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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Need a nice run about, nothing absolute shite but obviosuly for £2k its not going to be that great

was looking at Astra GSI's

wouldnt mind a BMW coupe and would stretch to 3k


any ideas on decent-ish crap boxes ???
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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pug 306 of some sort wld be a good car!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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what do 106 GTi's go for

there good quick cars
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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dave my bmw 320 e36will be for sale next week it is on a j plate but is in very good condition for the age lowered 17's twin big bore sounds mint pm mr back or phone me if interested 07917325660


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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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andy, lets see some pics mate

mmm 306's didnt think of them....
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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will get some sorted out and will post them as ap where r u just out of interest
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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6th one down looks nice for the money!


Im in kent andy.... it is a 3 door?
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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no its a 5 door but does lok good though
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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buy my carina, had new front pipe
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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buy my carina, had new front pipe


does it come with the plates and fare meter
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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yes it does
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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good stuff matey ,,,,,im only kidding had a carina II given to me by a local taxi driver a couple of yrs ago shit hot they dont break
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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mines aint broken, its all i can afford
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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Sorry andy, after a 3door or 2 door coupe
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Dave, spend the extra and get the beemer lovely cars. That white one looks fine
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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yeah thats what im thinking pal

have you seen the red one???? 8th one down £2695
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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My mate just paid 2k for an R reg 306 it's absolutely mint, definitely well worth it for a run around
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Very nice, must have intergalatic miles though as its not even listed! Red is much nicer colour
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Here you go, 2nd one down...it'll go on forever!
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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What you going to use it for Dave? Taking Bints to Wimpy or carting crap around?

If its option 1. go for the BM
option 2. Pug.

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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It will be to transprt the biatches Paul.. so yes .. i think option 1
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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i have a f plate bmw 320i manual for sale soon.... cheap and cheefull....
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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sorry, has to be at least an E36 model coupe if its a beemer
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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I bought a vr6 for 2.5k and so far its been Its completley standard and its nice to drive!
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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dave with this interior mate its right down your street i recon

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/sh...ad.php?t=33881
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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my escort may be available soon
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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i dont want anything ford !!!!
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A bit of useless information but the 2.5 24v is better than the 2.0 24v on fuel. I've had my 525se auto for almost 2 years and its never missed a beat. Its the most reliable car I've owned to date ...
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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cheers guys, going to get this hopefully tonight..

what do you reckon?



Nath.. how many miles has yours done? this is 140,00 but with full BMW service history

oh and can anyone reccomend the best place to do an HPI check?

cheers

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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dave be careful m8 u might not bother with the cos once u drive a well built car.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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i know jase!

at least i know (touch wood) this will be semi reliable!
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Dave, its now on 116k

140k is nothing as long as its been serviced properly. The main things that need doing are the oil/fliter changes and change of coolant. Also check the tcs's and shackles for clonking, wondering steering and slight vibrations and listen out for timing chains as well. Apart from that just check the usual things like the cat and that everything works like it should, etc, etc ....

Also check this website out as its pretty usefull:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/index.ph...ycar/index.htm

If you have the reg number then give BMW GB a call at the Bracknell office as they'll only too willingly give you any info and servicing history that they have

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Dave, i bought an S reg mondeo TD from the trader a while back for £1750, its a verona LX and has leccy windows, central locking and air con and isn't too slow either, it's in god nick with only 72k on the clock, can't go wrong, 300 qiud to insure too!! lovely to drive and not qworried about leaving it anywhere!! have you looked how cheap mondeo's are now days??
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actually just remembered, my mates got a P reg astra GSi in red, low miles and immaculate, he wants 2k for that, looks well too
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