Suggestions for my Brothers first car?

saitrix

saitrix

saitrix

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Hi,

Well he is 21, been driving for 4 years and now he has finished Uni has decided it would be a good idea to get a car. He has £9k (in cash, no finance) to spend on a car for himself. He doesn't want anything mega fast, about 0-60 in 9-10 seconds would do for him.

He doesnt want a supermini, neither does he want a huge saloon. He even said a Mondeo is slightly too big for what he wants. So i guess he is looking at the small family car class.

What do people suggest?
 
He didn't seem keen when I mentioned about getting a Focus, well a mk1 Focus anyway as I already have one. So I doubt he would go for a Mk1 Focus.
 
Audi TT?

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2000 AUDI TT 1.8 T Quattro 2dr [180] Coupe,
67,000 miles, This vehicle is HPI Checked (I did this when I bought it), there is no outstanding Finance. This car is a UK Spec car, not a Grey/foreign import. Just serviced in March 2006 Ful Spec Denim Blue 180 bhp. Heated seats (Optional Extra) 17 inch TT alloys with locking wheel nut 6 CD player BOSE upgrade (Optional Extra) Full service History Full Electrics Great condition 67000 miles Zennon lights Original car cover (Optional Extra) Remote Central locking Heated seats Full climate control Traction Control ABS Tax until Sept 06 Mot until Feb 07 PAS, Heated front seat, Drivers airbag, Passenger airbag, Any independent inspection is welcome and any checks via RAC or AA are welcome as well. I am based in North London, you are welcome to inspect the Car. Too much to list ring/email for more details. Sorry No Conversers. £9,199. ono
 
[TW]Fox said:
He doesn't want anything fast, so why benefit would paying a few thousand more than a regular Astra for an SRi Turbo give him?
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No he said anything mega fast!...
They have a really nice spec and look very nice..They are very easy to drive because of the low down torque..
But if he wants to be boring then go buy a ****** mk2 focus
!!!
 
rs125 said:
No he said anything mega fast!...
They have a really nice spec and look very nice..They are very easy to drive because of the low down torque..
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He said:

about 0-60 in 9-10 seconds would do for him
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This would mean a late Astra SRi 16v non turbo would be more than quick enough for him, look the same as the Turbo, and also cost several grand less. With the Turbo, you pay more for the performance. He doesnt want the performance so why pay more?

But if he wants to be boring then go buy a ****** mk2 mondeo!!!
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Oh do grow up... firstly he has a 9k budget so Mk2 Mondeos are long gone secondly you are talking about Mk4 Astras! not a world away really :p
 
[TW]Fox said:
He said:



This would mean a late Astra SRi 16v non turbo would be more than quick enough for him, look the same as the Turbo, and also cost several grand less. With the Turbo, you pay more for the performance. He doesnt want the performance so why pay more?



Oh do grow up... firstly he has a 9k budget so Mk2 Mondeos are long gone secondly you are talking about Mk4 Astras! not a world away really :p
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What is it with you on this forum?...Ive noticed on other threads how you come out with really sarcastic comments!..think its you who needs to grow up!!! (no doubt you will come back with some witty reply :rolleyes: )
 
Golf he liked, but thought it was a bit boring. :confused:

Audi TT, He thinks they are for hairdressers.

Astra mk4 sri turbo, Like Fox said, he don't need the extra power so would be lost on him.
 
rs125 said:
What is it with you on this forum?...Ive noticed on other threads how you come out with really sarcastic comments!..think its you who needs to grow up!!! (no doubt you will come back with some witty reply :rolleyes: )
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What did you expect when you replied with:

But if he wants to be boring then go buy a ****** mk2 mondeo!!!
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I mean seriously, if thats not an open invitation for a sarcastic comment I really don't know what is. If people didn't persist in posting rubbish like that which they KNOW winds me up, then I'd have no need to be making sarcastic retorts back again.

You started it :p

You've still not answered my question of what the Turbo would offer him that an SRi 2.2 16v or 1.8 16v wouldnt, given he only wants 0-60 in about 9-10 seconds.
 
[TW]Fox said:
What did you expect when you replied with:



I mean seriously, if thats not an open invitation for a sarcastic comment I really don't know what is. If people didn't persist in posting rubbish like that which they KNOW winds me up, then I'd have no need to be making sarcastic retorts back again.

You started it :p

You've still not answered my question of what the Turbo would offer him that an SRi 2.2 16v or 1.8 16v wouldnt, given he only wants 0-60 in about 9-10 seconds.
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I did actually edit it to mk2 focus "Before" you replied...

Now fox he's 21 years old!!!..how may 21 year olds do you really know who want a car that does 0-60 in 10 seconds!!!!..(i dont care what he said--he's lying)
 
rs125 said:
I did actually edit it to mk2 focus "Before" you replied...

Now fox he's 21 years old!!!..how may 21 year olds do you really know who want a car that does 0-60 in 10 seconds!!!!..
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No idea, I'd certainly want something a bit quicker but thats all the info we've got to go on, now, I don't think your suggestion of Astra is all that bad - SRi's are decent, but he could get away with the non Turbo, its still pretty quick :)

Perhaps he cannot justify the extra running costs, I dunno. All we know about him is whats posted, so thats what we must use to recommend stuff.
 
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