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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mono-stereo on 08 August 2006, 20:24
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im looking at agetting a loan for a new car and love the new gti but the cheapest examples are still over 15/16 grand! :sick:
Any of you guys know when there gonna come down in price a bit or am i best going for somthing else? been looking at TT's which have come down in price and i really like them, but there seem to be reliability issues when reading the TT forums. anyone have any experiance with the TT?
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sadly they ain't going to be coming down in price anytime soon; there's still a healthy waiting time and i expect dealers offer very few discounts. i f i were you i'd buy something a bit cheaper, run it for a couple of years and the look to get a GTI.
and don't geta TT; too common!!! :grin: :grin:
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hmm, i think your right actually, i'll just have to wait a couple of years :)
re the TT: i know there common but i just love the look of them, esp in denim blue, and the finish inside the car felt really nice when i drove it, the only thing thats putting me off is the fact that alot of the owners seem to have problems on the audi forums, but i suppose that dosnt mean that there all lemons?
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In my oppinion, the kind of people who buy an Audi TT, are probably more concerned about there under pants, than there under steer.
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so i take it you drive bare back then?
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Its an oppinion, dont take it the wrong way.
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If you want a car that handles well don't buy a TT. How about a Clio 187, a Leon Cupra R, or a Boxster.
You could even stretch to an older 911.
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Its an oppinion, dont take it the wrong way.
lol. thanks for clearing that up.
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If you want a car that handles well don't buy a TT. How about a Clio 187, a Leon Cupra R, or a Boxster.
You could even stretch to an older 911.
yeah looked at the clio, not sure about the build quality? most of the boxster at my sort of price range are looking a bit ropey (97/98 examples). not really looked at any cupra r's yet, athlough ive heard and read alot of good thingas about them, thanks for your suggestions.
what about civic type R or cooper s? thoughts on these?
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cooper s - great drive, solid residuals for now but might be worth waiting to see what happens when the new model is out
type r - quick, but not much torque so no good with passengers. Needs revving, not necessarily a bad thing?
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seat ibiza fr brand new for 12k. u get the old golf GTI engine 1.8T. good car i think.
http://www.seat.co.uk/generator/su/uk/newIbiza/site/models-prices/handler,lang=en,templateId=carspec-newibiza,modelyear=2007,carname=new%20ibiza,trim=FR,pagetype=p.html
or u could get a polo sport 1.6 litre. 0 - 62 in about 10secs.
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Ok, to make things a little easier can we have some answers?
1 - what will the car be used for, toy/24-7/family transport etc? Usage
2 - how old are you? Insurance
3 - is 13k the most you want to spend, or would 10-13k work better?
I only ask you these questions so I can make a decent guess at what I would want :wink: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
But for that money right now, well I'd spend upto 10K on finding the BEST DC2 Integra Type R I could find. :cool:
But of the cars mentioned above, and the ones i've owned and driven i would say...... all IMO of course :wink:
CTR (o)- load of tosh! I got rid of mine after 4 months of irritation :angry:
Leon (d)- have never really been impressed by them, the Octavia VRS (o) made more sense to me and was pretty decent.
TT (d)- :sick: I drove both the 225 and 248 V6, no thanks :wink:
Clio 182 Cup (d) and nearly (o) - now that makes sense but don't expect rock solid build :smiley:
Mini cooper S (d lots)- Great motor with works kit a little flat without it, although i think the normal cooper (d) makes better value for money sense if you can't afford a works.
Mk5 (o) - it won't be long before they drop to your price, how about waiting?
what about some old school fun? a minter 205 1.9 Gti will cost you 3K or a decent Golf?
I might be getting rid of my Boxster S to save some money, as I've taken a new job with better hours but less money and have a short list if I were... Number one being a 106 gti, great fun of little wedge :smiley:
matty
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Thanks for the lo2w down matty boy!
Here' some more info:
I currently drive a polo (p reg), im 26 and i want somthing a bit faster/nicer, not botherd about practicality, but at the same time i dont want somthing that just drinks juice either. im currenrly on around 22k a year so i figure getting a 10 grand loan and saving a couple of grand is about the most i can strech to, although im not sure. Im not really intrested in a new car, i want to get the most for my money.
When do you think the gti's will come down to around 14 ish? its good for all you owners that there prices are holding up, but not for us poor people!
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Ok boss, I'll have a think on that one.........
Off the top of my head and probably completely wrong, but I think a 10K loan over three years would cost around £300 mnth.
M
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OMG matey!!!!! Check this linky out for some happy shopping, I've done the hard work for you :wink: :nerd: :shocked: :smug:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=1&s=&filter=&o=p&pc=&min=0&max=11000&txt=&px=&p=1&pagesize=12&xsl=list&y1=&y2=&d=0&dist=
M :smiley:
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You could buy this off my girfriend... Nice V6 - quick but not too thirsty, reliable, and great spec....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/87408.htm
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cheers for the link matt.
edo that looks like a really nice motor, whys it so cheap?
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No Reason at all chap - it's just priced to sell. Recently serviced. My girlfiriend is doing more miles and needs something a bit cheaper.
It's a very good car - the pictures dont do it justice. Mail/pm me if you need more info.
Ed
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I love cooper s mini :wink:
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What about a Skoda Fabia VRS?
Our local Skoda dealer has an '06 demo with under 1000 miles on it for £12999 incl Full leather trim, Xenon's and Cruise!
One of my lads has one, as he's only 21 and can't get insured on any fast VWs yet.
Bonus's
Cheap car
Super cheap insurance
Good residuals
Great MPG (45-50mpg average)
130 BHP
Easy to tune
Good build quality
Downsides
Badge
Quality of trim parts is not as high as a Golf but on par with Polo :wink:
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Thought this may interest you DOC???????????????????
As you love the mini...........
Ital designed the first ever golf.
http://www.italdesign.it/dinamic/pressandvideo/rel_230106.html