Next car (everyday car that is)..........

[RST-Steve]

Those BMW's in those links churchy look spot on!! Thats the shape i like, i get a bit confused with all this E36/E46 business LOL!!

I'm learning tho, need to know for my job!

[Emma]

I'd have a beemer over a Civic, no question, Civic is turning into a right chav wagon?

With my past record I'd prefer a Civic...they are smaller and still have the sporty element! I'm less likely to crash, parts are cheaper (if I do crash)...petrol will be better, the beemer is shite on petrol in traffic as we have found out! Overall, the idea of us sharing a car is to save money, but now your being ridiculous looking at massive engined sports cars!   

[rstaaron]

  318ci 320cd or 330cd all better on fuel although it may be difficult to get hold of the diesels.

[rstaaron]

Have you had prices on Honda parts? I doubt they're much cheaper. Sorry Emma!

[Emma]

Have you had prices on Honda parts? I doubt they're much cheaper. Sorry Emma!

Nope....just guessing! But I still dont want one!

[cozmeister]

I'd have a beemer over a Civic, no question, Civic is turning into a right chav wagon 

What do you mean 'turning into'?

[Churchy]

Basically, Emma wants to put her 9" hoop earrings on, get into her civic, strap her seatbelt with sparco shoulder pads on, and go blazin up and down the seafront with pendulem bangin out of the stereo, word.


Here, place this on the dashboard too!!




 

[Emma]

It's probably going to be best if we pay the little extra a month and have our own seperate cars 

[cozmeister]

It's probably going to be best if we pay the little extra a month and have our own seperate cars 

You do get some stick don't you.

[Emma]

When we got home we have had a discussion to try and actually agree on a car............

And we have 






A Mazda RX8, only thing is, the tax will be huge in a couple of years! what's everyone's thought's on the car?

[rstaaron]

Thirsty, not much torque and can still have engine trouble but don't let that put you off they're great cars!

[Daz-cos]

servicing can be expensive and you cant get away with calling it a 1.3 any more so tax is gonna be shite

[massivewangers]

Driven one of these, only the 190 version, and the salesman didn't seem to want to let me put my foot down, but it was an awesome drive, stuck like glue and sounded like a jet engine or something. Loved the seating position and feel of it, long bonnet rising and falling in front of you, was a cool car 

[RST-Steve]

Thats a bit different!! They're quite a cool looking car really, what with the rear doors so small, it looks like a coupe etc! 

I've no idea about running costs, but heres a link to what the tax will be (i just picked the '192PS 4 door' version as an example):

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/Default.aspx?deriv=24869

..... as you can see, £400!! 

Here's a couple to get you started tho lol!  

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/785303.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/670142.htm

[rstaaron]

Don't worry about tax £400 is little over £1 a day but make sure you go for the higher powered version.

[Emma]

For various resaons, the RX8 isn't for us....shame we agreed on it!

So i have seen a couple more cars I like

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/753548.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/786991.htm

[Churchy]

The first on (cupra R) is a possibility, will have to ask Dan what they are like. Will be a bit pricey to drive though, but I do like it!

I think everyone will agree that this is by far the best option so far, as in looks, price, and equipment!!!

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+3+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-11-20-43-58-62-112-231-240-4294967201-4294967202/advert.action?R=200845322913150&distance=175&postcode=nr31+6pn&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=3+SERIES&min_pr=3000&max_pr=6000&max_mileage=100000

[Emma]

This Beemer is acceptable as it has a telly...but does it have parking sensors...I cant be bothered to read all that 

[Emma]

Yeah I like this one...lets buy it  haha

[cozmeister]

Cupras are great - we had a 2003 one at work.  Was the 185bhp Cupra, not the 225 Cupra 'R' though.  6 speed, 1.8 turbo, great handling despite being front wheel drive and a real hoot on an open road or a back road.  Was really civilised in town too.  Only down side was that they're a pain in the arse to reverse.  The rear window's tiny, you can't see out of the rear quarters, and because the boot's so high off the ground, it's hard to judge how close the object behind is. 

Climate control, 6 disc CD changer and leather seats are a must though.  The Diesel Cupra's are pretty nippy too, and being a diesel use half as much fuel.  Wasn't so keen when they were rebadged them to "FR", and don't like the Mark 2 Leons.

[RST-Steve]

That silver BMW is foooooooking lovely mate, i would be tempted at that price!!! LOL

[Superblue76]

I would have the BMW over any of the other cars mentioned in this thread. I was a BMW technician for the last 15 yrs and really rate the build quality and reliability. The sort of models your looking at do have the odd "usual problems" but not really anything thats gonna cost alot to fix. I left BMW last year for Porsche and can still get a bit of discount on parts if you ever needed, but places like GSF do excellent stuff for BM's now.

If you wanted, I'd have a look at the motor with you before you parted with your cash.

[Churchy]

I would have the BMW over any of the other cars mentioned in this thread. I was a BMW technician for the last 15 yrs and really rate the build quality and reliability. The sort of models your looking at do have the odd "usual problems" but not really anything thats gonna cost alot to fix. I left BMW last year for Porsche and can still get a bit of discount on parts if you ever needed, but places like GSF do excellent stuff for BM's now.

If you wanted, I'd have a look at the motor with you before you parted with your cash.

Thats a very kind offer, cheers bud

Doubt anything will be happening till the new year, so will keep you informed

[RST-Steve]

While we're on the subject of BMW's, how about this for a bargain!! 

I'm not suggesting you'd want this Churchy btw, its just a random find 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/788505.htm

What a bargain ----------------> until it goes wrong!!! 

but still a lot of car for the money!