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18th January 2010, 08:51 PM
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The wife wants to change her car
and we have allocated 20k to do it!
I would never spend more than 10k on a car because I always end up modding it but her majesty wants more. We have narrowed down the list to a Focus ST, A3 2.0T FSI S-Line or a 2.0 GTI. I don't mind a slightly higher mileage as it will be below average by the time she wants to change again. Comfort is important, though gadgets aren't. Anything I should look for? Any thoughts?
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. 
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18th January 2010, 10:14 PM
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Nice D3 4.2 diesel?
 You could get a lot of A3 for your money. I find the focus a bit stiff and rattly (a guy at work has one) and the GTI is a bit common in my opinion (you might want to look for a GT TDI and with a chip it should be as fast if not faster). 2005/2006 S4s are down to 20k if you're prepared to go that old. Or even... http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1345141.htm S4 cab?
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19th January 2010, 02:24 AM
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I'd go for a BMW 135I 306 BHP nearer 350 with a map and does 0-60 in 4.9 seconds and being a BMW handles great. If you don't trust her with rear wheel drive how's about the new S3? I think a new A3 is coming out soon so bare that in mind. I'd have a good speccd Volvo C30 over the A3/Golf to be honest. The quality is very good and they look great with all the sporty bits on them, don't see many on the road eiheir, I really think you should test drive one. Let us know what you decide
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19th January 2010, 12:27 PM
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This one floats my boat http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=9835.
To get it past the boss all you need do is re badge as a Roller or Bentley or something and she'll not only be happy with the car, but also dead chuffed that you cared so much!
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19th January 2010, 05:45 PM
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ROFL.. It's cofirmed; your stark raving mad. My missus would floor the peddle once and **** herself and you can guess who would be to blame and clear it up!
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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19th January 2010, 05:51 PM
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Seriously, have a look at a C30. I sat in one recently and was so surprised. It looked amazing in 'R Design' spec as well. Who wants a common and boring A3/Golf? Also when I worked at Oxford Audi I was in a A3 S Line, it was brand new and I'm not sure if that could be the reason why but oh my god. It was such a horrible ride, jumping over little potholes, I've never been in a car that rode so cr*p. Plus a new model coming soon. C30 C30 C30 C30
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#7
19th January 2010, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
This is an balanced reply from one Librian to another
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#8
24th January 2010, 12:44 PM
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Well we went to see it and she is quite taken. Likes the look and the interior. The downside? 5 month waiting list! Obviously VW don't want to sell cars. I doubt she'll want to wait so having a look and nearly new. I think the ST3 may sneak in here.......
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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24th January 2010, 02:13 PM
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The ST is a fun car, but after the novelty wears off and the exhaust manifold/turbo unit has come off for the second time (and it will buddy) you'll be hankering after that 'rocco!! Get a nearly new Scirocco and a remap. Great car and superb value when you consider the Golf GTi costs. Scirocco has different rear suspension to the mk5 GTi and drives great!
The Focus is a great giggle and sounds lovely so lets be honest, you won't be disappointed with either car but I reckon for long term enjoyment and re-sale the Scirocco is the best choice. I wish I had this decision to make!!
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25th January 2010, 11:04 PM
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I know this is a little facetious, but how about an '8' based kit car, are there any?
after all you have a donor vehicle don't you?  That'd be scary
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