Time for a new car budget £8K approx

Cr0fty · 28 May 2009 at 13:18

Pics?

SoliD · 28 May 2009 at 13:35

Another one!!! congrats get your pics and spec up.

scamartist · 28 May 2009 at 13:35

No access to a camera but looks exactly like this one in the pic.

Well apart from the steering wheel being in the wrong place and black leather interior.

SoliD · 28 May 2009 at 13:35

saloon?

Ringiho · 28 May 2009 at 13:38

I'd suggest the LCR (obviously). Mate of mine has a 325Ci, its a nice looking car but doesn't exactly stand out from all of the other 3 Series. I guess that could be a good thing in the long run though!

Other than that, maybe an A3/S3. ST220 is also a good shout! If you want something smaller, maybe an ST170 Focus?

SoliD · 28 May 2009 at 13:39

Ringiho said:
I'd suggest the LCR (obviously). Mate of mine has a 325Ci, its a nice looking car but doesn't exactly stand out from all of the other 3 Series. I guess that could be a good thing in the long run though!

Other than that, maybe an A3/S3. ST220 is also a good shout! If you want something smaller, maybe an ST170 Focus?

Might wanna read the whole thread rather than just the OP as he has just got an ST220.

scamartist · 28 May 2009 at 13:39

Hatchback, was originally going to go for a saloon but changed my mind when I seen this one.

The pics don't do it justice as far as I'm concerned.

Really nice to drive as well although I'm no car expert.

Ringiho · 28 May 2009 at 13:46

SoliD said:
Might wanna read the whole thread rather than just the OP as he has just got an ST220.

Oh nice

Good choice!

Crizzy · 28 May 2009 at 13:46

Nice choice, what is it replacing?

scamartist · 28 May 2009 at 13:51

Its replacing an old 2001 Mondeo 2L TDI.

What a difference driving the two of them.

Peerzy · 28 May 2009 at 15:59

triggerthat said:
Fiat Bravo.

Doesn't have useable back seats

Moeks · 28 May 2009 at 21:41

Sounds like you made a good buy then, the ST220 is a great car, I really think they are such good all-rounders.

Did you get one with red leather interior?

scamartist · 30 May 2009 at 21:58

Got one with the black leather interior.

Felt I would require my platforms and pimp suit for the red leather.

It was at yours and a few others suggestions that I decided to have a look at the ST220.

Glad I did as its a brilliant bit of kit.

Still cant believe the price I got it for as its pretty much showroom condition with a 12 month warranty.

SoliD · 30 May 2009 at 22:36

How much if you dont mind me asking? and what mileage etc?

scamartist · 31 May 2009 at 22:22

It cost me 6.5k and trade in on my car.

So a little over 7k.

It had 39000 on the clock and is immaculate inside and out.

Moeks · 1 Jun 2009 at 00:45

Arhh right, that seems a tad pricey tbh, mine is a 2005 '54 plate, had 44k on the clock when I bought it at the start of April, also immaculate with a FSH and only 1 owner etc, cost me £6.75k (the sticker price on the window was £6,995 ...but after some haggling I got it down a bit.

scamartist · 1 Jun 2009 at 13:37

Sounds like you got a good deal.

I was happy with what I paid so its not a problem.