01-14-2007, 10:43 AM
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What first car?
I have about £2000 to spend. I want something fun to drive but can't be above a 1.6l petrol or 1.9diesel for insurance and economy. Also i have to drive it between Spain and the UK so it needs to be reliable.
Was thinging something like a BMW e36 316, but most of them have over 100k miles on the clock is this too much?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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01-14-2007, 10:46 AM
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BMW engines can't go wrong in my opinion. I've seen ones that are way above 250k miles!
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01-14-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoopie
BMW engines can't go wrong in my opinion. I've seen ones that are way above 250k miles!
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That is very true! Same goes for Mercedes.
Thats why the Turks buy those cars, they drive to Turkey every year 
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01-14-2007, 01:53 PM
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I was going to suggest a nice mid 1990's used 5l V8 Mustang or 5.l V8 Camaro - you know one of the 300,000 used ones for sale for about $1500, then I realized you are from the EU...
where fun, sun, speed and enjoyment are against the law... 
Good luck with your choice - my guess is a 1.1l GolfI Diesel is in your future
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01-14-2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
I was going to suggest a nice mid 1990's used 5l V8 Mustang or 5.l V8 Camaro - you know one of the 300,000 used ones for sale for about $1500, then I realized you are from the EU...
where fun, sun, speed and enjoyment are against the law...
Good luck with your choice - my guess is a 1.1l GolfI Diesel is in your future
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LOL!
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01-14-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoopie
BMW engines can't go wrong in my opinion. I've seen ones that are way above 250k miles!
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The motor in the Porsche is at 250k miles and still runs great, but that dosnt mean the rest of the car stood the test of time as well.
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01-14-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoopie
BMW engines can't go wrong in my opinion. I've seen ones that are way above 250k miles!
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I guess you have never owned one or know any one that has. :roll:
Trust me one this one even BMW:s can break down.
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01-14-2007, 02:10 PM
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1,6 in e36 is too weak but its still a beemer 8) milage is not a problem if the car was serviced well, more info for e36 here -> http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=46410
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01-15-2007, 07:25 AM
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I am looking to get the car in the UK as that is where I spend most my time now.
I looked at getting a diesel, but really I would prefer a petrol.
I realise 1.6 will be slow but I would still like a beemer, I like the looks both inside and out.
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01-15-2007, 07:49 AM
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With not much cash to burn, the 316 would be a good choice. Drive it until it breaks down, and hopefully by then you'll have enough cash to buy a better car.
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01-15-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BACR
I am looking to get the car in the UK as that is where I spend most my time now.
I looked at getting a diesel, but really I would prefer a petrol.
I realise 1.6 will be slow but I would still like a beemer, I like the looks both inside and out.
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1.6 thanx to the weight of the car will consume almost same amount of fuel as 2.0 as was discussed in the link above  probably its a insurance rate what you will decide on right?
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01-15-2007, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
I was going to suggest a nice mid 1990's used 5l V8 Mustang or 5.l V8 Camaro - you know one of the 300,000 used ones for sale for about $1500, then I realized you are from the EU...
where fun, sun, speed and enjoyment are against the law...
Good luck with your choice - my guess is a 1.1l GolfI Diesel is in your future
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Ha ha, been skiiing in America, they have cops to slow you down, and isn'tthe speed limit 55mph?
Gay.
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01-15-2007, 08:19 AM
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I would suggest financing a new MINI Cooper, the depreciation is the lowest of any new car so PCP deals arevery cheap, about 200/month..
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01-15-2007, 08:21 AM
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Oh yeah, andthey now have a sixthso cruise nicely at about 100mph. The new BMW/PSA engine is the most efficient by capacity petrol enginein the world too. So thiose long trips won't cost the earth.
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01-15-2007, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ARMAN
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Originally Posted by BACR
I am looking to get the car in the UK as that is where I spend most my time now.
I looked at getting a diesel, but really I would prefer a petrol.
I realise 1.6 will be slow but I would still like a beemer, I like the looks both inside and out.
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1.6 thanx to the weight of the car will consume almost same amount of fuel as 2.0 as was discussed in the link above probably its a insurance rate what you will decide on right? |
Yep its the insurance mostly!
Heres everything about the insurance groups the car falls in
http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/ins.html
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