I need a new car... - Page 3

Flibster · 25-09-2006, 20:03

The 2.7 V6 is much better - heavier engine gives it a bit more grip at the front, more power and most importantly a LOT more nice burbley noise.

But it's still underpowered .

Rumors of a 300bhp RWD version in 2008 though...

Simon/~Flibster

Will · 25-09-2006, 21:13

Now THAT would be interesting...

Anything VAG variant would be a good bet. Or a 306 or something like that - I loved mine. Again a Focus is a good car, you cna be a bit boring and go for something like an Astra.

PeterNem · 25-09-2006, 21:41

For fairly decent reliability but cheap enough to work on and source parts in case something does go wrong you can't really go far wrong with a Focus or an Astra (or pretty much any other medium sized hatch, 306 etc etc).

Pick up a 1.6 of either and it'll be pretty frugal but nippy enough for most situations and not too heavy on the insurance.

Something a little more out of the ordinary or with a little prestige would be nice, but I suspect although old Audis are pretty reliable, if something were to go wrongit'd probably cost a fair bit to fix.

25-09-2006, 20:03	#21
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	The 2.7 V6 is much better - heavier engine gives it a bit more grip at the front, more power and most importantly a LOT more nice burbley noise. But it's still underpowered . Rumors of a 300bhp RWD version in 2008 though... Simon/~Flibster __________________

25-09-2006, 21:13	#22
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Now THAT would be interesting... Anything VAG variant would be a good bet. Or a 306 or something like that - I loved mine. Again a Focus is a good car, you cna be a bit boring and go for something like an Astra. __________________ *No No!*

25-09-2006, 21:41	#23
PeterNem Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Albans Posts: 193	For fairly decent reliability but cheap enough to work on and source parts in case something does go wrong you can't really go far wrong with a Focus or an Astra (or pretty much any other medium sized hatch, 306 etc etc). Pick up a 1.6 of either and it'll be pretty frugal but nippy enough for most situations and not too heavy on the insurance. Something a little more out of the ordinary or with a little prestige would be nice, but I suspect although old Audis are pretty reliable, if something were to go wrongit'd probably cost a fair bit to fix. __________________ PeterNem