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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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ok guys, getting a van for work and for when we move and start another house resto/build.

But i want a car too, for going to golf in and the like. Thing is till we know what the house is gonna cost i am limiting my self to Ł1499, may stretch to 1500 for the right car

i fancy sommat different so i dont want a s2, gti etc etc,,,

What can i get. Whats honda CRX's like?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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what about a saab 9000/900 get a 2.3? turbo for about a Ł1500 on a p plate?

something a little different i guess??

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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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i will go look on AT
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Get an old E34 5 series Lee they are blinding motors for the money these days
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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i was thinking E30 3 series!
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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been looking at some older BMW's as i now know how well built these cars are, and the money you can pick em up for is unreal as ya say...

but as ive just sold one i was thinking maybe try a different marque?
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds

What can i get. Whats honda CRX's like?
As rusty as a ford
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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The word 'Marque' and 1500 quid look a bit odd when used in the same sentence lol
Honda Prelude V-tecs are getting cheap so may be worth a look
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lol ok spadge 'make'.

I want a good van that wont let me down so im saying about 2500 for that.,, so 1500 on a car leaves me a good wedge to crack on with the house

hmmm, maybe al just wait till the house is done and get meself an M3! Reckon they will be sub 20k by then
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
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What can i get. Whats honda CRX's like?
As rusty as a ford
really?

Maybe if i get some blinkers i wont notice the rust and it will be the only car to have

used to like em as a kid tho
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Dont listen to him crx's are a perfect little motor for that money. I had 1 ower ayear ago now and it was a really good laught and perfect for what i needed at the time, non existant back seat and boot though
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Cavalier V6


AWESOME CAR FOR THE CASH
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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dont think the clubs will fit in a crx will get them in the passenger seat and thats about it lol
just get yourself along to the auctions and see what available for the money.
worst bit about them is you always wanna spend a little more
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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a nice 2.8i capri
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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what about a erst
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by craig todd
a nice 2.8i capri
Do they actually exist?

Dav, didnt think they were that small! Been to golf in the MGF and had to seat belt the clubs in the front

Keep browsing the AT but still dont know
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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you could probably get a reasonably new vectra for that money
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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I'm telling you the crx is the way forward, you wont need to worry about it breaking down and costing you a fortune and it will sell easy when its time to get shot. O and as a bonus they do 100 miles to a 10er and have nearly 160bhp.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamz
you could probably get a reasonably new vectra for that money
been there mate, swore never to go again
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