Looking for decent second car...

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 08:46 AM

Hi Guys

Any ideas on a decent secondhand motor for the wife? Been looking at the new TT roadster or an A4 cab, or the Mazda RX8. Anyone got one of these or had one?

Need four seats you see, otherwise would have a Z4 or MX5

Cheers

Marc

davyk31 · 12-01-2009, 09:08 AM

Whats the budget. Mazda is a bit old news now and not everyones cup of tea as regards the engine but can be bought very cheap now.

3 Series Coupe ??? Much roomier than most Coupes.

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Whats the budget. Mazda is a bit old news now and not everyones cup of tea as regards the engine but can be bought very cheap now.

3 Series Coupe ??? Much roomier than most Coupes.

Balls....yeah that might help

£15k / £18k

She doesn't want another BMW, says she 'fancies a change"...who I am to argue!

jjbirch · 12-01-2009, 09:22 AM

she can have a mapped 320d m sport 06 42k if she wants for 15k lol

SiKkBaSs · 12-01-2009, 09:33 AM

Treat your woman right and get her a second hand banger

Na but serious get the TT, saw one today in red had like a spoiler on the back. Looked ok I guess.

trixman · 12-01-2009, 09:48 AM

I'd agree with TT, if you never have to drive it of course. Or be seen in it.

Steve A · 12-01-2009, 09:50 AM

Shell love the TT proper birds car

SiKkBaSs · 12-01-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by trixman

I'd agree with TT, if you never have to drive it of course. Or be seen in it.

The one I saw had a middle aged woman in it so yah agree.

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

The one I saw had a middle aged woman in it so yah agree.

What you trying to say!

SiKkBaSs · 12-01-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

What you trying to say!

I'm saying women love the TT

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

I'm saying women love the TT

I know..

..trust it to be the most expensive, and of course the old shape will never do!

Have seen one on an 07 with 14,000 for £21K, 3.2 dsg etc in black. I know she is keen on the CLK but they still fetch good money on a decent year.

Marc

P.S Having my VR splitter fitted this Friday

willhollin · 12-01-2009, 10:17 AM

Volkswagen Scirocco

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 10:34 AM

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Volkswagen Scirocco

Hey, I used to own a mkI GT in red with the offset gearshift. The suspension was as hard as hell, especially for someone was is 6ft 3'..

Marc

creepy coupe · 12-01-2009, 10:49 AM

Forget the TT if you need four seats.

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Forget the TT if you need four seats.

Got two mini ones in the back, not sure if the roadster has though..

Marc

joec500 · 12-01-2009, 11:18 AM

I am not sure if you are open to VW's but the new GTI is a great value or a 2nd hand MKV. I have an MKV as my 2nd car and I love it.

dxb335d · 12-01-2009, 11:59 AM

VW Golf.

E90Yaz · 12-01-2009, 12:01 PM

I'd go for the A4 Cab as its the most spacious and its classy and can be had in diesel if she's gonna be doing some miles. Price is good too for the amount of car your getting.

KadeSdad · 12-01-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Yaz

I'd go for the A4 Cab as its the most spacious and its classy and can be had in diesel if she's gonna be doing some miles. Price is good too for the amount of car your getting.

This is what I'd push her towards in all fairness, has good classy looks like you say, spacious and should hold a decent sell on price.... actually no, scratch that last comment as this is my missus we are talking about here!

Marc

chris330D · 12-01-2009, 01:13 PM

You're far to good to your wife! Mine has a Yaris, 4 seats and you will have plenty of change left over

beemerbird · 12-01-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

I'm saying women love the TT

Really!! This woman doesn't.

Think the A4 cab could be a goer as already said. Not into cabs but think Golfs are everywhere and bland.

Sounds like a sensible lady............a change is as good as a rest and variety is the spice of life!

There's only one car so far I'd own again..........no prizes either.

My other half drives a Landy Series again.......I have the MAIN car.

NFS · 12-01-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Hi Guys

Any ideas on a decent secondhand motor for the wife? Been looking at the new TT roadster or an A4 cab, or the Mazda RX8. Anyone got one of these or had one?

Need four seats you see, otherwise would have a Z4 or MX5

Cheers

Marc

e90 330i msport?

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