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Old 24-02-2007 | 07:53 PM
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Right im wanting a toy. I REALLY want a bike..petes cbr is begging to be bought but im thinking no im a dad i shouldnt get one...

So, a car. Well, i dont get time to use a second car. I have a runabout that doesnt runabout at all Lindsay has a golf gti...so im thinking of getting something nice for us both, but what?

Dont want something plain otherwise ill still want a toy.
dont want something too flash as shell be driving it more than me and although shes a good driver she spends a lot of time in busy car parks SHOPPING

So wtf fits the bill? Around 13k? I was thinking Focus RS but im not sure. I like A4's and bmw 3 series but my nighbour has a nice 3 series so dont want the same...

Also looked into buying a new Focus ST in electric orange but rather buy new is it wise nowadays to lease?

hmm any opinions?

please dont say escos, saff or 3 door etc
Old 24-02-2007 | 07:56 PM
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go for a FRS mate

Old 24-02-2007 | 07:57 PM
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You don't want a lease, no point unless you put it through a business and claim the VAT back. Consider a PCH (personal contract hire) agreement as the residual set at the front would make the monthlies cheaper.

As for the car ? If it were me I'd go for either the Focus or to zee Germans.............
Old 24-02-2007 | 08:24 PM
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Got to agree with above mate FRS for me im currently thinking of selling the s1 and escort gti !!!!

And going for a FRS i wasnt keen on them when released but have grown on me and fancy one now They also seem to have dropped value slightly over the winter months theres a very very nice one currently on the RSOC 48K Miles ex ccondition they dont seem to be commanding 13/14k at the mo .

The guy says hell take Ł10500 well worth a look
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Old 24-02-2007 | 09:00 PM
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BMW M5

Something like:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00707103939959
Old 24-02-2007 | 09:23 PM
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older audi S3, FRS or Clio V6
Old 24-02-2007 | 09:40 PM
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Go for the bike if you won't get a Cossie!!!

I've got both and I'm a Dad!
Old 24-02-2007 | 09:43 PM
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to big for our lass Dann
Old 24-02-2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
You don't want a lease, no point unless you put it through a business and claim the VAT back. Consider a PCH (personal contract hire) agreement as the residual set at the front would make the monthlies cheaper.

As for the car ? If it were me I'd go for either the Focus or to zee Germans.............
thats what i was thinking. Puttng it through my business and claiming the VAT back.....
Old 24-02-2007 | 11:08 PM
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Volvo V50 Se T5 - plenty about now at approx Ł13000 - 220bhp, loadsa room for kids stuff, safety, power, uality build too - test drove one today actually but it was 2,0 diesel, nice classy motors.
Old 24-02-2007 | 11:27 PM
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audi s3 or s4
Old 25-02-2007 | 07:45 AM
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what about an evo lee?
Old 25-02-2007 | 09:45 AM
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Old 25-02-2007 | 09:57 AM
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s3 or FRS
Old 26-02-2007 | 03:03 PM
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im thinking audi the more i look at them
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