Vixxer 36 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Some of you may remember that I had a slight bump back at the start of December. Well the insurance have now decided that the car is a total loss, AKA a write off. So now I need ideas of what car to get next. What I've had; MK4 1.6 Astra MK5 1.9 Diesel Astra MK5 Astra VXR MK3 3.0 Diesel Vectra What it needs; Reliability - not going to cost a shedload each month to keep running Comfort - Sport seats / leather / Auto wipers / Auto dipping mirror / Climate control (I'm willing to trade off comfort for power / performance Performance - Nothing less than ~150bhp, preferably closer to 200bhp+, good handling. What I don't want; A ford Budget; £7k - ~£10k Suggestions? Edited December 31, 2010 by Vixxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1989 16 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I have a Ford, they're great! the new Astra is quite nice though a bit pricey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Why is this in General Discussion? Off to Help Me with you. Edited December 31, 2010 by Scrooge McDuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixxer 36 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I have a Ford, they're great! the new Astra is quite nice though a bit pricey.. I'm just not a fan of fords. Not sure why. Why is this in General Discussion? Off to Locker Room with you. It was in the locker room, was it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 No, I saw it in General Discussion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixxer 36 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Oops my bad. Though I'd come out of GD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGerkin 1 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Why do you not like Fords? Get a focus, you will get everything you want and they are great to drive. The one Astra I drove was horrible and I haven't driven many cars, didn't accelerate, dodgy box... What about a mazda, or toyota maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash89rr 84 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Vectra VXR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strathy- + 171 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Civic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_GMP_BDIV 128 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Civic TypeS diesel Golf GTTDi Volvo S40/60 D5 Seat Leon FR TDi Just a few ideas there, you may have noticed theyre all 'fast' diesels I would never go back to a petrol engine after enjoying some quick oil burners, much better suited to my driving style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrateShrike + 1,846 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Vectra VXR? He said he didn't want it to cost loads to run, which a Vectra VXR would. Also it has a nice engine, but it's a shame it's reluctant to go round corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash89rr 84 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wouldn't say that it would cost any more than any other mid performance V6 to run. I've always found Vauxhall's to be very reliable and the parts and servicing are relatively inexpensive. As for cornering, I've never had any issue's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrateShrike + 1,846 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wouldn't say that it would cost any more than any other mid performance V6 to run. I've always found Vauxhall's to be very reliable and the parts and servicing are relatively inexpensive. As for cornering, I've never had any issue's I reckon it would do 26 mpg at best on average, it would cost £400-£500 a year to tax, I think it's a pretty hefty insurance group too. Certainly not cheap by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_GMP_BDIV 128 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 agreed the vectra vxr would be a money eater. The vectras we use in our RPU's are forever breaking (Vectra vxr but in police spec) apparently one of our techs at the vehicle workshops said if they lose as little as an egg cup's worth of oil the engines can seize!! I certainly wouldnt buy one with my own money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixxer 36 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I reckon it would do 26 mpg at best on average, it would cost £400-£500 a year to tax, I think it's a pretty hefty insurance group too. Certainly not cheap by any means. My Astra VXR was only getting 21MPG... I'd hate to think what I'd get in a Vectra VXR, although I really do like them. Plus you're right on tax, £450 a year Civic TypeS diesel Golf GTTDi Volvo S40/60 D5 Seat Leon FR TDi Just a few ideas there, you may have noticed theyre all 'fast' diesels I would never go back to a petrol engine after enjoying some quick oil burners, much better suited to my driving style. Good shout on the Volvo S40. I do quiet like them. Same for the Seat. Not a fan of Golfs. For what they are they cost far too much. Granted you get more back when you come to sell, but I just don't want the bigger outlay to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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