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 swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro  Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
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Needing(wanting) a new family car, I have a 1.4 astra sxi atm and I cant bare to drive something so slow. I will be using for other stuff not just for the family so......a few cars ive got in mind atm are. Astra vxr although there not 4 door, focus st and a 330ci. I just really cant make my mind up what I want. Just after opinions really???________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3  |
 Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 18:08
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
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If you must have 4 doors, id take the focus as bmw's are boring and bland. Although tbh, id go for a impreza.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 18:24
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bennn
Seasoned Pro  Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
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aaron6 wrote: If you must have 4 doors, id take the focus as bmw's are boring and bland. Are you saying a Ford Focus isn't boring and bland? ________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 18:28
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
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An impreza? Ive been in an rb320 n that was mega fun. How reliable are they? I want something im not going to be spending all my pennies on aswell________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 18:28
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
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Ive been in an st and boring and bland is something its not. Handles very well and power delivery was rather good________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 18:55
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,110 Status: Offline |
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Seat Leon fr  ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 19:13
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jimmyrallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: portsmouth Registered: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 3,144 Status: Offline |
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Putting my seat leon cupra r up for sale soon if interasted________________________________________ "Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off." |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 19:45
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rich306
Seasoned Pro  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
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Volvo :p________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 19:59
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
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I think ST's are a bit bland yeah. But better imo than a BMW. As for impreza reliability, my one was probably the most reliable car ive ever owned. Petrol wise it weren't great. Only done approx 23-25mpg. Was great fun having all that grunt. Cornering wasnt as fun as my 6's but wasn't bad at all. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 5th Dec 2013 at 20:38
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bennn
Seasoned Pro Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
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swiftyboi006 wrote: Ive been in an st and boring and bland is something its not. Handles very well and power delivery was rather good My house mates got one and I've driven it more times than I care to remember, usually to the Ford Garage as Its on my way to work so we'd just swap cars for the day. The power delivery is very linear which I found really boring. Handling was OK but I really wouldn't say it was anything special - certainly not a patch on my old Civic Type R that I let him use and he admitted that. Oh and 24 MPG the most he's ever had out of a tank, 21 MPG being the normal. You do get a nice burble when you put your foot down and his is Orange, so I suppose that help make it little less boring, but you couldn't call one exciting to drive. ________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:11
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,795 Status: Offline |
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"ASBO Orange" is the proper paint code from memory________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:19
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
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Kid I work with has an ST3, really nice car for what it is. Drives great, handles well and looks nice. However, like most newer cars I have driven its all just a little bit too modern and predictable...Anyone else know what I'm talking about or am I spouting bo***cks??  I just get in and think yeah its good, but it's not 12 grand good. If I had to pay for it with real money, I would rather be 10.5k better off and have a GTi-6 or Rallye if I'm honest. Oh and 21mpg is about bang on New Astra VXR is meant to be the bo***cks and a far better car than the ST, but they are the same people that bought ST's when they got facelifted 5 years ago and raved about them too  ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13  Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:35
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,795 Status: Offline |
Post #13
bmw 130i FTW________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:36
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:52
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bennn
Seasoned Pro Location: Shrewsbury Registered: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,705 Status: Offline |
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walker_texasranger wrote: Kid I work with has an ST3, really nice car for what it is. Drives great, handles well and looks nice. However, like most newer cars I have driven its all just a little bit too modern and predictable... Anyone else know what I'm talking about or am I spouting bo***cks?? Completely agree. That's why I spent £7k on an 11 year old Honda. ________________________________________ Cherry Red 306 HDIChampionship White Integra DC5 Type R |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 12:57
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
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Modern is what im after. Ive looked at a 130i and there very nice,alot of car for the money. Ctr and vxr are both 3 door so not too keen on them but not out the question. I have looked at the scoobies but I really know f all about them? ________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 16:56
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jimmyrallye
Seasoned Pro Location: portsmouth Registered: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 3,144 Status: Offline |
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  Putting this up for sale soon 109k full service history just had cambelt waterpump changed, revo 1 remap 260bhp 11 months mot 5 months tax ,, sinse pic have fitted 30mm lowering spring and refurb alloys and brembo,s ________________________________________ "Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off." |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 18:47
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webster
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 20 May 2007 Posts: 2,059 Status: Offline |
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If consumption isn't an issue why not add the 335i to the list?________________________________________ cress87 wrote: I'm stopped for speeding on a daily basis but now the police are aware that I live for the 306 they dare not interfere, just sit in their cars quaking as I drive past. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 19:13
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
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Looking for something with lower miles jim, how much can u pick up a 335 for?________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 21:31
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pete26
Seasoned Pro  Location: maidstone, kent/ eastbourne Registered: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 2,826 Status: Offline |
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Jimmy im looking for a new fam wagon how much you after for the leon?________________________________________ Ph2 Black GTI6Ph3 China GTI6 206 xsi manstone daily runner (GAY) Ph1 Cherry Red GTI6 307 HDi 110 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 22:16
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gwyn rallye
Regular  Location: Anglesey Registered: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Status: Offline |
Post #21
If fuel costs arent much of an issue then you really should consider an Impreza. A well loved, standard example should be ultra reliable. Back in the day they won several JD power surveys for reliability. Its just a case of picking the right one that hasnt been abused and incorrectly modded. Ive found they are one of the few modern-ish cars with character. You can pick up lovely WRX's with PPP for around £5k. As they are heavy on the juice most are low mileage too.________________________________________ Bianca white 306 RallyeArctic blue Clio 182 FF Alpine white 205 1.9 GTI |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 22:18
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Just keep an eye out for piston slap. Other than that, they are like typical farm cars. Bulletproof. ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2013 at 23:07
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
Post #23
Piston slap?________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 7th Dec 2013 at 16:50
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swiftyboi006
Seasoned Pro Location: Maidenhead Registered: 12 Apr 2010 Posts: 2,110 Status: Offline |
Post #24
Piston slap?________________________________________ cherry p1.....SOLD (regreting this)blaze p2.....why did i buy this SOLD Black p3 |
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Posted 7th Dec 2013 at 18:57
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #25
Its more of a problem on the classics iirc but play on the pin between the piston and conrod. It sounds a bit like a knackered bottom. But it goes away when its warm. So never buy a scooby thats even slightly warm. If its warm when youview one, walk away or go back later. Other than that they are very reliable and parts are cheap. I got an ally rad off an ebay shop new for £60. Any other bits I needed were equally cheap too. An oil change every 6k is a good shout. Go and test drive some. They are very good cars. The only reason I sold mine was that missed the chuckability of the 6. The impreza, although good in the bends never felt quite as capable. It just showed its weight a bit. But as a quick "family" car, having owned one id say you wouldn't be disappointed.  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 7th Dec 2013 at 19:16
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