L00b Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Still don't know what the budget for your replacement would be,Figure £10k max. I'm not after better/newer than the Merc, just a commuter/local trip-taker with a bit of personality, sub-50kmiles, 07 or newer ...relative to your £35k OP, talk about off-topic, I know have you considered looking at the souped up Mazda's that have been mentioned in this thread? The MPS line?It's t'other thread I'm going to test drive one at the weekend, as it happens. As a long-time serial owner of Scoobs, the looks department is easily overlooked here, it's the drive, reliability and build quality that counts. And we have a long love affair with Mazda, sooo... I'll also try to fit in a Focus ST that's local to me and the right colour/age/miles/price, which has the same turbo'd 5-pot as the T5 (so I'm told). I'm not anti-Ford, just a bit wary of them, and only asking to be convinced Also, re-mentioning them, have a look at the Skoda range as well, ultra-reliable and the VRs line is quick too!I tried an 06 vRS just before buying the Scoob, but unfortunately it turned out to be knackered (gave the dealer a bit of an earful about the Trade Descriptions Act, what with travelling 45 miles to go see it) so that put me off a little bit. I've not discounted them, they're certainly on my list of 'possibles', and that even includes Fabias (see, I told you I'm not so bothered about the looks ) Good shout at the Chevy, Harleyman. Personally, I'd go for a 'vette of the same vintage, a thing of absolute automotive beauty...but that's going to clock in at substantially over £$50k these days Edited February 3, 2015 by L00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Figure £10k max. I'm not after better/newer than the Merc, just a commuter/local trip-taker with a bit of personality, sub-50kmiles, 07 or newer ...relative to your £35k OP, talk about off-topic, I know It's t'other thread I'm going to test drive one at the weekend, as it happens. As a long-time serial owner of Scoobs, the looks department is easily overlooked here, it's the drive, reliability and build quality that counts. And we have a long love affair with Mazda, sooo... I'll also try to fit in a Focus ST that's local to me and the right colour/age/miles/price, which has the same turbo'd 5-pot as the T5 (so I'm told). I'm not anti-Ford, just a bit wary of them, and only asking to be convinced I tried an 06 vRS just before buying the Scoob, but unfortunately it turned out to be knackered (gave the dealer a bit of an earful about the Trade Descriptions Act, what with travelling 45 miles to go see it) so that put me off a little bit. I've not discounted them, they're certainly on my list of 'possibles', and that even includes Fabias (see, I told you I'm not so bothered about the looks Cool, I always love the anticipation of getting another car, checking things out, being disappointed at how small they are when I get in them and so on You're right, the ST does/did use the same engine as the T5, which in turn is a tuned version of the engine that is in our V70 (ours is 200bhp) it is a goooooorgeous engine, just a shame that to get it in a hot hatch it has to be in a Focus Although the right colour does a lot to off-set the dull-ish looks. but if that doesn't bother you, and you are not wary of the Focus sharing the same ECB as the V50 than you will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Personally I'd go for a new mid range Qashqai with every accessory know to man in it so a Tekna. So 23K with massive 20" alloys etc.... All my cars have been pretty basic, the last car was a cavalier Mk 3 best car I ever owned and the opposite of the 'Brick' I now drive so anything's an improvement on the Vauxhall I now have I also like Audi Q3 and Volvo QC series however you don't get a lot for the price paid. A nice Pontiac Transam wouldn't go amiss either a nice V12 complete with built in crane to help me get out of it! Edited February 3, 2015 by Norseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onenerveleft Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Shelby mustang or minaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old tup Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 My choice of car for 35K would be a Mercedes E Class 220cdi,I presently have owned a 2001 model that was purchased over 8 years ago with 44,000 miles on the clock!.I have the means to buy a new one but up to just I would be loathe to part with it,it rides beautifully has a fair turn of acceleration when needed and of course diesel economy 38 mph urban 57mph on a run!.After 3and half hour runs to Wiltshire a few times a year you climb out without a twinge of discomfort,you have to keep an eye on the bodywork with a car of this age and service it regularly,everywhere I go people remark on the good appearance and condition of my motor!.I would be lucky to get £2,000 for it but that's not a problem as I will run her into the ground before parting with her!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindseyw Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Definitely a used Nissan GTR. Awesome car !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotherham1 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Definitely a used Nissan GTR. Awesome car !! Tells everyone you know nothing in the real world! Nissan cost a fortune to service. You cant reach 1/4 of its full potentrail on roads. Whats the point of such a stupid car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Tells everyone you know nothing in the real world! Nissan cost a fortune to service. You cant reach 1/4 of its full potentrail on roads. Whats the point of such a stupid car? judgemental much... no they dont... go to nissan, yeah, but it can be done for a lot less. Thats pretty much every car on the road... Whats the point in anything? I drive a supercharged 500rwhp 5.4lt V8 as my daily car and for work. Its raw, no modern driver aids, interesting to drive in the wet but will put a smile on my face everytime i sit in the drivers seat. I did it because I enjoy driving it, just like you do with your hobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindseyw Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Tells everyone you know nothing in the real world! Nissan cost a fortune to service. You cant reach 1/4 of its full potentrail on roads. Whats the point of such a stupid car? Wow, you are rather rude, I know quite a lot about the real world dear. I can afford to service it, if I so wish, my current vehicle is rather costly to run, which I choose to do. Who said I would just drive it on roads ? I would do a few track days in it, which I do in my current vehicle. You ask what's the point in such a stupid car........I could ask the same about your response, but I won't, as I am not as rude as you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Tells everyone you know nothing in the real world! Nissan cost a fortune to service. You cant reach 1/4 of its full potentrail on roads. Whats the point of such a stupid car? What's the point of any car that's quicker than a Corsa then? What a stupid comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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