View Full Version : Whats going to be your next car
th'engineer
13-07-2003, 08:03
I like many people get bored with the same car after a few years and think about the next one .
So thought a thread to it would be an ideal start to discuss pros and cons for cars .
The next one for me has to be a 4x4 but looking at the choice its a hard decision.
matty4donna
13-07-2003, 08:09
Fiesta or a 206 not sure yet although i got to pass my driving test first hehe :D
King Blimp
13-07-2003, 09:05
Just been looking at a personal lease on the new Audi A3, I love the new "mean" look to the front end...... :devsmoke:
Stuart W
13-07-2003, 09:51
I'm a deer with no eyes on that one.
have a ford focus at the moment, and i love it :) , but my next car will be the Focus rs turbo :)
KingPhoenix
13-07-2003, 11:51
Have a vectra at the moment, think my next car is gonna be either a Toyota Avensis or VW Passat
Had a Renault Clio as my last car and just recently got another.:D
homealone
13-07-2003, 15:44
Got a Rover 25 at the moment, but I think if my Wife gets her way the next one will be one of the new Micras. Oh well, her turn, I suppose, I managed to talk her out of a Peugot 206 in favour of the Rover, last time.
I got one of these almost ready to go
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Originally posted by imback
I got one of these almost ready to go
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I'm going to get the Honda Civic Type-R (as my personal car). I would like the Honda S2000 but with two kids it just isn't practical ('cos they will need to be in it occasionally).
idi banashapan
13-07-2003, 15:59
VW golf. I got one as a hire car from work recently. I got the Golf TDi with only 5000 miles on it. It shifts!!!! VERY nice to drive and extremely well built. You pay slightly over the odds for a VW, but they hold their value and really are worth the money.
Originally posted by Ramrod
but with two kids it just isn't practical ('cos they will need to be in it occasionally).
I got a little boy and the car is going to be just big enough for short trips with him in it, I'll have make as much room in the back for him as I can when fitting the rear seats, another month and it should be on the road fingures crossed.
Originally posted by imback
I got one of these almost ready to go
http://banmoco.co.uk/x21/images/beeke_2.jpg What is it....looks like an MG?
Originally posted by Ramrod
What is it....looks like an MG?
It's just a kit, bits look like the TT, bits look like MG and from the back it's a bit like a beetle. Mine is not quiet the same as that, that is an X21 mine is an X99. Mine has square lights, more like the TT, and the fornt is a bit less cute.
Fast as hell, and will only cost me about £3000 on the road.
You can see an X99 here (http://www.realwebdesign.biz/x99/)
Helpy Person
13-07-2003, 20:02
A Civic Type R Hopefully :D
KingPhoenix
13-07-2003, 21:01
Originally posted by Helpy Person
A Civic Type R Hopefully :D
A little racer at heart eh???
Originally posted by Helpy Person
A Civic Type R Hopefully :D
does no one else think they look like an MPV?
Lord Nikon
13-07-2003, 21:13
I don't really mind what I drive, but I won't own or drive a ford...
Ignition
14-07-2003, 21:06
Originally posted by Helpy Person
A Civic Type R Hopefully :D
Hello again :D :wavey:
TigaSefi
14-07-2003, 21:36
I want the new relaunched Audi A3 to replaced my aging V reg Audi A3
Mr_Burns
14-07-2003, 21:43
I don't know what my next car will be, but it will probably be sooner than I was intending. For the last year I've had a Focus Zetec and I would advise anyone to think before they buy one of these cars. I can't take away from it that it is a fantastic car to drive (handling etc.), but the build quality and the materials used on the interior leave a lot to be desired - cheap looking plastic inside and the exterior trim has started falling off after 2 and a half years.
Anyhoo, I'll probably get a Toyota Corolla, or something else sensible and boring ;). I like the look of the Alfa 147 but they're too expensive to run:(
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/daran.t/car.bmp
This was my car till I got Caught DD..... No, i'm not proud!
Stupid!!!!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
If I could afford it (between £13k & £18k dependent on options) it would be one of these
http://www.smartowner.co.uk/albums/Assorted-SmartStuff/yellow_roadster.sized.jpg
Helpy Person
15-07-2003, 10:58
Originally posted by KingPhoenix
A little racer at heart eh???
yup lol
Got the sport at the moment and I love it :D
well...not a CAR as such....
this is what i bought yesterday......
*hangs his head in shame*.......
Lord Nikon
15-07-2003, 11:24
not bad, but where do you put the batteries?
Originally posted by Lord Nikon
not bad, but where do you put the batteries?
batteries?? thats a bit posh....i thought i pulled it backwards as far as it will go, and then jump on as it speeds forwards :shrug: ;)
Lord Nikon
15-07-2003, 11:36
SPEEDS forwards? you're optimistic....
Originally posted by Lord Nikon
SPEEDS forwards? you're optimistic....
lol, well someone has to be :)....and before you get all smug with your 4 wheel mode of transport, i pay £15 tax a year, and can go about 120+ miles on £5 of petrol - oh and leave you standing in heavy traffic.... :D
Pending a lottery win :erm: this will be my baby Aston Martin DB7
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2004/04/14.jpg
timewarrior2001
15-07-2003, 15:34
I would love a lotus Elise.
Failing that something that has a really noisy turbo on it. Softtop. vented disc brakes all round and CD player.
Was gonna get a 206 HDI, but after taking one for a test drive I changed my mind. Then i tested a Focus TD coulda walked faster.
I know my current car (sierra Sapphire) isnt fast but I do like it.
dont know if anyone saw top gear on sunday?
they has this yellow 3 wheeled thing, the main 'cab' bit of it tilts as you turn the wheel whilst the engine block at the back stays firmly upright...cant remember what it was called (made by the dutch) but it was cool as **** - the short skinny presenter was verying on getting a sexul thrill outta driving it :)
one slight problem....it costs 22k :(
Originally posted by timewarrior2001
I would love a lotus Elise.
Failing that something that has a really noisy turbo on it. Softtop. vented disc brakes all round and CD player.
That would be a Smart Roadster then. Ok the turbo isn't that noisy but you could always fit a dump valve & it comes with paddle gear shift on the steering wheel
:cool: :cool: :cool:
homealone
15-07-2003, 18:30
Originally posted by Mark W
dont know if anyone saw top gear on sunday?
they has this yellow 3 wheeled thing, the main 'cab' bit of it tilts as you turn the wheel whilst the engine block at the back stays firmly upright...cant remember what it was called (made by the dutch) but it was cool as **** - the short skinny presenter was verying on getting a sexul thrill outta driving it :)
one slight problem....it costs 22k :(
Yeah I saw that - it looked brilliant fun to drive, almost like the nearest you'd get to flying while on the ground. But £22K aargh!
Clarksons story about having to be driven home sitting in the back was funny.:)
Originally posted by fraz
That would be a Smart Roadster then. Ok the turbo isn't that noisy but you could always fit a dump valve & it comes with paddle gear shift on the steering wheel
:cool: :cool: :cool:
It's awfull, no offence, I guess you either hate them or love them.
I hate everyhting about the smarts, they aint smart and the grear change auto or semi auto is so far away from smart.
dont know if anyone saw top gear on sunday?
I seen it and it was mental, I'd love a go of it.
paul11974
15-07-2003, 19:45
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carlingman
15-07-2003, 23:26
Well currently having a 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor.
I guess i will be looking at another Merc.
Although for fun value i quite fancy a Carver link here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/prog19/carver.shtml)
:D
matty4donna
15-07-2003, 23:32
Originally posted by paul11974
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Lord Nikon
16-07-2003, 00:34
Personally I prefer the Primera...
But if you want a small sports car why not look around for a Honda Beat?
Small, convertible and only 600cc
Atomic22
16-07-2003, 19:37
a nice little punto sporting
KingPhoenix
16-07-2003, 20:15
Due to this thread i did it today.......
As of August 22nd i will be the proud owner of a new shape Toyota Avensis...... thankyou to the thread starter (i should of checked who it was before i clicked reply...... :( lol) for getting me into the **** that hits the fan when i tell her..... i need to work out what im gonna say, i cant really blame it on a thread here at nthw.co.uk but still.... its not my fault!!!!!!! :rolleyes: is it???
Here she is......
http://www.toyota.co.uk/vs2/VehicleImages/V_8004ef54.jpg
Nice isnt she?? :D
KingPhoenix
16-07-2003, 20:18
Originally posted by Helpy Person
yup lol
Got the sport at the moment and I love it :D
Sheesh women driving fast boys cars.... whatever next??? NTL giving great customer service?? NTL supplying the products they say they will???
Sorry... a little rant there carried on from another post......
No offence intended to anyone...... or anything.... :rolleyes:
paul11974
17-07-2003, 14:14
http://www.ancaster.co.uk/special_offer_pages/media/Micra1.JPG http://www.micrasportsclub.co.uk
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Another one of these, I'm on my 6th at the moment, they have come along way from the tanks of the 70's.
th'engineer
18-04-2004, 21:39
:) Well bought one eventually now engineer 4x4
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopost/data/532/2V70_MY04_2-med.jpg?4206
Another one of these, I'm on my 6th at the moment, they have come along way from the tanks of the 70's.
Bah!They are still tanks.One of those wrote off my Nissan SRI last year. :(
sir_drinks_alot
18-04-2004, 21:56
well if i have my way this baby :naughty:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=1643
Pending a lottery win :erm: this will be my baby Aston Martin DB7
http://www.automotive-technology.com/projects/db7/images/img1.jpg
Can I test out the back seat with you? :naughty:
Proppinupthebar
18-04-2004, 22:09
Can I test out the back seat with you? :naughty:
Get a room! I'll look after the car. :angel:
I've had a Seat Leon Cupra for a year and a half now, I'd buy a new one tommorow. But I reckon atm I would get the Cupra R 225BHP, I didn't get one when I bought mine cos there was a 3 month waiting list.
One that I can get a full size driver (golf club) in the boot of, and it'll be at least 3 years away (unless I write my company car off before hand!)
:) Well bought one eventually now engineer 4x4
So, are you fed up with the handling yet? I know I am.
Mind you, I fully intend to get another vehicle to go alongside the 4x4. A Fiesta or something boring. It's too much fun to get rid of :D
Well, I don't own a car yet, but I will be looking to buy one in 2006. Most likely I'll get a Corvette. Probably a used C5, 1998 or 1999. I think that will do as a graduation gift to myself.
http://www.lovecars.com/corvettecorner/images/corvette-track800.jpg
Well, I don't own a car yet, but I will be looking to buy one in 2006. Most likely I'll get a Corvette. Probably a used C5, 1998 or 1999. I think that will do as a graduation gift to myself.
When will car makers learn that since Sinclair, C5 is a very bad name to pick for a car, Citroen have done it, now Corvette :D
If I were to go for a 'vette, i'd probably go for one of the classics (saw one out shopping yesterday).
The C5 is just a tad too rounded for my liking, and the "cockpit" is too far forwards for a 'vette, still, I'm sure it's a beaut to drive :)
I'd get a C4 is I can't afford a C5. C3, well, they're pricey. We're now in the range of either absolute crap for almost no money, or a well-cared for car that is over $80,000.
When will car makers learn that since Sinclair, C5 is a very bad name to pick for a car, Citroen have done it, now Corvette :D
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one to have sat at the traffic lights sniggering at the C5 in front.
What is Citroen, and what is the C5 that thou speakest of?
What is Citroen, and what is the C5 that thou speakest of?
Citroen are these people: http://www.citroen.co.uk/
The C5 is either this:
http://www.citroen.co.uk/level3/modelpage.asp?pagetype=C5
or this:
http://www.learningonthemove.co.uk/me/pages/nmm05.html
Citroen are these people: http://www.citroen.co.uk/
The C5 is either this:
http://www.citroen.co.uk/level3/modelpage.asp?pagetype=C5
or this:
http://www.learningonthemove.co.uk/me/pages/nmm05.html
The last link is why people smile at the name C5 :)
Although you can see, it's quite a lot different from the 'vette C5.
It's grey rather than red for a start.
I`d love one of these
http://www.vanagon.com/media/concept/img/new_bus_front.jpg
Holy ****. Both are ugly. The VW and the C5. If you want a minivan, get a Dodge Caravan instead or a Chevvy.
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