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What car to get???

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mercedes a class?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Mercedes a class?"

Do you have one?? X

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By *HaRiFMan over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

Audi a3 sportback s line with standard suspension.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Mercedes a class?

Do you have one?? X"

I wish.. No ive got a Corsa.. Goes like shit off a shovel!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Audi a3 sportback s line with standard suspension."

I do like these!!! Look lovely too

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Mercedes a class?

Do you have one?? X

I wish.. No ive got a Corsa.. Goes like shit off a shovel!"

Ha ha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If price range isn't an issue why not get a Lamborghini?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If price range isn't an issue why not get a Lamborghini?"

Because I don't want to look like a knob driving around in it!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mondeo is a nice car - I have a 62 Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel and it's a dream - plenty space, fantastic spec and quite cheap to run 45mpg + and only £160 to tax. At one time I wouldn't have looked the side of the road that a Ford was on, but the new ones ..... they are brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Seen a Ford fiesta 2005 on autoloader near you,60000k,full mot 3 mnths tax red with go faster black pinstripes And alloy wheels...£400 ono

Bargain

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By *tephenBunChowMan over a year ago

Haywards heath/Waterlooville

Audi TT?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Mondeo is a nice car - I have a 62 Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel and it's a dream - plenty space, fantastic spec and quite cheap to run 45mpg + and only £160 to tax. At one time I wouldn't have looked the side of the road that a Ford was on, but the new ones ..... they are brilliant.

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

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By *olgateMan over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

The quick ones aren't exactly family cars.

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

The quick ones aren't exactly family cars.

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches"

I like the ST range!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

ahh, just get a bike

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"ahh, just get a bike

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By *tephenBunChowMan over a year ago

Haywards heath/Waterlooville

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

They'll hold their value and being German rock solid and reliable.

Avoid Japanese cars, they are quick but they fold like paper in accidents, French cars tend to rust.

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By *ethnmelvCouple over a year ago

Cardiff

One made in Britain

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If price range isn't an issue why not get a Lamborghini?

Because I don't want to look like a knob driving around in it!!

D'ya not think lambo drivers look at people in boring cheap assed shit and think the same ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

You must have a budget in mind, how much do you want to spend. There are nice small cars for between 3 grand and 100 grand, which end of the scale would you like.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If price range isn't an issue why not get a Lamborghini?

Because I don't want to look like a knob driving around in it!!

D'ya not think lambo drivers look at people in boring cheap assed shit and think the same ?"

Guaranteed!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

They'll hold their value and being German rock solid and reliable.

Avoid Japanese cars, they are quick but they fold like paper in accidents, French cars tend to rust. "

Might have a trip to Audi tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

They'll hold their value and being German rock solid and reliable.

Avoid Japanese cars, they are quick but they fold like paper in accidents, French cars tend to rust.

Might have a trip to Audi tomorrow

The new merc A class is better than the audi if price isn't an issue, if you go to liverpool there's an audi, bmw and merc garage on the same road x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I drove a fiat 500 abarth a couple of days ago, small cute and really fun to drive

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By *olgateMan over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"I drove a fiat 500 abarth a couple of days ago, small cute and really fun to drive"

And with the build quality of a fiat

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've an Astra CDTi sport three door. Surprisingly gutsy, yet economic too.....very useful for the kind of mileage I do in my job!

Lacks the prevention of some cars. But if money is a bit more generous my mate has a black Merc A220CDi......cracking car!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Alpha Romeo 4c, stunning car.

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By *ethnmelvCouple over a year ago

Cardiff

Jaguar F type...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Alfa Giulietta

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By *ethnmelvCouple over a year ago

Cardiff

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R. "

McLaren 675LT?

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By *effrey45Man over a year ago

Lytham

Audi S3

A stealth car that goes like a bomb when you put your foot down and it feels really solid with the 4x4

Guys, sorry certain types of guys, will see the s3 badge and want to race you but only a few cars can live with it.

The rs3 isn't worth the extra

Comparing it to a Porsche turbo s there isn't any performance difference until about 80 mph

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By *arehamMan over a year ago

handforth

New Kia sportarge £200,down and £200, a month from Kia practically family car.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R.

McLaren 675LT?

Innit like.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I wouldn't touch a VAG

Did I really just say that ?

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By *layfullsamMan over a year ago

Solihull

"If price range isn't an issue why not get a Lamborghini?

Because I don't want to look like a knob driving around in it!!

Wear a balaclava

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By *ethnmelvCouple over a year ago

Cardiff

Car threads are always very funny

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By *inzi LTV/TS over a year ago

The Garden of Eden in Beautiful North Wales

Skoda Fabia VRS, they're like snot offa stick. Small, fast and cheap but lovely to drive and still German....

And a fraction of the price of Audi or Volkswagen.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Jesus there's some shite being spouted in here

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Jesus there's some shite being spouted in here

No one is asking you to read it

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Audi S3

A stealth car that goes like a bomb when you put your foot down and it feels really solid with the 4x4

Guys, sorry certain types of guys, will see the s3 badge and want to race you but only a few cars can live with it.

The rs3 isn't worth the extra

Comparing it to a Porsche turbo s there isn't any performance difference until about 80 mph "

I'm thinking this might be my choice!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anything Japanese

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Alpha Romeo 4c, stunning car."

Bloody ell, what a profile pic that is

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Really depends on what you want. Audi tt is perfect if it's just for you day to day but for a bit more cash you can get a Porsche cayman which is so much better

A class merc is a bit shite imo. For that size of car get the s3 Audi or M2 bmw

Bigger then bmw 4 series or Mercedes cla

I'm waiting to decide on my next one, got one more to test then will take it for a spin down the formby bypass

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R. "

Well I'm clearly asking for opinions as I don't want to buy a crap car that's not worth the cost, I'm sensible with money

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By *amagustaMan over a year ago

Cheltenham

New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

Can you?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Really depends on what you want. Audi tt is perfect if it's just for you day to day but for a bit more cash you can get a Porsche cayman which is so much better

A class merc is a bit shite imo. For that size of car get the s3 Audi or M2 bmw

Bigger then bmw 4 series or Mercedes cla

I'm waiting to decide on my next one, got one more to test then will take it for a spin down the formby bypass

Now I'm more confused!! Ha ha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R. "

Or Koenigsegg Regera, it's an eco hippie car too

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By *atrinaXXXTV/TS over a year ago

Gloucester

Mini Cooper S x

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By *thwalescplCouple over a year ago

brecon

Arbarth 595, (don't call it a Fiat, they hate it lol!) my son has one and its a nice car, small, great engine, very fast but quite economical.

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By *amagustaMan over a year ago

Cheltenham

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

Can you?! "

Yes, and i can provide free spares, like outer/inner ball joint etc.

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By *layfullsamMan over a year ago

Solihull

"So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

Motorhome with a huge bed in the back, mobile shag pad

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R.

Well I'm clearly asking for opinions as I don't want to buy a crap car that's not worth the cost, I'm sensible with money

No what you're saying is oh look at me with my massive purse. Right so I've suggested a car that's powerful, that's my opinion now go out and buy it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R.

Well I'm clearly asking for opinions as I don't want to buy a crap car that's not worth the cost, I'm sensible with money

No what you're saying is oh look at me with my massive purse. Right so I've suggested a car that's powerful, that's my opinion now go out and buy it. "

Put your claws away, jealousy is a horrible trait...now run along to a thread where someone will care about your useless opinions...goodbye!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

Can you?!

Yes, and i can provide free spares, like outer/inner ball joint etc.

Why would you do that for free???

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

The new type R is nuts

They also look mental, seen the stage one tuning of one and it's already sending them over 350bhp.

Op just for the lolz how about a corsa C z20let conversion

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

How small is small

I've a fiat 500 abarth some what nippy and cute looking

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By *irtycpl7980Couple over a year ago

Northumberland

If you're going to look at the Audi S3 then you may as well look at the Golf R, same car but cheaper with great finance deals too (2k deposit contribution!) I (Mr) work at a VW garage and review wise it has been a fantastic car. Having driven one myself, I can confirm as someone said earlier on the S3 that the 4x4 as pet gives it awesome stability.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *amagustaMan over a year ago

Cheltenham

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

Can you?!

Yes, and i can provide free spares, like outer/inner ball joint etc.

Why would you do that for free???

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If you're going to look at the Audi S3 then you may as well look at the Golf R, same car but cheaper with great finance deals too (2k deposit contribution!) I (Mr) work at a VW garage and review wise it has been a fantastic car. Having driven one myself, I can confirm as someone said earlier on the S3 that the 4x4 as pet gives it awesome stability."

I think I need to check the golf out

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Jesus there's some shite being spouted in here

No one is asking you to read it

You've asked for opinions yet are getting all sorts of regurgitated rubbish.

Google, YouTube, etc will get you real world tests by independent reviewers.

S3 - always rated highly.

Golf R - same chassis - better overall package.

A class - don't basically. Competent but wooden.

M135i eats the lot but don't expect to get over 30mpg

M235i even better balanced but you lose the hatchback although the boot is bigger than an A5

4c is incredible but don't expect to get the Asda shop in it

Then you're down into the shopping trolleys."

I don't mean this in any way offensive, but you said people are basically talking rubbish with their opinions on here, yet you've just passed several opinions??? I'm confused

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By *irtycpl7980Couple over a year ago

Northumberland

I think I need to check the golf out

Shame you are not closer otherwise I would help you out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I think I need to check the golf out

Shame you are not closer otherwise I would help you out.

Thanks

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By *layfullsamMan over a year ago

Solihull

Might be worth Running some insurance quotes, it might lead you down the route of one car more than another

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By *effrey45Man over a year ago

Lytham

The golf r is reckoned to be a belter but I don't know if it's 4x4 or not

This is clearly minus manly points for me

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By *ensualtouch15Man over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

I think I need to check the golf out

I'd ask what image do you wish to convey and to whom ?

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By *irtycpl7980Couple over a year ago

Northumberland

"The golf r is reckoned to be a belter but I don't know if it's 4x4 or not

This is clearly minus manly points for me"

Yes it is 4x4. Audi and VW are the cheaper Seat version is not.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Throw a Scirocco into the mix too if you're interested in the Golf.

If money is no object you should really be looking at a Tesla though IMO.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R.

Well I'm clearly asking for opinions as I don't want to buy a crap car that's not worth the cost, I'm sensible with money

No what you're saying is oh look at me with my massive purse. Right so I've suggested a car that's powerful, that's my opinion now go out and buy it.

Put your claws away, jealousy is a horrible trait...now run along to a thread where someone will care about your useless opinions...goodbye!!!

Ummm no, it's an opinion, it's my opinion, you've given no specifics, just said you want a car that's small and powerful and there's no budget. I gave my suggestion.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Throw a Scirocco into the mix too if you're interested in the Golf.

If money is no object you should really be looking at a Tesla though IMO.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Might be worth Running some insurance quotes, it might lead you down the route of one car more than another "

I certainly will x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"New Kia sportarge £200,down and £200, a month from Kia practically family car.

What kit does it come with, I just drove a fiat 500x quite liked that

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

If you do want to spending money for services, petrol etc then go on Toyota hybrid or if you do small mileage up to 80 miles daily go on Nissan leaf.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Jesus there's some shite being spouted in here

No one is asking you to read it

You've asked for opinions yet are getting all sorts of regurgitated rubbish.

Google, YouTube, etc will get you real world tests by independent reviewers.

S3 - always rated highly.

Golf R - same chassis - better overall package.

A class - don't basically. Competent but wooden.

M135i eats the lot but don't expect to get over 30mpg

M235i even better balanced but you lose the hatchback although the boot is bigger than an A5

4c is incredible but don't expect to get the Asda shop in it

Then you're down into the shopping trolleys.

I don't mean this in any way offensive, but you said people are basically talking rubbish with their opinions on here, yet you've just passed several opinions??? I'm confused

Not their opinions but the information being given!

No two people will feel the same about something but certain facts are a given such as power, torque, 4x4, etc.

Add that to the fact most are talking about something they've paid out for from their own pocket and of course it's the best thing since sliced bread. (What was the best thing before sliced bread?)

Research it online elsewhere and you'll get hard facts from people who drive them for a living without bias.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How much is the merc A45? And what are the teeny tiny S1s like?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Fiesta or focus zetec or titanium spec with the new 1.o Ltr eco - boost engine brill to drive n powerfull don't be fooled with the engine size they go like shit .

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By *onny MCMan over a year ago

Crawley

I think between us, we've mentioned every car shown in the last 5 weeks on Top Gear, lol.

You can't beat Japanese for reliability, having said that, I drive a Ford Focus Ecoboost, and I love it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"How much is the merc A45? And what are the teeny tiny S1s like?"

A lot more than the golf r, s3, etc.

The S1 are nuts. Hardly any know about it either so the first anyone knows about it is when they are watching the rear number plate disappear

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By *effrey45Man over a year ago

Lytham

"How much is the merc A45? And what are the teeny tiny S1s like?"

S1 feels too much like a roller skate compared to its beefier brother

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get a motorbike even a slow one will eat most of these cars for breakfast

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"New Kia sportarge £200,down and £200, a month from Kia practically family car.

From where?

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By *LCCCouple over a year ago

Cambridge

I have an 08 Mondeo, fantastic car, but it is MASSIVE, the OP said she didn't want anything too big.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I heart my Alfa Guilietta.

She's so pretty, and fast too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Alpha Romeo 4c, stunning car."
mmmm this or the spider

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Alpha Romeo 4c, stunning car. mmmm this or the spider

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I have an 08 Mondeo, fantastic car, but it is MASSIVE, the OP said she didn't want anything too big. "

I was thinking that

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Get a motorbike even a slow one will eat most of these cars for breakfast "

Id kill myself!!!

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By *irtycpl7980Couple over a year ago

Northumberland

"New Kia sportarge £200,down and £200, a month from Kia practically family car.

From where?"

Working in the motor trade that's what I thought too! SUV for less than a Golf??? Suppose it may be possible but seems very cheap.

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By *oyce69Man over a year ago

Driffield

Ford Mustang now comes in RHD.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan over a year ago

Kent

Nevermind all those euroboxes, something with a little class...

Bristol type 407D

or a Bristol Fighter T

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"New Kia sportarge £200,down and £200, a month from Kia practically family car.

From where?

Working in the motor trade that's what I thought too! SUV for less than a Golf??? Suppose it may be possible but seems very cheap.

Maybe some mad lease option. I looked at one a fee months ago, on the day the new one was released actually. They were wanting double that a month.

Settled on a mitsubishi outlander instead.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

911 turbo

Audi TTRS

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"How much is the merc A45? And what are the teeny tiny S1s like?

A lot more than the golf r, s3, etc.

The S1 are nuts. Hardly any know about it either so the first anyone knows about it is when they are watching the rear number plate disappear

Not really, spanked one in my s3 the other day

Couldnt even keep up

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Jesus there's some shite being spouted in here

No one is asking you to read it

You've asked for opinions yet are getting all sorts of regurgitated rubbish.

Google, YouTube, etc will get you real world tests by independent reviewers.

S3 - always rated highly.

Golf R - same chassis - better overall package.

A class - don't basically. Competent but wooden.

M135i eats the lot but don't expect to get over 30mpg

M235i even better balanced but you lose the hatchback although the boot is bigger than an A5

4c is incredible but don't expect to get the Asda shop in it

Then you're down into the shopping trolleys.

I don't mean this in any way offensive, but you said people are basically talking rubbish with their opinions on here, yet you've just passed several opinions??? I'm confused

Actually audis3 has better package,chicer interior and better residuals and a better badge

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Can get same discounts on s3 and they hold money better

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mgtf le500. They are gorgeous, fun and fast

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Perhaps consider joining a certain Piston forum? They'll have enough knowledge to help you find the budgetless car but might not give the same type of attention?

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By *r.BlondeMan over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

New Audi TT, New Mercedes A class, a Civic is a more of mans car because i have 1

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would personally recommend a Mini Cooper...

I drove one the other day and it was fun..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Alfa 4C or Merc C63 AMG.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Alpha Romeo 4c, stunning car."

There's no such car!

Unless you mean the Alfa 4C.

*Sorry, the Alfisti in me hates it when people spell Alfa wrong*

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Alfa Romeo 4c or the Mito

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By *ime To Get GrimeyCouple over a year ago

Sheffield, Rotherham

VW Golf R (2015+)

Audi RS3 (2016)

Mercedes A45 AMG (2015+)

Mini Cooper S GP (2006+) personal preference 2010+..

Audi TT RS (2013+)

Renault Clio 3.2 V6 (2003+)

A nice compact range for you to look through Madam.x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Didn't read it properly the first time around, missed the doesn't matter about price part.

If you're going to leave it standard then the AMG A45 is pretty much as quick as you're going to get from a hatchback,

If you're wanting to tune it up, a Subaru wrx would be a great shout. 0.8 seconds slower than the merc but doing that with 80bhp less, spend £3 - £5k tuning a Subaru and you've got a very very fast car.

Depending on how much staying with a small car goes, just get an R35 GTR if cost isn't an issue

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I want to get myself a new car but not sure what to get, any suggestions for me? I want something powerful but still quite small.

Doesn't matter about price range either.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanking you

4 wheels bad, 2 wheels good. Get yourself a motorcycle, they are small and very fast.

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By *unloversCouple over a year ago

rotherham

I've just treated myself to an Audi TT

Bright red.....black edition

Goes like stink and looks very feminine

Small and cute and very sporty

Highly recomended

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

For the sake of a different suggestion how about the new baby jag,the XE.

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By *udistnorthantsMan over a year ago

Desborough

"For the sake of a different suggestion how about the new baby jag,the XE."

I like your thinking but how about an XK8

"Its a Jaag"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Xe has the new aluminum chassis and now is available in 4x4..it's a superb car...I have one lol

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By *udistnorthantsMan over a year ago

Desborough

I've still got an original baby Jag, an X-Type and also an S-Type but I'd love an XK8

Only seen a few XE around so far

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By *anky_PankyWoman over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I'm currently pootling about in two and I like both....

A Lexus CT200 hybrid and fook it will really go if you put your clog down! My only complaints are the engine is TOO quiet and it has everything other than lumber supports in the seats.

A Mazda 3 turbo diesel - not quite as much oomph, and noisier than the Lexus, but a lovely car to drive.

Whatever you decide good luck x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"VW Golf R (2015+)

Audi RS3 (2016)

Mercedes A45 AMG (2015+)

Mini Cooper S GP (2006+) personal preference 2010+..

Audi TT RS (2013+)

Renault Clio 3.2 V6 (2003+)

A nice compact range for you to look through Madam.x"

Can no longer order the RS3 it's been pulled ahead of a refresh, same with TTRS, order ability is later this year

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By *mojeeCouple over a year ago

Dunfermline

I bought an astra gtc 1.6 turbo. Small but big inside with a bigger boot than all the others in its class. Mine has sat nav and all the usual extras leather seats parking assist etc etc. At 200 bhp it'll keep up with most things much more powerful and and even a bmw 320 m sport can't touch it for acceleration or top end. Also has the vxr body kit on too which looks fantastic especially as it's in yellow with great looking 19" wheels. If you can't tell I absolutely love my car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

They'll hold their value and being German rock solid and reliable.

Avoid Japanese cars, they are quick but they fold like paper in accidents, French cars tend to rust.

Might have a trip to Audi tomorrow

The ex had a Audi a5 sportline cabriolet diesel,it was very nice.

A mate of mine has a BMW z4 sport and that's fun in the sun..

I had a Porsche 911 carrera convertible but sold it due to a divorce...I can't day what I have now as nobody would believe me....

It rhymes with Rambo lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thanks for all the suggestions! Gives me a lot of homework to do xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Audi R8?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've just treated myself to an Audi TT

Bright red.....black edition

Goes like stink and looks very feminine

Small and cute and very sporty

Highly recomended"

Great car

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've always liked classic cars.i grew up around them and fancied one..I did spot certain celebrities that owned classics as they are cooler than a boring new car so thought bollox I'm getting one..so I got a Escort RS Mexico.. la la curacha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Audi A3 convertible, saw a white one last week and it's blooming gorgeous. Pure sex haha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Capri Gear" the number one company car choice for T.I.T Independent Traders PLC.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Mercedes a class?"

I love mine

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

Do it!!!! I bought one a moth or so ago and it's awesome

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

Why not go a different route and buy a reworked classic? You can drive a real headturner without looking a total twat.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

""Capri Gear" the number one company car choice for T.I.T Independent Traders PLC.

That was wrong, just T.I.T Plc

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Jaguar xf new model, aluminum chassis, handles beautifully

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why not go a different route and buy a reworked classic? You can drive a real headturner without looking a total twat.

This! The only way to look really classy. No German car can do that for you (remember they gave us socks and sandles!) plus the genius British engineers make them ultra reliable especially when compared to say an Audi which has the worse record in the UK at min!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thanks for all the suggestions! Gives me a lot of homework to do xxx"

Mercedes E class convertible

In white!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Audi A1 sport if you want a nippy little car. And you can go nuts on the spec if you want to pimp up too!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi A1 sport if you want a nippy little car. And you can go nuts on the spec if you want to pimp up too!

Little is correct..i got in the back of a a1 and seriously felt unsafe and uncomfortable as my head was forced down due to touching the roof...i'd only put kids or dwarfs in the back of a a1

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Test drive a c63 amg Mercedes a stealth looking motor and has some get up and go

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mercedes C class sport

I just bought one and very impressed, has various modes of driving whether you select - economy; comfort; sport or sport+

it is also self parking which I thought was a gimmick until I tested it, you drive slowly past the space you want to park in, select self park and it has already calculated whether it will fit in the space or not, it self steers and fits the space, bloody impressive.

It has all the speed you need and that's from me, a F4 MV Agusta rider, and economy is around 60 - 70mpg

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What about the new Honda civic type r which does 160 mph. Hot car indeed

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Delorean DMC-12!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi A1 sport if you want a nippy little car. And you can go nuts on the spec if you want to pimp up too!

Little is correct..i got in the back of a a1 and seriously felt unsafe and uncomfortable as my head was forced down due to touching the roof...i'd only put kids or dwarfs in the back of a a1"

I'm guessing you are a big fella then. I'm 5 10 and fit in fine!

Four adults comfortably travel to Devon and Cornwall pretty regularly in it, and the poke from the 1.4 140bhp is plenty. On a par with my old Fabia Vrs for fun, but just my opinion

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What about the new Honda civic type r which does 160 mph. Hot car indeed

But when and where can you achieve that top speed in this country ?

Unless you're going to do track days ?

Forget about to speed, and focus on the torque/ acceleration figures

Power when you need it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thanks for all the suggestions! Gives me a lot of homework to do xxx

Mercedes E class convertible

In white!!"

Chav

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What about the new Honda civic type r which does 160 mph. Hot car indeed

But when and where can you achieve that top speed in this country ?

Unless you're going to do track days ?

Forget about to speed, and focus on the torque/ acceleration figures

Power when you need it

No one is going to admit to it, but that speed is often reached on the road in UK

I have seen many drivers in other cars go that fast

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Convertible MX-5

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What about the new Honda civic type r which does 160 mph. Hot car indeed

But when and where can you achieve that top speed in this country ?

Unless you're going to do track days ?

Forget about to speed, and focus on the torque/ acceleration figures

Power when you need it

No one is going to admit to it, but that speed is often reached on the road in UK

I have seen many drivers in other cars go that fast "

I remember my work experience at school and the guy I was working for maintained petrol pumps all over the north west,he bought a brand new Saab 9000 turbo and had it chipped by abbot racing..anyway on the m56 we were in a rush and he hit 160 and this was just over 25 years ago..I looked at the speedo and thought ohhhh fuck

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Audi TT?

+1 although get the 2litre FSI not the 1.8

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By *oung_curious_cdMan over a year ago

Nottingham

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches"

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather"

Well that depends which model of the a1 and it's such a tiny car it's not practical. Plus it will break down, a lot.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather

Well that depends which model of the a1 and it's such a tiny car it's not practical. Plus it will break down, a lot. "

No problem with mine in three years.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Mercedes a class?

Do you have one?? X

I wish.. No ive got a Corsa.. Goes like shit off a shovel!"

Test drive a c class merc diesel goes like shit 50 mpg

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather"

Just looked at the s1 0-60 and it's sloooooow.. 5.8 seconds..

You do know hot hatches like Cosworths were doing it in that 25 years ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather

Just looked at the s1 0-60 and it's sloooooow.. 5.8 seconds..

You do know hot hatches like Cosworths were doing it in that 25 years ago

0-60 in 5.8 seconds cannot ever be considered slow by any stretch of the imagination. I would even go so far as to say that cars as powerful as that are completely unnecessary as road going vehicles.

In my opinion, cars should be limited to 45bhp, a 65mph top speed, and a 0-60 time no quicker than 20 seconds...

Except for mine

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Focus RS or ST are the best of the hot hatches

look at audi s1,quicker than the st and all wheel drive so good in all weather

Just looked at the s1 0-60 and it's sloooooow.. 5.8 seconds..

You do know hot hatches like Cosworths were doing it in that 25 years ago

0-60 in 5.8 seconds cannot ever be considered slow by any stretch of the imagination. I would even go so far as to say that cars as powerful as that are completely unnecessary as road going vehicles.

In my opinion, cars should be limited to 45bhp, a 65mph top speed, and a 0-60 time no quicker than 20 seconds...

Except for mine

Sounds very much like the 1.0 corsa eco flex I had the severe misfortune of having to suffer as a courtesy car once

I think anything under 7.5 seconds can be considered fast, since that where hot hatches usually start and have got progressively faster over the years.

Below 5 seconds....you won't see many cars on the road capable of that.

Under 3.5 seconds and your into super car territory, the R35 GTR is quite common to see though since they are very cheap considering the performance when compared to a 911 turbo s or a lambo.

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS over a year ago

Epsom

"Mercedes a class?"

No no no.... Horrible little things.. Took it back had nothing but problems..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"New Honda Civic TypeR with dual pinion assisted electric power steering, it has a nice centre feeling.

I can modify its Steering ECU for more sporty feeling, free for you

Can you?!

Yes, and i can provide free spares, like outer/inner ball joint etc.

Why would you do that for free???

For a free shag?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

Mines 130bhp so not quite a dull family car!

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By *asmartsCouple over a year ago

sheffield

Porsche!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not quite the response I was hoping for, thanks but I'm not quite ready for a family car

Mines 130bhp so not quite a dull family car!

Not to be rude, but 130 is low powered especially in a car that size

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By *htcMan over a year ago

ford focus st

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Any decisions then OP ?

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By *xelciscoMan over a year ago

Reading/bracknell

"If there's no budget why bother asking, just get whatever you like, I'd go for a Koenigsegg agera R. "

Smart! (no pun)

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By *oachman 9CoolMan over a year ago

derby

"Audi TT?

I am tempted at these!!!

They'll hold their value and being German rock solid and reliable.

Avoid Japanese cars, they are quick but they fold like paper in accidents, French cars tend to rust. "
japanese are good at copying and historically their engines are quick but the chasis and bodywork has not Really Improved with time even in the second world war in the pacific their most reliable fighter aircraft the mitsubishi zero had no proper armour to give some protection to the engine was all speed and manoverability folding like paper comes to mind, saying that my dad had two toyotas one a bluebird? thee other a cresida that car was silent and was a comfortable ride as there was no motion inside, The mini cooper looks nice if size is not a problem.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nissan Juke digt 190 hp fast fuck really fun to drive and they look pretty smart too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ingot one of these, they are great! And if you get the too spec Titanium you get lots of toys to play with too

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By *onny247Man over a year ago

St. Albans

I have a Golf R and in my opinion it is a better drive than the S3. I had an S3 on a 53 plate but my new well 65 plate R is so much better. But it does depend how you like to drive!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Build an audio car!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't get the purpose of this thread I'm afraid. Asking for advice about which car to buy, but being non-specific about price range. How can you draw a true comparison between a £20k car and a £80k car? OP claims to be sensible with money but hasn't even looked at insurance costs? If OP is sensible with money, buy a car that's a year old and save yourself the first 12 months depreciation.

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By *ullbackbuttMan over a year ago

Purton

The new honda civic type R. A beast of a car.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I met a girl from Southport and had great sex. She was into cars and went off with a man in a car.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have a Golf R and in my opinion it is a better drive than the S3. I had an S3 on a 53 plate but my new well 65 plate R is so much better. But it does depend how you like to drive!

Can't really compare a 53 plate old s3 to a new golf r

I test drove both new golf r and s3. S3 is much better hence got it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The new honda civic type R. A beast of a car. "

Bit slow

No 4 wheel drive

Chavy

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By *illwill69uMan over a year ago

moston

"I don't get the purpose of this thread I'm afraid. Asking for advice about which car to buy, but being non-specific about price range. How can you draw a true comparison between a £20k car and a £80k car? OP claims to be sensible with money but hasn't even looked at insurance costs? If OP is sensible with money, buy a car that's a year old and save yourself the first 12 months depreciation.

Really?

I would suggest that the question is quite obvious, if money is not an issue then the issues have to be class, style, and performance. Most here have chosen one of these over the others, while one or two have suggested that there may be a way to have it all without looking like a total showoff and twat.

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By *irtycpl7980Couple over a year ago

Northumberland

A 1 year old car can and does actually work out more expensive than a new car (depending on how it is funded), depending on brand too. People's attitude to car purchases in a lot of cases is very outdated. Yes if you pay cash (true cash) then the used car is obviously cheaper but because of the rates and deposit contributions if looking monthly new is definitely the cheaper way to go. Beside does a 1 year old car not depreciate? You will lose atleast £2k just by driving it off the fore court.

PS this is not an argumentative post but need to highlight this as I find it frustrating when you actually SHOW somebody it is cheaper and they ask what the catch is?!?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Well spent a good few hours at Audi today with the intentions of driving the S Line but they convinced me to take the R8 out for a spin...and now I'm in love

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Well spent a good few hours at Audi today with the intentions of driving the S Line but they convinced me to take the R8 out for a spin...and now I'm in love

That's the Ironman car

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