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ok, yet another 'what car' thread......

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  • 01-04-2007 1:42pm
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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭


    ok, the SSIA is in, the old (01?!) car is gone, and the cash is in the bank.

    Traditionally a coupe driver, I've just sold my E-class, and so am back in the market.

    Requirements:
    Coupe
    2 + 2 seating mandatory (2 kids..........no Z-car, sorry)
    If at all poss, less than 2.0. Turbo's good. Might stretch to 2.5, but I have an aversion to large car tax...........:rolleyes: mind you.........I like 993 's 968's........
    Tiptronic or auto
    Turbos = good

    ......I collected a TT in England last week, remapped to 268bhp........crumbs (I've had two before......), they're kinda hard to beat............

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    bennyx_o
    Registered Users Posts: 4,090 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Mazda RX8. 2+2, possibly the nicest coupe on the market (IMO) Only down sides are it tends to drink oil (so I've read, anyway)


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    Marcus.Aurelius
    Registered Users Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭Marcus.Aurelius


    Have to agree with Bennyx_o, the RX8 is a beautiful car. 1.3 L rotary engine, huge amounts of power. Does around 25-35 mpg and always grips the road. I think it was taxed as a 1.8i (typical govt corruption) but this may have changed. Hope you find your ideal car!


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Yes, the RX-8 is taxed as a 1.8 litre. It is available is two versions, the standard 192bhp and the more powerful 231bhp version. Not sure they were available here with an auto box though.

    OP doesn't mention his budget.


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    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,256 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    maoleary wrote:
    Have to agree with Bennyx_o, the RX8 is a beautiful car. 1.3 L rotary engine, huge amounts of power. Does around 25-35 mpg and always grips the road. I think it was taxed as a 1.8i (typical govt corruption) but this may have changed. Hope you find your ideal car!

    Government corruption??? They closed a loophole, that's all. Should it be insured at the same price as a Mitsubishi Colt too?

    Anyway, RX8 was the first thing that sprung to my mind, they are supposed to be surprisingly practical. Any of the larger Merc Coupes do anything for you?


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    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    eoin_s wrote:
    Government corruption??? They closed a loophole, that's all. Should it be insured at the same price as a Mitsubishi Colt too?

    Well it just showed up how ridiculous the taxing system is in this country.


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    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,256 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    tuxy wrote:
    Well it just showed up how ridiculous the taxing system is in this country.

    This is getting quite OT, but I don't get you - taxing on displacement is ridiculous, or closing the loophole (which this page implies isn't unique to Ireland)?

    Either way, to put this down to "government corruption" sounds a little petty.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    mmmm, curious how so many have jumped to an RX-8........oil wouldn't bother me.

    As for the tax - actually Eoin, why the bloody hell should it be taxed as a 1.8 - it's not one. The capacity of the car is a physical thing, so by rights, it should only be taxed - and VRT'd - as a 1.3/whatever.

    As for the Merc thing, I just sold my 01 E-Class, and whilst it really was lovely, and it did everything you'd want (high spec one..) it just never really grabbed me. I'm sure the coupe's wouldn't be much different.

    I'm really torn up about a 968 or 944 turbo at the mo, having seen one at the w/end...............mmmmmmmm

    Alfa, anyone?.......I used to have a Giuletta..............mmmmmmmmmm

    Budget - mmm, it's a balance between what's right and what's sensible. For instance, I have no prob spending 20k. But I might push the boat out and spend 35k

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    BrianD3
    Registered Users Posts: 8,387 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Alpine GTA Turbo? Or are you looking for something newer.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Oh crumbs Brian, but no. There's a turbo one for sale a few miles from me, and it's a bit too old.

    Interesting car, though.........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Gatster
    Registered Users Posts: 1,415 ✭✭✭Gatster


    If you can be bothered going to the UK, there is a lovely looking 968 here


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    ok, this is VERY old now ...but how could possibly resist?
    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=518125


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    Wossack
    Registered Users Posts: 7,012 ✭✭✭Wossack


    how short are your kids legs?

    tvARR


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    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    RX-8 or celica GT


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    You might be brand averse and it's manual, but it's a very sexy car Alfa GT 1.9 JTD 150bhp

    or one of these:D :D Not exactly credential matchin either, but room for the kids and right fun from what I hear Mini (leather, auto, panoramic roof)


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    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    What about the new golf GTI? with DSG box, coupe (sort of), ticks all the other boxes (for me anyway:))


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    mmm, that 968 is indeed nice, but being a CS, has no rear seats, and is manual.....

    e-type.......no, not me, I'm afraid.
    tvr....have a cabrio, don't need another !
    Alfa...actually, I test drove one, and it's fab......was hoping to buy something further down the depreciation cycle so I don't get completely walloped in 2 years time......fabulous seats, btw.....
    Golf - god, no. Still a shopping car. Had a DSG Golf already, so agree it's technically brilliant, but need something to hug at the heart strings....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    not sure if this is your "cup of tea" but here it goes:

    http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=418588&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20BMW%20633%2E%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below%2E&CFID=288104&CFTOKEN=37321875

    vintage in 2008 ,42 road tax a year, and very rare....


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    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    heres a few more options in the UK
    Autotrader, between 9K and 10Kstg, over ten years old, coupe, leather:


    http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=&min_pr=8000&source=0&model=&max_pr=10000&miles=40&agerange=4&mileage=&postcode=sw19+3rq&variant=&bodyid=6&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&keywords=leather&ukcarsearch_full.x=36&ukcarsearch_full.y=7&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH


    adjust to suit:D :D:D


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    galwaytt wrote:
    mmm, that 968 is indeed nice, but being a CS, has no rear seats, and is manual.....

    e-type.......no, not me, I'm afraid.
    tvr....have a cabrio, don't need another !
    Alfa...actually, I test drove one, and it's fab......was hoping to buy something further down the depreciation cycle so I don't get completely walloped in 2 years time......fabulous seats, btw.....
    Golf - god, no. Still a shopping car. Had a DSG Golf already, so agree it's technically brilliant, but need something to hug at the heart strings....
    and the mini???


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