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What do you plan to spend on maintaining it?
£2000 hot hatches... credit crunch bargains?
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/833877.htm <- Do it. Such a gay colour but it looks great 
More rose tinted glasses
I bought a 306 GTI-6 recently for a similar figure, better than the Xsara but commands a price premium and has a slightly worse image.
I prefered the GTI-6 interior over the Clios which I thought was terrible, quite like the GTI-6 dash and the seats are good.
All the Clios I saw for around the 2k mark were coming up to 100k and probably the lower end of the scale of what was available, barried and not as looked after.
I know there are some bargains out there to be had but seemed few and far between.
It didnt help that Clio Sport made the Cars for sale section on the site paid members only viewable otherwise I might have had a 172.
Try the owners clubs for a good one of whatever you choose
I prefered the GTI-6 interior over the Clios which I thought was terrible, quite like the GTI-6 dash and the seats are good.
All the Clios I saw for around the 2k mark were coming up to 100k and probably the lower end of the scale of what was available, barried and not as looked after.
I know there are some bargains out there to be had but seemed few and far between.
It didnt help that Clio Sport made the Cars for sale section on the site paid members only viewable otherwise I might have had a 172.
Try the owners clubs for a good one of whatever you choose
http://pistonheads.com/sales/833877.htm <- Do it. Such a gay colour but it looks great
I wish my sister had got one of these instead of the Puma but she was having none of it
Apart from the fact they arn't. Most examples are far older for the monehs, less kit and gearbox is not as solid. They are however better looking no doubt in Phase 3 form.
Ratio wise, the Xsara is a tad bit quicker to 60 too
Care to explain? He isnt far wrong to be honest, people slate the Punto GT with no real experience or knowledge other than the fact its got a Fiat badge so must be utter tripe. Back on subject I never realised 172's were getting so cheap now, is 2k nail money or are you able to get a decent example? Would be a great car for the money, only other suggestion would be 306 GTI-6/Xsara VTS.
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I have experience with them. Like the saxo they have build quality issues and an image problem. However they also suffer from chronic understeer, general italianness and unreliable engines.
Got mine with FRSH years mot and tax cambelt and ancillary belt changed,56k on the clock and 16" OZ Superleggeras for £2200.
Apart from the fact they arn't. Most examples are far older for the monehs, less kit and gearbox is not as solid. They are however better looking no doubt in Phase 3 form.
Ratio wise, the Xsara is a tad bit quicker to 60 too
Side by side id have a GTI-6 but my glasses may be rose tinted
Can have full leather in a Xsara cant you rather than half leather half suade/alcantara. Might slide around a bit mind.
0-60 is for poofs!
Xsara looks pretty good in rally style with some decent wheels I must admit though!
But its a Focus RS, mmmm, bit more desirable! Friend had a 172 and had so many problems with it, plus the interior was pretty rubbish. It was quick but just didn't do anything for me.
All this talk about 0-60 and fastest through the twisties is pretty b*****ks tbh, long as the cars fun and enjoyable to drive who cares how fast it is!
which could be very true as I have never driven one
And yes the RS is way out of the bracket!
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A real hot hatch if you can stretch a little over 2k and there is plenty to choose from.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/793470.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/793470.htm
Not so much hot, more like scorching.
Awesome car and would love to own one for a short while (before it goes bang)
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