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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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i need a new car, but i cant find anything that i would want! i need to use it everyday, but i want something half smart! i got about 20k to play with, but honestly i cant find anything that intrests me!

i was going to look at a A4 convertible, but since i thought about it, i see them everywhere and slowly going off them!

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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audi convertable?

Are you gay?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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or as my friend said to me a audi "gay" 4
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you know im not gay alex,, that kiss was just between friends LOL
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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M5.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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thought about a e39 M5, but i think they look too dated once you see an e60! amazing car still though
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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hummer lol
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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practical LOL
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by aurallis
bummer lol

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/208852.htm

or a yellow 928
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Join Phil's gang & get a 'pimped' Merc lol!
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2006, BMW, 330Ci / 330Cd, M Sport.... nice

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidewayz
Join Phil's gang & get a 'pimped' Merc lol!
not a stupid idea for an everyday car actually......

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/208005.htm
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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any merc i can afford falls in the shit bracket,,,, the build quaily of mercs for a few years was SHIT! rust buckets!

i like 330's, but it would have to be a E90,,, sorry,, i know im a fussy so and so!
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Think you need to change one of your criteria
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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My M3 SMG Convertible
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
My M3 SMG Convertible
Sounds like he's got taste though
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Sounds like you're a twat
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Got me there big man
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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you don't like diesels either do you??

shame 'cos this is nice...
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/314357.htm

and this is;
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/382950.htm

i'd go for this though
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/388243.htm
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Of those I think the audi would be best!

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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Im in same boat though 5k less to spend. IM think im deffo going for 330d sport though. I also been looking at A4 TDI converts though just not sure.....
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530d definitely!
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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For anyone saying Derv you dont know Gareth. He hasnt been converted to the future fuel yet!
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Im in same boat though 5k less to spend. IM think im deffo going for 330d sport though. I also been looking at A4 TDI converts though just not sure.....
I don't think i could get used to a convertible diesel??? all that clattering just isn't right, you're supposed to hear a roar with the roof off
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
I don't think i could get used to a convertible diesel??? all that clattering just isn't right, you're supposed to hear a roar with the roof off
But V6, 6cyc dervs dont sound like the clattering 4cycs though.
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i do like the e90 530d, but i wouldnt have an M5 rep,, would rather just have an Msport!
i picked up a brand new 730d a few months back and loved it
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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My pick would be a nice late Audi (not a TT) sportline A4 A6 looks sweet. Class personified (until the later cars with the Xmas tree headlights)
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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B5 RS4
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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02 range rover
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a MR2 355 sorry gareth lol
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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you keeping the cossie gareth?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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the rs4 would be getting a bit old,,,

ya still keeping the banger LOL
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cossi plus 20 gareth will see you in a 3fiftyfive
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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you dont have to remind me mate,,,, LOL but,,, i cant bring myself to do it! sad aint i LOL
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the rs4 would be getting a bit old,,,

ya still keeping the banger LOL
sadly true, but still so
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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they are very cool! i fucking love the rs6. but couldnt live with the costs as a daily runner
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535D Sport
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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fuck it, just buy a £100 metro rotter and spend the rest on beer and cheap hookers!

you will have much more fun!

or an evo 8 lol
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bmw 5 series 535 sport ........diesel
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Find a nice 535d for 20k!!!! wont get one for that money unless over 100k miles
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