Cars you could buy today for the same money...
06-26-2003, 07:26 AM
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Cars you could buy today for the same money...
However disappointed, most of us are still going to wait for our RX-8.
In the meantime, it would be interesting to see what actual cars are available to buy today, if you wanted to part with your £24,000 or so.
If you find any good links for cars for sale then post them up. How about this one for starters:
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00324094951323
In the meantime, it would be interesting to see what actual cars are available to buy today, if you wanted to part with your £24,000 or so.
If you find any good links for cars for sale then post them up. How about this one for starters:
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00324094951323
06-26-2003, 07:28 AM
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06-26-2003, 07:45 AM
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A nice yellow S2000GT, I might go and drive this one on the weekend....
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00325095860491
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00325095860491
06-26-2003, 08:29 AM
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Alright, so it has a few miles on it, but so what. If I could insure it I would still take this car over the 8.
Also, Mark, how do you link to the autotrader website that way?
Thanks.
Also, Mark, how do you link to the autotrader website that way?
Thanks.
06-26-2003, 08:30 AM
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Originally posted by MarkW
A nice yellow S2000GT, I might go and drive this one on the weekend....
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00325095860491
A nice yellow S2000GT, I might go and drive this one on the weekend....
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00325095860491
06-26-2003, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by shahpor
Alright, so it has a few miles on it, but so what. If I could insure it I would still take this car over the 8.
Also, Mark, how do you link to the autotrader website that way?
Thanks.
Alright, so it has a few miles on it, but so what. If I could insure it I would still take this car over the 8.
Also, Mark, how do you link to the autotrader website that way?
Thanks.
06-26-2003, 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by Lensman
It's done 102,113 miles in less than 3 years!!! No wonder it's cheap(ish), it must have been hammered.
It's done 102,113 miles in less than 3 years!!! No wonder it's cheap(ish), it must have been hammered.
Also, you got to remember that it has also lost £30,000 in less than 3 years!
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06-26-2003, 09:06 AM
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Well, no link, but I'd have to say Integra Type R imported via Litchfield.
The S2000 would be on the list but the S2200 is due for unveiling at Frankfurt:D
And if you need the space, the current rumour of a 2.5litre 250bhp Accord Type R being unveiled at the same time is looking very promising.
Other than that. 350Z I suppose. Or 147/156 GTA (but why not hang on for the new GTV- gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous).
TT? *snigger* I'll get my scissors and mousse
The S2000 would be on the list but the S2200 is due for unveiling at Frankfurt:D
And if you need the space, the current rumour of a 2.5litre 250bhp Accord Type R being unveiled at the same time is looking very promising.
Other than that. 350Z I suppose. Or 147/156 GTA (but why not hang on for the new GTV- gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous).
TT? *snigger* I'll get my scissors and mousse
06-26-2003, 09:11 AM
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Funny - been looking at most of those myself!
There are much lower M5's for not much more money too. Think insurance might be lumpy though on 400bhp.
Like the MZ3 coupe - many people hate the shape - but I quite like it. Just would like occasionally to take rear passengers.
I really like the NSX too, but looking at quite an old car for the same money.
Really rather struggling to find something at least as quick as the TT, with better space in the back, that looks reasonable, not convertible (live in london) and will hold it's value.....
Answers on a postcard.
There are much lower M5's for not much more money too. Think insurance might be lumpy though on 400bhp.
Like the MZ3 coupe - many people hate the shape - but I quite like it. Just would like occasionally to take rear passengers.
I really like the NSX too, but looking at quite an old car for the same money.
Really rather struggling to find something at least as quick as the TT, with better space in the back, that looks reasonable, not convertible (live in london) and will hold it's value.....
Answers on a postcard.
06-26-2003, 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by Ali
Well, no link, but I'd have to say Integra Type R imported via Litchfield.
Well, no link, but I'd have to say Integra Type R imported via Litchfield.
06-26-2003, 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Lensman
Hey, if you do go down that route then at least get the Roadster.
Hey, if you do go down that route then at least get the Roadster.
The GT has a hardtop for the winter and a softtop for the summer, so you get the best of both worlds. One of the things that put me off the S2K was the softtop but I quite like the idea of the GT model.
Shahpor,
To get the URL, right click on the autotrader window, choose properties, the you can cut and paste the link.
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06-26-2003, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by MarkW
Lensman,
The GT has a hardtop for the winter and a softtop for the summer, so you get the best of both worlds. One of the things that put me off the S2K was the softtop but I quite like the idea of the GT model.
Lensman,
The GT has a hardtop for the winter and a softtop for the summer, so you get the best of both worlds. One of the things that put me off the S2K was the softtop but I quite like the idea of the GT model.
Still won't have a decent audio system, nav, SF instruments or the many other things that make the RX-8 special though. Ooops, I accidentally dropped into positivity mode, sorry it's not like me...
06-26-2003, 12:45 PM
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Agree about audio, dont need nav, but it STILL has 237bhp, weighs under 1300kg, revs to 9k and it has a starter button
Booked a test drive for Sat. Dont expect to get one, but depends on what I think of it.
Ive decided like many others, I may as well spend the summer test driving now!
Booked a test drive for Sat. Dont expect to get one, but depends on what I think of it.
Ive decided like many others, I may as well spend the summer test driving now!
06-27-2003, 02:30 AM
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Oilman,
No doubt the Z4 is a good car and not bad looking , but it's not really for me as I cant get past the designer hairdresser image
Also, the 3 litre is over 30k if I remember and there is a waiting list so I couldnt have one today. I must admit I dont want to test drive it as I might like it, and then I would have a dilemma.
Cheers
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No doubt the Z4 is a good car and not bad looking , but it's not really for me as I cant get past the designer hairdresser image
Also, the 3 litre is over 30k if I remember and there is a waiting list so I couldnt have one today. I must admit I dont want to test drive it as I might like it, and then I would have a dilemma.
Cheers
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06-27-2003, 04:39 AM
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Im in the same frame of mind....
I hate beamers but this one looks like fun and if i take it for a spin i might actually start hating myself and i wouldnt want to start that self hatred lark.
Seriously though as i like many others want the 4 seats (but not necessarily compulsory) what can you get that gives some decent sporty performance for around the 25k - 35k mark and has 4 seats.
I hate beamers but this one looks like fun and if i take it for a spin i might actually start hating myself and i wouldnt want to start that self hatred lark.
Seriously though as i like many others want the 4 seats (but not necessarily compulsory) what can you get that gives some decent sporty performance for around the 25k - 35k mark and has 4 seats.
06-27-2003, 05:03 AM
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Ok. 4 seats...
New;
Golf R32 - looks like a golf
Impreza - goes well, but not exactly pretty
Civic Type R
???
Second Hand;
M3
Evo 6,7,8
M5
S3, S4
Turbo Volvo (S60?)
New;
Golf R32 - looks like a golf
Impreza - goes well, but not exactly pretty
Civic Type R
???
Second Hand;
M3
Evo 6,7,8
M5
S3, S4
Turbo Volvo (S60?)