New Car

[Fidgits]

hmm, what do i know..

well, for a fact:

There will be a diesel. The engines will be V6 rather than straight six. Its styling will be based on the E-FS concept.

Things ive heard mentioned are:

A coupe version, a softop version, a hybrid, 4wd

But i dont know if these are true or not???

[SMW]

Is this the concept you are talking about ?

[Fidgits]

erm, probably...

[jaxx]

from the options you have weighed up Ian then it looks as though the TT is the best contender

.........

look at that! i said something nice about the TT!!!

personally i dont rate it whatsoever,but well leave my opinion at that and for the good of the topic i will agree with you that it seems the better option for you. shame about the Nissan not being able to deliver 100% though as that is one heck of a gorgeous motor!

[Fidgits]

yeah, unfortunatly, after sleeping on it, i dont know if i really want a TT..

And the 350Z is very tempting, just a shame it doesnt really meet any of my criteia.. not that will stop me!

I just dont know!!!

[knowlson]

Get a 330ci or a 330d

or have a look in autotrader the BMW M5 is now about 23-25 2nd hand

[jaxx]

yeah, unfortunatly, after sleeping on it, i dont know if i really want a TT..

And the 350Z is very tempting, just a shame it doesnt really meet any of my criteia.. not that will stop me!

I just dont know!!!

you can here it in the back of your mind, poking you in the back.......

............you know you want to............

[Fidgits]

<_<

Thats how i feel...

The problem was, the insurance for the 350Z wasnt too bad, im just grateful the one they had was silver and not blue, otherwise i'd be signing the cheque today!!!

no... no... cant, not what i wanted, to impractical... grrrr :ffs:

[jaxx]

ok ok ok!

ill stop teasing ya!

:D

[Fidgits]

thanks Rob...

I need a week or two without being told how good the 350Z is...

But, back onto the cars, the Z4/Elise/S2000 are off the list due to the insurance costs..

But, im a bit lost to what to look at now.. hmmm, i've just had a wonderful thought...

[jaxx]

and whats this wonderful thought??

is it a 3..............

gotta restrain myself :D

[Fidgits]

heres a new one....

2004 CLK270 CDI Avantgarde Coupe Automatic Obsidian Black with Alpaca Grey Leather...

Meets the following wants:

'2+2 sports'

'availabe as a convertible'

'diesel/economy'

comments?

*edit* OMG!!! same insurance as the 350Z.. and i know which one i'd prefer!!!

Edited June 14, 2004 by Fidgits

[Fizz]

350.. cha cha cha... 350 cha cha cha!... :P

[dave5282]

I just found out what my co. car is at my new job, which i will probably accept in the morning.

I just keep saying @22 a co car is good, even if it is a ******

and fidge, your making me feel lowly!!!!

[Fidgits]

whats the company car Dave???

and sorry if im making you feel lowly, that really isnt my intention..

and im thinking of sticking with the IS for the time being..

[dave5282]

Fidge, its a corsa, which i have slated in the past, but hey its paid for by them, so in effect its cheap motoring, my try and negotiate, we will see.

I was being sarcastic about making me feel lowly, hell there is a reason you can look at nice cars...you've earned it fidge, and dont even let people make you feel bad for something you've earned ever!!

[Fidgits]

well Dave, at 22 I was still at Uni.. so getting a company car is something...

Just watch out for the tax-man!!!

[Fidgits]

I'm getting very tempted to change my car...

current ideas are:

Lotus Elise (series 2)

Very fast, lots of fun... not very practical for work, maybe uncomfortable for distances?

VX200 Turbo

As above, slightly cheaper, comfier... but has a vauxhall badge!

Mini Cooper S

More practical, loads of fun... expensive for what it is

also considering - Z3, boxster and new astra...

any comments or help welcome...

okay, heres the revised list!

Keep the IS200

Most practical and sensible choice...

Nissan 350Z

Doesnt fulfil any requirements, except its good looking and a sports car... but somehow the most desirable!

Audi TT

A semi-practical proposition, but not sure about the image

BMW 320i Convertible

A possibility, not sure about the image though.

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I'm looking for suggesstions to add to this list...

Ideally, used car, less than 3 years old. Cost less than 20K (but 25k the absolute max).

Either 2+2 coupe, or 2 seater sports.

Reasonable insurance/running costs.

4WD a bonus, but not show stopper. convertable would be nice..

No bigger than the IS, would prefer something smaller...

[dave5282]

Honda accord

mazda 6

(probably already been said)

[Ryan1985]

New Integra Type-R, lovely lookin motor and fast and a decent sized boot i would imagine!

Cheers

[Fidgits]

New Integra Type-R, lovely lookin motor and fast and a decent sized boot i would imagine!

Cheers

???

theres nothing on honda about a new integra?? are you reffering to the RSX? if so, lovely car, but i dont want an import..

[jaxx]

New Integra Type-R, lovely lookin motor and fast and a decent sized boot i would imagine!

Cheers

???

theres nothing on honda about a new integra?? are you reffering to the RSX? if so, lovely car, but i dont want an import..

imported from Japan its called a Honda Integra Type R

imported from USA its called an Acura RSX

same car different Badge

id say from your current list then

350.. cha cha cha... 350 cha cha cha!...

failing that! keep the IS

[System~G]

OK if it's a 2+2, then what about the new (ish) preludes? They're not too bad at all B)

[Ryan1985]

New Integra Type-R, lovely lookin motor and fast and a decent sized boot i would imagine!

Cheers

???

theres nothing on honda about a new integra?? are you reffering to the RSX? if so, lovely car, but i dont want an import..

Jaxx's explained that 1 then!

Wot bout a 300ZX, rear wheel drive, big power and good looks imo! A bit old maybe tho!

Cheers

[Fidgits]

well, heres the update...

Audi TT, decided against it, since i saw 4 of them on the short drive to the DIY store yesterday!

350Z, not what i was looking for, but tempting..

Gen 7 Celica, a possible, but doubtful...

BMW 3 series convertible, possibility

New Merc SLK, interesting..

AND i promised myself i wouldnt buy a new car till i quit smoking, so figured until i had managed that, ill stick with the IS.. then start looking again..

But im always open for suggestions!