Damn the temptation...

Flibster · 04-03-2007, 23:16

I need to replace the Renault.

Was pretty set on a Mazda RX8 231 with all the toys *includign the sat nav which would be replaced with a in-car PC.

*

However, went out today and saw a couple of things to tempt me away from the ****el. *snigger

*

For 2 grand(!) less than what I was looking at spending on a RX8, I can get a 2yr old Poxhell Monaro! Gaaaaah.... but it gets worse.

Ex-workmate is selling his Maserati 3200 as he's buying a house and I'd get mates rates on it. It's a fabulous dark blue and is immaculate. Although, I think I'd feel a bit of a tosser in it. Plus would piss off my boss.

Or I could just spend more on trying to get the Stratos finished. *only been 2 1/2 years*

Car buying sucks.

mejinks · 04-03-2007, 23:30

BMW FTW!

Flibster · 04-03-2007, 23:38

Hmmmm.....

NO!

I'd rather walk tbh. Can't think of a single BMW in the past few models that I'd even consider owning. Yes they can be quick and reliable, but they're about as interesting as Belgium.

Last good looking BMW was the 2002, I'd prefer a Mercedes E190 2.5 T16 Cosworth over that though.

Simon/~Flibster

mejinks · 04-03-2007, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flibster

Hmmmm.....

NO!

I'd rather walk tbh. Can't think of a single BMW in the past few models that I'd even consider owning. Yes they can be quick and reliable, but they're about as interesting as Belgium.

Last good looking BMW was the 2002, I'd prefer a Mercedes E190 2.5 T16 Cosworth over that though.

Simon/~Flibster

No accounting for taste then....

Dr. Z · 05-03-2007, 00:21

Isnt the 3200 plagued by build quality issues? Buy it regardless, its the only option that even remotely makes up for you buying a Megane...

Flibster · 05-03-2007, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mejinks

No accounting for taste then....

Yup.

I have some.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

Isnt the 3200 plagued by build quality issues? Buy it regardless, its the only option that even remotely makes up for you buying a Megane...

Who cares tbh.

Ok, I know it'll be expensive, unreliable, annoying and well... Italian, but it'd be worth it!

Simon/~Flibster

Flibster · 05-03-2007, 00:25

D'OH!

Mark · 05-03-2007, 03:24

One can delete one's own posts here y'know (though it doesn't hide them from

).

Desmo · 05-03-2007, 11:18

You might be able to buy it at mates rates, but can you afford to run it?
I'm not sure I'd like to see the servicing schedule or bills for one of those :/

Flibster · 05-03-2007, 14:34

Servicing doesn't sound too bad on the Masser. Local chap to me who's a well known Maserati expert - yearly or 10k - £600

Tyres last 10k if driven well. So thats 5k for me.

No major parts shortages or big issues with one thats been well looked after.

Also - this chapos Labour charge is around £60 per hour which isn't dramatically different to my local Renault chap.

WOO!

Simon/~Flibster

04-03-2007, 23:16	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Damn the temptation... I need to replace the Renault. Was pretty set on a Mazda RX8 231 with all the toys includign the sat nav which would be replaced with a in-car PC. However, went out today and saw a couple of things to tempt me away from the ***el. snigger * For 2 grand(!) less than what I was looking at spending on a RX8, I can get a 2yr old Poxhell Monaro! Gaaaaah.... but it gets worse. Ex-workmate is selling his Maserati 3200 as he's buying a house and I'd get mates rates on it. It's a fabulous dark blue and is immaculate. Although, I think I'd feel a bit of a tosser in it. Plus would piss off my boss. Or I could just spend more on trying to get the Stratos finished. only been 2 1/2 years Car buying sucks. __________________

04-03-2007, 23:38	#3
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Hmmmm..... NO! I'd rather walk tbh. Can't think of a single BMW in the past few models that I'd even consider owning. Yes they can be quick and reliable, but they're about as interesting as Belgium. Last good looking BMW was the 2002, I'd prefer a Mercedes E190 2.5 T16 Cosworth over that though. Simon/~Flibster __________________

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Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Isnt the 3200 plagued by build quality issues? Buy it regardless, its the only option that even remotely makes up for you buying a Megane... __________________

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Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	D'OH! __________________ Last edited by Flibster; 05-03-2007 at 00:38.

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Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	You might be able to buy it at mates rates, but can you afford to run it? I'm not sure I'd like to see the servicing schedule or bills for one of those :/ __________________

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Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	One can delete one's own posts here y'know (though it doesn't hide them from ).

05-03-2007, 14:34	#10
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Servicing doesn't sound too bad on the Masser. Local chap to me who's a well known Maserati expert - yearly or 10k - £600 Tyres last 10k if driven well. So thats 5k for me. No major parts shortages or big issues with one thats been well looked after. Also - this chapos Labour charge is around £60 per hour which isn't dramatically different to my local Renault chap. WOO! Simon/~Flibster __________________