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From: Brizzle
Originally Posted by corgi_watkins,Nov 16 2009, 08:33 PM
They're relatively slow in my experience. One mate of mine had a low power one and it was barely any faster than my ex'sGolf GT TDI. Another mate had a high power version and my S2000 would eat it for breakfast (0-100 in 18.1, standing .25 in 15.3). Both were very thirsty (made my Jag S-Type R look economical) and used inordinate amounts of oil.
However, as others above have said they're handle quite nicely and the ones I've been in were nicely trimmed.
So, if you can handle the depreciation (which if you pay peanuts for one won't be an issue), the fuel consumption (which you say you can) and the alleged unreliability issues then they're quite an interesting choice.
However, as others above have said they're handle quite nicely and the ones I've been in were nicely trimmed.
So, if you can handle the depreciation (which if you pay peanuts for one won't be an issue), the fuel consumption (which you say you can) and the alleged unreliability issues then they're quite an interesting choice.
Depreciation wise, at £8k max I'd expect that to halve in 2 years... which is fine by me.
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Nov 16 2009, 09:33 PM
cheap to run will be true IF the engine stays sound
if not, there will be a big bill
and if you buy the Mazda at a silly price, there will be lots of depreciation still to come
I will do a running report on the M5 shortly - it is comimg up to 4 years in my ownership
it had mega bucks spent on it under BMW's warranty in the first twelve months or so
aside from that, routine servicing, a clutch (which I regard as an expected expense whenver I keep a car for more than a couple of years) and tyres (also unavoidable), it hasn't had more than a few hundred pounds spent on it
other than a £60/twenty minute diy fix heater sensor NOTHING has failed
but you pays your money and takes your chances if you want top performance
if not, there will be a big bill
and if you buy the Mazda at a silly price, there will be lots of depreciation still to come
I will do a running report on the M5 shortly - it is comimg up to 4 years in my ownership
it had mega bucks spent on it under BMW's warranty in the first twelve months or so
aside from that, routine servicing, a clutch (which I regard as an expected expense whenver I keep a car for more than a couple of years) and tyres (also unavoidable), it hasn't had more than a few hundred pounds spent on it
other than a £60/twenty minute diy fix heater sensor NOTHING has failed
but you pays your money and takes your chances if you want top performance
I would love a trouble free M5 but I'm trying to be sensible for once... so bugger off with these suggestions before I start taking a proper look!
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Originally Posted by chilled,Nov 16 2009, 10:30 PM
How about a Toybota Pious?
I think it'd suit you perfectly Nick seeing as you like cars with small engines.
I think it'd suit you perfectly Nick seeing as you like cars with small engines.
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Originally Posted by CiderBoy,Nov 16 2009, 08:56 PM
Has to be able to accomodate 2 kids.
Apart from that, the world is my oyster... for £8k that is!
Current favorites are:
- Mazda RX-8
- Legacy 3.0r
- Mondeo ST220
Any other suggestions to consider?
Apart from that, the world is my oyster... for £8k that is!
Current favorites are:
- Mazda RX-8
- Legacy 3.0r
- Mondeo ST220
Any other suggestions to consider?
Audi S4
(See you thought I was going to talk French didn't you? Go on... admit it....)
