Cant decide - 106 or 306.

Nathan

Nathan

Nathan

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Hi,

Firstly I have been driving a dturbo 306 since learning to drive, now im 21 (22 this year) I want something fun ;)

I am uni student on my sandwhich placement so money this year is no problem at all. However, next year will be pretty tough on the old cash, but not too bad when i go back to uni for my final year ;)

Now, 106 gti or 306 gti-6?

I have driven & been passenger in both cars but I cant decide for the life of me what to buy. Factors to consider...

I will have £3 - 4k to spend on a car.
Both can be insured for roughly the same, 106 a little cheaper
Tax cheaper on 106? (thinking of outcomes next year)
I do on average 100 miles a week with this placement job and next year I will be doing 30 - 40 miles a week on average when back in uni. I know the 306 is quite thirsty, will the 106 improve a little being light? (Again thinking of next year really) Most will be motorway miles as g/f lives in Preston.
More car for your money with the 306, leather aircon etc.

Both cars I know will put a smile on my face, just need help on my decision.

Thanks
 
rpstewart said:
Simple choice, if you've got bigger than size 5 feet don't get a 106, there's no space in the footwell. I had one as a courtesy car once and almost wrapped it round a lampost because I got my feet tangled round the pedals.
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That would be a problem for all of 30 mins I think, I soon got used to the one I drove and the same with my brothers old saxo. I have size 10 - 11 feet :)
 
[TW]Fox said:
Xsara VTS.

It's like a 306 GTi-6 only it doesnt cost stupid money.
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I know you wouldnt like me saying this, but...I really dislike the looks of the xsara. I am more than happy to pay a premium for the 306 for the better looks. After all I dress like a poser ;)
 
Siliconslave said:
meh, just screw mod the dturbo, waaaaaay faster than the gti6 ;)
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its already done, I just need to see clearly out my rear view mirror ;) Dont mind the step in performance down to a gti ;)
 
james.miller said:
if you dress like a poser, why do you want a 306? lol. the 306 gti-6 is so stupidly over priced that i couldnt recommend it to anybody over the xsara.
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Why the LOL? Because I want an affordable hot hatch which looks good? A la 106 / 306 ? OF course thats only mine and my g/f's opinion, but opinion's cant be wrong right? Bit like I think that tattoo on your arm looks dog ***** ;)
 
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Hey guys, I dont want people defending minging tattoos and Xsara's ;) I know what car I want and it really is out of these two :)
 
james.miller said:
lol. i couldnt give a damn and FYI, i drive a 306 so you'd better try something better than that to offend me.

what part of "the xsara is far cheaper and better" dont you understand? everybody's entitled to their opinions but when you say its an affordable hatch? nope. I'm not saying get the xsara, but i would never buy the seriously overpriced 306 gti-6.



and since your the only person whos said anything other than "wow" i'd be inclined to ignore your ramblings and stay on topic ;)
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The gti6 is VERY affordable to me? Just like a 966 turbo is afordable to beckham. I DONT WANT AN XSARA. They look in my eyes not pretty!

O make that two about your ink stain as my g/f just said, ewww ;)

Back on topic guys!
 
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