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Title: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 08, 2011, 05:03:06 pm
My wife's after a new car, ( which i will get to drive) we have a budget of 11k, what would you guys go for, she did have a mk1 Audi TT, and would like a MK 2, but anything else I should consider,
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: B3n on December 08, 2011, 05:18:21 pm
Why not get an edition 30 :laugh: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34874.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34874.0.html)

Doubt youll be able to get a mk2 TT for 11k though. What does she/you fancy? Something sporty, Practical, coupe, hatch etc etc

If it were me with 11k to spend on a second car I would be tossing a coin between these two :party:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2096661.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2096661.htm) Aint got nav though :laugh:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3481407.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3481407.htm)

Ben
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: sub39h on December 08, 2011, 06:41:15 pm
Z4, S2000, Boxster?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 08, 2011, 06:49:02 pm
Why not get an edition 30 :laugh: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34874.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,34874.0.html)

Doubt youll be able to get a mk2 TT for 11k though. What does she/you fancy? Something sporty, Practical, coupe, hatch etc etc

If it were me with 11k to spend on a second car I would be tossing a coin between these two :party:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2096661.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2096661.htm) Aint got nav though :laugh:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3481407.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3481407.htm)

Ben

2 lovely cars but the road tax would be a bit steep, i was surprised that the mk2 TT are just coming in around that mark with slightly higher mileage 70000-90000 miles but my wife will do no more than 3000 a year so with time it will catch up.
As for the edition 30 id love one but she don't.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: PDT on December 08, 2011, 07:43:15 pm
Bmw 123d
Focus st225
Bmw 130i

Whats the rules for the new car?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: rob172cup on December 08, 2011, 07:57:57 pm
I love this game but we do need rules first
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: GTsport on December 08, 2011, 08:02:18 pm
You can pick these up for circa 11k now.

Good wifey car and also a great summer drive car & 4 wheel drive - perfect  :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theautochannel.com%2Fnews%2F2006%2F03%2F31%2F002617.3-lg.jpg&hash=98d5141befa6ba68345c3486e00493be421dd376)
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: sub39h on December 08, 2011, 08:04:17 pm
You can pick these up for circa 11k now.

Good wifey car and also a great summer drive car & 4 wheel drive - perfect  :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theautochannel.com%2Fnews%2F2006%2F03%2F31%2F002617.3-lg.jpg&hash=98d5141befa6ba68345c3486e00493be421dd376)

good call
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 08, 2011, 08:18:30 pm
well its got to be sporty and id prefer a coupe, but she wants a roadster, i just didn't want to overlook anything, have thought of the Z4 and boxster and S2000, BMW 1 series looks interesting.
thanks for the replies guys, :driver:
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: GTsport on December 08, 2011, 08:23:06 pm
Another option - might be abit too mad though:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3223%2F2495258856_19bebd6699.jpg&hash=50a46b08719f621dc925137bddffd554b815545c)
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: essIII on December 08, 2011, 09:03:34 pm
TVR Chimera\Cerbera or a Tamora if your lucky?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: andrewparker on December 08, 2011, 09:08:34 pm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3008051.htm
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 08, 2011, 09:17:22 pm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3008051.htm
Once again V6 means road tax is too much
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: Greeners on December 08, 2011, 09:40:58 pm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3008051.htm
Once again V6 means road tax is too much

I wouldn't get too hung up on road tax, surely if you are spending 11k on a car a few quid a week extra on road tax aint the end of the world??
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: GTsport on December 08, 2011, 09:46:16 pm
What about an Alfa Brera?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alfaworkshop.co.uk%2Fimages%2F60-1-800.jpg&hash=3cfa6af21495c9529f2c46bcc48456fe73fe7db5)
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: PDT on December 09, 2011, 06:50:34 pm
Rwd or fwd?

(how much is a z4m these days  :evilgrin: )
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: rob172cup on December 09, 2011, 07:28:59 pm
Rwd or fwd?

(how much is a z4m these days  :evilgrin: )

too much my brother is looking at them
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: PDT on December 09, 2011, 07:41:43 pm
Are you wanting a sports car/roadster type vehicle for the looks/image or performance and driving fun?

Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: reflex11 on December 09, 2011, 07:47:59 pm
this.. :happy2:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2942030.htm
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: rdfcpete on December 09, 2011, 07:49:09 pm
Rwd or fwd?

(how much is a z4m these days  :evilgrin: )

+1 in that I was thinking a 2.5/3.0 Z4 Sport in cab' guise, can get them for well under £10k?

And 3.0si coupes smidgen over 11k?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 09, 2011, 09:06:35 pm
You can pick these up for circa 11k now.

Good wifey car and also a great summer drive car & 4 wheel drive - perfect  :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theautochannel.com%2Fnews%2F2006%2F03%2F31%2F002617.3-lg.jpg&hash=98d5141befa6ba68345c3486e00493be421dd376)

That's a great call. A car for all seasons, and if only doing 3000 miles a year, fuel consumption doesn't come into it. 4.2 V8 S4. That would be my choice. I'd get one now if I didn't do my mileage.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: reflex11 on December 10, 2011, 09:57:43 am
or this http://pistonheads.com/sales/3453984.htm
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 10, 2011, 03:23:05 pm
This caught my eye, the things people do to sell a car!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-AUDI-S4-QUATTRO-CABRIOLET-SILVER-SPORTS-EXHUAST-/290642270627?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43aba119a3#ht_620wt_1413
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: rdfcpete on December 10, 2011, 04:49:18 pm
This caught my eye

I wonder why?  :grin:

Check out the Z4 as a marginally more affordable/economical alternative, although it won't have the power of the S4 even with the 3.0si.
However, can't fault the S4 Quattro as the answer to your original post really IMO, all things considered  :happy2:
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: andrewparker on December 10, 2011, 05:15:02 pm
Christ, I'd love to know what the neighbours thought of that!
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 13, 2011, 04:38:19 pm
Thanks for your replies guys, my wife really wants a TT so looking at 3.2 V6 Roadster, if anybody has any advice on these car's, please feel free. :driver:
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: andrewparker on December 13, 2011, 04:39:33 pm
Haha, not concerned about the road tax anymore?

Personally I'd go for the 2.0T, the V6 has a pretty poor rep.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 13, 2011, 04:49:48 pm
Haha, not concerned about the road tax anymore?

Personally I'd go for the 2.0T, the V6 has a pretty poor rep.
personally id prefer a 2.0T coupe, but as my wife has told me, its her car and she will be driving it more.(and paying for the road tax) and yes i am just a weak man who does what he is told.
anything directly that it has a poor rep on?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: andrewparker on December 13, 2011, 04:53:03 pm
Handling in comparison to the 2.0T, and obviously thirst.

Is it MK1 or MK2?
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on December 13, 2011, 05:09:25 pm
MK2 she had a MK1 225 coupe and loved it, this time she fancied a roadster.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: Poverty on December 13, 2011, 10:29:58 pm
mk2 v6 residuals are poor but obviously not an issue second hand. Get one with xenons and bose. Im pretty sure they all come with xenons as std anyway. Heated seats are also as must, plus sat nav.

Nice soundtrack, not fast but should be more than quick enough for her to potter around in.

Little dings and dents can get pretty expensive to fix on the mk2 due to the front end being aluminum.


Heres mine and my mates

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fvv43%2Fpoverty_k1%2Fd61ac9c7.jpg&hash=618149b0c9981a3e45b92cd394543fd14509abfd)
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: micaerin on January 17, 2012, 06:04:09 pm
Well this is what we got in the end,
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq272%2Fmicaerin%2FIMG_0529.jpg&hash=33fed61790b3d6f1ca3a0bee1fe353c184e14343)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq272%2Fmicaerin%2FIMG_0530.jpg&hash=7916d1717bfa6aa412edbfeebe810c7476ba4a95)

3.2 V6 S-tronic, Phantom Black, Full Leather, Xenons, Bose, Heated Seats, Parking Sensors, MFSW, Ipod Dock, Bluetooth.

I think we got a good one, even has 18 month warranty.
Title: Re: 11k to spend on a second car,
Post by: craigy123 on January 17, 2012, 06:10:26 pm
looks like a nice clean straight car  :happy2: good find