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so collected the new car
- Thread starter gazzajamerson
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clio 16v
yes it has 17 inch alloys.
Also the 11 sec to 60 is a lie, Im not taking it above 4k and im getting there quicker then 11ish. Also first gear it feels like its on speed lol.
Im must say we have owned alot of cars and this is by far my favourite.
Also the 11 sec to 60 is a lie, Im not taking it above 4k and im getting there quicker then 11ish. Also first gear it feels like its on speed lol.
Im must say we have owned alot of cars and this is by far my favourite.
It not bad mate, find it very smooth after a couple of RS'. Smooth power delivery and for the performance very good on running costs. Charged version is definately more fun and better sounding but overall I like it.
I was merely stating what performance etc you can get for not much more money...Nothing personal.. As for him not wanting a 197, obviously I didn't want one either
Cup and R6
Here Here 2 Wheels FTW
but to the OP, good on you for going out there and getting a car you want, you might have spent a bit on the car but youll save a shed load on running costs, ignore the people on here that take the piss out of you for it, theyre jealous
Apparently they are pretty good depreciation wise.
Can think of other cars I'd spend 13.5k on though. My mums one is mega slow, no wonder it gets 60mpg, it struggles to reach 60mph!
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
This ^^^^ is a Vauxhall Monaro 6.0 VXR.
With 400bhp & a huge V8, it sounds truly epic.
It costs £12,495 & is on Pistonheads right now.
Unfortunately, you just paid more for a Toyota IQ.
This ^^^^ is a Vauxhall Monaro 6.0 VXR.
With 400bhp & a huge V8, it sounds truly epic.
It costs £12,495 & is on Pistonheads right now.
Unfortunately, you just paid more for a Toyota IQ.
This.
LOL! Er, no. Can pick up a roadbike with more room for less thanks
328, MK1 Clio 1.4
Agreed, but so would a smart car for £3.5K
A 2 K 172 would be as quick and useful as a 197, or 200 Your point being??? lol
Where can you get a new smart with all the toys for £3.5k?
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
I understand the point.
But over 3 years, it would still have been far cheaper for him to buy a '00 740i Sport with all the toys & live with 18mpg ...
Buying new = epic depreciation fail imho.
328, MK1 Clio 1.4
For £8K you can get one that is a few years old with all the toys and under 10K mileage, saving of £5.5K!!!
As above, new = waste of money, IMO
thats CS for you though
Have to agree with Craigus and Dave;
- It's brand new, which means massive depreciation
- It's tiny, so 13.5k for that is hilarious
- It might be economical, but so is a 306 HDI
- If people are worried about travelling in London or large cities with parking, tolls and MPG, why not follow everyone else and get the tube/cycle/public transport?
Turbos.
How would you park 7 Series in a small parking space in the centre of town?
In my Smart i can park end on into parking bays, spaces no other car (apart from maybe the iQ) would get in. In busy traffic, i can easily dart in and out of spaces and no one cares because "Ahh bless, it's a little Smart."
So, you know what i'm talking about, something like a 7 Series is a ridiculous comparison for the role i need the car to take. I could get a cheaper, second hand hatchback but they still don't get in the tiniest of spaces, and certainly don't come close to spec.
+ 1 thus far its been compared to a Twingo RS, 197, a Monaro VXR...
328, MK1 Clio 1.4
Exactly, you have a smart, how much is it worth?
Besides, driving in London hardly has time to use the 'toys' in an iQ anyway.
Exactly. Some people just want something small, cheap etc.. Not a Monaro FFS.
As for buying new, its the same old arguement. Can't compare new with old when the OP wanted a NEW car..
Turbos.
Agreed, some people just like having a new car. Don't knock it, or our economy would be screwed...
My Smart was £12k, so almost as much for an even smaller car! It does have a spec that most people wouldn't care for, like the convertible option, paddle shift etc. But, that's what i wanted and it certainly isn't something a 306 HDI can offer!
My Smart was £12k, so almost as much for an even smaller car! It does have a spec that most people wouldn't care for, like the convertible option, paddle shift etc. But, that's what i wanted and it certainly isn't something a 306 HDI can offer!
