Shopping for a new car - Page 2

Burble · 20-10-2008, 12:34

They're very, very tunable too. A few hundred quid will see 310bhp + easily.

PvtPyle · 20-10-2008, 14:27

Ta for the advices so far. TBH Mat I didn't realise mileage on the S was quite that low.. I had hoped to take 35mpg for granted :/ I have thought about a Cooper, and not ruled it out. I'll have a shop around and get an insurance quote - the S came out at ~850!

I am open to ideas tbh. I would dearly love an Audi, but I don't think I can realistically afford the running costs yet. I have a general dislike of Peugeot, but besides that I know I have about £8k to play with and I know I want something that will be fun to go out and drive.

Civic Type R is a bit too boy racer for me tbh, as is the Focus/Fiesta ST. Quite why the Cupra isn't I can't tell you, just personal preference I guess!

I know that I need to haggle alot harder this time round, I let the last sales guy take me for a bit of a ride on my Focus and I let him think I was getting a good deal when I actually wasn't. I paid £7,200 with 12k on the clock and then threw £300 3 year warranty on top. I will be chuffed if I can get £4k now *slaps head*.

leowyatt · 20-10-2008, 14:31

You thought of anything Alfa related?

Matblack · 20-10-2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by PvtPyle

Ta for the advices so far. TBH Mat I didn't realise mileage on the S was quite that low.. I had hoped to take 35mpg for granted :/ I have thought about a Cooper, and not ruled it out. I'll have a shop around and get an insurance quote - the S came out at ~850!

I am open to ideas tbh. I would dearly love an Audi, but I don't think I can realistically afford the running costs yet. I have a general dislike of Peugeot, but besides that I know I have about £8k to play with and I know I want something that will be fun to go out and drive.

Civic Type R is a bit too boy racer for me tbh, as is the Focus/Fiesta ST. Quite why the Cupra isn't I can't tell you, just personal preference I guess!

I know that I need to haggle alot harder this time round, I let the last sales guy take me for a bit of a ride on my Focus and I let him think I was getting a good deal when I actually wasn't. I paid £7,200 with 12k on the clock and then threw £300 3 year warranty on top. I will be chuffed if I can get £4k now *slaps head*.

If you like MINIs I don't think you'd be disapointed with the Cooper, go and drive one and see what you think.

MB

PvtPyle · 20-10-2008, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

You thought of anything Alfa related?

Just having a look now. What are they like on servicing/upkeep? I have no real knowledge of them or their reputation tbh, except that the Brera is very easy on the eye

divine · 20-10-2008, 16:47

147 GTA.

You know it makes sense.

...well, it actually probably makes about as much sense as a fluorescent yellow panda fellating a chimp but I thought i'd throw it in there anyway.

edit - http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=

leowyatt · 20-10-2008, 16:48

To be honest mate I have no idea on servicing/upkeep. The only person I know who owns one is Will.

PvtPyle · 20-10-2008, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine

147 GTA.

You know it makes sense.

...well, it actually probably makes about as much sense as a fluorescent yellow panda fellating a chimp but I thought i'd throw it in there anyway.

edit - http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=

V pretty though isn't it..

I am struggling to find anything in my price/insurance bracket that looks better than the LEON 1.8 20V 225 R Cupra!

divine · 20-10-2008, 17:19

You fairly stuck on a hatchback or would you be happy with a coupe or saloon too?

Burble · 20-10-2008, 17:22

I love Alfas but would never buy one with my own money.

I had a Spider for a month when my R32 was off being fixed and it was a steaming pile of crap. It had 75 miles on the clock when I got it and in the month I had it, I had to call Alfa assistance (RAC) out 5 times. 4 times because it wouldn't start (a switch on the clutch pedal died a few times) and once to replace the oil pump. Yes, the oil pump needed replacing on a 2 month old car.

20-10-2008, 14:31	#13
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	You thought of anything Alfa related? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

20-10-2008, 16:47	#16
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	147 GTA. You know it makes sense. ...well, it actually probably makes about as much sense as a fluorescent yellow panda fellating a chimp but I thought i'd throw it in there anyway. edit - http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage= __________________ Last edited by divine; 20-10-2008 at 16:49.

20-10-2008, 16:48	#17
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	To be honest mate I have no idea on servicing/upkeep. The only person I know who owns one is Will. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

20-10-2008, 17:19	#19
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	You fairly stuck on a hatchback or would you be happy with a coupe or saloon too? __________________

20-10-2008, 12:34	#11
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	They're very, very tunable too. A few hundred quid will see 310bhp + easily.

20-10-2008, 14:27	#12
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Ta for the advices so far. TBH Mat I didn't realise mileage on the S was quite that low.. I had hoped to take 35mpg for granted :/ I have thought about a Cooper, and not ruled it out. I'll have a shop around and get an insurance quote - the S came out at ~850! I am open to ideas tbh. I would dearly love an Audi, but I don't think I can realistically afford the running costs yet. I have a general dislike of Peugeot, but besides that I know I have about £8k to play with and I know I want something that will be fun to go out and drive. Civic Type R is a bit too boy racer for me tbh, as is the Focus/Fiesta ST. Quite why the Cupra isn't I can't tell you, just personal preference I guess! I know that I need to haggle alot harder this time round, I let the last sales guy take me for a bit of a ride on my Focus and I let him think I was getting a good deal when I actually wasn't. I paid £7,200 with 12k on the clock and then threw £300 3 year warranty on top. I will be chuffed if I can get £4k now slaps head.

20-10-2008, 17:22	#20
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I love Alfas but would never buy one with my own money. I had a Spider for a month when my R32 was off being fixed and it was a steaming pile of crap. It had 75 miles on the clock when I got it and in the month I had it, I had to call Alfa assistance (RAC) out 5 times. 4 times because it wouldn't start (a switch on the clutch pedal died a few times) and once to replace the oil pump. Yes, the oil pump needed replacing on a 2 month old car.