New car time - Golf R32 Mk5 advice?

[sideways14a]

Still think a v10 Phaeton with a remap (and dpf removed) would be hilarious.

Think of a couch, no... a sitting room (with book shelf and rugs) going from zero to warp in less time than it takes to sneeze - with a bonus cloud behind.

[Actual_Ben_Taylor]

Still think a v10 Phaeton with a remap (and dpf removed) would be hilarious.

Think of a couch, no... a sitting room (with book shelf and rugs) going from zero to warp in less time than it takes to sneeze - with a bonus cloud behind.

I think it would also depreciate like crazy...

[sideways14a]

They have already gone through the floor, think they are circa 6 - 8 k now.

[arry]

Looked at them - not keen tbh. Just a bit Meh to look at

[Scottie]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...benz?logcode=p

[redlinezak]

Only glanced over the last few pages since the requirements changed so sorry if i have missed something but I'm surprised no-one has mention an E46 M3?

[Evilchap]

Somebody said Mazda 6 MPS, what about Mazda 3 MPS, they drop into budget sometimes. Also 123d / 130i are firmly in budget.

For a random suggestion, it ticks all the boxes with the possible exception of it being reliable, but you cant have EVERYTHING...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo...item27fbf85a06
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...--2004/3774766

[R3K1355]

He did say something about not wanting to spend every weekend laying underneath it fixing things.

So no Alfa's

[Zornyan]

Or fiat's or Nissan or ford's or bmw.....so the only option left.

Robin reliant.

[Mark]

The ST500 Mark - what's the difference mate?

Not a lot, the red leather mainly and a little plaque saying its 1 of 500 so wont depreciate as much as a standard ST

[Actual_Ben_Taylor]

Somebody said Mazda 6 MPS, what about Mazda 3 MPS, they drop into budget sometimes. Also 123d / 130i are firmly in budget.

Even the 135i is getting very close...

[arry]

Think I'd rather have the 335i than the 135i - for some reason the proportions just don't work on the 1 series

[Jonny Wilkinson]

If you can stretch to 11,500 you can have my jag AND the Aprilia. 4 seats in the jag, fun and reliability from the priller

[arry]

I'd love both....... But


So my list is a good clean standard ish Evo8 FQ300, a 968, a Mk1 RS, 6 MPS, 335i, 650i, S15, R34 GTT

I do like cars with acronym or numerical denominations then

Now how the hell do I test drive them.....

[Mark]

Well the BMs will be easy, just pop to a main dealer, the rest will be a little more difficult, maybe look at performance dealers?

[arry]

I was thinking SVA down in Dover for the Evo S15 and 34

I like the thrill of the chase of buying a new car but f me I forgot how my aggy it is

[Zornyan]

I'd love both....... But


So my list is a good clean standard ish Evo8 FQ300, a 968, a Mk1 RS, 6 MPS, 335i, 650i, S15, R34 GTT

I do like cars with acronym or numerical denominations then

Now how the hell do I test drive them.....

Out of the beemers the 335i would get my vote, been out in a friends remapped one (bout 2 years ago mind) and with 4 up the thing still shifted its ass incredibly quickly.had a nice exhaust note and just endless torque and powerband.

The 6 series I wouldn't bother with, most reviews seem that owners are disappointed with them,yes they have power, but most people agree their too big and lardy to be anymore more than a motorway cruiser, yet they don't have the same refinement or qualities as a newer merc, which puts them in a bit of a middle class.

[Scottie]

The 630 Sport is the best 6 series to have handling wise.

[Mark]

Old 6 is still a bit ugly, new 6 however..........

[Scottie]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...trol?logcode=p

Compared to some of the other cars on the list think that is a fine looking coupe