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Which Car?

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  • 25-04-2007 11:54am
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    Lamps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭


    Ok need a bit of help choosing a motor. I’m driving since November (a 1.5 323F) but have since moved to the UK and want something bit newer. My budget is equal to what Id get in Ireland for about 8k and I want looks, a good interior, comfort and fun to drive.

    I’m thinking of the following:
    A 02 2 door Honda Civic 1.6 – Nice and reliable, decent looking but has a crap interior

    An older IS200 – I could get a 99 one for about 5k sterling over here. Look good, comfortable, but will be a lot heavier on petrol and insurance and is probably a bit to big.

    An Alfa 147. Will be the cheapest of the lot so if I have to get anything repaired I’ll have spare cash (I don’t want this thread to turn into an alfa bashing). But it has the looks, comfort, great to drive, loads of extras on the UK models and is the only car that I think id truly love!

    Audi A3 – This currently bottom of the list, but is worth a consideration. But I think its overpriced for what it is.

    Get a really high spec low mileage 97 323F and still save myself loads of cash. The only problem I have with the F is as its so low to the ground its awkward getting in and out as im 6’3 and have a dodgy knee!

    I don’t want anything to big (the IS200 will be the exception) but I do like the mazda 6 but I think its to big for me a this stage.

    Hate Golfs and seat ibizas.
    What do you’s think?


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    Henry Ford III
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    I think it's only a matter of time until some loser mentions a Skoda Octavia. Massive boot apparently :D

    IS200 would be my choice of those btw.


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    crosstownk
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    Henry Ford III wrote:

    IS200 would be my choice of those btw.

    OF those you mention, the IS200 would be my choice too. Decent enough interior, comfortable and also RWD - which is something I just prefer.
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    Lamps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭Lamps


    But would the RWD not be a lot harder to control? especially for an inexperienced ish drvier?


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    Henry Ford III
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    Lamps wrote:
    But would the RWD not be a lot harder to control? especially for an inexperienced ish drvier?

    Not in normal driving.


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    gary the great
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,665 ✭✭✭gary the great


    Go for the alfa if its cheaper and you think you'll really love it, just make sure the belt was done and has a FSH.

    The civic would get my second vote. Think it also has a good mpg


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