Your next car?

eidolon · 24 Nov 2007 at 00:42

[TW]Fox;10549699 said:
Suprised my suggestion hasn't been binned yet

Have you had a play with one yet?

I've had 3 weeks of hell at work so haven't had a chance to do anything yet. It's a serious contender though, as soon as I get a bit of time I'll give one a go.

[TW]Fox · 24 Nov 2007 at 00:48

West said:
As much as I... 'Respect' your knowledge Fox.. but it just seems like that you always feel the need to rub it in certain peoples faces.

Nah, I just post what I think when someone says or does something daft. Unfortunately I can't help it if its always use that says or does daft stuff.

Who'd you think I would trust more? my best freind or someone on an internet forum?

Well that would depend on how knowledgable said best friend was. I'd trust someone on the internet to advise me about home cinema, for example, over my best friend becuase he hasn't got a clue about home cinema. Much as it would seem your best friend hasn't got a clue about future residuals

[TW]Fox · 24 Nov 2007 at 00:49

eidolon said:
I've had 3 weeks of hell at work so haven't had a chance to do anything yet. It's a serious contender though, as soon as I get a bit of time I'll give one a go.

Make sure you find a minter. A problem you will encounter is that they are at the age where there are plenty of tired examples around which have had a hard life of 7-8 years and are due a suspension refresh to restore their former glory.

Perhaps take out a late model 330Ci from a dealership so you know its in good order - a 328Ci will be largely the same but a little less grunty, thats all.

McBain · 24 Nov 2007 at 01:16

Buy a 93' old style Cooper.

Will be worth more in a years time, that's virtually guaranteed. Less gay as well

Dravic · 24 Nov 2007 at 02:35

My new "car"

Dolph · 24 Nov 2007 at 10:11

McBain said:
Buy a 93' old style Cooper.

Will be worth more in a years time, that's virtually guaranteed. Less gay as well

And a complete deathtrap.... slow, noisy and unreliable....

Have you seen what happens if you crash a classic mini?

Overlag · 24 Nov 2007 at 12:47

Current car 1.25 Fiesta mk6 1.25 LX 2003 (first car)

probably a 1.8 focus Mk2 some time next summer... do a lot of camping/travelling, need alittle more space and power to drag it around...

JRS · 24 Nov 2007 at 13:42

Dolph said:
Have you seen what happens if you crash a classic mini?

And the lesson we learn from this is simply to pay more attention so the chances of having that undoubtedly fatal crash are minimised

Back on topic - saw this the other day. Dodge Coronet wagon:

Tempting. So very, very tempting. Small-block V8 car, so plenty of engine options to make it quick or just leave it as it is for a relaxed cruiser. On sale for $4500. Bloody bargain. When I sort the Olds and get bored of it I may well go for a Coronet. This was even more tempting, but ever-so-slightly out of my league price-wise!

Zip · 24 Nov 2007 at 13:57

JRS said:
Snipped like my cat

You're Back! YAY

Dolph · 24 Nov 2007 at 14:01

JRS said:
And the lesson we learn from this is simply to pay more attention so the chances of having that undoubtedly fatal crash are minimised

No, the lesson is to buy a good car, something a classic mini isn't, even if you ignore the fact it's about as safe as a packet of crisps...

Deanje · 24 Nov 2007 at 15:59

My next car will probably be a MX5 1.8iS. Oh wait, not probably, is; picking it up next Saturday. Yay!

rodders · 24 Nov 2007 at 17:04

Was thinking a TVR cerbera, but they seem to have the worst breakdown record ever!! so maybe a westfield 7 with a busa engine or maybe just a 2ltr.

JRS · 24 Nov 2007 at 17:18

Zip said:
You're Back! YAY

Didn't realise I was missed. Been a tad busy of late, not had much time for an internet social life.

Dolph said:
No, the lesson is to buy a good car, something a classic mini isn't, even if you ignore the fact it's about as safe as a packet of crisps...

Dolph, I won't deny that in virtually every single way an old Mini is a poor car by modern standards. They're invariably slow, they require maintenance work rather more often than a modern car, and they can be squashed just as easily as an empty Coke can. Still, the last time I drove a nicely maintained Cooper I had to have my grin removed with a plasma cutter. Anyone looking to buy an old Mini isn't going to get swayed by the logical and reasonable arguments against such a purchase, just as I'm never swayed when someone says "what on Earth do you want that hulking great lump of American scrap metal for?".

nomad · 24 Nov 2007 at 17:22

Dolph said:
No, the lesson is to buy a good car, something a classic mini isn't, even if you ignore the fact it's about as safe as a packet of crisps...

They are not good at all by modern standards, but they are undeniably cool. Safety record is a bit subjective, they may not stand up to a crash as well as a new cooper, but are unlikely to be doing the same speed as a new cooper at the time lol.

Heres the one on my drive

NeilF · 24 Nov 2007 at 18:42

nomad said:
They are not good at all by modern standards, but they are undeniably cool. Safety record is a bit subjective, they may not stand up to a crash as well as a new cooper, but are unlikely to be doing the same speed as a new cooper at the time lol.

Heres the one on my drive

The girl who crashed into the back of my 200SX

mad:

) in a mini was carted off to hospital cos she couldn't move her legs anymore!

Dolph · 24 Nov 2007 at 18:57

JRS said:
Dolph, I won't deny that in virtually every single way an old Mini is a poor car by modern standards. They're invariably slow, they require maintenance work rather more often than a modern car, and they can be squashed just as easily as an empty Coke can. Still, the last time I drove a nicely maintained Cooper I had to have my grin removed with a plasma cutter. Anyone looking to buy an old Mini isn't going to get swayed by the logical and reasonable arguments against such a purchase, just as I'm never swayed when someone says "what on Earth do you want that hulking great lump of American scrap metal for?".

Which is why it's entirely inappropriate to recommend getting one to someone who is looking at a new mini. Any classic car requires a specific type of owner, and although a late original mini may not qualify as a classic by age, it will certainly behave like one and requires the same caveats.

Hedge · 24 Nov 2007 at 21:45

NeilFawcett said:
The girl who crashed into the back of my 200SX mad:) in a mini was carted off to hospital cos she couldn't move her legs anymore!

ah man, i dunno why i laughed but i did. it was the wording of "couldnt move her legs anymore!", dunno why that tickled me

Currently got a Honda Accord 2.0i SE (R plate), its my first car, had it a few month now...

next car if i ever start earning decent money will probably be another honda. think ive grown to love em.

DannyW · 24 Nov 2007 at 22:04

i want

and

then a house :rolleyes:

[TW]Fox · 24 Nov 2007 at 22:05

You want an A4 diesel and a Fiesta :confused:

DannyW · 24 Nov 2007 at 22:09

[TW]Fox;10554807 said:
You want an A4 diesel and a Fiesta

yeh the fiesta zetec s is a great handling car and really nippy

a4's with them alloys look stunning IMO, and even have to been disapointed on a test drive i still want one.

i wouldnt get an a4 diesel, id get the 2.0 for simplicity and reliablity, then buy the 18" alloys seperate.