Golf R32 is approaching affordable..

triggerthat · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:35

For that sort of budget, I'd recommend a Golf GTI. You can always not go for the loan and get a 172/182 or a Type R.

Lopéz · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:40

SteveS said:
the ed30 is much the same as r32, apart from the v6 and 4wd, it maybe a tad slower due to weight of 4wd, but launch and cornering will obvious be better.,..

And my nextdoor neighbour looks like Moira Stuart except she isn't black and doesn't have an afro.

Solari · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:52

Must say I really like the interior of the Mk4 R32

Housey · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:57

SteveS said:
the ed30 is much the same as r32, apart from the v6 and 4wd, it maybe a tad slower due to weight of 4wd, but launch and cornering will obvious be better.,..

Come again?

Housey · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:59

Lopéz said:
And my nextdoor neighbour looks like Moira Stuart except she isn't black and doesn't have an afro.

Might be that bloke from the Eurythmics then, Stewart Lenox?

Doran · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:38

What about a 147 GTA - quicker than all of them.

Its more expensive since, unlike everything else in this thread, it isn't a chav car.

LSPIII · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:41

Class 04 said:
What about a 147 GTA - quicker than all of them.

To break maybe

[TW]Fox · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:42

Class 04 said:
What about a 147 GTA - quicker than all of them.

Its more expensive since, unlike everything else in this thread, it isn't a chav car.

Are you for real? Seriously?

Dolph · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:45

Class 04 said:
What about a 147 GTA - quicker than all of them.

Its more expensive since, unlike everything else in this thread, it isn't a chav car.

Quickest into a ditch or on to a recovery truck perhaps...

Duke · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:49

[TW]Fox;13236313 said:
Are you for real? Seriously?

Unfortunately I think he is being serious (going by other posts/threads).

Doran · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:52

Serious about what? Suggesting a 147 - or the contention that everything in this thread is a chav car or at best the kind of car a stupid person with a little bit more money buys, eg S3 (rip off).

Muffin` · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:53

Class 04 said:
What about a 147 GTA - quicker than all of them.

Its more expensive since, unlike everything else in this thread, it isn't a chav car.

Care in the Community my arse.

Muffin` · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:54

Class 04 said:
Serious about what? Suggesting a 147 - or the contention that everything in this thread is a chav car or at best the kind of car a stupid person with a little bit more money buys, eg S3 (rip off).

Explain why the 147 in detail why it is better than an R32.

Explain why an R32 is chav, along with a Seat Leon Cupra R and a Focus ST.

Explain why the R32 is a ripoff of the S3.

Go!

Doran · 7 Jan 2009 at 18:58

Muffin` said:
Explain the 147 in detail why it is better than an R32.

Explain why an R32 is chav, along with a Seat Leon Cupra R and a Focus ST.

Explain why the R32 is a ripoff of the S3.

Go!

You partly misunderstood me.

First, I did not necessarily imply the 147 was better, I just said it was faster. However, I do think it is a great looking car and there are less of them around.

I think the R32, Cupra are the chaviest because, well, they are. The Focus ST is of course a superb car, but its terribly boring to look at, which is somewhat the problem with all the sorts of cars on this thread.

I did not say the r32 was a ripoff of the s3, I said the s3 was a ripoff; ie, expensive for what it is (as most audis are).

I will never understand why people buy these types of cars. If you want speed and cheap, get an older MR2 - if you want a nice drive and don't fear being called a women (but have a fantastically enjoyable drive) select somerthing like an MX5.

Doran · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:02

Better yet, get a Supra.

I used to own one and miss it everyday.

Interestingly, my insurance only cost £1000 from Elephant. Yet my car right before it was a Renault Clio, which cost £650!

And yes it was even a Turbo! (UK though)

But seriously, they are such great value cars and go like the wind. Really nice examples can be had within your budget.

[TW]Fox · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:04

Class 04 said:
I used to own one and miss it everyday..

Do you honestly expect us to beleive that?

Doran · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:13

[TW]Fox;13236513 said:
Do you honestly expect us to beleive that?

Because of my age?

At the time, insurance on an Suburu, or an Evo was £2800 - totally unexplainable.

schumi84 · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:20

http://somerset.olx.org.uk/2002-bmw-5-series-saloon-silver-iid-14872593

There you go, in your price bracket with a bit of poke but safe enough for the current weather conditions.

Failing that, hows about an ST220 Mondeo?

thepharcyde · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:20

OP have you considered a Mazda 3 MPS if you are after a hot hatch? I think they are bargaintastic

TriedandTested · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:22

Class 04 said:
If you want speed and cheap, get an older MR2 - if you want a nice drive and don't fear being called a women (but have a fantastically enjoyable drive) select somerthing like an MX5.

What if you want speed and a nice car? You seemed to have missed that out.

Cheap + fast = no thanks
Nice drive + don't mind being called a woman = no thanks
Nice drive + speed = yes please

The last one covers some of the cars you're ripping in to.

Class 04 said:
I think the R32, Cupra are the chaviest because, well, they are.

A point well made.