What hot hatch for around £3k/£3500k
19-10-2011, 01:24 PM
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Try ano ibiza cupra r the 3 door version of the leon cupra i have drove 1 and i know where theres 1 to be had and have to say its a very good 1 and they feel brilliant on boost. Definately would have 1 over a type r and a fez st
19-10-2011, 04:55 PM
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I'd go for a Cupra, or wait a couple weeks for M3's to depreciate some more lol. Personally couldn't own an EP3 Civic, would try chunk up more cash for an EK9 or Integra.
19-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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He doesn't like the Clio, 3k gets you tip tip top GTI-6 or Rallye, more likely to spend half, & Mk4 is the worst Golf GTi ever built! just my 2p...
I'd go for a Cupra, or wait a couple weeks for M3's to depreciate some more lol. Personally couldn't own an EP3 Civic, would try chunk up more cash for an EK9 or Integra.
I'd go for a Cupra, or wait a couple weeks for M3's to depreciate some more lol. Personally couldn't own an EP3 Civic, would try chunk up more cash for an EK9 or Integra.
20-10-2011, 11:34 AM
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Looked at these already mate but all seem very high milers / older for the money i want to spend. Also if parts are as dear as my S4 ones were then i'd prefer to steer away...
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20-10-2011, 11:45 AM
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Fabia VRS remapped, fast, economical, cheap to insure and good resale and repair cost
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
20-10-2011, 12:01 PM
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Fabia VRS remapped, fast, economical, cheap to insure and good resale and repair cost
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
also, thats the lower end of the VRS budget, 2005-6 models still seem to be flowating around 4.5-5k mark
i agree though, cracking cars, after a remap the in gear torque is phenomenal!
20-10-2011, 03:52 PM
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Fair point, had later Cupra's in mind TBH, not quite 3500 range.
20-10-2011, 04:20 PM
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I've had a 1.8t gti mk4 golf and HATED it!!!! dont think i could ever go back to one. Pretty much decided to get a civic type r I think, just got to sell the van now!!
20-10-2011, 04:27 PM
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Fabia VRS remapped, fast, economical, cheap to insure and good resale and repair cost
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
Just bought 1 myself and wish i'd done so yrs ago mine is a 2005 with cruise and esp had 1 owner full Skoda service history and is priced well within your budget
And before anyone says skoda its an audi A3 chassis
21-10-2011, 07:08 AM
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21-10-2011, 07:34 AM
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I was looking at civic type Rs. Ended up buying a 07 plate fiesta st with 32k on the clock for 4 grand.
Result. It's clean aswell also hpi clear.
All I found with the civics is there either 5-6 k and standard nice. Or 2,5 -4k and cat d or sky high miles
Result. It's clean aswell also hpi clear.
All I found with the civics is there either 5-6 k and standard nice. Or 2,5 -4k and cat d or sky high miles
21-10-2011, 07:51 AM
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I love the look of the MK 6.5 Fiesta ST & ZS the only trouble would be constantly looking out the window making sure the rear spolier and bumpers were still there and not on ebay!
I know what has been said about VX but Z20LET Astra GSi / Zafira GSi an option
I know what has been said about VX but Z20LET Astra GSi / Zafira GSi an option
21-10-2011, 08:49 AM
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for some reason the Astra GSI hatches have kept their value very well
the coupes can be had for a bargain though
it is a vauxhall though......
21-10-2011, 09:10 AM
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Yeah dont want a vauxhall to be honest, i'll have a look about at the ST's but think that the civic might be more fun etc! I loved both my DC5 Integras I had so hope that it won't be too far off one of those
21-10-2011, 10:09 AM
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i've seen some that are cat d's etc but there are a handful out there with around 60-70k on them for about 3k. Insurance isnt an issue as i'm a bit older and my current company match the no claims on it that I use on my mercedes!
Not sure about the softness as ive only had dc5's, cant see it being as much fun but it will be nice as a winter runabout hopefully!
Not sure about the softness as ive only had dc5's, cant see it being as much fun but it will be nice as a winter runabout hopefully!
21-10-2011, 06:14 PM
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Far as Type R's go the only one that won't feel soft against an EK9 is the DC2 teg, DC5 isn't soft by any reach just obviously more refined/not as raw. EP3 would feel well soft in that company, but its meant to be the useable Type R so...
21-10-2011, 07:46 PM
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22-10-2011, 09:14 AM
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avoid french and german (and i include all VAG) and go japanese. civic type-r gets my vote. although i'm looking to spend that amount on a saab 9-3 aero convertible
22-10-2011, 11:13 AM
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You can pick a Glanza V up for that sort of money, cracking little cars. Bit Marmite though!
22-10-2011, 01:09 PM
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23-10-2011, 02:33 PM
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I've sold a few 9-3's and they are hateful things IMO!
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23-10-2011, 03:02 PM
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id have a audi s3 power comfort and 4 wheel drive for great fun in ther snow
had a 02 plate one for 5years it never missed abeat once amazing little car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3356073.htm
had a 02 plate one for 5years it never missed abeat once amazing little car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3356073.htm
23-10-2011, 05:06 PM
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id have a audi s3 power comfort and 4 wheel drive for great fun in ther snow
had a 02 plate one for 5years it never missed abeat once amazing little car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3356073.htm
had a 02 plate one for 5years it never missed abeat once amazing little car
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3356073.htm
06-11-2011, 08:39 PM
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Well quick update, bought myself a 53 plate civic type r in silver yesterday, blimmin tidy thing, well pleased with it, great fun to chuck about and nippier than I was expecting! Quite looking forward to using it as a daily in the winter whilst the merc is in the garage being vinyl wrapped!!!
10-11-2011, 11:59 AM
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