Bye Bye

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:36 pm

WTF have you gone and done?

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:41 pm

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:42 pm

that looks suspiciously like its practical

Nice though.

Post by **Shug** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:52 pm

This you finally admitting you need 4 wheel drive and computers to help you go quickly....

oh dear.

Post by ed » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:53 pm

<cough> broken car in need of repair?!

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:58 pm

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:05 pm

Actually, car is off to MMC for a MOT and new alternator.
Thankfully covered by warranty although not sure if I will be able to have it brought back.

On the other hand, the scooby is for sale and....I'm.....very...very.....erm...tempted

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:30 pm

Good post, after you MSN'd me with the Scoob, I did wonder if you were testing the water, then i saw this and thought you had gone and done it - forgot about the fooked alternator!

Dave

Post by **campbell** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:19 pm

That's a pretty tidy Impreza, Gareth, however be careful. The 4-door is not as practical as you think, and if that's an STI, I have a feeling the rear seats don't even fold down. It will also cost you a bank loan to run...heavy on fuel, tyres, brakes, servicing, parts costs, you name it. Our 5-door MY99 was a cracker and I do wish we still had it now - it DID have the practicality to be a baby-wagon, but even on our dual salaries it was becoming a drain to run it and enjoy it day to day.

A strong Turbo Diesel is what you want. There are some nice Audis knocking around with 130, 155, and 180 bhp TDi on tap (and as much torque as a standard Impreza Turbo...chippable if you REALLY want more!). Double the mpg of the Impreza, half the servicing costs and way better residuals.

Think carefully before acting

Campbell

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:38 pm

FOR SALE: Audi A4 1.9tdi 130bhp 6spd only 29k miles. 03/53 Dark Blue, sports pack, loads of extras, perfect to keep the old man selling his Lotus happy, and the new wife to be - would also suit a baby seat!

14k ono

Thanks,

Dave

Post by **campbell** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:54 pm

Jings Dave, that's pretty close to our ideal motor!! If Lisa wasn't so hung up on her lovely Golf GTi TDi 150 Anniversary with sparkly wheels, I think I'd have been making an offer!

Here's sample, albeit in red - Lisa's is black:

We plan to extend the lifespan of the old GTi by investing in a roofbox, and then of course a trailer, and then a trailer for the trailer etc...

Gareth, if you are listening, Dave's A4 is the answer

Campbell

Post by ed » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:04 pm

That red anni is just like my old car! Luved it, in fact still do!

Used to take it in runs and it held its own, wasnt to great on track though!

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:01 am

I was aiming for lots of room, 5 doors and a car still trackable to mix it with you guys.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:12 am

Rag_It wrote:FOR SALE: Audi A4 1.9tdi 130bhp 6spd only 29k miles. 03/53 Dark Blue, sports pack, loads of extras, perfect to keep the old man selling his Lotus happy, and the new wife to be - would also suit a baby seat

Whats next Dave