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Title: What car should I buy next??
Post by: R32UK on 11 August 2011, 11:52
So the time has come to wave goodbye to the mk6 GTI... what car should I get next??

all suggestions welcome  :smiley:


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Post by: Snoopy on 11 August 2011, 12:02
1M
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Post by: dubber36 on 11 August 2011, 12:05
i10
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Post by: JulesS3 on 11 August 2011, 12:36
R32, i would love another one!

S3, Leon Cupra R, 335i, 130i, RR evoque
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Post by: Steve30 on 11 August 2011, 12:45
Get an R  :wink:
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 11 August 2011, 12:56
Surely a Seat, just to annoy a certain badge snob :wink:
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Post by: Jimmymature on 11 August 2011, 14:39
So the time has come to wave goodbye to the mk6 GTI... what car should I get next??

all suggestions welcome  :smiley:




Give us an idea of price and whether is has to be a new car.


Jim
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Post by: Exonian on 11 August 2011, 15:01
A mk3, then you'll realise the mk6 wasn't quite so bad after all.
Keep the MPS and save money so you can spend it on prostitutes, gambling and travel. Not necessarily in that order ...
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Post by: am1w on 11 August 2011, 20:29
A Geely for Gilly. :smug:
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 11 August 2011, 20:55
A Geely for Gilly. :smug:

deeply enlightening asker....
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Post by: R32UK on 11 August 2011, 21:57
A mk3, then you'll realise the mk6 wasn't quite so bad after all.
Keep the MPS and save money so you can spend it on prostitutes, gambling and travel. Not necessarily in that order ...

SOLD!!!

to the man that thinks like a proper man !!  :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: What car should I buy next??
Post by: R32UK on 11 August 2011, 21:58
Price range please mate.

ahh yes.. £10k


tough times and all that. diesels will be considered
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Post by: andykram on 11 August 2011, 22:07
Did you say........"diesel"???

Surely not.
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Post by: R32UK on 11 August 2011, 22:11
Did you say........"diesel"???

Surely not.

sad but true.  :undecided: I do an easy 20k a year and most of, if not all that is around towns etc.

I dont have to get one.. but would save a packet if i did. It would also mean the fund for my proper car could grow considerably  :evil:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2697936.htm
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Post by: andykram on 11 August 2011, 22:17
A Zonda diesel? Niiiice!!!
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Post by: Jimmymature on 11 August 2011, 22:17
Price range please mate.

ahh yes.. £10k


tough times and all that. diesels will be considered

Focus ST Mountune 260.  What a car, I've seen a review where it beat the Focus RS around Bruntenthorpe.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201131407311889/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/11000/model/focus/make/ford/page/1/keywords/mountune/radius/1501/postcode/ls117ap?logcode=p



Jim
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Post by: andykram on 11 August 2011, 22:24
Too thirsty those STs, bearing in mind Gilly's mileage.

If I'm being absolutely serious for a minute to try and answer his question, I don't think there's a better car at £10k than a nearly new Mondeo. I know I'll get annihilated for mentioning it on here but it ticks all his boxes - economical, good to drive etc.
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Post by: R32UK on 11 August 2011, 22:27
Too thirsty those STs, bearing in mind Gilly's mileage.

If I'm being absolutely serious for a minute to try and answer his question, I don't think there's a better car at £10k than a nearly new Mondeo. I know I'll get annihilated for mentioning it on here but it ticks all his boxes - economical, good to drive etc.

you are probably right.... but im 31 not 51 (no offence)


I do have a need for speed that just cannot be quenched  :evil:
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Post by: The Doc on 12 August 2011, 08:30
E55 AMG K must be around 10k by now  :smiley:
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Post by: Steve30 on 12 August 2011, 08:41
E55 AMG K must be around 10k by now  :smiley:

Ohh very thirsty but nice  :grin:
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Post by: Agreeable Slick on 12 August 2011, 09:02
Holland & Holland Overfinch Range Rover. :cool:

Reasonable economy. Stuck in traffic? No problem, pop the boot open and a bevvy of drinks are awaiting you to wipe the traffic fury from your mind. See a chav rioter coming towards your car? No problem, pop the boot and blow that sucker away with the two 12 gauges hanging provocatively in their holsters.

Win. Win. And Win.
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Post by: The Doc on 12 August 2011, 09:03
E55 AMG K must be around 10k by now  :smiley:

Ohh very thirsty but nice  :grin:

Pulley and a remap = 580 BHP and 630 lbft and 196 mph  :grin:
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 09:34
Did you say........"diesel"???

Surely not.

sad but true.  :undecided: I do an easy 20k a year and most of, if not all that is around towns etc.

A Seat Leon FR+ TDI DSG Auto 170 BHP (RRP £ 22,615.00) Sorry someones gotta say it  :smiley:

It ticks the boxes and if you can live with the interior on the MPS then surley the Seat's a step up on that.

I don't like Seat's alloy wheel range though so stick a nice set of BBS  CH or CK's on there.

Then get Doc to give it a wee tune   :wink:

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Post by: R32UK on 12 August 2011, 09:44
E55 AMG K must be around 10k by now  :smiley:

Ohh very thirsty but nice  :grin:

Pulley and a remap = 580 BHP and 630 lbft and 196 mph  :grin:

ooohh that does sound nice and cannot say i havent looked at these previously.. but unfortunately the economy would just kill it for me. was bad enough in the R32.. cashier at refilling station knew me by name  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr_F on 12 August 2011, 09:45
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201130406787691/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/model/c30/make/volvo/keywords/r%20design/page/1/radius/1501

Quirky, save a few squids for your Real Car budget too!

I was doing some work at Volvo in Ghent when they were just putting them round the production line to see how they work, was asked by the then Volvo finance director "being our stereotypical demographic individual, do you like it and would you buy a C30?" my reply was "Nah, would rather buy a Golf"  Quickest conversation stopper EVER!

I'm still proud of my response  :laugh:
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 10:01
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3060834.htm
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 11:31
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201130406787691/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/model/c30/make/volvo/keywords/r%20design/page/1/radius/1501

Quirky, save a few squids for your Real Car budget too!

I was doing some work at Volvo in Ghent when they were just putting them round the production line to see how they work, was asked by the then Volvo finance director "being our stereotypical demographic individual, do you like it and would you buy a C30?" my reply was "Nah, would rather buy a Golf"  Quickest conversation stopper EVER!

I'm still proud of my response  :laugh:

I hate those Volvo's with a passion!!!  :sick:
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Post by: R32UK on 12 August 2011, 12:14
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3060834.htm

very nice example that!! but couldnt possibly go back to a mk4.. and if i ever did it would be the v6 variety  :cool:
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Post by: R32UK on 12 August 2011, 12:16
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201130406787691/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/model/c30/make/volvo/keywords/r%20design/page/1/radius/1501

Quirky, save a few squids for your Real Car budget too!

I was doing some work at Volvo in Ghent when they were just putting them round the production line to see how they work, was asked by the then Volvo finance director "being our stereotypical demographic individual, do you like it and would you buy a C30?" my reply was "Nah, would rather buy a Golf"  Quickest conversation stopper EVER!

I'm still proud of my response  :laugh:


Thats quite alot of car for the money i have to say... not too keen on the interior, but admittedly its not a bad looking car. It shall be considered  :smiley:


p.s. I didnt say it HAD to be a diesel.... just that they would be considered  :cool:
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 13:47
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201130406787691/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/model/c30/make/volvo/keywords/r%20design/page/1/radius/1501

Quirky, save a few squids for your Real Car budget too!

I was doing some work at Volvo in Ghent when they were just putting them round the production line to see how they work, was asked by the then Volvo finance director "being our stereotypical demographic individual, do you like it and would you buy a C30?" my reply was "Nah, would rather buy a Golf"  Quickest conversation stopper EVER!

I'm still proud of my response  :laugh:



Thats quite alot of car for the money i have to say... not too keen on the interior, but admittedly its not a bad looking car. It shall be considered  :smiley:


p.s. I didnt say it HAD to be a diesel.... just that they would be considered  :cool:

I'D RATHER SLAM MY KNOB IN A CAR DOOR THAN DRIVE A VOLVO  :laugh:
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Post by: Steve30 on 12 August 2011, 13:52
They do a fast c30 looks very smart Martin ^^^ :grin:
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Post by: Mr_F on 12 August 2011, 14:20

I'D RATHER SLAM MY KNOB IN A CAR DOOR THAN DRIVE A VOLVO  :laugh:


Those Swede's are a little bit Wild, they may like that kind of thing.

And by driving  a Vulva you would be sponsoring these girls:

http://www.flickriver.com/groups/volvogirls/pool/interesting/
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 14:40

I'D RATHER SLAM MY KNOB IN A CAR DOOR THAN DRIVE A VOLVO  :laugh:


Those Swede's are a little bit Wild, they may like that kind of thing.

And by driving  a Vulva you would be sponsoring these girls:

http://www.flickriver.com/groups/volvogirls/pool/interesting/


O.k. so I'd warm to a volvo if these came as accessories   :laugh:

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/swedish-girls-girls-swedish-sweden-lesbia-demotivational-poster-1242410129.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/swedishgiel.jpg)
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 14:45
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3034203.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2939417.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3089459.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3109476.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3097192.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2817936.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2997962.htm
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 15:18
The 1M looks a good buy to me  :wink:

Amazing what you can pick up used. It does make me wonder why I spend so much on new cars when you can pick some bargins up for over half the bloody price sometimes.

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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 15:28
Why i will never buy new.
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 12 August 2011, 15:46
Bit left field maybe, but find a tidy porsche 968 & enjoy spending on fuel the cash you're saving on depreciation :cool:
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 16:13
Why i will never buy new.

How much did they rip you off you pay for the Audi ( if you don't mind me asking )  :smiley:
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 16:17
£20k came with new discs and pads all round, 2 free services, 1 years warranty and i got them to refurb all four wheels. So not exactly ripped off  :wink:
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 16:38
£20k came with new discs and pads all round, 2 free services, 1 years warranty and i got them to refurb all four wheels. So not exactly ripped off  :wink:

Good price. What sort of millage did it have...?
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 16:44
30k I have only put 6k on in a year as well.

Quite well specced, everything but rns-e, buckets and light pack
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Post by: MAW73 on 12 August 2011, 16:49
30k I have only put 6k on in a year as well.

Quite well specced, everything but rns-e, buckets and light pack

Thats a great deal and car to be fair. Did you have a VW before you went over to the dark side?
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 16:51
Yeah i had a MK5 R32, DBP with recaros  :tongue: Loved that car! Better than the S3!
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Post by: Jimmymature on 12 August 2011, 16:54
£20k came with new discs and pads all round, 2 free services, 1 years warranty and i got them to refurb all four wheels. So not exactly ripped off  :wink:

£20k? it's an 07 cars isnt it? Seems quite a bit of money to me, but what do I know, I paid more for my 'inferior' GTI.


Jim
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Post by: JulesS3 on 12 August 2011, 16:57
An 08 57 plate. Last of the pre-facelifts (better looking version) Not that much, i bought it in June 2011 so only just 3 years old, was £32k new.
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Post by: am1w on 12 August 2011, 20:24
Whenever the A3/S3 is mentioned, the death knell of a thread, nay a forum, is neigh.  :evil:
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 12 August 2011, 21:58
Whenever the A3/S3 is mentioned, the death knell of a thread, nay a forum, is neigh.  :evil:

Just have a look what 20k buys you in the used golf market asker, then say a 265bhp s3 is bad value :wink:
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 12 August 2011, 22:52
well each to their own i guess, but i think i'd rather start with a decent bhp fig & awd & then sort out the suspension myself,  but as i say, we're all different. To my personal way of thinking, I'd be going for an awd 170tdi a3 over a fwd golf gtd, spend the money saved on a couple of mods & enjoy a lot of the benefits of a gtd with the added safety in winter / ability to get all the power down of the awd....... But as Jules has said, the R32 is a hard car to move on from;) Now if it would just stop losing value ......I could keep both kidneys;)
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Post by: T_J_G on 12 August 2011, 23:56
:grin:

Slightly over 10k.... has got to be a BMW 325/330d in E92 format.
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Post by: Snoopy on 13 August 2011, 12:03
To my personal way of thinking, I'd be going for an awd 170tdi a3 over a fwd golf gtd
Its what we did but i find it borring to drive sadly, its a good car and from an engineering point much superior built and finished off imo than the golf but to me its a car nothing more.

I think you should just run the mazda and forget about a change..
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Post by: The Doc on 14 August 2011, 08:55
Cleaned up as it was going a little Peter Tong :wink:

OT

I'm with snoopy on the Mazda really  :wink:

Diesel wise anything with a VAG 1.9 or 2.0 TDI in will be great on fuel  :smiley:

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Post by: R32UK on 14 August 2011, 14:57
well each to their own i guess, but i think i'd rather start with a decent bhp fig & awd & then sort out the suspension myself,  but as i say, we're all different. To my personal way of thinking, I'd be going for an awd 170tdi a3 over a fwd golf gtd, spend the money saved on a couple of mods & enjoy a lot of the benefits of a gtd with the added safety in winter / ability to get all the power down of the awd....... But as Jules has said, the R32 is a hard car to move on from;) Now if it would just stop losing value ......I could keep both kidneys;)

does that mean you are looking to sell... i may know someone thats interested   :evil:
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Post by: MDSS MK6 on 14 August 2011, 15:48
It has crossed my mind recently, but I'm going to keep it another year I think. Although fuel costs are becoming an increasing issue, i only do maybe 5k miles per year so its not too bad for me. Keep your eye on R32OC thou, theres a few people moving back to diesels, so might be a good source. I think the R32 is fairing a bit better than the v6 TT's, but theres a definite drift back to economy.....which makes it a good time to pick one up if you can bear the running costs :smiley:
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Post by: PenguinGTI on 16 August 2011, 00:06
Gilly, when's the pics of the Mazda getting uploaded?

If you're intent on a diesel for economy then would a 320d or similar not be worth a look. Good mapping potential, good solid car and RWD for those hairy chested man moments.