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I'm currently looking around Autotrader trying to get inspired for when I change my car. I've been semi sensible....well, if you can call lusting over a Megane 16v Sport sensible, and trying to figure out how much I'd get for a kidney so I can get an Asbo car (or Kazbo...geddit?!) (Focus ST)
BUT! I need reasons why I shouldn't be madly in love with a Volvo C70 2.4 T GT. They're so priiiddy!
And before you cite 3 kids, I REFUSE to have a people carrier, REFUSE! With every atom of my being! It'll be a cold day in hell before I drive a mummys car! I want a fun car!
leowyatt
10-07-2007, 20:14
If you stick along the volvo lines an s40 with a 2ltr oil burner would have some poke ;)
I want a new shape S40 when I change cars :)
What is your supposed budget?
Sorry, I can't help you out much over there. If you were to move across the pond, I could be considerably better at giving options. LOL
I don't really know about budget yet which is why its all dreams :/
Very very very best case scenario, which is also very very very very unlikely, it'll be 10k tops. Mr Mortgage Man is considering how best to say 'in yer dreams luv' without being too rude about it I think. Realistically it'll be around 6k inc tradeing in my car I think.
Flibster
10-07-2007, 20:42
6k - Lotus Elise? ;)
Will do some searching later one for you.
But, Volvo 850 T5 should be easily possible. Goes like a chuffing missile!
Simon/~Flibster
Dymetrie
10-07-2007, 21:02
But, Volvo 850 T5 should be easily possible. Goes like a chuffing missile!
Gets my vote!
Frigging awesome cars :D
6k - Lotus Elise? ;)
Simon/~Flibster
I'd LOVE one, but I despite fighting my mumsy image I do realistically need to be able to, at the very least, showhorn the three kids in, with perhaps a lunchbox or two for good measure.
Is the 850 an estate? Thats almost as much of a dirty word as people carrier! *beetles off to look*
Dymetrie
10-07-2007, 21:06
Is the 850 an estate? Thats almost as much of a dirty word as people carrier! *beetles off to look*
The 850 estate won the Touring Cars 2 years in a row before they were told they weren't allowed to use an estate....
The Essex Police on the A12 used to fight over who got to drive the 850 T5 Estate as it RAWKED!!!
But they're OLD! And mumsy!
Matblack
10-07-2007, 21:43
You're just about in MINI One and Cooper territory ;)
MB
So is my truck (old). But it barrels through anything else on the road (just like a Volvo should) in a very mean and nasty way.
It's rather fun knowing in the back of your head that if it came down to it, you could quite literally push off the road the annoying little prat that just cut you off.:evil:
Volvos still bring up a mental image of old farts with flat caps and pipes for me, please don't get one!
It's like Nissans. They're just rusty old Datsuns under a different name!
/me hides
Yeah, Kate's gonna thump you for that one Feek!! LOL
oooh SAAB 93 1.9DT sport money. Now I was really really impressed with this motor, should be looking 2003-2004 for that money.
Flibster, I thought elise's were a heck of a lot more than 6k :o
leowyatt
11-07-2007, 09:26
SAAB is a good idea, I want a Volvo and I'm not an old man so there :p
If I end up doing long distance driving with work again i'll be getting either an armchair volvo or saab. I do know how much you liked your st24 back in the day but st220's are now within your grasp... unless you want to move away from mondy's
I heart mondeos! In a perfect world I'd have a Focus ST-3 but the cheapest I've seen one is about £14k, scarey!
Matt, I'd LOVE a Mini, you know I would, but I'm just not sure it's really that practical.
leowyatt
11-07-2007, 12:31
But they're OLD! And mumsy!
You can get an 850 in Saloon model :D
Flibster
11-07-2007, 12:41
You can get an 850 in Saloon model :D
And the T5 still goes like a missile. :D
*goes for a shufti on AT*
Simon/~Flibster
Flibster
11-07-2007, 12:58
All for 6k on Autotrader
BMW 735i *barf*
Clio 172/182
1969 MG B *be a funky mummy*
Jaguar XC-Type 2.5 V6
Toymota Celica 1.8 VVTi
Smart Roadster Coupe *Trendy Mummy? I love the Roadster anyway that why I added it*
Volvo C70 2.3 225bhp T5 GT *It was the C70 you liked?*
Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.7 Quattro
Bently Turbo R :D
Dodge Ram 5.7 V8
Saab 95 3.0 V6
Amongst other, sillier things. :D
Depends on how old you want to go for.
My personal choices.
Audi, Alfa, Volvo or Jag.
Simon/~Flibster
Flibster
11-07-2007, 13:00
Flibster, I thought elise's were a heck of a lot more than 6k :o
If you look carefully, you can pick up an early Mk1 Elise for under 6k.
Or, if you're going to keep it for a while, crash-repaired clamshell damage only ones can be got for as little as 4.5k
Simon/~Flibster
Yes Flib, it was a C70 soft top I saw (admittedly at the top end of the budget). After thinking 'I cant have a softtop!' I thought why the hell cant I?!
My main 'wants' are -
Newer rather than older
Solid car (this is where the Mini falls down for me. If it was just for me I wouldn't hesitate but with three kiddlies...it just feels too dinky..? I might have a look anyway though)
Easy to fix (MtE can fix most things so something that has to be wired into NASA before you can change the tyre is no use)
FUN! (read FAST!)
and cheaper to run than what I have now...a 2.7TD Nissan Terrano II
How about something I can cram 3 kids, me and Lom in for 0.6K?
leowyatt
11-07-2007, 15:22
you mean for £600? I'd speak to the motorman Mr Lopez he should be able to find you something good :D
Just seen a Saab 93 Aero.....hubba hubba!
you mean for £600? I'd speak to the motorman Mr Lopez he should be able to find you something good :D
Been looking at Espace/Peugeot 806/Ford Galaxy type things with bust gearboxen etc off of Ebay. Although I am crap with spanners, my mate Rick isn't.
Justsomebloke
11-07-2007, 18:07
How about something I can cram 3 kids, me and Lom in for 0.6K?
Mondeo estate .
Oh Sorry i thought i was on the other side ;)
Flibster
11-07-2007, 20:27
Yes Flib, it was a C70 soft top I saw (admittedly at the top end of the budget). After thinking 'I cant have a softtop!' I thought why the hell cant I?!
My main 'wants' are -
Newer rather than older
Solid car (this is where the Mini falls down for me. If it was just for me I wouldn't hesitate but with three kiddlies...it just feels too dinky..? I might have a look anyway though)
Easy to fix (MtE can fix most things so something that has to be wired into NASA before you can change the tyre is no use)
FUN! (read FAST!)
and cheaper to run than what I have now...a 2.7TD Nissan Terrano II
I really would look at the C70 coupe's instead of the droptops.
The droptops suffer because they're heavier, chassis flexes and the rear seat space suffers
The C70 in gold is a sexalicous car. *for a grandad mobile ;)*
Plus the 2.3Turbo engine is reliable and produces ~225bhp from memory. The T5 is a gem.
I'd seriously try to look at the Alfa 166 though. It's a wafter rather than a nutter, but is such a beautiful place to be and a beautiful car. Plus the V6 engine has shiny chrome metal bits and sounds great :D
Just seen a Saab 93 Aero.....hubba hubba!
Lovely cars, but not wallet friendly to fix. Person at work has had 3 turbo's in a year. :shocked:
I want a Fiat 500!! But they aren't out til January and are about 9k out of my price range (they are 9k ;D)
They look superb.
My sister has one on order. I'm waiting to see if they do a nutter version. 3l V6 from Alfa, tuned a bit, call it the Arbarth..
BIG WHEELS! :D
Simon/~Flibster
Lovely cars, but not wallet friendly to fix.
Takes some going to say that immediately after recommending an Alfa :evil:
Lovely cars, but not wallet friendly to fix. Person at work has had 3 turbo's in a year. :shocked:
Simon/~Flibster
I thought of this last night with SAAB's. They are great on the road until something goes wrong, then you get hit with premium price repairs. Although they are cracking motors to keep one on a road would be rather costly so I would be motioning against them at the moment for K.
Flibster
12-07-2007, 10:22
Takes some going to say that immediately after recommending an Alfa :evil:
3 Turbo's at 1200quid each in a year?
I think even an Alfa is cheaper than that. :D
3 Turbo's at 1200quid each in a year?
I think even an Alfa is cheaper than that. :D
To be fair that just sounds like an incompetant dealer who couldn't diagnose the fault that was killing turbos.
I thought of this last night with SAAB's. They are great on the road until something goes wrong, then you get hit with premium price repairs. Although they are cracking motors to keep one on a road would be rather costly so I would be motioning against them at the moment for K.
Depnds where you go, but yes Saabs can be expensive to repair. Some engines also have a "sludging" problem which can kill the engine and it's hard to get a replacement under warranty.
Nice cars overall though :)
OK, well I read a mens magazine while I was waiting in the clinic today and it did a huge review on the latest hot hatches, about 15 of them to start with. Clio, Mini, Audi, Seat, the Focus ST, Megane R26, Golf and loads more.
I badly want a Megane now. A yellow one. :D Shame they are dreadful inside :(
Flibster
12-07-2007, 22:13
The The Megane is a superb car. Built cheap, but they have spent the money where it matters. Very quick. Big fun. But as you can get them new for 16k, the second hand prices are staying reasonably low.
But still over 10k
R27 is better than the R26. And they look good in yellow - which is a feat that very few cars manage.
Simon/~Flibster
the Renault yellow is gorgeous :)
the Renault yellow is gorgeous :)
I agree. I used to own a phase 1 Renault on a meeeeeelion miles and original gearbox/engine.
I really like the shape of the New renault coupe, but not the standard Renault Megane.
How old is newer rather than older? Give us a no older than... then I will see what I can come up with :)
As for the Megane...... I shall try and be tactful, have you driven one? (sorry I you have said somewhere that you already have :embarassed: ). I only drove one once, one of the most horrible cars I have ever driven. Mind youi if you get a list together of ones you like that can be half the fun. Going out test driving lots of cars....vrrooooooomm;D
No I havent driven one Muban. And after going and having a look at one a couple of days ago I'm not sure I can compromise that much on how vile they are inside. They are supposed to be just about the best hothatch around (the R26) but common sense is kicking in, a quick look in the mirror tells me I'm not 19 any more and do I really need to be able to outrun the world and his neighbour in a plastic filled french car. No.
I can't get away from the fact that the BEST fun I've EVER had in a car, bar none has been driving Matts Mini (even more fun than the 5 turbo we had many moons ago). I lovelovelovelove it. And that's primarily what I want, a car I LOVE driving. So I'm going to take the girls and see if they can all comfortably fit in one and still be able to inflate their lungs properly and then hopefully the hunt will be on.
If I do get a Mini I'm not going to compromise on what I want, and my wants are totally and utterly girlie! I want an indie blue one with white bonnet stripes, white mirrors and a white roof but NOT white wheels. Must be Cooper S, would secretly love a JCW but they are rarer than hens teeth so doubt I'll find one. This is still subject to finances though..grrrr!
If they dont fit in it I don't know what to go for. No idea. Nothing older than a 52, must have minimum 4 seats, must be reasonably easy to get parts for, must be fun! Thats it.
Matblack
31-07-2007, 11:35
If you can get an S, I wouldn't get a Works, it really breaks my heart to say it but they just aren't worth the money.
Let me explain a little.
I do not in any way regret my decision to buy Minnie, she's great fun, very quick and having 'tlc' I don't have to pay to get her serviced for three years and I have a pretty solid warranty. She'll always command a higher price than a standard S and being one of the last JCW's come come out of the factory with a supercharger, and as a low mileage example I've probably got a bit of a collectors item on my hands.
However if I were looking at second hand I would buy a an S and take it down to Roland at GTT in Dorset. The same premium you would pay for a JCW would get you 60 as opposed to 40 more bhp and more usable torque. To get the 40 a JCW has would cost a good deal less. It also gives you a chance to drive an S for a while and either settle for 170bhp (which is still a very fast little car) or a chance to save up a bit and get the work done later :) Its what I'd do if I hadn't bought new ;)
GTT210 ecu reset + optimised bypass valve + iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley + performance panel filter. £695+vat FITTED
GTT215 ecu re-map + performance panel airfilter + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drivebelt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley £795+vat FITTED
GTT220+ ecu remap + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley. + GTT 'cold ram' induction system £995+vat FITTED
GTT230+ ecu remap + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley + GTT 'cold ram' induction system + GTT large top mount 16 tube intercooler c/w GTT diffuser + GTT exhaust re-route pipe £1645+vat FITTED
GTT240+ ecu remap + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt +GTT twin bearing idler pulley + GTT 'cold ram' induction system + GTT large top mount 16 tube intercooler c/w GTT diffuser + GTT exhaust re-route pipe + GTT lightweight 2 piece sports manifold & cat + GTT 63mm throttle body £2495+vat FITTED
GTT250+ ecu remap + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley + GTT 'cold ram' induction system + GTT large top mount 16 tube intercooler c/w GTT diffuser + GTT exhaust re-route pipe + GTT camshaft + GTT adjustable cam timing sprocket + GTT 63mm throttle body + GTT lightweight 2 piece sports manifold & cat + GTT stage 1 cylinder head + Larger Fuel Injector Set £4395+vat FITTED (includes all gaskets & new headbolts etc)
GTT260+ ecu remap + optimised bypass valve + high temp iridium sparkplugs + GTT supercharger pulley + shorter 'stickier' drive belt + GTT twin bearing idler pulley + GTT 'cold ram' induction kit + GTT large top mount 16 tube intercooler c/w GTT diffuser +GTT exhaust re- route pipe + GTT camshaft + GTT adjustable cam timing sprocket + GTT 63mm throttle body + GTT stage 2 cylinder head + GTT lightweight 2 piece sports manifold & cat + Larger Fuel Injectors £4895+vat FITTED (includes all gaskets & new headbolts etc)
Of course if you are feeling VERY VERY flush there is always this http://www.gtt.uk.com/miniturbo.asp
MB
I really can't believe you're thinking of getting a Mini with 3 kids :eek: ;D
Matblack
31-07-2007, 11:48
I really can't believe you're thinking of getting a Mini with 3 kids :eek: ;D
Perfectly practical, as long you your legs are shorter than mine you have 4 very usable seats :p
MB
And room for bugger all else ;)
I know the girls aren't babies any more so Karyn isn't carting lots of stuff around with them, but still. I'd not entertain a Mini with one child, let alone 3 :)
Also, Karyn is stepping down from a huge vehicle. How much is that size used when you don't really realise it?
Obviously this is all guess work on my part as I have no idea. I just can't see it being a good move.
Slightly off-topic, but meh. I know next to nothing about cars, except that Minnie rocks and I can't blame you for wanting one. I keep seeing one down the road from here that has the same colour scheme as Minnie but it's an S and has a sunroof. Still caused a WTF moment the first time I saw it.
PS - if you do get one, best not be trying this at home...
http://www.ouroboros.me.uk/img/07/07/RSmini.jpg
;D
LOL! Stop being so practical Desmo!!!
There is a plan. Ish. MtE is getting a 'normal' car, we will both be insured on both cars.
My car now gets used for the school run, for shopping and thats it (and it'll be a car to get to work in). I've thought and thought about what I use it for and that really is it. The only time I use the second row of seats is if all 5 of us are doing a long journey and I can't bear the thought of hours of squabbling so they get seperated. 5 of us simply won't fit in a Mini so it'll never be an issue.
The only other time I use it is when someone needs a big car, like the booze cruise. Not really a realistic reason to keep a big car.
Currently I'm using MtE's escort as it's far cheaper to run than mine. I don't think I've yet put anything in the boot. That said, if it really is too tiny, I won't get one. I can't really remember how small they are inside.
Matblack
31-07-2007, 13:01
I want an indie blue one with white bonnet stripes, white mirrors and a white roof but NOT white wheels. Must be Cooper S,
http://www.cooperchelmsfordmini.co.uk/used_mini/current_stock.html
Cooper S
Manual
2003
39,034
Indi Blue Metallic
Leather GRAVITY Black
£11,995
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7838/ex53onj01cvi19070720finbh9.jpg
Hmmmmm, must be fate
MB
lol I've seen it. It's what made me decide on the colours I wanted. I wubs it lots.
Matblack
31-07-2007, 13:10
Specwise that car is very similar to mine, it even has the HK stereo, the leather and the multi function wheel which gives you cruise control.
Should still have 'tlc' too so £300 give you an extra 3 years of services, nice car :cool:
MB
I accidentally seem to have arranged a test drive. Oops. :D
And room for bugger all else ;)
I know the girls aren't babies any more so Karyn isn't carting lots of stuff around with them, but still. I'd not entertain a Mini with one child, let alone 3 :)
Also, Karyn is stepping down from a huge vehicle. How much is that size used when you don't really realise it?
Obviously this is all guess work on my part as I have no idea. I just can't see it being a good move.
Whilst I've never been in one, I don't think that the new MINI is quite so squished as the original :)
But if it does look tight, I guess one could always buy a roof rack and a selection of straws, one being shorter than the rest ;)
LOL! Stop being so practical Desmo!!!
I know, I can't help it sometimes :/
Matblack
01-08-2007, 10:32
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/1980/dscf0747ot4.jpg
Bloody massive car your MINI, look at all that room!
MB
FakeSnake
01-08-2007, 14:33
snipped image ;)
Bloody massive car your MINI, look at all that room!
MB
naah, you are deceiving.. you have the seat ALL the way back in that photo ;)
I think I just did a little sex wee.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/189004.htm
Now....selling the kids....;)
Ive always had a soft spot for Renaults, despite what people say. I must have picked the ones that don't break down, don't rust, dont leak etc. And yes, I did a sex wee over that too. mmmm yellow is my favourite renault colour (I may be turning into a hairdresser)
Flibster
02-08-2007, 12:57
The old shape Renault Megane Coupe looked great in yellow as does the current Megane Sport 225/230 R26/27. It's a colour very few cars can pull off.
Strangely all Lotus cars have been able to pull off yellow.
Simon/~Flibster
Very true. Not many cars can get away with it.
Looks like I may have similar issues with a 225 as I would with a Mini....size. Interior photos I have seen show very very little room in the back. I'm hoping that they are showing the seats whacked right back though. I feel a fact finding mission to Renault this afternoon coming on :)
Seen a few for sale too, gawjus!
Oh arse! Chelmsford Renault have a 225 Trophy in, the girls fit in it, test drive booked. Ridiculously excited and at the same time I want it to be ****e! It's all silver and gorgeous!
Hope you haven't booked that test drive for Saturday afternoon. ;)
My favourite (and yes I'm biassed!) yellow car :)
http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/saab/saab_900_convertible_1992_01_s.jpg
Nope, Saturday morning Mark :)
And Nutcase, NO!
Never mind mate, you can't help it :D
http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/Allsorts/gourmet_fruit_tart.jpg
TinkerBell
05-08-2007, 09:13
If I had 6k to spend this would definitely be a contender ;)
http://pistonheads.com/sales/184982.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/205538.htm
Volvos still bring up a mental image of old farts with flat caps and pipes for me, please don't get one!
It's like Nissans. They're just rusty old Datsuns under a different name!
/me hides
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, jsut noticed that. Try telling me the same when I'm hurtling towards you at 140mph.... sideways :p
Pebs - Hope your test drive went well. I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the Megane at all, after having driven a couple of hire cars for work. However, they're pretty popular, so I guess it's all down to taste :)
I had to make the choice between silly and practical when I got the S14a. OK, so I don't have 3 kids, but I do have a 35 mile round trip to work every day. I was going to go for something economical and fairly roomy so we could fit big stuff from Ikea/B&Q in it. Then I realised "what am I spending £4k on a car that I feel meh about?" and decided to just go for the car that I REALLY wanted (and had done for some time) above anything else. I don't regret my decision one bit, even though my fuel bill has sky rocketed since I bought her. I enjoy driving it, and it puts a huge grin on my face every time I get in it :) Get something you really like rather than buying something because it's practical.
If I had 6k to spend this would definitely be a contender ;)
http://pistonheads.com/sales/184982.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/205538.htm
I forgot about the Octavia's but if you can get a decent VRS then that will not hang about when pressing the loud pedal :cool:
If you want a mean mean looking car, how about a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6. Practical with the extra doors but again will go like stink, especially if you get a twin turbo :D
http://pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=232
Come on, say that doesn't look damn mean from the front.
I've bought a car I've bought a car I've bought a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Piggymon
05-08-2007, 13:59
WHAT WHAT WHAT ???!!!
A Renaultsport Megane 2.0 16v 225 Trophy! It's all shiney and silver and speedy and SEXY!
Knew I spoke too soon :D Congratulations, glad you got something you really wanted!!
Will it be making an appearance at Chester? :cool:
Matblack
05-08-2007, 14:37
Good choice I feel, I love my MINI but the Renault gives you more room for luggage and 3 usable rear seats
MB
Yep, much as I love the (new) batmobile, you'd struggle to get kids in the back, especially ones with legs! I think you've made a pretty good choice Pebs. Power + practicality :D
I'm not coming to Chester you nugget!
It is a 3 door, but there is plenty of room in the back. The salesman was in tha back when I drove it and he had acres of room behind MtE. The boot is enormous! Well, not enormous but big enough for anything I'll ever need it for and then some.
And it's mine! My first ever very own car in my name :D I think that's as exciting as everything else!
Piggymon
05-08-2007, 15:20
Cool Bananas ! :D
I'm not coming to Chester you nugget!Bollocks, I forgotted :(
Justsomebloke
05-08-2007, 17:36
And it's mine! My first ever very own car in my name :D I think that's as exciting as everything else!
:cool: Go you & Yes your Bum does look big in it ;D
:cool: Go you & Yes your Bum does look big in it ;D
Damned right!! :D
Flibster
05-08-2007, 18:16
Nice.
Got the 3 door as well which looks even better. :D Shame it's not their nice yellow though. ;)
Bit of a change from a Vulva C70 though isn't it? ;)
Enjoy. :D
Simon/~Flibster
lol well yeah, I guess it is! Hey, I'm a woman, changing my mind is a speciality ;)
Flibster
05-08-2007, 20:26
I refuse to respond to that comment as I like my nuts attached and non mangled....
;)
I do wonder if you folks ever got these (http://www.modernracer.com/dodgeneonsrt4.html) over there?
leowyatt
06-08-2007, 12:14
I do wonder if you folks ever got these (http://www.modernracer.com/dodgeneonsrt4.html) over there?
We have dodge neons over here. Infact a guy I work with has one. It's just the 2lt version though.
Should've got a Mini TBH.
Should have got it on Saturday TBH. That'd have totally confused me (rather than slightly confusing me over where you'd got lost :))
Since I know next to nothing about cars I'd normally require pics, but since I'm sure it has a good quality loud pedal, that'll do me. Nice car. :)
Matblack
06-08-2007, 14:33
The stats are very good, the 2l engine develops 225ps (about 220bhp) and it gets to 60 in under 6.5s which is slightly quicker than the Works MINI, Brembo brakes and the Trophy (Cup equivalent suspension) makes for a great package. Put it this way; I wouldn't want to race on on relatively straight roads, put some curves in and I be slightly more confident.
All in all its a Megane version of the Cliosport 172 I used to have and thats no bad thing. The only thing I could ever criticise was the slightly dodgy interior build quality and the dealer network, the cost of servicing was very expensive in my area but a lot cheaper in Wales where I got it done a couple of times. If it was me it was the car I would have chosen for a the needs Karen has. Of course it doesn't have the style of the MINI ;) but you can't have everything.
[Investigates the cost of upgrading his engine to 230bhp]
MB
Oooooooo Brembo brakes :cool: I dream of having red Brembo callipers. Maybe one day :D
Ooooh Matt you've been doing your homework!
I drove an ST-3 on Saturday too and if I'm honest I preferred the Ford purely because it felt more solid. But the drive wasn't as smooth, there was the big WHOOOOSH when the turbo kicked in (I know some people like that but thats why I LOVE your car, smoooooth power). Plus the ST made a very sexeh noise! If they had been the same price, I'd have got an ST there and then on Saturday. But, the Renault was £4k cheaper, t has all the same gadets I've since found out but with less buttons to do it all with so it looks more sparce. No rattles or squeaks which I was told to expect too. Plus the extra seatbelt in the back which the ST didn't have (on the 3 version anyway).
I was very disappointed Saturday afternoon when I realised I just couldnt afford an ST3, but having slept on it, I'm actually pleased with how it's panned out. ST's are a bit chavvy ain't they ( ;) ) and they're everywhere you look around here. The Megane will be extra fun purely because it'll have the WTF! effect. Servicing is cheaper, better mpg (ahem! My test drive in the ST averaged 14mpg :embarassed: ). I've got a fairly rare car which is very nice to drive 'normally', you don't feel like you have to rag it to get a good drive from it, good specs, loads of fun, a tiny bit of practicality in there to keep the mum in me happy, nice colour, cool wheels, lots of buttons on the steering wheel, what more could a girl want?! :D
Race ya!! :evil: :evil: :evil:
Oh, I get it FRIIIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!! They're sorting out a carpark ding in it for me on Wednesday and taxing it. I'm so excited I feel sick! Is it incredibly sad that I took the longer route to town so I could drive past and see it with it's little sold sign in it? :D:D:D
Oh, I get it FRIIIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!! They're sorting out a carpark ding in it for me on Wednesday and taxing it. I'm so excited I feel sick! Is it incredibly sad that I took the longer route to town so I could drive past and see it with it's little sold sign in it? :D:D:D
Not at all :D It means that you're getting something you REALLY want :) I had a work hire car for 2 days last week because I was on training, but I drove my own because I wubs it :D
Awww :) Not at all sad imo. I hope to one day be the same about a car I'd love to have :D
We have dodge neons over here. Infact a guy I work with has one. It's just the 2lt version though.
Heh, but those SRT-4's are a whole different breed. It's like comparing the original Mini to a modern Cooper S. They are totally different cars. My wife drives an original Neon (everyone feel sorry for her). I've driven one of those SRT-4's. The only thing they have in common is the heater controls and the name. EVERYTHING else is so far upgraded it's unreal.
I never thought I'd say this, but it's actually a FWD car I would consider owning.
I have a big fat cheque and a tax disc in my bag ready for 3pm tomorrow. Decided to p/ex mine for this one so the PonyMobile is going tomorrow too, I'm surprisingly upset. It's been an excellent car, reliable, solid, passed every MOT with no fuss, towed like a dream and for a while it made my horsey ambitions come true. I'll be very very sad to see it go :(
Onwards and upwards.
Should've got a Mini TBH.
Just seen this.......*pokes Desmo in the eye!!!* :D
I have a big fat cheque and a tax disc in my bag ready for 3pm tomorrow. Decided to p/ex mine for this one so the PonyMobile is going tomorrow too, I'm surprisingly upset. It's been an excellent car, reliable, solid, passed every MOT with no fuss, towed like a dream and for a while it made my horsey ambitions come true. I'll be very very sad to see it go :(
Onwards and upwards.
RIP Ponymobile
Yay new FunCar™ :cool:
BB x
Yup - t'was a good car that - especially for bringing an offlicense worth of wine back from France a few months ago ;D. Needs must though. Just remember how expensive it was to run and you'll remember why it had to go.
....and you'll remember why it had to go.
Cos she needs something to blow all the chavs away at the lights with :cool:
Wasn't thinking of that reason, but that doesn't make it wrong. ;D
Its HEEEEEEEERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
All I've done is driven it home but Sophie ahs already told me not to go round corners so fast and every time there was clear road Daisy said 'Come on mummy, ZOOOOM!' I drove home like a granny too.
I need to go and stroke it...it ALMOST feels better than Pigmos kitchen surface.
Absolutely? And you can't not corner fast - it's part of the fun. ;D
I need to go and stroke it...it ALMOST feels better than Pigmos kitchen surface.
That, my dear....is impossible.
However, I'll let you stroke mine if I can stroke yours ;D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Pebbles131/car1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Pebbles131/car2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Pebbles131/car3.jpg
Tadaaaaaa!
Ooh look, it's an interesting shaped car. :p
Front end looks like it might try and eat me, but I see no problem with that. ;D
Del Lardo
11-08-2007, 00:39
I do like the look of the arse (bum just doesn't do it justice) on the sporty Meganes.
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