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One of the clios has to go,What car next



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Scribbler



The wife is having a baby so we have got to get a car with 4 doors,
We will be selling the 172 exclusive to buy a new car we should have about £9000 to play with.

What are you recomendations?

Criteria - 4 Doors, practical & very fast.

The wife gets free petrol so engine size is unimportant we are both over 25 so insurance is not a problem. Im thinking Skooby or Accord Type-R anything else with this pedigree for 9K?
 
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Lagerlout

  VaVa


Quote: Originally posted by Scribbler on 26 November 2004


not keen on the 225 arse and the mondeo well its a bit mundano

good choices though fit the criteria keep em coming!
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lol... nearly said if you can live with the image.... A guy at work has one though.... changed my mind about Mondeos for good. Cracking cars really. Diesel are good also - had a 130 bhp one as a hire car.. pretty nippy.
 
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Scribbler



been told toget a uk spec sti 5 i think was the model from a guy who owns one of the quickest scoobies in england , its a 22B if anyones wondering.
 
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Scribbler



i had a friendly play with one on my local bypass in the valver and although it did pull slightly i kept with it i got the impression the 172 would make a leon its b**ch from this experience. I was hoping for a step up not a side step. I need convinsing that they are proportionatly quicker for it to be worth the swap. Was this one just a slow one or was the driver not confident.? are they really much quicker than a mk1 172?
 
Martin

Martin

  Fiat Coupe 20v turbo


Cupra R will be quicker than a 172 maybe not 0-60 but above that it will have the legs...of course it would be no contest if you chipped the Seat!:cool:
 
Martin

Martin

  Fiat Coupe 20v turbo


BMW 330/540 etc, Impreza would be a sensible choice though...all the cars i keep thinking of have 2 doors...:sick:
 
E

edde



Quote: Originally posted by Scribbler on 26 November 2004

Yeah i like the idea of the octavia vrs, the name doesnt put me off does the leon have 4 doors in the cupra-r
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The Octavia alos comes in family orientated estate versions as well which are supposed to make more power with a remap due to a freer flowing exhuast.
 
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Lee

  BMW M2C


Impreza has bugger all room in the back.

Octavia isnt a bad choice, and neither is the Mondeo ST200. Its quick and fun to drive.
 
cat171

cat171



id say scooby,
a mondeo st200 isnt all that, to be honest,they look ok for a barge,but i reckon they could be quicker.
 
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unofficialPete

  ?


Sell the valver to me in the summer, sorted :D



If you can get a 5-door megane 225 would be good, not only will it be fast but since your having a child its much safer than most cars, 5*?!
 
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Nick Read

  BMW 320d Sport


4 doors, practical and very fast? You want a fast estate. Volvo T5 or whatever they are called nowadays...Mitsubishi Galant VR-4...Audi S4 Avant...All of them discreet, practical and quick compared to hot hatches.
 
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Scribbler



May i remind people aswell im looking for something in the 9k price range

megane 255 for example good choice but well over my budget

i think realistically a uk spec scooby is the only option, or a honda accord unless anyone has any other ideas?
 
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Scribbler



Quote: Originally posted by BluePete on 27 November 2004


Sell the valver to me in the summer, sorted :D



If you can get a 5-door megane 225 would be good, not only will it be fast but since your having a child its much safer than most cars, 5*?!
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I cant sell the valver, thats like chopping your leg off i just wouldnt be able to cope. I might sell it you if i can find a williams though :D im on the third valver now you know this one is mint aswell ;)
 
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SimonV6



Why do people think that people with a "Family" have to have 4 door cars????



I have two kids (now 14 and 11) and have never had a 4 door, and will never have one either, hate the lines......(even scoobies) wouldnt mind a 2 door scooby if I had to have one though...lol

Simon.
 
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Matt ATR



At that price I would go Octavia VRS or Accord Type-R (my previous car!).

Accord Type-R (ATR) handles like a dream with a good LSD, and is ultra-reliable/does good mpg when you take it steady. It will keep up with a UK Scooby if you really try! (and its a darn sight cheaper to insure/run, although it does like SUL).

Depends how you like you motors really - turbo or na - if its the latter then the ATR is the only 4 dr choice...
 
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SimonV6



Quote: Originally posted by bambam1 on 27 November 2004


Quote: Originally posted by shmall on 27 November 2004


Why do people think that people with a "Family" have to have 4 door cars????
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because it makes life far far easier :confused:







Slightly easier at best....but look worse....imho of course.

Just makes me laugh the way people say "baby on way so we HAVE to get a 4 door car".... As if its law...;):D



Simon.
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Scribbler



Most people want to do the best by there kids, and not put themselves before their needs. That said i dont think we should have to sacrifice a nice motor for a slow tank. 4 doors is the only option really im quite slim and struggle to get in the back seats of the clio. I dont want my wife to struggle with a baby and all the parifanalia that goes with it so im doing the responsible thing for once in my life and ditching the hot hatch for a 4 door supercrusier.



I of course get to keep my hot hatch;)
 
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