What to buy with 12k
20 May 2002, 01:04 PM
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Having returned my practical 406 estate to the garage as the poxy think had electrical faults that they can't fix I need another car, I'd love another scoob but can't handle the running costs (already have a uk300)
so what do I get ?
so what do I get ?
20 May 2002, 01:43 PM
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needs to be something sensible-ish as the MRS will commute to work in it, so not a westie (although i'd love one) have thought about importing a Seat
[Edited by ukhuskynox - 5/20/2002 1:53:08 PM]
[Edited by ukhuskynox - 5/20/2002 1:53:08 PM]
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20 May 2002, 10:47 PM
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Someone I work with is selling a 6 month old Leon Cupra for around 12 grand. It is a '51' plate and is black. It has about 180 brake as used in vw/audi's but with a 6 speed box plus climate control etc. I think they are lovely and I think they are well worth a look at, basicaly a better speced and cheaper than the others
If you want any more info then let me know!
If not good luck in what ever you choose
Cheers
Andy
If you want any more info then let me know!
If not good luck in what ever you choose
Cheers
Andy
20 May 2002, 11:14 PM
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How about an Impreza Sport?
Group13 insurance, more miles per gallon, still handles like a scoob with the AWD. Twin Airbags for safety plus all the usual Impreza stuff, just no turbo to eat the fuel.
Mines for sale in the for sale section.
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...threadid=91328
You could buy this and with the money saved take the misses on a great holiday or put a new kitchen in.
Extra Brownie points.
Group13 insurance, more miles per gallon, still handles like a scoob with the AWD. Twin Airbags for safety plus all the usual Impreza stuff, just no turbo to eat the fuel.
Mines for sale in the for sale section.
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...threadid=91328
You could buy this and with the money saved take the misses on a great holiday or put a new kitchen in.
Extra Brownie points.
21 May 2002, 09:16 AM
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Another vote for the Octavia RS (not that I'm biased mind). Loads of boot space, reasonably quick (not quite as quick as a Sport ) cheap to run. Go on, give it a try!
) cheap to run. Go on, give it a try!
21 May 2002, 09:23 AM
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or, if you like 4wd but want something quicker than a sport.
Octavia 4x4 - 150bhp, ESP, and very low key!
(and yes, it has the same turbo as the RS, so easily tunable)
IC
(edited to say if you're after an estate, they do it as one of those also.... not that I'm biased )
[Edited by ianc - 5/21/2002 9:28:27 AM]
Octavia 4x4 - 150bhp, ESP, and very low key!
(and yes, it has the same turbo as the RS, so easily tunable)
IC
(edited to say if you're after an estate, they do it as one of those also.... not that I'm biased
)[Edited by ianc - 5/21/2002 9:28:27 AM]
21 May 2002, 09:37 AM
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I'd have said another Pug (206/306 GTi6) but guess you wouldn't really wanna touch WM with a barge-pole after the 406 fiasco .... and I don't blame ya !!! ..... 
Do they do import 147s for that much ? ....
-Sal.
Do they do import 147s for that much ? ....
-Sal.
21 May 2002, 12:28 PM
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have thought about importing a Seat
£11.5K will get you the recently revised MY03 Leon 20VT complete with 17" wheels, new "Cupra4" style front end and some more flashy bits inside. Fully specced as usual, leather for another £750 or so.....
21 May 2002, 04:41 PM
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Gza ~ just "word" spec at the moment....no pictures released.
See here
Importers no longer able to order MY02. Taking orders for MY03 but unable to give definate deliv dates at the moment - should be firmed up over the next couple of weeks.
You'll notice your local SEAT dealer doing good deals on showroom stock at the moment......
See here
Importers no longer able to order MY02. Taking orders for MY03 but unable to give definate deliv dates at the moment - should be firmed up over the next couple of weeks.
You'll notice your local SEAT dealer doing good deals on showroom stock at the moment......
22 May 2002, 10:46 AM
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Gza - 1st broker quote I've seen for the "Leon Cupra R" here too.
You'll obviously get it cheaper still going direct, but this is with full UK std spec (18" wheels, brembos etc).
Bit more than 12K.....but thought I'd whet your appetite anyway
You'll obviously get it cheaper still going direct, but this is with full UK std spec (18" wheels, brembos etc).
Bit more than 12K.....but thought I'd whet your appetite anyway
22 May 2002, 12:10 PM
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I personally like the look of the RHD Toledo TDI 150.
Upgrade to 17" wheels, and get an Upsolute Remap to 182bhp / 312lbs.ft (conservative figures) for less than £300. And it'll still average 50mpg, with pittance insuance too!
Yummy.
Upgrade to 17" wheels, and get an Upsolute Remap to 182bhp / 312lbs.ft (conservative figures) for less than £300. And it'll still average 50mpg, with pittance insuance too!
Yummy.
22 May 2002, 02:53 PM
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How about a Honda Accord Type R, great performance, practical and less to insure than a scooby
Go on you know it makes sense
Go on you know it makes sense
