Sensible dream cars...
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Sensible dream cars...Essentially I've been quite lucky as my Grandfather saw fit to leave me a bit of money and am deciding on whether to go and get that 'sensible dream car' that we all have in our minds.
Mine is the VW Scirocco, and i've managed to convince myself that getting the 2.0 TDI GT is a good and sensible idea. It'll do 65mpg when driving to uni, cheap to tax at £120 a year, holds its value very well and insurance is only £1300 (20 with 3 years claim free driving, father on the policy as named driver). This, and the fact that I have loved them since first seeing the concept car and therefore unlikely to want to sell it in 3-5 years to 'upgrade' means I'm nearly sold..
I don't want to go ahead without giving decent consideration to alternatives though, but struggling to think of a similar sports car that is also a genuinely sensible option. Things like the 350Z/TT are a little too flash, whilst running costs of a BMW etc will be much higher, although I do love the new Z4.
None of these are new by the way, looking at an absolute max of £15,000.
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Re: Sensible dream cars...I'm at uni, I'm not a hairdresser.(Original post by Frankster)
Mini Cooper -
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Re: Sensible dream cars...HAHA LOOOOOOL soz(Original post by T.Reid)
I'm at uni, I'm not a hairdresser.
Superminis such as previous generation Ford Fiestas and Vauxhall Corsas are always popular as first cars because they are plentiful and relatively cheap to run and repair.
Forget the jokes about Italian cars, because Fiat in particular has an enviable reputation for making cheap but inherently tough cars. The chic 500 won't yet be available in the bargain basement but there are plenty of affordable Puntos, while the Citroën Saxo (the Peugeot 106 is essentially the same thing) and older Renault Clios are the pick of the budget French cars. Seat Ibizas from Spain are also cheap and plentiful.
Older Japanese cars tend to be dull but engineered for longevity. Look at Nissan Micras, Honda Civics, Mazda 121 and Toyota Yaris. -
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Re: Sensible dream cars...I'd love a Nissan Skyline (R34, but I wouldn't mind getting an R33 or an R32 either), though it's not really a 'sensible' dream car.
Seat Leon is apparently a great car, especially the Cupra, though it's more expensive to insure. But apparently the TDi version is good too. You could look at it. -
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Re: Sensible dream cars...It is, my dad had the FR tdi and it was chipped as well. We surprised quite a few boy racers at the lights and on the open road with it(Original post by RabbitCFH)
Seat Leon is apparently a great car, especially the Cupra, though it's more expensive to insure. But apparently the TDi version is good too. You could look at it. He's since exchanged it for a 59 plate orange Focus ST and thats an even better car for this thread
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Re: Sensible dream cars...This.(Original post by canŵio)
I've wanted a lotus elise since I was 8. I'm not even really into cars but I
that car. It really is my dream.
Lightweight British sports car? Hell yeah!
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Re: Sensible dream cars...ahh man such a nice guy!(Original post by Xarren)
a 1967 Aston Martin.. My girlfriend has one.. I'm so jealous :P.
edit: i mean car. No idea why i said guy - i'm tired :LLast edited by DavidMRoper; 19-06-2012 at 17:07. -
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Re: Sensible dream cars...Such a nice guy?(Original post by DavidMRoper)
ahh man such a nice guy!
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Re: Sensible dream cars...I hope you aren't implying that my girlfriend is manly(Original post by DavidMRoper)
i meant car!
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Re: Sensible dream cars...FP2 by any chance?(Original post by DavidMRoper)
no i wasn't!
I was originally going to write, "I'd love one of those guys!" as in refering to the car, and i got all mixed up :P
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Re: Sensible dream cars...nahh did that in jan! I have fp4 and m3 on friday.(Original post by Xarren)
FP2 by any chance?
both of them are irrelevant because i've met my reserve and my first won't take further because i do it in my spare time :L -
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Re: Sensible dream cars...black with the red on the front :P
http://vw-jeep.tk/images/Vw_Golf_Gti...ti_Black_1.jpg
that one
