ArteSuave Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I don't know your price range Stevo, but I have got my heart set on a Scirocco. I had a go in my mates 2.0 TSI and it was very good indeed. I've never had a VW though, you might fancy a change. An R Design Volvo C30 is another option I've considered but I hesitate to spend my 20s driving a Volvo. PS - Added bonus with the Scirocco (assuming you get one with a DSG flappy paddle) that you can literally heil Hitler while you drive along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 18, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yeah wouldn't be keen on a Volvo. Scirocco's are decent, something I've though about in the past. What sort of price would you be paying for a Scirocco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A nice 4 yearish old used one can be had for £10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (yeah yeah, Audis driven by dickheads, blah blah) I drive an Audi ...oh wait I love my A5 and having this panzer 5 series on loan has made me appreciate it even more few people have suggested the RH drive conversion is a problem with Audi if you are a giant but not being a Harlem globe trotter myself I've not noticed it .. it's something to consider though if you do look at the A3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 18, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2014 Urgh, I'm dying for an A5, I think they're beautiful. Just can't stretch to it though. Should be getting nice pay bump this year so I could probably stretch for the monthly payments, but I wouldn't be able to get the cash for the initial deposit they ask for. So A3 may be the compromise. Probably just visit the dealer and let myself get talked into something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (yeah yeah, Audis driven by dickheads, blah blah) I drive an Audi ...oh wait I love my A5 and having this panzer 5 series on loan has made me appreciate it even more few people have suggested the RH drive conversion is a problem with Audi if you are a giant but not being a Harlem globe trotter myself I've not noticed it .. it's something to consider though if you do look at the A3 I was considering an Audi for my next car, but the lack of a main dealership over here puts me off, so I'll probably get another BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Urgh, I'm dying for an A5, I think they're beautiful. Just can't stretch to it though. Should be getting nice pay bump this year so I could probably stretch for the monthly payments, but I wouldn't be able to get the cash for the initial deposit they ask for. So A3 may be the compromise. Probably just visit the dealer and let myself get talked into something! Have you looked at the A3 sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 18, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2014 Its ok but not really a fan of any of the other saloons apart from the a5 to be honest. A6 is nice but too grown up for me I think I'm just going to go to a dealer, there's a big one near me, and see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I've just been given a BMW 325 D M Sport rental as my Alfa 159 gets bodywork repaired after being smacked by a lorry. Not a patch on the 159. It is like being controlled by a robot. The car has no soul and I want my Alfa back. However, it is good on the juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think my car (BMW 328ci with optional indicators) will need a shit load doing at its MOT so think I might bin it in March. I don't drive that much anymore... maybe 20 miles a week? Use the train Monday to Friday so only need something for the weekend. Which leads me into a two way choice of thinking: 1. The most sensible one - something small, cheap and economical. Low tax so basically it barely registers on my outgoings. Maybe a Smart car or a small diesel VW or Audi 2. The stupid option - something a bit OTT, considering fuel economy won't be an issue, however tax and insurance will be high. 911, M5, AMG Merc, Jag XK, DB7 or Bentley Continental. The last are at the more crazy end of the scale. I have always wanted a 911, so may be the time to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 18, 2014 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'll be getting a new car around January next year. Haven't a clue yet. Maybe a Golf/Fiesta. I like the new Clio though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Just had an 04 Vauxhall Corsa bought for me for when I pass my driving test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Urgh, I'm dying for an A5, I think they're beautiful. Just can't stretch to it though. Should be getting nice pay bump this year so I could probably stretch for the monthly payments, but I wouldn't be able to get the cash for the initial deposit they ask for. So A3 may be the compromise. Probably just visit the dealer and let myself get talked into something! Why are you buying new ? Go for an 18 month old A5 with as good a spec as you can afford would be my advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 18, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2014 Urgh, I'm dying for an A5, I think they're beautiful. Just can't stretch to it though. Should be getting nice pay bump this year so I could probably stretch for the monthly payments, but I wouldn't be able to get the cash for the initial deposit they ask for. So A3 may be the compromise. Probably just visit the dealer and let myself get talked into something! Why are you buying new ? Go for an 18 month old A5 with as good a spec as you can afford would be my advice I'm being a short termist month to month kind of guy. On one of these deals where you loan the car for 3 years then have an option to buy it outright at the end. Works out at 350ish per month for a new a5 I could probably stretch to that with a promotion coming, but the deposit they ask for is like 7 or 8 grand and I don't have that kind of money. To buy second hand I'd gave to buy outright. An 18 month old a5 would be what? 20 grand? Couldn't afford the repayments on a loan like that. Sensible thing would be to buy something MUCH cheaper and more practical. But I'm 28. This is probably my last chance to buy a decent car while I'm still "young", no family etc. Don't really want to settle on a sensible saloon just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm quite anti VW these days due to some shockingly fraudulent customer service I was at the wrong end of. But anybody that doesn't rate the Lupo GTI clearly hasn't driven one. It may well drive brilliantly. But part of what I like about cars is how they look. And Lupos look hilarious. Even if it's done up/lowered/blinged whatever. I'd argue that would make it look worse. If Ford made a KA that was the best drive I've ever experienced, I still wouldn't want the thing because it would be Fugly. What I've found with most of the cars I drive is that I'm on the inside. To buy an inferior car, so other people can look at the outside, or so I can stand outside it and look at it had just never occurred to me. Perhaps that's why I've never bought an Audi...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yeah before the lupo I had an Audi a4 convertible. Looked amazing but drove awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I drive a Skoda Fabia, would like something decent next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I drive a Skoda Fabia, would like something decent next. Ex soviet block Stalinist murderers now owned by Nazi's and probably financed by third world prostitution rings. I heard they killed that giraffe in Denmark. Skoda are fine generally, but I have driven a Fabia a couple of times and it did feel a little wishy washy meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I've just been given a BMW 325 D M Sport rental as my Alfa 159 gets bodywork repaired after being smacked by a lorry. Not a patch on the 159. It is like being controlled by a robot. The car has no soul and I want my Alfa back. However, it is good on the juice. When you say 'lorry', you mean bits just fell off after going over a speed hump didn't you? And by soul you really mean 'rust'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I've had company Volvos and Audis for the last 25 years but none have been as much fun to drive as my 1974 Triumph Stag. I bought the missue a Juke a couple of years ago and it's so bland and boring to drive. It's the first and last time I buy a Nissan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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