Actually, I was chatting to a mate whose friend rated his VR6 way better that the TT225 that replaced it, so you're not wrong, Rahul.

And the later models were reliable.

 

if you like sound the alfa 147GTA sounds great and goes like stink though understeers like a pig lol

 

The S IS everyday and practical

having owned mine since October 02 and just coming up to my 72k service, I am in a position to vouch for it's everydayness and prcticality

 

....147GTa.....

But a bad coke habit is financially more sensible, and you might as well entrust the servicing to your local vehicle dismantlers.

 

I agree with that one - very very good value

 

Yeah Aquila I know loads of people use the S as an everyday car.
I actually dont mind using the beater for driving to work, and it is incredibly handy to have a motor which you really dont give a s**t about!!
8k on the beater a year is 8k OFF the S mileage.
(and the beater barely depreciates)
The 8k equates to (at least!!!) half a set of tyres, and also one whole service worth of mileage...

Another thing with a beater -parking isnt a considered choice, looking for wide parking spaces - its an absolute doddle.!

However, my reason for contemplating the idea of changing motors is really financial !!

After all is said and done, I may well keep it...... Will have to ponder this one very carefully.!

 

you can pick up a fully loaded Golf V6 4motion cheaply

I got a Y plate with 4k on the clock for 12k just over a year ago....

quick & reliable yet comfortable

 

so how high are you going to let the mileage go before you swap it for another AE?

 

Dunno really - hopefully Jan 2005 when i replace it for a new one, scares me to think how many will be on the clock by then

 

*Any thoughts on a MINI*

Yeah just the one...... GAY!