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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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what car for 12-16k will be daily driver so must be:

Reliable
Good MPG
but also good fun too

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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lotus elise fits all your needs
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Nsx if you can find a good manual for 16k
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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personally i'd get a really nice 330d bmw

then remap it

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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its got to be comfortable too lol. what sort of mpg do elises return anyway?

dont think there are any nsx's under 16k at the mo are there? theres a nice looking one for 20k on the tradermind

330d would deffo be an option
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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35 MPG
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Default Re: WHAT CAR FOR 12-16K????????????????????

Originally Posted by JAP CRAP
what car for 12-16k will be daily driver so must be:

Reliable
Good MPG
but also good fun too

ta
escort cosworth fits that description beutifully
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Boxster S.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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bmw m3 evo convertible ,summer coming ,roof down, bhp 321 std returns 22 - 25 mpg round town 35+ on a good motorway run good comfortable car with a lot of performance
got one for sale if interested i will pm you the details
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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you can buy a BRAND NEW vectra 1.9CDTi for around 10k from where i work. suits all your needs apart from the fun aspect!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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bmw 330
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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get a monaro!!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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S3 Quatro, comfortable, while still being quick!

my mate is selling a mint one too
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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audi s3
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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330d Sport......
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Audi TT
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
330d Sport......
he did ask for something which is good fun
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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330 d sport is the best option...
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Escort-MK...QQcmdZViewItem








........rember thats an 11 second car that lifts the front wheels
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Bmw 120d and after seeing one on the track they look fun too, think chap had some kind of chip on it and that was it, spent the whole day sideways
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Id save another grand, and buy this


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/123083.htm
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Sam
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Escort-MK1-Sport-1971_W0QQitemZ330073506905QQihZ014QQcategoryZ9844Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem








........rember thats an 11 second car that lifts the front wheels

That is fooking
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
Originally Posted by TIFF
330d Sport......
he did ask for something which is good fun
They are top fun Love mine, gutted its for sale.


Deffo 330d Sport imo mine can average 51mpg on a run taking it easy Thats after remap

Proper cars.



hh its for sale btw
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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how much are you after?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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13'500
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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rhys, I was actually gona contact you about yours. get some more info. is it for sale on here?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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yeah its in for sale section dude
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pennywise
Id save another grand, and buy this


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/123083.htm
agree they go like fuck
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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Have u robbed a bank Busby?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Had Oile text me yesterday asking where the fooook had Busby got Ł16k from
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Lotus Elise, you might possibly find an early Series 1 Exige as well for that money.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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12-16k my foot (Or Olies LOL ),

16quid more like
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