CRZ Supercharged * 2020 revival *

Akagi · 28 May 2014 at 11:48

On that note, what about a 330D?

Ryan-3 · 28 May 2014 at 11:49

NathWraith said:
Indeed, I almost feel like I am goingto be consigned to a german diesel saloon.

On that note, 330D?

edit: O SNAP!

Well, maybe it's a good idea...

rossk26 · 28 May 2014 at 11:51

Seems like silly money for not a great gain.

Plus could you keep it on standard brakes? You won't get the same MPG figure you are claiming now either. Does tax stay the same? How does it affect insurance?

GT86 would be better in all aspects IMHO

Akagi · 28 May 2014 at 11:54

Ryan-3 said:
On that note, 330D?

edit: O SNAP! Well, maybe it's a good idea...

ScoobyDoo69 · 28 May 2014 at 11:56

Steeps said:
I had a very notchy gearbox, especially when cold. Took it to the dealer to investigate who changed the oil. When I got the car back I could no longer change down to 2nd within the first 5 miles of driving until the gearbox warmed up. Toyota denied this was a fault, called it a "characteristic" and that all cars suffered with it.

While mine was in for further tests I had a loan GT86 for the weekend which was completely different, no issues at all. As Toyota refused to repair my car (no fault, as diagnosed by Toyota GB and not just the dealer) the dealer offered to swap the gearboxes over with the loan car. Not had the issue since.

Funny you mention that. When I had a test drive of the BRZ I told the dealership about the gearbox feeling very notchy and hard to get into gear at times, but other times I really enjoyed the feel of the box. They dismissed it.... it's probably had a replacement box by now

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 11:56

rossk26 said:
Seems like silly money for not a great gain.

Plus could you keep it on standard brakes? You won't get the same MPG figure you are claiming now either. Does tax stay the same? How does it affect insurance?

GT86 would be better in all aspects IMHO

Brakes, yes as they are the same as S2000 brakes bar the smaller disc. I have been looking into bigger options anyway.

Tax will remain the same. I don't think tax ever changes on a individual basis.

Insurance will increase but only marginally.

Tute · 28 May 2014 at 12:14

NathWraith said:
Indeed, I almost feel like I am goingto be consigned to a german diesel saloon.

If you don't want a German saloon, don't buy one!

R34 Skyline?

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:16

Tute said:
If you don't want a German saloon, don't buy one!

R34 Skyline?

aha nooo man, insurance is insane and they are getting on abit now. Plus an R34 GTR is around 25K which is ludicrous money!

Akagi · 28 May 2014 at 12:21

NathWraith said:
aha nooo man, insurance is insane and they are getting on abit now. Plus an R34 GTR is around 25K which is ludicrous money!

What?! That is utterly ridiculous. Why would anyone drop that kind of money on an R34?!

Jonnycoupe · 28 May 2014 at 12:24

Cos it's gonna drop less in value than other 'cheaper' cars. An NSX would be even better.

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:25

Jonnycoupe said:
An NSX would be even better.

Now we are talking!

Anyway, back on track.

Who has a good suggestion for around £13-14K?

Tute · 28 May 2014 at 12:27

I did think NSX then quickly changed my mind when I saw what a good example would set you back.

Mazda 3 MPS? Would get you a Mk2.

Akagi · 28 May 2014 at 12:30

Well I know you are quite adamant that you don't want an older car, so is something like an '09 S2000 off the cards entirely?

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:31

Tute said:
Mazda 3 MPS? Would get you a Mk2.

I have always liked these.

A quick look on auto trader could get me a 2011 one with around 30-40K for £11-12K.

Are they ruinous on fuel? I know they can be tuned well and have a good spec.

acme15 said:
Well I know you are quite adamant that you don't want an older car, so is something like an '09 S2000 off the cards entirely?

Most likely as I find the S2000 quite small and claustrophobic inside and I dont think it is the best suited to motorway driving.

Scottland · 28 May 2014 at 12:33

Everyone seems to rave about the new Fiesta ST, might not be 'interesting' enough for you though.

Quite like the 500 Abarth's, not sure I'd want to spend £13k on one though...

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:36

Scottland said:
Everyone seems to rave about the new Fiesta ST, might not be 'interesting' enough for you though.

Quite like the 500 Abarth's, not sure I'd want to spend £13k on one though...

I'd rather SC my car than have the ST though, not much of a fan of Ford in honesty.

Jonnycoupe · 28 May 2014 at 12:38

How much has the CRZ already 'cost' you in terms of depreciation?

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:40

Jonnycoupe said:
How much has the CRZ already 'cost' you in terms of depreciation?

I bought in Dec 2012 for £12,800 with 16,000 on the clock.

Now sits at 38,000 and estimated worth of £8.5-9K.

Reason I want to change in Dec is that I would have owned it for 2 years and I can't see it depreciating more now that it has past the "out of warranty/MOT" threshold.

Tute · 28 May 2014 at 12:44

NathWraith said:
Are they ruinous on fuel? I know they can be tuned well and have a good spec.

Depends how heavy your foot is. I test drove one and it was quite nice - all Mk.2 MPSes come with everything included in the spec afaik so there's no "hunting for the right one".

I don't expect it'll be anywhere near your CRZ in fuel economy but compared to it's rivals (Focus ST, Golf R32, GTI Ed.30, Megane RS etc.) it's going to be somewhere in the middle.

Anywhere nearby you could take one for a test drive?

NathWraith · 28 May 2014 at 12:46

Tute said:
Depends how heavy your foot is. I test drove one and it was quite nice - all Mk.2 MPSes come with everything included in the spec afaik so there's no "hunting for the right one".

I don't expect it'll be anywhere near your CRZ in fuel economy but compared to it's rivals (Focus ST, Golf R32, GTI Ed.30, Megane RS etc.) it's going to be somewhere in the middle.

Anywhere nearby you could take one for a test drive?

I may go and test drive one this weekend. Just looking at insurance now.