kind of bad now - my GTi is a great car...!
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A van, always the best reason for having a baby :grin:
In a strange twist, the other half appears to now be with child. The van dream is getting closer :laugh:
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I have also bought a 4motion t5, go for it and keep the gti
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A van, always the best reason for having a baby :grin:
In a strange twist, the other half appears to now be with child. The van dream is getting closer :laugh:
Congrats mate. Phase 1 of your van plan achieved :evil:
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Just ordered the updated Evoque Dynamic for April. After months of weaving from car to car (audi A7, S4 advant, second hand BMW 6 series and the more recent Porsche Macan s) have finally put pen to a new Evoque. Sadly only got the 10% discount as opposed to the rumoured 20% but very happy indeed and the 4 grand discount was what swayed it from the Porsche Macan- I am gutted i will no longer be able to drive fast and aggressive like in my old golf gti, which was incidentally valued at £10,700 which is good considering all its history. Would of loved a LR Sport but just couldn't afford it without the rumoured 20% golden ticket. Will post pics when it arrives.
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Interesting choice, the Evoque over the Macan. I'm yet to see a man driving an Evoque :smiley:
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Interesting choice, the Evoque over the Macan. I'm yet to see a man driving an Evoque :smiley:
You dont know, Denyason might be a lady. And as above, I too have never seen a man in a Evoque :grin: :grin:
But there is a reason for that. Its a girls car !!! designed and approved by Posh Spice. :drool:
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im a bloke - but the deciding choice was wanting a LR Sport but couldn't afford one and settling for second best. Also the 10% discount was a major factor. Would of preferred the Macan but hey.
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Why not but a used RRS and save £££?
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I'm talking the new shape one - £52000 for an HSE but with 20% off would of been around 40 grand. Who wants to drive an old shape one?
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I'm talking the new shape one - £52000 for an HSE but with 20% off would of been around 40 grand. Who wants to drive an old shape one?
The owners who don't want pay £40k for an unreliable SUV :tongue:
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Interesting choice, the Evoque over the Macan. I'm yet to see a man driving an Evoque :smiley:
What are you on about..... only the other day did I see Dale Winton driving one :laugh:
Edit: on a serious note I really like the Evoque's. Although I'm not quite ready to hang up my hot hatch boots yet!
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I'm talking the new shape one - £52000 for an HSE but with 20% off would of been around 40 grand. Who wants to drive an old shape one?
Why, is there something wrong with driving round in an old shape car?
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haha thats this whole sub forum essentially!
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I've ordered up a new Touareg R Line. Quite a bit different from a GTI I must say. It was time to get a bit more space for the expanding clan and a roof box on the GTI just wasn't going to work :smiley: I'll sure miss the GTI though.
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Going to test drive the new Seat Leon Cupra on March 4th. Quite excited, love the look of the new Leon!
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I quite liked the new cupra280 in 3 door too. Bit big for what I need so waiting to see what the new Audi S1 drives like.
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I've ordered up a new Touareg R Line. Quite a bit different from a GTI I must say. It was time to get a bit more space for the expanding clan and a roof box on the GTI just wasn't going to work :smiley: I'll sure miss the GTI though.
You got a build week yet ?mine is being built week 10 which I think is the week starting march the 2nd .
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Looking at an S2000 tomorrow as a 40th birthday present from the wife....quite excited :smiley:
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Looking at an S2000 tomorrow as a 40th birthday present from the wife....quite excited :smiley:
S2000 are sweet as !!! - well, if its your second/ weekend car and you dont have any kids that need driving around :grin: :grin:
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It's exactly that Ross....midlife crisis here we come :smug:
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....midlife crisis here we come :smug:
Well I'm glad you said it :wink:
You're not alone.
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All being well my next one will be an edition 40, assuming they do one that is!
Timing should be spot on, an edition 40 for my 40th :smiley:
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....midlife crisis here we come :smug:
Well I'm glad you said it :wink:
You're not alone.
:grin:
Really after a classic 911 for the full crisis effect, but finds will not quite stretch to one that won't be a complete money pit.
Maybe for my 45th.......
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A lad at work who is only 2 years older than me has imo hit midlife as hes just went out and bought an Audi RS4 cabriolet!
I do keep thining of an R8v10 coupe so its creaping up on me too.... :shocked:
I just need to get my ass into gear this year and sell rather than buy and have a big car and garage collection clearout..
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Justified to my wife it's a far better option than chasing young women :whistle:
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Justified to my wife it's a far better option than chasing young women :whistle:
:grin: assuming they'd have you
Not today but last night........partner kerbed a wheel. I was in the car with him when it happened and despite the unmistakable sound of grinding metal, he still had the audacity to deny it, till I got out and showed him.
Maybe time to trade him in for a younger (and more careful) model :whistle:
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Out with the old and in with the new lol.
Best make sure wife doesn't read this or I'll be in the dogs bed tonight :laugh:
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Well that all changed, I have ended up buying a fairly rare black MY00 Integra Type-Rx (DC2), looks like I will doing some track days this year :cool:
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lol, funny change or events.....Love the Integra Type-Rx. what are the prices like for parts?
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Well that all changed, I have ended up buying a fairly rare black MY00 Integra Type-Rx (DC2), looks like I will doing some track days this year :cool:
Now that's more like it :drool:
Great to see some pics when you get it.
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Ross - Comparable to German cars I.e. bloody expensive!
Booth - indeed, nobody needs to see my mug when I am driving about.
Was really interesting as the s2000 I viewed was an absolute dog of a car, didn't even get as far as looking inside...walked around it a few times and shook the chaps hand, thanked him for his time and walked away within 2 mins.
The ITR ad had only been on for 10mins when I saw it on Pistonheads, was 30 mins up the road and was sold to me after an hour long inspection and test drive. Car is absolutely spotless and has been fanatically maintained, can't wait to pick it up Weds/Thurs evening.
Will pop a few pics up over weekend :cool:
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nobody needs to see my mug when I am driving about.
I know exactly what you mean. Mother in law has an MX5. I've driven that a few times and it's been an absolute blast, however as soon as I get to somewhere with other people around, the roof has to go up. I felt too old to be seen in it when I was the wrong side of 30. Now 40 has long since been and gone, it's definitely not a good look.
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Well here it is....
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Had a few little runs out and it's great fun :evil:
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Beautiful. Looks :cool: in the sunshine. Lucky boy.
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Very tidy :cool:
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V nice. I almost bought one of these
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Had hoped to get an R next,but looks like I'll have to be sensible and keep my Gti till the end of its lease in 2.5 yrs time at least. Gotta buy a house and have an impending wedding :sad:
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Had hoped to get an R next,but looks like I'll have to be sensible and keep my Gti till the end of its lease in 2.5 yrs time at least. Gotta buy a house and have an impending wedding :sad:
Nice to hear you sounding so upbeat about forthcoming wedding and house purchase :grin:
Your priorities are right though. The R will still be there (maybe mk8) in a few years.
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What can I say, I'm a bloke. I am looking forward to getting a house, but not so much the expense of a wedding!
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What can I say, I'm a bloke. I am looking forward to getting a house, but not so much the expense of a wedding!
I get you.
I've got no room to talk, been with my bloke for 23 years but never got around to getting wed. Got better things to spend my money on.......like an R :laugh:
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Definitely the mk7 R next year.
Today, as fate would have it, a pure white R pulled up next to me at a local animal park. The owner kindly let me have a look around and inside it. Great to finally see one in the flesh. Up close, the front looks very aggressive, there's much more equality between the aggressive looking rear and the front than is evident in pictures, photos don't do it justice at all imo. It definitely doesn't look like a normal golf, as some have said. Liked the brushed chrome mirrors and front lip.
Interior lovely too. This car had the two-tone carbon/beige nappa option, which was nicer than anticipated but think I'd still opt for the all black leather.
Still need to test drive one, but absolutely loved the look of it :cool:
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What can I say, I'm a bloke. I am looking forward to getting a house, but not so much the expense of a wedding!
Weddings don't have to cost anywhere near as much as people generally spend. We had a few people at the church, a nice meal afterwards, then an evening do for everyone else at the village hall, all for just over £2k. That was 14 years ago, so I suspect it would be nearer £3k now, but even so.
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What can I say, I'm a bloke. I am looking forward to getting a house, but not so much the expense of a wedding!
Weddings don't have to cost anywhere near as much as people generally spend. We had a few people at the church, a nice meal afterwards, then an evening do for everyone else at the village hall, all for just over £2k. That was 14 years ago, so I suspect it would be nearer £3k now, but even so.
you got lucky mate,
Im getting married in September and its nothing flashy, still adds upto 12k....(and i live inYorshire, so no crazy London prices either)
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Ours was just over £10k 7 years ago in a nice hotel with 80 day guests and a further 40 to the eve, then 5 nights in New York for the honeymoon.
We thought that was pretty good going as we had everything we wanted for the day, just took some shopping about with all the extras.
It's the most brilliant day of your life without doubt, would love to have the day again with my wife :cool:
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Ours was just over £10k 7 years ago in a nice hotel with 80 day guests and a further 40 to the eve, then 5 nights in New York for the honeymoon.
We thought that was pretty good going as we had everything we wanted for the day, just took some shopping about with all the extras.
It's the most brilliant day of your life without doubt, would love to have the day again with my wife :cool:
Mine isnt even including the honeymoon, which is another £4K (2 week cruise around the Caribbean) wouldn't of been able to afford it all if we didnt win the lottery (£2870) couple months back. Plus help from parents.
If it was up to me, all £16k on on a MK6 Golf R - If she ever read that, she would kill me :laugh:
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Never let the women do the planning. Mine ended up costing the thick end of £35k. To top it off, her father took me to one side prior to the big day and said he didn't want to offend me by offering to help out.... which was nice! :undecided:
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Never let the women do the planning. Mine ended up costing the thick end of £35k. To top it off, her father took me to one side prior to the big day and said he didn't want to offend me by offering to help out.... which was nice! :undecided:
:shocked: Well I hope it was a bloody good day for £35k!
I (a woman) wouldn't dream of spending that much on a wedding. I know a few people that borrowed and spent huge amounts on their weddings. In some caess the loan repayments lasted considerably longer than the marriage.
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I know a few people that borrowed and spent huge amounts on their weddings. In some caess the loan repayments lasted considerably longer than the marriage.
A friend of my wife remortgaged a huge amount of money to pay for their wedding. 18 months later it's all over. They had to sell the house to share out the money, or should that be the debt, as the house prices had taken a considerable hit.
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A friend of my wife remortgaged a huge amount of money to pay for their wedding. 18 months later it's all over. They had to sell the house to share out the money, or should that be the debt, as the house prices had taken a considerable hit.
Yes, it's madness.
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Ours was just over £10k 7 years ago in a nice hotel with 80 day guests and a further 40 to the eve, then 5 nights in New York for the honeymoon.
We thought that was pretty good going as we had everything we wanted for the day, just took some shopping about with all the extras.
It's the most brilliant day of your life without doubt, would love to have the day again with my wife :cool:
Mine isnt even including the honeymoon, which is another £4K (2 week cruise around the Caribbean) wouldn't of been able to afford it all if we didnt win the lottery (£2870) couple months back. Plus help from parents.
If it was up to me, all £16k on on a MK6 Golf R - If she ever read that, she would kill me :laugh:
I like your thinking.. I need a Golf R before i pop the question is the advice you would give then?? :grin:
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GOLF R ESTATE :laugh:
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Well after driving an R8v8 ive made my mind up at long last! (About time) :evil:
This year is cut down to two cars (daily and classic) then save for a secondhand R8v10 :nerd:
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Well after driving an R8v8 ive made my mind up at long last. :evil:
This year is cut down to two cars (daily and classic) then save for a secondhand R8v10 :nerd:
saw one at the local tesco's parked right at the top of the car park where I park looked stunning get pics up when you get it :cool:
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Well after driving an R8v8 ive made my mind up at long last! (About time) :evil:
This year is cut down to two cars (daily and classic) then save for a secondhand R8v10 :nerd:
I'd be quite happy with a V8! Awesome cars and i'd absolutely love to own one! :cool:
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Well after driving an R8v8 ive made my mind up at long last! (About time) :evil:
This year is cut down to two cars (daily and classic) then save for a secondhand R8v10 :nerd:
I'd be quite happy with a V8! Awesome cars and i'd absolutely love to own one! :cool:
Me too, I'd love one. Totally impractical for my needs though :cry:
I see three R8s around my way regularly and always leaves me wanting one. Guess I'll have to make do with an R.
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Now cars like that don't really do it for me. That's not to say that I don't appreciate them tho'. I guess it's because they are hugely impractical so would only be used as a fourth or fifth car for special treats. I don't (or ever will) have the funds to support a fleet of cars for every occasion, so I keep my aspirations fairly realistic.
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I might get one a few years down the line, unfortunately most of the examples anywhere near my current price range have had hard lives! I'd need to spend 50k+ to get one i'd be happy with! :sick:
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Mercedes A45 AMG?......not really.
Finally seen one in the flesh today, a white one in my dentist's car park. It did look rather stunning, much better than in pics. It's a little too showy for my taste though and I not a big fan of enclosed tailpipes. Was seduced for about a second until I remembered the ridiculous price tag for a well specced one.
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Mercedes A45 AMG?......not really.
Finally seen one in the flesh today, a white one in my dentist's car park. It did look rather stunning, much better than in pics. It's a little too showy for my taste though and I not a big fan of enclosed tailpipes. Was seduced for about a second until I remembered the ridiculous price tag for a well specced one.
get the R booth if I had the dough that would be my next purchase :smiley:
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Mercedes A45 AMG?......not really.
Finally seen one in the flesh today, a white one in my dentist's car park. It did look rather stunning, much better than in pics. It's a little too showy for my taste though and I not a big fan of enclosed tailpipes. Was seduced for about a second until I remembered the ridiculous price tag for a well specced one.
get the R booth if I had the dough that would be my next purchase :smiley:
I will charlie. The AMG was pretty, but I like the boring looks of the R :grin:
And £42k plus for a hatchback..........nah.
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I'd be tempted by the new Audi S3. Seems to have got a real good reception and I like the way it's so understated for the performance on offer (although I'd have to change those quad exhausts for oval twin exits or similar. Four exhausts on a hatchback just never looks right to me, even on the Golf R).
This is a while away though, having just one my GTI less than two months and having to wait until some second hand examples at my price point come up. For now I'm more than enjoying the GTI :grin:
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I sat in one of those A classes the other day. I really like the looks of them from the outside but I found it awfully claustrophobic, cramped and small inside. I suppose at 6ft 1 I'm quite tall but hardly enormous and I wouldn't be happy owning one long term. Despite having dismissed the Mk6 R I drove the other day as too expensive for an obsolete model I still only see me buying another Golf or a 1 series next time, having now dismissed that Mercedes.
Still, it's remap time finally next week so I'm hoping that dismisses any new car urges that I'm having at the moment for another couple of years!!
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What company are you going with?
A map really does turn the GTI into a completely different car
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I've ordered a Bluefin. I thought this was the easiest option as I've no idea when I'll change the car so the ability to put it back to stock when I'm ready to sell was attractive. Plus, for £50 they'll do me another map on the next car.
I remember being blown away when I went out in R32's Revo Mk6 a couple of years ago. I know the Bluefin won't be as aggressive as the Revo but I'm really looking forward to it and I'm sure it'll keep me interested in the car as I just feel the urge for more power after 4 1/2 years with the standard car.
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Understandable, I lasted about 14 months in mine before getting it mapped!
I like sleeper type mods like a map. Didn't fancy changing exhausts or lowering etc..
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I suspect I won't get round to the other mods now before selling up. I intended to do them much much earlier but funds were swallowed up by the bottomless money pit otherwise known as the Mk2!!!
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Reckon I'll go for the M235i maybe in 3-4 years, or whatever is on the market down the line
jay
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GTI traded in today for a very well specced 3 month old BMW 320i Xdrive Msport. Had it for a 4 hour test drive and got a cracking trade in on the Golf. No where near as fast as the GTI but very comfortable and well equipped
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GTI traded in today for a very well specced 3 month old BMW 320i Xdrive Msport. Had it for a 4 hour test drive and got a cracking trade in on the Golf. No where near as fast as the GTI but very comfortable and well equipped
sorry to see you go but enjoy the new motor
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Enjoy the 320 what colours is it is it that nice blue colour they do?
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Thanks Snoopy, I was looking for a grey metallic as it's my favourite colour and I finally found one in Mineral Grey (Golf is Carbon Grey) The blue was my second choice as it does look very nice.
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I have been looking in to getting a new car as I'll be half way through my lease in September this yr and able to change cars with no charges incurred. Unfortunately an impending house purchase and wedding means keeping the gti for 2 more yrs makes financial sense. Not all bad as my mk6 is he best car I've ever had! Still won't stop me looking towards the end of the summer. These VIP deals VW do can be very tempting!
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Bluefin arrived and installed today. B****r me! Car is very quick and responsive now so very pleased. Without a shadow of a doubt, that will keep me happy with the car for another couple of years at which point I'll change it then.
The only problem now, of course, is that even a PP Mk7 won't be as quick so it'll have to be an R next time. (or a 135)
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After 13 months of trouble free ownership its being traded in this Saturday - Having the GTI for the school run is simply madness and I've been putting in far too much fuel. Love the Golf and will def get another when the times right.
For now I'm going sensible for a couple of years and pick up my brand new Nissan Qashqai 1.2dig-t Accenta Premuim in few days. Insurance cheap too @ £160 annual. The engine is surprisingly nippy and comes with dab, touch screen stereo, climate dual control, rear camera, collision avoidance etc .
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I've ordered a DSG MK7 'R' :cool:
Ordered last Thursday. Build week commencing May 18th confirmed
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Not me but my partner has just added this to his company's vehicle fleet. Might have to find a reason to borrow it :wink:
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I reckon you must be a red neck at heart.
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I reckon you must be a red neck at heart.
Shhh, don't tell everyone :wink:
It won't be parked on my driveway and it can take its chances in the car wash. Bought as a workhorse, not for its looks or (lack of) comfort.
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Moving on from my F20 125i to a M135i.
New car should be arriving June.
Spec as follows:
BMW M135i 5-door Sports Hatch
+ Glacier Silver
+ Sport automatic transmission
+ Coral Red Dakota leather
+ Media package - BMW Professional
+ Sun protection package
+ Visibility package
+ Adaptive M Sport suspension
+ Driver comfort package
+ Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
+ Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control
+ Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
+ Electric Glass Sunroof
+ Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
+ Extended storage
+ Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
+ Seat heating, front
+ Smokers package (for aesthetics)
+ Service Pack
Got a 17.5% discount off the retail price!
Its been a great 17 months in the 125i but looking forward to the M135i and a wee step up in power.
Martin
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg.html)
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Looks sweet. I must admit the one series have grown on me.
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Nice one Martin! :cool:
That's going to be a beast!
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Nice one Martin! :cool:
That's going to be a beast!
Thanks Andy :smiley:
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It's never been 17 months has it? :shocked:
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It's never been 17 months has it? :shocked:
Yes mate about that.... But I told the mrs it's been 3 years :laugh:
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Couldn't be tempted by the R then mate? BMW been that good?
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Couldn't be tempted by the R then mate? BMW been that good?
Was very tempted by the R. However, the poorer discount and higher APR killed that thought. The M135i worked out £375 pm and the R £463 with equivalent level of specification. I'm a bit of a gadget man.... and found that the tech in the R behind the M135i. The Sat nav in particular seemed very low res in the golf.
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Moving on from my F20 125i to a M135i.
New car should be arriving June.
Spec as follows:
BMW M135i 5-door Sports Hatch
+ Glacier Silver
+ Sport automatic transmission
+ Coral Red Dakota leather
+ Media package - BMW Professional
+ Sun protection package
+ Visibility package
+ Adaptive M Sport suspension
+ Driver comfort package
+ Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
+ Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control
+ Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
+ Electric Glass Sunroof
+ Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
+ Extended storage
+ Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
+ Seat heating, front
+ Smokers package (for aesthetics)
+ Service Pack
Got a 17.5% discount off the retail price!
Its been a great 17 months in the 125i but looking forward to the M135i and a wee step up in power.
Martin
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg.html)
Great spec and the best colour, I wanted my wife to go for GS instead of MG on her 120d MS but she wasn't have any of it.
Look forward to more pics upon arrival :cool:
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Moving on from my F20 125i to a M135i.
New car should be arriving June.
Spec as follows:
BMW M135i 5-door Sports Hatch
+ Glacier Silver
+ Sport automatic transmission
+ Coral Red Dakota leather
+ Media package - BMW Professional
+ Sun protection package
+ Visibility package
+ Adaptive M Sport suspension
+ Driver comfort package
+ Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
+ Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB & Voice Control
+ Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
+ Electric Glass Sunroof
+ Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
+ Extended storage
+ Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
+ Seat heating, front
+ Smokers package (for aesthetics)
+ Service Pack
Got a 17.5% discount off the retail price!
Its been a great 17 months in the 125i but looking forward to the M135i and a wee step up in power.
Martin
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/WITHCOMBEM/media/bmw-m135i-c437602102013113856_8_zps7af6b2a0.jpg.html)
Great spec and the best colour, I wanted my wife to go for GS instead of MG on her 120d MS but she wasn't have any of it.
Look forward to more pics upon arrival :cool:
Look back several hundred pages on this topic and I told you should have done this originally ! :whistle:
Several of you disagreed at the time.
At least that discount helps cover some of the depreciation though.
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I've been in the dealers today with my Golf. Having walked around the showroom looking at the swirled and water marked cars in the showroom and listening in to the bollox that the salesmen were spouting when trying to sell cars to people with not much idea, I dread the thought of buying another car.
I like having a nice car, but I really don't find the whole purchasing experience enjoyable at all.
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Go to a broker if going new.
Cuts out all that bull they give you plus you save money. Win win situation :grin:
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well this goes back to the dealer on Saturday after two months of fun :cry:
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and i pick mine up :grin:
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Go to a broker if going new.
Cuts out all that bull they give you plus you save money. Win win situation :grin:
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This. Bypasses all the BS. Or just make it clear to the dealer that your're not falling for it.
Of the last 2 gti's I bought new, one bought via a broker and was a painless, in fact enjoyable experience. My current one was bought from a dealer and again painless, because as soon as he started his spiel, I told him not to waste his time and mine and from thereon all was good.
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well this goes back to the dealer on Saturday after two months of fun :cry:
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and i pick mine up :grin:
I dread to think how many miles you put on it :grin:
Pics of yours when you get it please :smiley:
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I've been in the dealers today with my Golf. Having walked around the showroom looking at the swirled and water marked cars in the showroom and listening in to the bollox that the salesmen were spouting when trying to sell cars to people with not much idea, I dread the thought of buying another car.
I like having a nice car, but I really don't find the whole purchasing experience enjoyable at all.
I'm with you, Dubber. I really dislike the whole buying experience. When I bought my current car, I knew more about it than the dealer did. The salesman tried to sell me carpet mats, even though I told him they were part of the standard spec. (He didn't believe me, and had to check the brochure!). He then tried the hard sell on Autoglym Lifeshine, and seemed a little annoyed when I declined to take this at the over-inflated price VW charges. I wouldn't have had them apply it, even if it was free; much rather protect my car myself.
When the time comes to change, I'll consider the broker route, although at the moment, I'm happy with my mk6. It's been pretty much trouble-free, squeak and rattle-free, the paintwork looks great after I recently machine polished it, and apart from a very small number of stonechips that I've sorted with a Chipex kit, it looks as good as new.
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I dread to think how many miles you put on it :grin:
Pics of yours when you get it please :smiley:
4k in 9 weeks, I haven't used it much for the last two, pics of mine after it has been tweaked to how I like it :)
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The thing that puts me off about using a broker is there is one more link in the chain, therefore who will take responsibility for the inevitable paint marks and scratches?
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I dread to think how many miles you put on it :grin:
Pics of yours when you get it please :smiley:
4k in 9 weeks, I haven't used it much for the last two, pics of mine after it has been tweaked to how I like it :)
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Ok, mate. Look forward to seeing it :smiley:
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The thing that puts me off about using a broker is there is one more link in the chain, therefore who will take responsibility for the inevitable paint marks and scratches?
I'm sure there are various options with brokers so you'd have to read the small print.
The way I did it was sort of half and half. Ordered through online company, who arrange a purchase price of a new car with approved dealerships. The car is ordered directly through the dealership (to your exact spec) and the deposit and all subsequent payment is made to the dealer. In this arrangement responsibility for issues lies with the dealer. Obviously it is still going through a dealer but get secure a much better price and I had no crap from the dealer at all. I went for this after becoming exasperated with my local dealership. It worked for me but maybe not everyone's cup of tea.
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The thing that puts me off about using a broker is there is one more link in the chain, therefore who will take responsibility for the inevitable paint marks and scratches?
The broker has nothing to do with the purchase of the car though. They are purely middle men who have arranged a reduction in price as they are putting 0000's of new customers the dealers way. They get cash from the dealer for arranging this.
My experience so far with drivethedeal has been, fill in their web form and get an instant price of over £3k discount :grin:
Tell them you want to go ahead.
The broker then phones you for a deposit so they know you are serious. This is then the end of their involvement.
Within a few days the dealer contacts you to confirm order / options are correct and orders the car.
Its exactly like ordering from a dealer without the "Wait till I ask my manager if we can squeeze another £10.75 off the asking price" nonsense.
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What do people mean by "brokers"? :embarrassed:
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What do people mean by "brokers"? :embarrassed:
An individual, company or brokerage firm, such as drivethedeal.com, who arrange transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission when the deal is executed. The customer approaches the broker initially (usually an online company) with desired car spec, the broker secures a discounted price with an approved dealership (who pays the broker a commission for securing custom) then the remainder of the transaction is between customer and dealership as normal.
It's all about getting a hefty discount, usually a fair bit more than a dealer will be prepared to offer directly. You may have to travel to get the car or it can be delivered. I would always collect, no matter how far it may be. Last time I used a broker I went to Macclesfield to collect, journey back was a nice introduction to the car.
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Thanks Booth11! :smiley: Do you have any more broker companies please? Think I have decided on a Mk7 R :rolleyes:
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Thanks Booth11! :smiley: Do you have any more broker companies please? Think I have decided on a Mk7 R :rolleyes:
Carwow.co.uk
Broker4cars.co.uk
Carfile.net
Orange wheels.co.uk
To name a few. Worth asking on the mk7 section as well. I know a few on there have used brokers so will be able to give you honest review/recommendation. :smiley:
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http://www.broadspeed.com/
http://www.ukcarbroker.co.uk/
I've used drivethedeal and it was painless. They just give you their best price on-line and then if you go with that, that's their involvement over. Its all between you and the dealer.
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Collection day for my new M135i confirmed as the 31st May :grin:
So thats 35 days from order to collection which is pretty rapid.
I've been very pleased with the level of service I've had from BMW Coopers, Thames Ditton thus far. I can't wait till hand over now.
I've been stocking up on loads of detailing products to do the new car protection. Can't wait to get my mitts on it!
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Collection day for my new M135i confirmed as the 31st May :grin:
So thats 35 days from order to collection which is pretty rapid.
I've been very pleased with the level of service I've had from BMW Coopers, Thames Ditton thus far. I can't wait till hand over now.
I've been stocking up on loads of detailing products to do the new car protection. Can't wait to get my mitts on it!
Superb mate, great choice.
Jim
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Its always nice to hear about good service even if its BMW :grin:
And to go as far off topic as possible ive done the exact opposite to this thread. :grin:
Ive sold one of my cars (Daihatsu) now down to 6.
Im slowly reducing down to the target maximum of 3 ive set myself. (Daily, Classic, Sports)
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Finally my golf gti is no more........end of the fast life, and now to the slow life... 4.5 yr old mark 6 gti for £10,700 at 31,000 miles part exchange for a 2014 Range Rover Evoque Dynamic SD4 nine speed auto in grey. Happy times with my golf cruising down M1 in the fast lane all the way down south (sorry i was a bit of an aggressive driver).
Reason choosing the Evoque was due to 10% off with cousin working at JLR as a designer. Would of wanted the RR Sport but no discount as too new and demand was too high and without that discount was over my budget.
Been on here for ages since when i first got this golf. After paying off the golf last September had contemplated other cars such as the audi S4 advant, a secondhand A7, secondhand 6series grancoupe, BMW 4 series and even the Porsche Macan but that was too expensive (£50,000 inc essentials) and alas finally gone for the Evoque because it made financial sense- how could one turn down 10% off?
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The refinement is unreal and looks really good albeit bit slow at 0-60 in 8.5 secs and a top speed of 121mph.
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Great car....
.....If your a girl who likes unreliability....good luck :wink:
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Nice big clean car. For me though the Evoques need privacy glass to finish the look. Without it it just seems strange.
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i will in future add privacy glass (option via LR was overpriced) and possibly blacken the alloys but not straight away.
it should be clean....it was in the showroom less than an hour before pic was taken. its confusing getting round the technology with these touch screens and keyless go and all.....theres even two lock systems for goodness sakes- don't really know: full lock or semi lock or something like that.
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And then various other websites offer 12% off a brand new 'R' :evil:
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And then various other websites offer 12% off a brand new 'R' :evil:
there not hire purchase.
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Tidy motor :smiley:
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I'm liking the Evoque denyason. Very nice indeed. Looks class in that colour.
Pipe and slippers for next Christmas......? :evil:
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I've been stocking up on loads of detailing products to do the new car protection. Can't wait to get my mitts on it!
Personally I would be looking forward to giving it some stick, each to their own
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I've been stocking up on loads of detailing products to do the new car protection. Can't wait to get my mitts on it!
Personally I would be looking forward to giving it some stick, each to their own
Have no fear.... that will be happening out the box. The weather is looking good (finally) for collection on Saturday. So I will be looking forward to finding a few nice roads to bond with it.
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I'm fancying a T5 Kombi at the moment. Having been away for a few days, towing the caravan, carrying all our kit, 3 bikes and 2 kids, the Passat estate just isn't big enough without some compromise. I would still keep the Passat because it is a very useful everyday little car that costs very little to run, but being mindful of having another vehicle to tax and insure, I would probably moth ball the Mk2 for a few years as I never use it anyway.
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M135i collection day!! :smiley:
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First impressions.... I love it and boy does it feel quick. I'm really happy with the colour combo. The silver paint is slightly darker then I expected in the flesh but in a good way. I'll miss the Estoril Blue though at times but it didn't make sense to order the M135i in the same colour.
The noise of the M135i is great (mostly fake though) but I think I will have the m performance exhaust added sooner rather than latter for more of an organic noise that you can feel through the car.
That's all for now.
I'll grab some more pictures soon and let you know more thoughts on it when I get to grips with it.
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I would probably moth ball the Mk2 for a few years as I never use it anyway.
I'm outraged Simon!!! Mothball the Mk2?? I'll have it if you don't want it!!!!
Honestly, I've just been for a drive in the Mk2 and have had a hoot. It's driving really well. It'd be such a shame to see such a lovely valver be put away.
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I've been cleaning it today ready for Weston Park tomorrow Andy, and to be perfectly honest, I'm board with it. I never drive it, I spend most of the time saving for the next step towards perfection and when it finally gets there, I'll be even less inclined to drive it.
It makes no financial sense what so ever and my head tells me I ought to sell it, but my heart says no. Why should I let anyone else have it? It's not as if I would get an amount of money for it that would make a difference. Also I know that one day I'd want another and where would I find one?
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M135i collection day!! :smiley:
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First impressions.... I love it and boy does it feel quick. I'm really happy with the colour combo. The silver paint is slightly darker then I expected in the flesh but in a good way. I'll miss the Estoril Blue though at times but it didn't make sense to order the M135i in the same colour.
The noise of the M135i is great (mostly fake though) but I think I will have the m performance exhaust added sooner rather than latter for more of an organic noise that you can feel through the car.
That's all for now.
I'll grab some more pictures soon and let you know more thoughts on it when I get to grips with it.
BEAST Martin! That will give you so much fun and it will be hard to find a better fun per £££ car in a few years.
Good choice :cool:
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I've been cleaning it today ready for Weston Park tomorrow Andy, and to be perfectly honest, I'm board with it. I never drive it, I spend most of the time saving for the next step towards perfection and when it finally gets there, I'll be even less inclined to drive it.
It makes no financial sense what so ever and my head tells me I ought to sell it, but my heart says no. Why should I let anyone else have it? It's not as if I would get an amount of money for it that would make a difference. Also I know that one day I'd want another and where would I find one?
That's the thing with mint older cars, they end up becoming ornaments! Too good to use, too nice to sell...
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Thanks Andy..... I'm really happy with new one. I'll be making this one a keeper.
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I've been cleaning it today ready for Weston Park tomorrow Andy, and to be perfectly honest, I'm board with it. I never drive it, I spend most of the time saving for the next step towards perfection and when it finally gets there, I'll be even less inclined to drive it.
It makes no financial sense what so ever and my head tells me I ought to sell it, but my heart says no. Why should I let anyone else have it? It's not as if I would get an amount of money for it that would make a difference. Also I know that one day I'd want another and where would I find one?
I know this feeling well. :embarrassed:
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Thanks Andy..... I'm really happy with new one. I'll be making this one a keeper.
That's it Martin, keep saying it long enough and you'll believe it! :grin:
Awesome machine though. The performance must be addictive.
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M135i collection day!! :smiley:
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First impressions.... I love it and boy does it feel quick. I'm really happy with the colour combo. The silver paint is slightly darker then I expected in the flesh but in a good way. I'll miss the Estoril Blue though at times but it didn't make sense to order the M135i in the same colour.
The noise of the M135i is great (mostly fake though) but I think I will have the m performance exhaust added sooner rather than latter for more of an organic noise that you can feel through the car.
That's all for now.
I'll grab some more pictures soon and let you know more thoughts on it when I get to grips with it.
Looks great, colour looks very good too.
Jim
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A huge amount of pic whoring and in totally the wrong section, but as we were talking about my Mk2, this is what it looked like today...
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Looking absolutely gorgeous :laugh:
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First time I've seen a proper pic of your mk2 and she's a beauty :cool:
You can't let her go!
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A huge amount of pic whoring and in totally the wrong section, but as we were talking about my Mk2, this is what it looked like today...
I rest my case Simon - you can't get rid of that.
However, I do completely take your point about seeking perfection and not using it. I have a list of 17 piddly little items waiting to be done to mine to make it "perfect" but, by time I get them done, I'll not want to use it exactly because it is perfect. And then something else will go wrong with it anyway!!
I do occasionally think about selling it and starting on a new project but it's taken so long to get it as good as it is now, it makes no sense to sell it.
But you never know - one day........
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As long as I have room to keep it, I will never sell it. If for whatever reason I don't have room to keep it, I'll find somewhere. I still want a T5 tho', having looked round a few really nice ones yesterday, I'm sure that my next pointless, hardly used vehicle will be one.
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I love T5s - but have absolutely no need for one. Still think an R will be my next purchase.
Good luck with the T5 hunting - stick some photos up when you get it.
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Well that lasted 7 weeks before I sold it on, my memories of my first one didn't match the reality....thankfully didn't lose a penny.
But it have also sold my wife's '63 120d M-Sport we picked up new last Sep when we got rid of the GTi :whistle:
Got another hot hatch on the way which we pick up next weekend....will pop a couple of pics up once we have it :smiley:
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Not tempted out of the GTI yet, but I did get to drive a R while my alloy was getting swapped recently. Very impressive! Not sure I can afford one or would want to pay that much all things considered. Any of you owned or been in a Toyota GT86? The wife is fancying one, they look great, with very good write ups, sounds like a test drive to me...
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Well that lasted 7 weeks before I sold it on, my memories of my first one didn't match the reality....thankfully didn't lose a penny.
But it have also sold my wife's '63 120d M-Sport we picked up new last Sep when we got rid of the GTi :whistle:
Got another hot hatch on the way which we pick up next weekend....will pop a couple of pics up once we have it :smiley:
Well neither of them lasted long eh :whistle: maybe some things are best left as fond memory.
Going to keep us guessing on your latest acquisition? Look forward to seeing what tickled you and the mrs' fancy.
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Well the deal from my wife was it must be a cost neutral change...challenge accepted :evil:
By hitting the dealership in the last week of quarter 2 I have managed to get a new Fiesta ST-2 on a 2yr PCP, they have taken the negative equity on the 120d and reduced our monthly payments, along with a lower APR than BMW offered.
The big win is a smaller GFV by over £3k which is ideal as we will buy the car at the end of the term.
This is my/our 10th Fiesta so it is a bit of a weakness and the new one has had fab reviews, just need to swing the Mountune upgrade now....maybe she can have it for her birthday :whistle:
Oh and it's black so I am sure you'll approve Booth :cool:
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Well the deal from my wife was it must be a cost neutral change...challenge accepted :evil:
By hitting the dealership in the last week of quarter 2 I have managed to get a new Fiesta ST-2 on a 2yr PCP, they have taken the negative equity on the 120d and reduced our monthly payments, along with a lower APR than BMW offered.
The big win is a smaller GFV by over £3k which is ideal as we will buy the car at the end of the term.
This is my/our 10th Fiesta so it is a bit of a weakness and the new one has had fab reviews, just need to swing the Mountune upgrade now....maybe she can have it for her birthday :whistle:
Oh and it's black so I am sure you'll approve Booth :cool:
Good deal :cool:
Bet it's gonna be a little smasher, especially if you can convince mrs Raffe that the power upgrade is the perfect birthday present :wink: What power gain will that give you? going from 182bhp?
Look forward to seeing the pics :smiley:
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The actual power on them standard is 197bhp, but as it is achieved by an over boost facility Eu law doesn't allow it to be sold at that figure, in the US it is sold as the full power figure.
Mountune package boosts that to 215bhp in a car weighing approx 1150kgs, so a good 200kgs lighter than a MK6 GTi...it's a feisty little package to say the least and the handling is fantastic.
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Couple of (crap) pics of the new Fester, so far both of us really enjoying it :cool:
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It would seem the black is the least popular colour for this model but we both think it looks great, very pleased.
Oh and Revo are tuning them and making interesting figures :whistle:
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Very nice Raffe, the pocket rocket looks menacing in that second pic :evil: Torn between Moutune or Revo upgrade?
Can't think why black would be so unpopular :whistle:
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Always liked the fiesta ST. Imo mountune is the only route would not even look at revo.
Only think I dont like about any of the new fiestas is how small the wheels look due to the side profile but the rest of the package is ideal. Also its a proper size for a hothatch not a large hatch like the golfs. The golfs at the end of the day are larger than mk2 cavaliers were in their day so its a family car not a hatch...
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A friend of mine has one that I've been in standard and now it's been Mountuned I'm trying to pin him down for another go to see the difference. Cracking little cars these
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Mountune is the sensible choice, currently they are only offering the 215ps upgrade but it gives a huge slug of torque which is where the benefits are felt.
It really is a fun chassis and as Snoopy says the physical size of it really helps :cool:
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I've not read a bad thing about the fiesta st, I totally agree with everything else written here its a proper little hot hatch and the mountune upgrade is ford approved so that's the route I would take.
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I had a mountuned ST for 6 months this year, was a cracking drive and the MP215 kit made a lot of difference mid range.
However I found the ride pretty unforgiving, and the interior is quite cheap and basic compared to a Golf. They are really common around my way as well.
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The ride is firm, and the interior is basic Fiesta fair but that's part of the no nonsense charm.
Mountune will be organised at some point :evil:
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The ride is firm, and the interior is basic Fiesta fair but that's part of the no nonsense charm.
Mountune will be organised at some point :evil:
Its a bit of a throwback hot hatch and is great fun to drive. Mountune is a must!
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Officially looking at a new Golf R now!
Need to get a good part ex then! cant wait!
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Just had a chat with a dealer about a Mk7 R and I was very very pleased with the figures! Time for some serious decision making :evil:
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Obbzi, regarding figures on an R,what discounts are you being offered.10% at least I hope.
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Obbzi, regarding figures on an R,what discounts are you being offered.10% at least I hope.
The car I am interested in is a very high spec car, more than I wanted and the discount was way over 10% :shocked:
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Glad to hear it.I wish that I knew you could get decent discounts from orange wheels etc.. when I got mine 3 years ago,£30,000 for an ex demo,it's a cracking car but I could have had a new one for less.
I can't wait when the time comes after a test drive at dealers to confront them with a big discount quote to see if they can beat it.
An R for me next also.
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Just had a chat with a dealer about a Mk7 R and I was very very pleased with the figures! Time for some serious decision making :evil:
Obbzi, did you happen to ask the dealer about Dynaudio availability? Last I heard it had shifted to BW45. Looking to order next spring (possibly earlier) and hoping it's available by then.
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Just had a chat with a dealer about a Mk7 R and I was very very pleased with the figures! Time for some serious decision making :evil:
Obbzi, did you happen to ask the dealer about Dynaudio availability? Last I heard it had shifted to BW45. Looking to order next spring (possibly earlier) and hoping it's available by then.
They never mentioned about the Dynaudio, I only wanted a few things (leather, DSG, upgraded sat nav) but the car they have has all sorts, very very high spec car :cool:
I still need to shop around and I think I am coming round to the idea of the PCP (lease thing or what ever it is called)
Was wondering if many people on here buy their cars that way now?
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I still need to shop around and I think I am coming round to the idea of the PCP (lease thing or what ever it is called)
Was wondering if many people on here buy their cars that way now?
When I bought my Passat, the salesman told me it was most unusual for someone to hand over a debit card, take the keys and drive off. Most of their sales are PCP financed. Whilst they may be affordable in terms of low deposits and monthly payments, they are ultimately more expensive. You pay the money back at a slower rate, therefore more of the debt is outstanding which interest is charged on.
Having been in the trade, I am also aware how easy it is for the salesman to sell add on such as Lifeshine, Gap, wheel and tyre insurance etc. "It's only and extra £x a month Sir." Many, many unsavy customers will be caught up in the whole excitement of ordering a new car, that they don't look at the bigger picture.
I'm not saying that people on here are that gullible, but it does pay to do your sums carefully and make sure that you get the absolute best deal for you.
What I don't like about PCPs is the amount of outstanding money still owing at the end of the term. You are forced to make a decision about what to do with the car. If you want to keep it, you have a considerable amount of money to find. Hand it back, that leaves you with nothing to show for three years of monthly payments, or roll it over into a new car, meaning you have to borrow yet more money and will be back in the same position in another 3 years time.
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Well put, thats what most people with new cars are doing now. After 3 years they hand it back and start again.
So basically they pay more or less the same out every month for life for cars and get a new one every ~3 years.
Which if it was a house would be classed as renting... :grin:
Were as 10 years ago or more there was a bit of status and it probably got the neighbours chin wagging of someone having a new car, if you weren't a rep its completely meaningless now.
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Agree that with PCP being such a common financing route now, the 'status symbol' era is long gone. Not sure I'd consider an R a status symbol anyway, such is its understated look, apart from those 'in the know', most think it's a normal golf :grin:
I still don't like the idea of essentially renting a car, which, as said, is what PCP really is. Apart from all the points dubber and snoopy rightly make, I don't think I would care about the car as much as I do with outright ownership. That matters to me and is why I always have and will again pay cash.
However, penty in the mk7 section have done PCP, so worth getting their opinions and advice.
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I still need to shop around and I think I am coming round to the idea of the PCP (lease thing or what ever it is called)
Was wondering if many people on here buy their cars that way now?
When I bought my Passat, the salesman told me it was most unusual for someone to hand over a debit card, take the keys and drive off. Most of their sales are PCP financed. Whilst they may be affordable in terms of low deposits and monthly payments, they are ultimately more expensive. You pay the money back at a slower rate, therefore more of the debt is outstanding which interest is charged on.
Having been in the trade, I am also aware how easy it is for the salesman to sell add on such as Lifeshine, Gap, wheel and tyre insurance etc. "It's only and extra £x a month Sir." Many, many unsavy customers will be caught up in the whole excitement of ordering a new car, that they don't look at the bigger picture.
I'm not saying that people on here are that gullible, but it does pay to do your sums carefully and make sure that you get the absolute best deal for you.
What I don't like about PCPs is the amount of outstanding money still owing at the end of the term. You are forced to make a decision about what to do with the car. If you want to keep it, you have a considerable amount of money to find. Hand it back, that leaves you with nothing to show for three years of monthly payments, or roll it over into a new car, meaning you have to borrow yet more money and will be back in the same position in another 3 years time.
I've bought my last two cars on PCP. I get car allowance from work which covers the monthly payments. I just had to save up for a deposit. I know it's not the most financially savvy way of buying a car, but at the end of he day it makes a nice car affordable for most.
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I was just adding up figures the other day and posted this same table in the Mk7 section on how it is actually cheaper to finance an R on a PCP than a GTI at present.
No wonder there are so many of them going around.
Deposit £5000
OTR £26,330 £29,900 £25,765
Term GTI R GTD
x18 £482 £376 £406
x24 £382 £310 £326
x30 £360 £322 £318
x36 £338 £316 £298
x42 £322 £318 £295
x48 £307 £310 £282
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Obbzi, regarding figures on an R,what discounts are you being offered.10% at least I hope.
The car I am interested in is a very high spec car, more than I wanted and the discount was way over 10% :shocked:
Which dealer has offered you that.
Just found an ex demo with 15% off but was half a day too late to buy it. :angry:
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Is that 15% off the list price of a new one tho'?
Ex demos are still used cars, and considering that the VAT is wiped out the second the a car is registered, I'd be after a better deal than that. I think 15% off the ex VAT list price would be more like it. The dealer would still have a fair chunk left, and could make a bit more on the finance commission (if someone were to pay that way) and other add on's that they like to hide in the deal.
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How do you sell your car on this forum , how to get into it please parrotman
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Have you tried posting a For Sale thread in the For Sale section?
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I wish :drool:
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Very nice not sure about the yellow bits :whistle:
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Very nice not sure about the yellow bits :whistle:
Haha, maybe I'm having a bad taste day, but I love the paint job on this - grey and yellow are a great combo imo.
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It's a dangerous game this "I wish I could have this car next" :)
I really like the yellow bits too apart from on the a pillars/roof line. Would look awesome with that in the body colour but with all the other yellow part still in place. Great looking cars those Vantages even now, almost a decade after they came out. Wonder when we will see the first fruits of the Aston/AMG partnership?
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It's a dangerous game this "I wish I could have this car next" :)
I really like the yellow bits too apart from on the a pillars/roof line. Would look awesome with that in the body colour but with all the other yellow part still in place. Great looking cars those Vantages even now, almost a decade after they came out. Wonder when we will see the first fruits of the Aston/AMG partnership?
It will be interesting to see what they come up with and in need of fresh models.
Whilst it's nice to admire these cars, I wouldn't really want one, I'd be too worried about leaving it anywhere for fear of damage / theft. Whereas nobody cares about a golf :grin:
A mate used to have an Aston and he could only do 2,000 miles per year due to the insurance costs. Waste of time imo.
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Yeah I hate to think how paranoid I'd be about it! On the other hand, they need to be driven, 2000 miles a year is crazy!
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I saw two Aston Martin 1-77's the other day, nearly crashed into the central reservation as I was so intrigued as to which model they were....amazing road presence :cool:
http://www.autolino.de/Bilder/805/2352/Aston-Martin-177-Bild-1-von-3/
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Put my deposit down for the new Golf R
Oryx white
19" rims
Satnav Pro
Cant wait!
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Put my deposit down for the new Golf R
Oryx white
19" rims
Satnav Pro
Cant wait!
Nice one :cool:
What's the current wait time? I'm just holding off till Dynaudio comes available.
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Put my deposit down for the new Golf R
Oryx white
19" rims
Satnav Pro
Cant wait!
Nice one :cool:
What's the current wait time? I'm just holding off till Dynaudio comes available.
I was quoted about 12 weeks. but other dealers quoted me 21 weeks! i avoided that as i do not want the car in the middle of winter and also i need to sell my gti so over another 3 months it would lose to much money! there are a few ex demos out there but i know for fact esp after my test drive that they have been ragged!
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i really hope your dealer has not told you 12 weeks just to bag a sale, they may have had a car on order and changed the spec so fingers crossed, my wife's was ordered at the end of June and that is looking like November when it turns up
either way worth the wait as it is a stunning car, absolutely love mine
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i really hope your dealer has not told you 12 weeks just to bag a sale, they may have had a car on order and changed the spec so fingers crossed, my wife's was ordered at the end of June and that is looking like November when it turns up
either way worth the wait as it is a stunning car, absolutely love mine
I actually had three dealer fighting for my money.
The one i got it from told be that they have a fair few cancelled orders because a lot of people were registering as businesses and car trade and putting orders in for cars. apparently was quite big and once they clocked on they cancelled or the orders.
I wouldn't of bought the car brand new if i had to wait half a year. would of searched for an ex demo and paid a little bit more.
I should be getting a build date sometime on the next week or so. so i will see if what he said was the truth or not.
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12 weeks does sound very optimistic. I'm factoring in around a 4/5 month wait, which is in line with what wigit is saying. Don't mind waiting (had similar wait with last 2 gtis) and will probably order in the new year.
I'd never buy an ex demo car of this type. Are you sure you would? knowing first hand how they are treated :grin:
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Well i always take what dealer say with a pinch of salt. but there is nothing i can do about it now so will just have to wait and see.
Ye i think i prefer having a brand new car as i know i am the only person that has driven it. but once in a while there are some tempting ex demos that are miles under list. but i know what i was like when i drove the brand new just delivered test car! i made sure it got a good workout. lol
either way i am happy with the spec i bought (elders in my family wont be once they feel the firmness of the ride lol) just hope the build date is sooner rather than later.
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Time for a change....... Not the car but the exhaust :smiley:
So just ordered the m performance exhaust for my M135i and having it fitted early part of next week.
The true test for the exhaust will be if the wife notices :whistle:
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Sell the GTD maybe and buy a... MK6 GTD :laugh: because mines broken and rubbish
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I am being made redundant at the end of the year, and I am looking for a job close to home. So if that happens I would be looking to trade in the GTD for a petrol.
On the horizon:
mk6 R
mk7 GTI
Audi S4 3.0V6 Supercharged
Maybe too pricey section:
Audi s3 saloon
mk7 R
Hummmmmm.....
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Due to change next year, hoping they go ahead and make this :evil:
Golf R Estate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kto79-3G_es)
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Thinking of selling my pride n joy and moving on to a 7R
Dealer just rang me and said he is getting me an R in on Saturday so I can have a test drive in one,
Giving me the keys for a few hrs aswell :rolleyes: :wink:
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Thinking of selling my pride n joy and moving on to a 7R
Dealer just rang me and said he is getting me an R in on Saturday so I can have a test drive in one,
Giving me the keys for a few hrs aswell :rolleyes: :wink:
Getting itchy feet Neil?
Some great deals on the R at the minute. Would you sell your as is or return to stick and sell the parts?
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Yes getting itchy feet again :grin:
It's 5 years old now, it's the longest I've ever kept a car and it still makes me smile, I still glance back at it after I've parked it up aswell :smiley:
But I think the time has come this time, I've still got most of the standard parts so may think about putting it back to stock ?
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Yes getting itchy feet again :grin:
It's 5 years old now, it's the longest I've ever kept a car and it still makes me smile, I still glance back at it after I've parked it up aswell :smiley:
But I think the time has come this time, I've still got most of the standard parts so may think about putting it back to stock ?
Same here, also looking at a 7R. Deal all set with great discount.
Anyone know if the 7 has the same type of tensioner?
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I keep toying with changing mine but resigned to keeping it until this time next year at least - still love it but always fancy a change
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Yes getting itchy feet again :grin:
It's 5 years old now, it's the longest I've ever kept a car and it still makes me smile, I still glance back at it after I've parked it up aswell :smiley:
But I think the time has come this time, I've still got most of the standard parts so may think about putting it back to stock ?
Same here, also looking at a 7R. Deal all set with great discount.
Anyone know if the 7 has the same type of tensioner?
Yes it does another revision on from the last of the mk6 ones. At the end if the day its an EA888 basic design even though its the 3rd generation.
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Thinking of selling my pride n joy and moving on to a 7R
Dealer just rang me and said he is getting me an R in on Saturday so I can have a test drive in one,
Giving me the keys for a few hrs aswell :rolleyes: :wink:
Well what can I say ! :cool: but yes I will be ordering one :smiley:
The hardest choice now is colour, narrowed it down to Lapis Blue or White
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Thinking of selling my pride n joy and moving on to a 7R
Dealer just rang me and said he is getting me an R in on Saturday so I can have a test drive in one,
Giving me the keys for a few hrs aswell :rolleyes: :wink:
Well what can I say ! :cool: but yes I will be ordering one :smiley:
The hardest choice now is colour, narrowed it down to Lapis Blue or White
Limestone grey on the 19" wheels is the best colour imo.
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Due to change next year, hoping they go ahead and make this :evil:
Golf R Estate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kto79-3G_es)
That doesn't do it for me. The R looks even more SE spec as an estate if that's the final styling.
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Due to change next year, hoping they go ahead and make this :evil:
Golf R Estate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kto79-3G_es)
I like an Estate, but for what I imagine it will cost, I'd have the forthcoming Passat BiTDI 240PS 4Motion Estate.
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Due to change next year, hoping they go ahead and make this :evil:
Golf R Estate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kto79-3G_es)
I like an Estate, but for what I imagine it will cost, I'd have the forthcoming Passat BiTDI 240PS 4Motion Estate.
Followed an brand new RS4 estate this morning. Now there's a perfect estate car for those who have deep pockets.
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Picking up Mk6R on Monday. Rising Blue, 19 inch telegadas, sunroof, 5 doors etc etc. 1 owner and on 34,000 miles.
Looked at the Mk7R and the very cheap lease deals out there. For about £300per month you can step into a brand a new one.
Figure I will keep the 6R for about 3 years and pick up a 7R when the market is awash with them as they all come off lease.
Will post some pics next week.
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Picking up Mk6R on Monday. Rising Blue, 19 inch telegadas, sunroof, 5 doors etc etc. 1 owner and on 34,000 miles.
Looked at the Mk7R and the very cheap lease deals out there. For about £300per month you can step into a brand a new one.
Figure I will keep the 6R for about 3 years and pick up a 7R when the market is awash with them as they all come off lease.
Will post some pics next week.
Must admit its what I was thinking. All these mk7Rs been ordered on cheap lease deals the markets going to be flooded in 3 years time. They are going to be hard to shift due to the amount of them. They will probably plummet in value.
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Nice one. Mk6 R is so much better looking than 7R IMO. Look forward to the pics!
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I might be looking at Merc C220 Coupe 125 edition.
2.1 Twin turbo engine with 168bhp and 400nm of torque
I've heard some being Stage 2 pushing 250bhp and 550nm+!!!
they come with as standard
Satnav 10gb hdd
folding mirrors
bluetooth
parking sensors front back
Led tails
Xenons with leds
heated seats
climate control
electric seats
presafe fatigue something
variable suspension so detects rough roads etc and softens dampers
and a super smooth transmission thats very reliable..
some have reversing cameras
What gets me, these cars are 11/12 plates going for the same money as a GTI and GTD they all have more kit and a more tuneable engine
How does the steering compare to the Golf gtd/gti? bearing in mind it's also rear drive, the SE saloon I drove had NO steering feel, rubbish.
I have a dsg and the slowness of the transmission is slightly annoying but in traffic it's butter smooth so it can be slightly forgiven.
Should I consider a c220 as an option?
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Picking up Mk6R on Monday. Rising Blue, 19 inch telegadas, sunroof, 5 doors etc etc. 1 owner and on 34,000 miles.
Looked at the Mk7R and the very cheap lease deals out there. For about £300per month you can step into a brand a new one.
Figure I will keep the 6R for about 3 years and pick up a 7R when the market is awash with them as they all come off lease.
Will post some pics next week.
Must admit its what I was thinking. All these mk7Rs been ordered on cheap lease deals the markets going to be flooded in 3 years time. They are going to be hard to shift due to the amount of them. They will probably plummet in value.
Can't help wondering if the mk7 gti will actually be a rarer car than the mk7R in the future?
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I might be looking at Merc C220 Coupe 125 edition.
2.1 Twin turbo engine with 168bhp and 400nm of torque
I've heard some being Stage 2 pushing 250bhp and 550nm+!!!
they come with as standard
Satnav 10gb hdd
folding mirrors
bluetooth
parking sensors front back
Led tails
Xenons with leds
heated seats
climate control
electric seats
presafe fatigue something
variable suspension so detects rough roads etc and softens dampers
and a super smooth transmission thats very reliable..
some have reversing cameras
What gets me, these cars are 11/12 plates going for the same money as a GTI and GTD they all have more kit and a more tuneable engine
How does the steering compare to the Golf gtd/gti? bearing in mind it's also rear drive, the SE saloon I drove had NO steering feel, rubbish.
I have a dsg and the slowness of the transmission is slightly annoying but in traffic it's butter smooth so it can be slightly forgiven.
Should I consider a c220 as an option?
All depends what you want from the car, the C220 is luxury with a bit of poke and they look very classy.
Where as the GTI/GTD are more of a driving car with loads of mods that can be undertaken and archive some good power.
I think the C220 is defo an option if you don't thrash it or drive hard and want some thing more refined.
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Thats the problem, I'm 21 :embarrassed: I want something quick and precise, which is why I love the gtd at night, I can't help to wonder the merc just wont be as fun or nice to drive when I'm in the mood :(
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Thats the problem, I'm 21 :embarrassed: I want something quick and precise, which is why I love the gtd at night, I can't help to wonder the merc just wont be as fun or nice to drive when I'm in the mood :(
Plenty of time for luxury later in life. Forget the Merc, you're 21 ffs :tongue:
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I had one of the very first C class's as a company car when I was 24. It was a 220 Sport Auto with a few options. I loved it. I think you adapt to the car you have, rather than driving it like you think you want to.
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I had one of the very first C class's as a company car when I was 24. It was a 220 Sport Auto with a few options. I loved it. I think you adapt to the car you have, rather than driving it like you think you want to.
Probably true, but why not choose the car that's better suited to your driving style and personality in the first place, rather than you adapting to suit the car?
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Thats the problem, I'm 21 :embarrassed: I want something quick and precise, which is why I love the gtd at night, I can't help to wonder the merc just wont be as fun or nice to drive when I'm in the mood :(
Test drive's will be the key to this.
Car magazines always group test the c class, the 3 series and the Audi a4. The Bmw always wins for driver appeal and dynamics, the Audi has the best interior and the Mercedes the most equipment as standard.
I personally find the golf luxury enough for me with leather interior and all its equipment (I still remember no power steering, keep fit windows, 4 speed manual box, two mirrors was luxury let alone folding mirrors and air conditioning was virtually unheard of) Whilst it still has the ability to excite when required and appropriate.
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I had one of the very first C class's as a company car when I was 24. It was a 220 Sport Auto with a few options. I loved it. I think you adapt to the car you have, rather than driving it like you think you want to.
Probably true, but why not choose the car that's better suited to your driving style and personality in the first place, rather than you adapting to suit the car?
We all had them, there was no choice, but I actually really liked the car. I had my own hotish hatch, a Citroen ZX Volcane which was a hoot, but I much preferred wafting around in the Mercedes after only a few days of been given it.
We naturally adapt our driving styles to suit the vehicle we are driving. Being high up in a 4x4 or a van makes me take it easy and have a good look over the hedges as I trundle round for example.
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We all had them, there was no choice, but I actually really liked the car. I had my own hotish hatch, a Citroen ZX Volcane which was a hoot, but I much preferred wafting around in the Mercedes after only a few days of been given it.
We naturally adapt our driving styles to suit the vehicle we are driving. Being high up in a 4x4 or a van makes me take it easy and have a good look over the hedges as I trundle round for example.
Agree to a point. Drove a vw camper years ago and loved the views over the Wiltshire countryside. That said, I drive my partner's Astra van like I drive the GTI, only time it gets really pushed :wink:
If you've got more than one car at your disposal then it's less important, but if you've only got the one daily driver, I really think it needs to suit your natural driving style.
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So we took a visit to our local VW today to enquire about possibly ordering a new R for next March.He is happy to match orangewheels maybe even better it.I am waiting for him to give me a part ex price for mine.What do you think he will offer,
2011,Mileage is 20k (just),DSG, fairy lights,ACC,winter pack,5 doors,candy white,Sat Nav.
As he admitted,my car is mint,the wheels have no damage,new Goodyear tyres,no dents or stone chips.
With 11.7% discount the R would be £30500.
Am I being optimistic thinking he may offer 16.5k.
Will he offer more or less?Opinions much appreciated.
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http://www.cap.co.uk/consumer/free-used-car-valuations
Enter the details on there you may get a shock though.
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Without looking, my gut feeling is that your car is worth around £14k trade. You'd get more for it selling it privately, but anything more than that from a dealer would be discount off the new car. You can't have a big discount as well as a large over allowance.
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I will give you a laugh when he gets in touch and reveal the price for mine.
I understand you can't have your cake and eat it so as you say I can sell mine privately.
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Your car sounds amazing, you'd easily be looking at 16.5k 17k on a private sale, I'd defo sell private, for a car in good condition it'll sell within a week.
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Hi all, I too am trying to sell my GTI rather than part ex to dealer, but unfortunately did not manage to sell in the autotrader. Mine is a 62 plate 2012 GTI 9500 miles garbon grey, full leather xenons, RCD radio, and Glendale alloys was hoping to get around £18500 for it had nearly 4000 views in 6 weeks but no takers, but as you know that kind of money people want to buy from dealers, but they must realise to buy my car from a dealer they will have to pay top bucks!. In the end I have decided to let the dealer take it as part ex against a new GTD they offered me £18000 and 10% discount on GTD, saves all the hassle and still have a car to get around in till new one arrives approx. 3 weeks.
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As my car collection reduces and i am slowly reducing down to 3 cars (sports car, daily driver and classic). I decided to go car 'window shopping' for a sports car before winter sets in.
Well the last months been a bit of an eye opener.
I took a couple weeks off to go do some test drives, im not ready to buy yet (didn't tell them that ) but thought I better do some research for when I am.
I thought I knew what I was after and had narrowed it down, but it turns out, I was completely wrong. :shocked:
So I visited some exotic dealerships for secondhand cars, and also some main dealers. I sat in and tried some of my dream cars.
Sadly after driving a few there was just something missing and I guess it was a bit like that blond bombshell at school. Great to look at, a real goer, just missing that something.....
Anyway
I test drove a few and ruled them out which suprised me, the GTR (fast and clinical), 997 turbo (quick and quality), R8 v10 (lovely sound and quality)
I was getting more puzzled as the week went on, but it was the guy at the Porsche dealership who figured it out.
He took me over to his cayman S and said something like, try this I think its what your looking for.
He was right I was looking at POWER and acceleration. Cars, with huge performance as males do (some females as well of cause) but what I was probably wanting but didnt know (I still don't really know), was a balance of everything, Enough power, good brake feel, steering feel, balanced chassis, quality build, ability to brake traction sometimes, everything to just jell, the fun factor I guess.
Whatever it was i was looking for i had found it, there was just something that the other cars didnt have were this one did were i just didnt want to stop driving it.
So I knew what I wanted, well untill we tried the 981 boxster. So I now need to decide roof or no roof..... Not again!.. :grin: :grin:
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A roof
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I am desperate to have a 981 Cayman S as my next car (when they're a bit older and prices are a bit smaller :wink:).
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If it's a fun car for the odd Sunday morning or day trip to the coast, I'd say no roof. Mother-in-law has an MX5 and on the rare occasion when I have driven it, it's been a complete hoot...until I get into a town where the roof has to come up. I don't like being on show and am fully aware how a 44 year old man looks in a convertible.
People will go on about flex and lack of precision compared to the hardtop, but within the limits that the roads allow, I doubt that really matters one bit.
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Had a Toyota MR2 roadster recently absolutely brilliant! flexing chassis...NOT..on B roads it couldn't be touched. My next car will be a blue Fiesta ST with some tunning!
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I always wanted a boxster being 6ft and a bit bald 44 as well but I then thought it might look a bit right said Fred if you get my meaning :shocked: recently I have been looking at skoda octavia vrs or scout just for the boot because I do find it a struggle with boot space
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I looked at an Octavia when I bought my Passat. I found a lovely vRS with very high spec, but they can only tow 1500kg. That's no good to me.
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I think the new ones tow more dubber :cool:
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I've not bought a 'new' car for over 10 years Charlie, so my wish list, or wallet has yet to catch up with MQB platform cars.
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Thanks for the replies :smiley:
It will be next year before this happens ill get the winter out the way first.
I may rent a boxster for a month to help make my mind up.
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Up until recently I thought I was going to have to get a company car i.e. 2.0 diesel of some kind. Found this week that it's not going to happen.
Downside is that I wont get a 'free' car but the upside my new car wont be a 2.0 diesel :evil:
So now what? Been thinking of the normal ones that pop up here, M135i, GTI, R but the wife has just got a 1-series so a car a little bigger than a hatch is what is in order. Been thinking about a used S4 but not sure.
Any ideas are welcome ;o)
Jim
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Octavia vRS
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Octavia vRS
Thanks for the suggestion but not really my cup of tea
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Audi A3 Saloon?
A red S-line caught my eye in a car park yesterday - proportions looked good and was sitting on some very nice 19/20s
Lots of engine choices too?
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I think the S3 saloon looks nice.
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Placed an order for an R today.White,5 door,DSG and leather.Got just short of 12% discount and am
going to sell current car privately.
Had a test drive earlier,what a car!
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
Very nice. A proper grown ups car.
140 or 177?
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
A very nice choice :smiley: but you must be getting old :tongue:
Are you going to treat us to a rare picture charlie?
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
Very nice. A proper grown ups car.
140 or 177?
Are you tempted by an Alltrack dubber, wouldn't it suit your needs?
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
Very nice. A proper grown ups car.
140 or 177?
140 dubber wouldn't mind dsg but my pennies can't stretch that far and I'm afraid I have to grow up :smiley:
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Are you tempted by an Alltrack dubber, wouldn't it suit your needs?
I would have liked one when I bought my Sport 18 months ago, but they were too new, therefore too much money for me. Now, one would be too similar a car to my ordinary Passat to feel like I had made a change.
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Been down and chopped it in for a passat :cry: but it is an alltrack
A very nice choice :smiley: but you must be getting old :tongue:
Are you going to treat us to a rare picture charlie?
I'm afraid I'm getting old booth just fed up with trying to get everything in the gti especially with a bad back. Would of gone for a normal passat but this is my compromise if you get my meaning and I shall just for you try and put a pic up. Be sad to see the gti go but needs must it hasn't even got 10000 miles on it yet :sad:
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A great compromise and easier on your back :smiley:
I much prefer Passat estates/alltracks to normal passats. I have, in the past, tried to persuade my partner to move to one but he's too lovingly wedded to his Vauxhall Astravans :sick: though they have now discontinued them so maybe there's hope :wink:
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A great compromise and easier on your back :smiley:
I much prefer Passat estates/alltracks to normal passats. I have, in the past, tried to persuade my partner to move to one but he's too lovingly wedded to his Vauxhall Astravans :sick:
they had an r in the show room booth what a piece of kit that is £35.995 it was. It had the nappa leather which was very comfortable and it's the first time I have been up close to one and one word special I thought.
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A great compromise and easier on your back :smiley:
I much prefer Passat estates/alltracks to normal passats. I have, in the past, tried to persuade my partner to move to one but he's too lovingly wedded to his Vauxhall Astravans :sick:
they had an r in the show room booth what a piece of kit that is £35.995 it was. It had the nappa leather which was very comfortable and it's the first time I have been up close to one and one word special I thought.
Glad you liked my next car :wink:
I have seen an R in the flesh and also think they are pretty special. Wasn't at all keen on the nappa though, prefer the standard leather. I'm not even gonna tell you how much my specced car comes too :shocked: better be some hefty discount on offer. I'll be waving the drivethedeal price in the dealers face and if they don't want to play (which is highly likely knowing my local dealership) then DTD it is.
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A great compromise and easier on your back :smiley:
I much prefer Passat estates/alltracks to normal passats. I have, in the past, tried to persuade my partner to move to one but he's too lovingly wedded to his Vauxhall Astravans :sick:
they had an r in the show room booth what a piece of kit that is £35.995 it was. It had the nappa leather which was very comfortable and it's the first time I have been up close to one and one word special I thought.
Glad you liked my next car :wink:
I have seen an R in the flesh and also think they are pretty special. Wasn't at all keen on the nappa though, prefer the standard leather. I'm not even gonna tell you how much my specced car comes too :shocked: better be some hefty discount on offer. I'll be waving the drivethedeal price in the dealers face and if they don't want to play (which is highly likely knowing my local dealership) then DTD it is.
i can imagine booth :whistle: but I'm sure you will battle them down. I like the way they come out with the offer for your car add £399 for gap and then another £399 to clean it and acceptance fee and before you know it whoooosh it's cost you another £1000 and when you tell them I don't want that or that and I'm not part xing for that the battle begins.
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i can imagine booth :whistle: but I'm sure you will battle them down. I like the way they come out with the offer for your car add £399 for gap and then another £399 to clean it and acceptance fee and before you know it whoooosh it's cost you another £1000 and when you tell them I don't want that or that and I'm not part xing for that the battle begins.
Haha, I know! I am NOT looking forward to the whole haggling rigmarole. Hope you got a decent part ex price for yours, especially with only 10k on the clock.
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A friend of mine hired an Alltrack a couple weeks ago, in a nice grey colour. Really handsome car. More so than the new new Passatt.
He really enjoyed using it for a few days but said it wasn't as economical as he'd hoped, or obviously not as nimble as a Golf but otherwise had nothing but praise for it.
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Well been down and done the deal hate to part x such a nice car but needs must :cry: I don't normally blather my financial business on internet but because I trust you all and your such nice people here goes £17000 for my car he started at £16000 plus I got a full tank of tractor juice as well 70 ltrs so all in all not a bad deal. Couple of other odds and sods thrown in so only got me gti for another week :cry: in passing conversation with him he did say not many people buy it's all lease deals and apparently vw are regretting leasing the r at such a cheap rate.
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A friend of mine hired an Alltrack a couple weeks ago, in a nice grey colour. Really handsome car. More so than the new new Passatt.
He really enjoyed using it for a few days but said it wasn't as economical as he'd hoped, or obviously not as nimble as a Golf but otherwise had nothing but praise for it.
on the test drive the conditions were wet and I booted it and i was surprised how nimble for a barge it was plus how hard I tried to wheel spin it wouldn't I was impressed with well I must of been I've brought it now so let's see how we get on :smiley:
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I does come as a bit of a shock when you fill it up from empty. I got £94 in mine when diesel was a lot more expensive than it is now, having been used to filling a Golf. You won't have to do it very often tho. 800 miles between fill ups for me.
Has the new car got any options on it?
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I does come as a bit of a shock when you fill it up from empty. I got £94 in mine when diesel was a lot more expensive than it is now, having been used to filling a Golf. You won't have to do it very often tho. 800 miles between fill ups for me.
Has the new car got any options on it?
£94 to fill 800miles blimey that's good if I get near that I will be happy. Ye it's got heated screen nappa leather drop down towing eye I think that's it but standard they are pretty well specced
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Does it have those nice multi spoked alloys? I do like those.
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Does it have those nice multi spoked alloys? I do like those.
ye it's got them brum brum :grin:
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Trade in seems ok. Unfortunately mine'll have roughly triple your mileage by trade in time :cry:
So.... Car colour? Wheels...Anthracite or silver ? Come on charlie don't keep us guessing!!
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£94 to fill 800miles blimey that's good if I get near that I will be happy. Ye it's got heated screen nappa leather drop down towing eye I think that's it but standard they are pretty well specced
it's even better than that now. It took £82 last fill up. You might struggle to get 800 miles from it, being heavier, taller and 4 wheel drive, but 700 miles should be doable.
The folding towbar is cool (if you tow)
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Trade in seems ok. Unfortunately mine'll have roughly triple your mileage by trade in time :cry:
So.... Car colour? Wheels...Anthracite or silver ? Come on charlie don't keep us guessing!!
sorry booth it's iron grey metallic and has silver wheels. I've been looking for a bit now and that is the most I've been offered one garage offered me 15k. I had advertised it on the trader for 17250.Garages I think want to make 4k on every sale so when we chatted a bit about finance he said there isn't many that buy it's all lease deals maybe next time that will be the deal for me. But im keeping this one for a good few years :whistle: fed up with lining vdubs pockets :laugh:
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Trade in seems ok. Unfortunately mine'll have roughly triple your mileage by trade in time :cry:
So.... Car colour? Wheels...Anthracite or silver ? Come on charlie don't keep us guessing!!
sorry booth it's iron grey metallic and has silver wheels. I've been looking for a bit now and that is the most I've been offered one garage offered me 15k. I had advertised it on the trader for 17250.Garages I think want to make 4k on every sale so when we chatted a bit about finance he said there isn't many that buy it's all lease deals maybe next time that will be the deal for me. But im keeping this one for a good few years :whistle: fed up with lining vdubs pockets :laugh:
Great colour choice :cool: and should be miles easier to keep looking clean than DBP. Bet the nappa interior will look lovely. Not keen on it on the R but partly cos the carbon bolsters looked a bit naff. Anyway, will definitely need to see some pics.
£17k is pretty good then only a bit less than you were going for privately. I'll most likely trade mine in and have done a few valuations based on expected mileage at 3 years old (CAP and Parkers) so we'll see what laughable prices the dealers conjure up. Still, big discount, crap px, or, good px, average discount. It's swings and roundabouts. As long as it comes in around my acceptable budget it doesn't really matter how it's balanced. I guess these lease deals are good but I like to actually 'own' my car so will be a minority outright buyer. Still debating when to bite the bullet but realistically will probably hold off till March to order, then the long wait.....
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£94 to fill 800miles blimey that's good if I get near that I will be happy. Ye it's got heated screen nappa leather drop down towing eye I think that's it but standard they are pretty well specced
it's even better than that now. It took £82 last fill up. You might struggle to get 800 miles from it, being heavier, taller and 4 wheel drive, but 700 miles should be doable.
The folding towbar is cool (if you tow)
I shall be happy with 700 and I have to agree the folding towbar is cool :cool:
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Booth,you say long wait,I was expecting a 6 month lead time but my dealer reckons I may have my order by Xmas.
I went in and showed him the orange wheels quote and he matched it without hesitation.I got the price even before we had discussed what I was doing with present car.
It is an Inchscape dealership by the way.
Surely he's wrong it won't be here by Xmas will it.
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Booth,you say long wait,I was expecting a 6 month lead time but my dealer reckons I may have my order by Xmas.
I went in and showed him the orange wheels quote and he matched it without hesitation.I got the price even before we had discussed what I was doing with present car.
It is an Inchscape dealership by the way.
Surely he's wrong it won't be here by Xmas will it.
AndyG, Xmas seems somewhat optimistic for a late Oct order, unless they had a cancelled slot available. I would have thought March delivery more realistic. You might have a very belated xmas pressie :wink:
I'm not bothered about a long wait, had a 4/5month wait on my last 2 GTIs so it's the norm for me. If I order it later in the new year then I wouldn't want it till Sept anyway. I could order it now but a bit too busy at the moment to really focus on it.
I'll be doing the same with the DTD/Orangewheels quote but my local dealer, EuroCanterbury are always extremely reluctant. To be honest I'm not sure why they bother unlocking the showroom doors at all. My previous mk5 was bought via orangewheels and was pain free so I don't mind going down that route. Had to go up to Macclesfield to collect but nice day out.
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Why don't you want it until September? Surely it would be better to have a box fresh car early in the year when you will be driving it on hopefully dry roads for the first 6 months, rather than subjecting it to mud and salt and crap when it's just a few weeks old. Having a new car that's less work to keep clean will help lengthen the 'new car feeling'.
As for dealers by you, my Father-in-law was always looked after very well by Orbital in Ashford. That's not too far to travel if you want to play one off against another.
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I don't know, I'm really undecided :undecided:
Got the mk6 in sept, made it through the crappy weather ok. It will be well protected whatever the season. Didn't feel any less of a new car either. Though I tend to change cars every 3 or 4 years, I'm not hung up on the new feeling, unlike some who chop their's in the second the 'new car smell' wears off.
Thanks very much a for the tip about Orbital, I'll definitely try them if EC turns up a blank. I know a lot of the DTD mk7s have come through JCB Medway which would be very handy. But it'll probably be the other end of the country knowing my luck.
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I know a lot of the DTD mk7s have come through JCB Medway which would be very handy. But it'll probably be the other end of the country knowing my luck.
I got mine through JCB and during conversation on pick up the salesman certainly intimated that they would do the same deal direct without going through DTD as they then don't have to pay them the finders fee.
Or why not try carwow as that shows you the dealers near you and tells you which one is willing to offer you what. All anonymously.
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I know a lot of the DTD mk7s have come through JCB Medway which would be very handy. But it'll probably be the other end of the country knowing my luck.
I got mine through JCB and during conversation on pick up the salesman certainly intimated that they would do the same deal direct without going through DTD as they then don't have to pay them the finders fee.
Or why not try carwow as that shows you the dealers near you and tells you which one is willing to offer you what. All anonymously.
...Interesting, thiis maybe the way to go. Thanks p3 :smiley:
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Been down to the garage today to finally make our mind up about the passat alltrack. It I think has been the hardest decision car wise I've had to make. 1 I didn't want to loose so much money on the gti 2 I fancied dsg which this car doesn't have. So today we went down and tried a cc with dsg my wife drove it because I'd already used it when I'd had the car serviced. It was only 6 mths old and it was at a good price. She also drove the alltrack. She enjoyed both initially picking the cc we both let our heads rule our hearts and went for the alltrack. We are picking it up Saturday then I'm going away for a week so when I get back I shall post some pics and let you know how I got on :smiley:
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So even tho' you both liked the DSG, you went for the manual Alltrack? :huh:
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Yep both liked it but went for the manual. Head ruled the heart the alltrack I think will be easier to live with. The cc was a great car but it's lower ( bad back ) if we get another dog I think it would complain being put in the boot. Roof on the cc although not a real problem does hinder getting child into her seat. This car will be a keeper I think if we had gone for the cc although the boot is massive it isn't as useful as an estate. Like I said it has been a difficult decision but we are both happy we made the right one :cool:
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Was it not worth holding out for a 177 DSG Alltrack?
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Was it not worth holding out for a 177 DSG Alltrack?
with the spec dubber it would of been 4 to 5k more + the manual box isn't a prob. The car is a really nice drive so the stick shift ain't a prob :smiley:
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Been down to the garage today to finally make our mind up about the passat alltrack. It I think has been the hardest decision car wise I've had to make. 1 I didn't want to loose so much money on the gti 2 I fancied dsg which this car doesn't have. So today we went down and tried a cc with dsg my wife drove it because I'd already used it when I'd had the car serviced. It was only 6 mths old and it was at a good price. She also drove the alltrack. She enjoyed both initially picking the cc we both let our heads rule our hearts and went for the alltrack. We are picking it up Saturday then I'm going away for a week so when I get back I shall post some pics and let you know how I got on :smiley:
Shame you couldn't get into a DSG, but as long as you're both happy with your choice and cost is what you wanted, then all good. Prefer the Alltrack to the cc by a mile. Look forward to seeing the pics:smiley:
I'm about 80% decided about ordering the R this Nov, instead of next March. Still could change my mind though :wink: :grin:
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Been down to the garage today to finally make our mind up about the passat alltrack. It I think has been the hardest decision car wise I've had to make. 1 I didn't want to loose so much money on the gti 2 I fancied dsg which this car doesn't have. So today we went down and tried a cc with dsg my wife drove it because I'd already used it when I'd had the car serviced. It was only 6 mths old and it was at a good price. She also drove the alltrack. She enjoyed both initially picking the cc we both let our heads rule our hearts and went for the alltrack. We are picking it up Saturday then I'm going away for a week so when I get back I shall post some pics and let you know how I got on :smiley:
Shame you couldn't get into a DSG, but as long as you're both happy with your choice and cost is what you wanted, then all good. Prefer the Alltrack to the cc by a mile. Look forward to seeing the pics:smiley:
I'm about 80% decided about ordering the R this Nov, instead of next March. Still could change my mind though :wink: :grin:
it's been a nightmare booth all of my own doing (not wanting to let go of me gti) to be fair the cc is a really nice car but the alltrack is more practical and that is what we need. DSG would of been good but the wonga I wouldn't and couldn't part with + I financed a small part of the car to get the servicing package and the cheeky b------s put down as occupation retired I'm a stay at home dad :grin:
You order your r when you feel the times right and enjoy. What a piece of kit :cool:
Oh and I forgot to say I've joined the passat forum not as busy as this one but hoping it's just as informative. Now we're are my slippers :laugh:
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it's been a nightmare booth all of my own doing (not wanting to let go of me gti) to be fair the cc is a really nice car but the alltrack is more practical and that is what we need. DSG would of been good but the wonga I wouldn't and couldn't part with + I financed a small part of the car to get the servicing package and the cheeky b------s put down as occupation retired I'm a stay at home dad :grin:
You order your r when you feel the times right and enjoy. What a piece of kit :cool:
Oh and I forgot to say I've joined the passat forum not as busy as this one but hoping it's just as informative. Now we're are my slippers :laugh:
Haha, the cheek! Nothing remotely 'retired' about being a stay at home dad (or mum). I went back to work to have a rest :grin: now gone back full time so the old man can start to ease off a bit.
Enjoy the Passat forum but don't be a stranger charlie. Half the people on here don't have gti's anyway :grin:
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it's been a nightmare booth all of my own doing (not wanting to let go of me gti) to be fair the cc is a really nice car but the alltrack is more practical and that is what we need. DSG would of been good but the wonga I wouldn't and couldn't part with + I financed a small part of the car to get the servicing package and the cheeky b------s put down as occupation retired I'm a stay at home dad :grin:
You order your r when you feel the times right and enjoy. What a piece of kit :cool:
Oh and I forgot to say I've joined the passat forum not as busy as this one but hoping it's just as informative. Now we're are my slippers :laugh:
Haha, the cheek! Nothing remotely 'retired' about being a stay at home dad (or mum). I went back to work to have a rest :grin: now gone back full time so the old man can start to ease off a bit.
Enjoy the Passat forum but don't be a stranger charlie. Half the people on here don't have gti's anyway :grin:
dont worry booth I shall hang about for the enjoyable banter :laugh:
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I spend more time on here instead of uk passats. It's fine for those who buy a 200k mile B5, then spend a fortune on making it scrape on cats eyes and fit stupid wheels, but not much for grown ups that like a bit of tounge in cheek banter.
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I spend more time on here instead of uk passats. It's fine for those who buy a 200k mile B5, then spend a fortune on making it scrape on cats eyes and fit stupid wheels, but not much for grown ups that like a bit of tounge in cheek banter.
I got that impression dubber :laugh:
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In all honesty, im tempted to trade my GTD in for a mk6 R and go ham on stage 3 mods. Bought my GTD for a commuter but I've ended up finding a job couple months ago 10 mins from home!
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In all honesty, im tempted to trade my GTD in for a mk6 R and go ham on stage 3 mods. Bought my GTD for a commuter but I've ended up finding a job couple months ago 10 mins from home!
Do it! And Mk6 R is still much better looking than mk7 successor.
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In all honesty, im tempted to trade my GTD in for a mk6 R and go ham on stage 3 mods. Bought my GTD for a commuter but I've ended up finding a job couple months ago 10 mins from home!
Do it! And Mk6 R is still much better looking than mk7 successor.
For sure! I've seen so many Mk7 R's around but barely any 6's. Promised myself a nice F30 M3 for my next car though so we'll see!
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/2014--14-porsche-cayman-gts--manual--huge-spec--good-saving-on-list/3071666
Feeling gutted. :cry: Not managed to get the funds together yet and as near as damb it 99.9% my perfect ideal spec one comes up for sale. Only thing extra I would have speced different if ordering new would have been GTS interior pack and maybe rear wiper. Oh well never mind :sad:
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That's gorgeous!! :tongue:
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That's gorgeous!! :tongue:
It sure is :angry:
How much are you short? Shall we have a whip round for you snoopy :grin:
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/2014--14-porsche-cayman-gts--manual--huge-spec--good-saving-on-list/3071666
Feeling gutted. :cry: Not managed to get the funds together yet and as near as damb it 99.9% my perfect ideal spec one comes up for sale. Only thing extra I would have speced different if ordering new would have been GTS interior pack and maybe rear wiper. Oh well never mind :sad:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That is absolutely stunning. I love these new Caymans and a manual GTS is most attractive. Mine would be Guards Red with the Carrera S wheels in satin platinum though..
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Now that is a good looking car, no question :cool:
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Good taste sir...
During the summer I looked at the boxster GTS, would have purchased but not enough examples to choose from(wasn't buying without viewing) ,then decided to wait until next year and blow me tax rebate on the ed35 for now :grin:, however now the weather aint so good I am edging more towards Cayman GTS.
Same as you, must have GTS interior pack, and dealer promised to swap the Chrono for Carmine Red chrono(which funnily enough isn't avail on gts)..
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Hadn't noticed that. . The car I linked too is more or less speced as I would have. It has keyless entry and cruise different to my spec were as I had rear wiper, rear camera and GTS interior pack. Everything else colour, wheels, brakes, seats, mirrors, Climate, debadged etc etc is as I had so its quite a suprise considering all the options available they had chosen so near.
The summer month's made me think boxster too but I just think the cayman is better looking. I do find it a shame its not available with the glass sunroof like the 911's as that would give it the best of both worlds.
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After driving a Cayman at Silverstone I have a GTS want face, the balance of these is sublime
I'm wanting white with the standard wheels in anthracite
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/cayman-coupe-3-4-gts-2dr/2931892
Noticed one like that on pistonheads too. Must admit I dont normally like white cars but it works well on the cayman.
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Seriously dangerous levels of Cayman GTS want going on right now haha! Gonna be a good few years before they fall into my grasp price wise though! :cry:
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Yes, sublime balance,not sure, but did I even detect a slight tendency to oversteer, yee har :laugh: reminded me of a group 4 Mk2 on slicks(im talking escorts not golfs :grin:)
Carrara white metallic or GT silver PDK for me, The option list is more than endless as you say, I spent over two hours at Silverstone Porsche, trying to decide, then got side tracked by the white GT3 in the used showroom, so before I had go go to the Men's room i decided to go and configure it at home....,must have spent the rest of the weekend on the Porsche site, add this and that remove that and them, jeez too many want bits for the budget ...lol ooh that GT3(must buy more euro lotto tickets).
Close....but not metallic white
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/awesome-porsche-cayman-gts-pdk-coupe/3066094
Nice price, wrong interior(and colour)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/porsche-cayman-gts-pdk/3044640
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What have you started snoopy, it's the domino effect with all this Cayman envy :smiley:
They make the R400, R420?, or whatever it ends up as, look like a Lego car.
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At the end of the day mine will not be replacing a family car im still keeping my mk6 as my daily driver/commuter/winter car. The cayman will be a fine weather weekend and summer use commuter car.
I tried many far faster cars but as I rearly use the 210bhp of the GTI I could never see me using 550bhp+
A R420 sounds ok in theory but I just simply would not use its power. I find 4WD boring. I also bet real world mpg will be terrible in it.
The cayman made me smile at reasonable speeds and had more than enough power to be fun. 0-60 and POWER! Isn't everything imo.
I'm sure the R420 will attract the boy/girl racer and attact the Ford/Vauxhall/Renault crowd to VW I wish VW all the best with it. To me the mk7 had started the move to this crowd with its neon lights and glitzy bits. Something the GTIs never had in its history until now unlike its rivals. This imo is changing the VW sport models demographic which seems true reading GTI & R forums. I keep thinking of the old GTI advert from the 80s with a red Mk2 GTI sitting at the lights next to a white Astra GTE16V the asta owner gripping the wheel wanting a race unlike the GTI driver. I feel its now the GTI/R/R420 owner IS the astra driver :(
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I totally get where you are coming from Snoopy, I'd done a track day in the R before heading down to Silverstone, the R was phenomenal on the sprint track but a brute and not pin sharp accurate, sort of mini GTR but the Porsche just felt delicate and intimate but not as quick but that wasn't the point
I do not see a R420 as a daily driver sort of car
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I'm sure the R420 will attract the boy/girl racer and attact the Ford/Vauxhall/Renault crowd to VW I wish VW all the best with it. To me the mk7 had started the move to this crowd with its neon lights and glitzy bits. Something the GTIs never had in its history until now unlike its rivals. This imo is changing the VW sport models demographic which seems true reading GTI & R forums. I keep thinking of the old GTI advert from the 80s with a red Mk2 GTI sitting at the lights next to a white Astra GTE16V the asta owner gripping the wheel wanting a race unlike the GTI driver. I feel its now the GTI/R/R420 owner IS the astra driver :(
I agree with this and think it's a shame. It's evident on the R forum especially. I fear for the VW sports model future and hope VW wake up to the fact before it's too late. It's also very much going the way of attracting the 'must have the latest thing' crowd, with little in the way of loyalty and appreciation of the brand heritage.
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I've pretty much given up on there, here has always been a nicer place
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I've pretty much given up on there, here has always been a nicer place
I haven't bothered registering and not sure I will, even when I've got my R. I look at it now and then but usually only if there's a particular bit of info I'm after.
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^^^
Ooh, looking very smart, and so clean :cool:
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Very nice, albeit with too many pedals :wink:
Have you let it park itself yet?
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Thankyou for your positive comments it's a great car. I'm getting mid forties to the gallon and for a big car it can shift. I haven't washed it yet it went into the garage for a rattle in the door. So after the second attempt to fix it they washed it for me and on the drive home I noticed it had done 26 miles. Must of been a spirited test drive because the mpg had gone down to 34. The door only rattled when opening and closing it so I think they used it to pick up spares from another dealership which happens to be a 26 mile round trip. Cheeky buggers me thinks which I've noted for next time i make a visit. I haven't let it park itself yet but that's on my things to do (nothing like living in the fast lane). My dad drove it and he was that impressed he has parted with his jeep and brought a 2010 r line design passat so booth don't drive a passat it might put you of your next purchase :grin: I'm enjoying my new purchase but I do miss my gti :smiley:
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Thankyou for your positive comments it's a great car. I'm getting mid forties to the gallon and for a big car it can shift. I haven't washed it yet it went into the garage for a rattle in the door. So after the second attempt to fix it they washed it for me and on the drive home I noticed it had done 26 miles. Must of been a spirited test drive because the mpg had gone down to 34. The door only rattled when opening and closing it so I think they used it to pick up spares from another dealership which happens to be a 26 mile round trip. Cheeky buggers me thinks which I've noted for next time i make a visit. I haven't let it park itself yet but that's on my things to do (nothing like living in the fast lane). My dad drove it and he was that impressed he has parted with his jeep and brought a 2010 r line design passat so booth don't drive a passat it might put you of your next purchase :grin: I'm enjoying my new purchase but I do miss my gti :smiley:
Glad your're enjoying the new beast charlie. Keep an eye on that cheeky dealer (aren't they all). Oh, the effort of having to press another pedal down and reach across to the gear knob all the time, such hardship is a distant memory for the likes of dubber and me :grin:
No danger of me straying from my chosen car path and joing the passat club any time soon, though I do like them a lot. I'm very single minded and not easily swayed :wink:
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Thankyou for your positive comments it's a great car. I'm getting mid forties to the gallon and for a big car it can shift. I haven't washed it yet it went into the garage for a rattle in the door. So after the second attempt to fix it they washed it for me and on the drive home I noticed it had done 26 miles. Must of been a spirited test drive because the mpg had gone down to 34. The door only rattled when opening and closing it so I think they used it to pick up spares from another dealership which happens to be a 26 mile round trip. Cheeky buggers me thinks which I've noted for next time i make a visit. I haven't let it park itself yet but that's on my things to do (nothing like living in the fast lane). My dad drove it and he was that impressed he has parted with his jeep and brought a 2010 r line design passat so booth don't drive a passat it might put you of your next purchase :grin: I'm enjoying my new purchase but I do miss my gti :smiley:
Glad your're enjoying the new beast charlie. Keep an eye on that cheeky dealer (aren't they all). Oh, the effort of having to press another pedal down and reach across to the gear knob all the time, such hardship is a distant memory for the likes of dubber and me :grin:
No danger of me straying from my chosen car path and joing the passat club any time soon, though I do like them a lot. I'm very single minded and not easily swayed :wink:
lazy pair of southerners :wink: I don't mind the box in the diesel next time dsg for me :laugh:
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Im buying a VW POLO 1.0 TSI 110 SEL for a family member, just have to find the best discount for the required spec now.
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I have been so thoroughly delighted with my Mk VI GTi that I have splashed out on a new Golf R, 5dr, Lapis Blue with Pretorias, NavPro, Leather, and having waited for ever I am collecting it next Saturday.
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I have been so thoroughly delighted with my Mk VI GTi that I have splashed out on a new Golf R, 5dr, Lapis Blue with Pretorias, NavPro, Leather, and having waited for ever I am collecting it next Saturday.
Nice one, very nice spec. Look forward to seeing it :cool:
Same here, loved the Mk6 but moving to a Mk7 R also. Likely collecting start Sept, so a bit to wait yet.
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After my mk6 will be a mk8 ;)
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Not for me but other half is thinking of changing from his beloved Astravan to an estate (finally!)
I'm desperately trying to discourage him from getting another Vauxhall (Astra estate). He wants something cheap but new (£15-17k ish) with a very basic spec (tight git :laugh:). It'll be offset against his business but he doesn't want to lease. Had a brief glance online last night.
Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 manual diesel. Any good? Any suggestions?
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V60 D2? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201503262070289?atmobcid=soc4
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V60 D2? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201503262070289?atmobcid=soc4
Thanks - interesting Dan, but he's saying he wants new! He's being a bit optimistic with that budget I think. I'll have a proper look when I've finished work.
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Thinking very hard about a mates boxster S, fully loaded. Carbon Ceramic brakes, sports suspension etc etc.
Just weighing up the potential for bills.
He's lending it to me for a weekend, so that's nice. If I don't get that, then a Cayman beckons. Possibly...
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So is this the porsche you have now got?
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Bought it! 14 plate fiesta ST. Collect it next Wednesday from Mcrae and Dick in Stirling..don't judge me too harshly!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505213660169?sort=default&model=fiesta&radius=70&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&page=1&search-target=usedcars&price-from=15000&channel=cars&price-to=16000&postcode=td113sa&make=ford&quicksearch=true&logcode=p
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For my next car I am thinking of either going for MK6 R or MK5 R32. I know the tuning on the R32 isnt great due to being a N/A engine but I have always wanted one and with prices slowly coming down it's something I am seriously considering in a few years time (plus the noise that v6 make is just amazing), but still got a few more years of enjoyment to get out the GTI yet :smug:
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Had the ST 2 months finally cracked...everything people report about those cars are true. Handling, engine etc but those seats are awful, bloody awful.
So today i've bought a brand new 3 door white Leon FR. All the toys. I'm going to phone Ford and tell them what i think!
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Had the ST 2 months finally cracked...everything people report about those cars are true. Handling, engine etc but those seats are awful, bloody awful.
So today i've bought a brand new 3 door white Leon FR. All the toys. I'm going to phone Ford and tell them what i think!
Did you mean you had it for 2 month or you had the ST-2. I was looking at one a few months ago as i fancied a swap. Was there any plus points for you?, the 5 cyclinder engine sounds real sweet when they pass by. (even thought you have to re-inforce them) to stop them cracking.
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Had the ST 2 months finally cracked...everything people report about those cars are true. Handling, engine etc but those seats are awful, bloody awful.
So today i've bought a brand new 3 door white Leon FR. All the toys. I'm going to phone Ford and tell them what i think!
Did you mean you had it for 2 month or you had the ST-2. I was looking at one a few months ago as i fancied a swap. Was there any plus points for you?, the 5 cyclinder engine sounds real sweet when they pass by. (even thought you have to re-inforce them) to stop them cracking.
Sorry it was a Fiesta ST2 did a bluefin remap and boy did it go. The recaro seats are terrible. I just had a thought what was wrong. Where the red cloth meets the leather the seams annoy where your legs and back contact them. Everything else about the car is good.
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Emailed Ford about the seat, we'll see if they reply. Link to car. http://www.westernseat.co.uk/used/SEAT/Leon%203-DoorSC/604756355/
Ok it's not a Golf...but way closer than the Fiesta! :wink:
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Just been to the dealers to price up a new VW toureg, great spec and 20% off, still undecided though.
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Obviously the R is next for me and is now built at on way to port, but partner has just bought this.
He's been looking to swap his ageing Vauxhall Astravan for a pick-up and I managed to dissuade him away from a Mitshubishi Warrior and point him to VW and he's opted for this:
'64 plate Limited Edition Dark Label Amarok, DSG in Deep Black Pearl. Collect next week.
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Just need the dramatic scenery to go with it. :laugh:
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Nice, you can practice launch control in it.
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Nice, you can practice launch control in it.
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My latest leaning is for a Volvo XC60 to replace the Passat. After having my previous Passat for 8 years, I said I wouldn't keep the next one as long, so nearly 3 years on, it's time to properly start looking.
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My latest leaning is for a Volvo XC60 to replace the Passat. After having my previous Passat for 8 years, I said I wouldn't keep the next one as long, so nearly 3 years on, it's time to properly start looking.
Out of interest, as someone who is normally happy to hang onto their cars for a few years, why do you want to move on from this Passat comparatively quickly? Do you just fancy a change or is it lacking in some way?
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I'd be happy to hold onto the Passat for much longer as it does everything that it's supposed to do extremely well. I kept my interest in my previous car by upgrading things along the way. I'd like xenons, LED tails, and a reversing camera, but the cost of retro fitting is prohibitive on newer cars. OEM Bi-xenons on my 2004 Passat cost me £100 from a breaker that didn't know what they were and they also plugged straight in and worked.
It is much cheaper to keep a car for many years, even with additional repair costs to account for. I reckoned on £1000 a year for servicing and repairs, which is waaaaaay less that the depreciation on a car in warranty. However it's the cost to change that comes as a stinger. You spend a few years watching your savings grow, then boom, one swipe of the debit card and they look pretty sick. It might be time to get out of the Passat while it's still worth something.
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Yes, I get where you are coming from. Depreciation on new is a killer but somewhere along the line you take a hit.
Fancy a move away from VW/VAG this time round then. Did you get your new (GTI red stripe) caravan?
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There will probably always be one or two VAG cars in the stable, but I'm really liking the new range of Volvos. Perhaps it comes to us all with age.
We did get the GTI caravan a couple of months ago, but haven't taken any photos of it. It's a Bailey Unicorn Cadiz if you want to look it up.
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Well that's the first time I've ever googled a caravan. Anything to distract from the project I'm working on today! Reminds me how I used to love going around camping exhibitions when I was a kid and my Dad was on the look out for a new tent.
You could live in that, it's quite something. Home from home.
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Bought and paid for.....meet....
My new Golf R!
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That looks stunning booth :cool:
can't wait to see it after you have detailed the hell out of it! I'm sure your going to enjoy it.
I borrowed my friends to pick him up from Heathrow in it, and the controls are all different to the mk6, took some getting used too, and as for that cruise control with automatic braking, that was something that I was not keen on, cars cutting in front of you and the car slamming its brakes on, im sure it's something you get used to.
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That looks stunning booth :cool:
can't wait to see it after you have detailed the hell out of it! I'm sure your going to enjoy it.
I borrowed my friends to pick him up from Heathrow in it, and the controls are all different to the mk6, took some getting used too, and as for that cruise control with automatic braking, that was something that I was not keen on, cars cutting in front of you and the car slamming its brakes on, im sure it's something you get used to.
Thanks Rgdogg. :smiley: Detailing will commence shortly, lol.
It is all different to the Mk6 and not just on the inside. It's a completely different animal, and in a very, very good way. Addictive is the word. I've only done a few miles but they were exhilarating, even the 'round town' ones.
The Adaptive Cruise Control? I confess I deactivated it today (there's a button for that). Too much else to get used to without the worry of the car suddenly breaking on the motorway. I'll activate it soon enough but that can wait for now. But some things take no time at all to get used to. Already ok with the auto handbrake and I was a die-hard old fashioned handbrake fan. Still miss the action and that familiar ratchet sound but the e-handbrake is easy to adapt to. Same with the Stop/Start. Thought I would hate it but it's ok, though there's a short pause whilst the engine kicks back in which is a pause too long for me, but I think with a quick touch on the pedal you can fool it and stop it kicking in sometimes. It's a learning curve but quite fun at the same time.
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Too much else to get used to without the worry of the car suddenly breaking on the motorway.
Like a circus car fill of clowns? :laugh:
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Too much else to get used to without the worry of the car suddenly breaking on the motorway.
Like a circus car fill of clowns? :laugh:
:grin:
Or even braking on the motorway!
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Too much else to get used to without the worry of the car suddenly breaking on the motorway.
Like a circus car fill of clowns? :laugh:
:grin:
Or even braking on the motorway!
Hey Booth, you need to change your sig to "Alive and on the drive" :cool: :whistle: :whistle:
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Hey Booth, you need to change your sig to "Alive and on the drive" :cool: :whistle: :whistle:
Done! :laugh:
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Hey Booth, you need to change your sig to "Alive and on the drive" :cool: :whistle: :whistle:
Done! :laugh:
Like :laugh:
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MK7 R (I think)
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MK7 R (I think)
Good choice.
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MK7 R (I think)
Good choice.
It's a difficult choice when coming from a well specced car initially.
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I LOVE the R and hands down was going to be my next car but persoanlly I feel they have over sold them.
In Leeds I see like a Mk 6 GTI every month if that, I feel exclusive but the R I see 2 - 3 a day even on long drives back to Newcastle I'll see 3-4
Everyone has got one, juts takes that feeling away for me and it's putting me off. I put this down to the cheap lease deals that are about...
Not sure what everyones else's thoughts are on this???
The only good news is the second hand market is going to be flooded so residuals will be crap (my opinion), good for the second hand buyer though...
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I LOVE the R and hands down was going to be my next car but persoanlly I feel they have over sold them.
In Leeds I see like a Mk 6 GTI every month if that, I feel exclusive but the R I see 2 - 3 a day even on long drives back to Newcastle I'll see 3-4
Everyone has got one, juts takes that feeling away for me and it's putting me off. I put this down to the cheap lease deals that are about...
Not sure what everyones else's thoughts are on this???
The only good news is the second hand market is going to be flooded so residuals will be crap (my opinion), good for the second hand buyer though...
The cheap lease deals were a limited run and with the long waiting lists there were a lot of cancelled orders.
In the mk5 GTI heyday I think about 20% of all Golfs were GTI's - were their residuals ever crap?
Are GTD values crap? There are a lot more of those on the roads than either GTI's or R's.
R's won't command a huge premium and will have a bit of an image problem but they'll be very much in demand as they win just about every magazine test against all sorts of things.
If the values crash then all the private owners will just hang on to them longer meaning supply and demand will steady out the prices.
Mind you, I don't have a crystal ball and I am typing with my fingers crossed! :laugh: