Discussion
Well my decision to replace my wheels on my car may well be shelved as i am thinking about just getting a new car for the summer instead.
May have a buyer for mine so here is the criteria for a replacement.
£14k or less
Under 50,000miles
Not completely impractical as it is a daily driver
Suggestions . . . . . . . .
May have a buyer for mine so here is the criteria for a replacement.
£14k or less
Under 50,000miles
Not completely impractical as it is a daily driver
Suggestions . . . . . . . .
I would suggest a VX220T/ Elise but I think you would find them a pain in the arse to be getting in and out of on a daily basis.
The only think I can think of that immediately fits the brief and won't be too high on running costs- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/990972.htm
The other ideas:
If you're feeling brave- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/983516.htm
Monster with 4 seats- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/874470.htm
This + a run around- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/989334.htm
NOISE- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/926719.htm
3 Prongs fresh- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/968328.htm
964- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/893737.htm
old skool cool- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/690141.htm
Not my cuppa but...- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/989818.htm
Had to share this find- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/994918.htm
Unique- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/967456.htm
And remember- go big or go home!!
The only think I can think of that immediately fits the brief and won't be too high on running costs- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/990972.htm
The other ideas:
If you're feeling brave- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/983516.htm
Monster with 4 seats- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/874470.htm
This + a run around- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/989334.htm
NOISE- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/926719.htm
3 Prongs fresh- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/968328.htm
964- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/893737.htm
old skool cool- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/690141.htm
Not my cuppa but...- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/989818.htm
Had to share this find- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/994918.htm
Unique- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/967456.htm
And remember- go big or go home!!
DC said:
If you're feeling brave- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/983516.htm
3 Prongs fresh- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/968328.htm
Get my vote from the choice.3 Prongs fresh- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/968328.htm
Edited by diablo_pete on Saturday 18th April 18:28
Thats all got me thinking DC.
I do like the V6 Clio, big fat and in your face.
Dont want a TVR.
Would love a Porker of some description, probably a 968 but am a tad scared of the running costs.
The CLK look interesting.
What ever i decide on even if its to keep the Scoob, i think a Welsh weekend would be the way forwards.
I do like the V6 Clio, big fat and in your face.
Dont want a TVR.
Would love a Porker of some description, probably a 968 but am a tad scared of the running costs.
The CLK look interesting.
What ever i decide on even if its to keep the Scoob, i think a Welsh weekend would be the way forwards.
Hadn't thought of 968- good call. Gotta be a Club Sport really but they seem to command quite high prices. Couple of nice ones:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/971533.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/835385.htm
Second one has the pics taken at the guest house we stayed at at the Ring so if he says its never been on track he's a big fat liar ;-)
Neil- Focus RS is a good shout. I quite like them but no sure if I could own one. Supposedly they are all a bit touch and go so test driving is essential to find a good 'un. Not sure I could live with a Ford badge though (1. I live in Winchester, I'm allowed to be a snob 2. Yes, I know I drive a Vauxhall...)!
Also, never been sure of these personally, but sure to make a fantastic noise- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/983943.htm
Another more sensible option, colour is not to everyone's taste, but meant to be a great fast road car and baby got back!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/985770.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/971533.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/835385.htm
Second one has the pics taken at the guest house we stayed at at the Ring so if he says its never been on track he's a big fat liar ;-)
Neil- Focus RS is a good shout. I quite like them but no sure if I could own one. Supposedly they are all a bit touch and go so test driving is essential to find a good 'un. Not sure I could live with a Ford badge though (1. I live in Winchester, I'm allowed to be a snob 2. Yes, I know I drive a Vauxhall...)!
Also, never been sure of these personally, but sure to make a fantastic noise- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/983943.htm
Another more sensible option, colour is not to everyone's taste, but meant to be a great fast road car and baby got back!! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/985770.htm
Seems a bit to cheap but http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MASE...
Gring said:
Gingerbread Man said:
Big running costs on the mazzers.
Nah!£400 fitted
Fuel costs are another matter though
Avoid the sequential gear box models like the plague they eat clutches for breakfast!
minimatt1967 said:
Gring said:
Gingerbread Man said:
Big running costs on the mazzers.
Nah!£400 fitted
Fuel costs are another matter though
Avoid the sequential gear box models like the plague they eat clutches for breakfast!
4200 doesnt have a cam belt, it has chains. It's engine out to replace them, you can only imagine how much that would cost!
Gring said:
minimatt1967 said:
Gring said:
Gingerbread Man said:
Big running costs on the mazzers.
Nah!£400 fitted
Fuel costs are another matter though
Avoid the sequential gear box models like the plague they eat clutches for breakfast!
4200 doesnt have a cam belt, it has chains. It's engine out to replace them, you can only imagine how much that would cost!
He had had it for a year and they were surprised that the running costs had been minimal. With this in mind they kept it on for a second year. The second year the car needed a lot of work, costs mounted and it went sharpish.
UPDATE
The Scoob is sold and going on Wednesday afternoon. Still not bought a new car yet so probably going to be hacking about in a mates spare Polo 1.0 for a few weeks which will be fun . . . . . not!
I have been out today with Mr D and test driven a car which i am quite taken with. Nothing like the scoob but i like it. The bloke at the dealership is looking into getting me another one brought down from another dealer which has better spec, lower mileage and is cheaper. I think that may be the one i go for.
I wont say what it is yet, but its pretty capable and i should still be able to keep up with some of you lot!!
Should know by tommorrow for definite.
TJR
The Scoob is sold and going on Wednesday afternoon. Still not bought a new car yet so probably going to be hacking about in a mates spare Polo 1.0 for a few weeks which will be fun . . . . . not!
I have been out today with Mr D and test driven a car which i am quite taken with. Nothing like the scoob but i like it. The bloke at the dealership is looking into getting me another one brought down from another dealer which has better spec, lower mileage and is cheaper. I think that may be the one i go for.
I wont say what it is yet, but its pretty capable and i should still be able to keep up with some of you lot!!
Should know by tommorrow for definite.
TJR
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