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m0l0t0v
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PostPosted: 22:51 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: So possibly buying a car... Reply with quote
And I'm not really fussed too much on what...

Basically I want something that's either RWD or 4WD. Don't mind going old school but isn't hideously expensive to buy (tbh, the cheaper the better, as always! Unless there's a hella fun FWD (is therte even such a thing?)

However... it needs to be a 5 seater, sizeable boot wouldn't go amiss and being a 5/4 door will help but not the end of the world!


Just looking for ideas. I remember ages ago There was (I believe) old audi quattros that was a big 2l turbo and I could somehow actually get insured relatively cheap?! And it wasn't too bad to buy... though looking on ebay recently it's either changed or I have the wrong car... but I was pretty certain it was an Audi!

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PostPosted: 23:07 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nissan 200 maybe???
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PostPosted: 23:17 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Freelander, end of.
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PostPosted: 23:29 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
plugger147 wrote:
Nissan 200 maybe???


Is a 2 door, 2+2, with a crap boot and is expensive to insure.
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plugger147
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PostPosted: 23:49 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr Nice Guy wrote:
plugger147 wrote:
Nissan 200 maybe???


Is a 2 door, 2+2, with a crap boot and is expensive to insure.
Laughing


Sssshhh thats just a minor detail....
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PostPosted: 23:59 - 28 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr Nice Guy wrote:
plugger147 wrote:
Nissan 200 maybe???


Is a 2 door, 2+2, with a crap boot and is expensive to insure.
Laughing


In addition, they're absolutely shit!
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PostPosted: 00:17 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
You can pick up a late 90s Impreza WRX / Sti for £2k - £3k these days, the decent looking square headlight models.

Insurance may be an issue though, I tried to get a quote for a '98 model with some light performance mods, according to the quotes I was getting back from the comparison website I apparently entered Beirut for my home address Shocked
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PostPosted: 05:41 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
It depends on your budget, if you want something RWD that's fun but good for the family, I'd have a look at a BMW 3/5 series.
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PostPosted: 05:53 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
JP7 wrote:
It depends on your budget, if you want something RWD that's fun but good for the family, I'd have a look at a BMW 3/5 series.


This. An E36 325 or 328 would be perfect; if you really need space then a touring will cost a little more.

To my mind, the E36 is at the right balance point: most of the safety that's sensible, not over-the-top airbags etc everywhere and so relatively light still.... cars pushing 250-300bhp these days only seem to have the same (quoted) performance as my old 325 (measured, not quoted). Not as rear-happy as E30s, either, but will still kick the tail out any time you want Wink
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PostPosted: 17:01 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you need more space then the E34 is a good shout

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E34-525i-X-Touring-4WD-/160770448900?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item256eaa5e04#ht_996wt_932

Its an IX which means 4 wheel drive, good for confusing people when the roads get icy and you cruise up a hill in a BMW without getting stuck Laughing

Or if you want a nice noise with slideways hooligan potential

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-BMW-540-IA-M-Sport-E34-/110851121911?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19cf3de2f7#ht_1482wt_932
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check out the carphone in that 540 Laughing

But anyway, yeah, i would say go for a BMW too.
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PostPosted: 17:57 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ford Sierra FTW !

And weld up the rear diff. Wink
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PostPosted: 18:11 - 29 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Toyota Aristo if you've got the budget for it.
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