The time has come to sell

CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:10 pm

the car I have been putting it off for long enough it's just not getting used.

I'm struggling to think what to buy next though ???

Budget is 20k max and looking for something which is nearly as quick as the elise but alot more practical with 4 seats

Audi S3 had came to mind or S4 or at a big stretch RS4

any ideas ??

Post by **Shug** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:17 pm

S3 is nice and quick. Steering is totally dead though. G/f loves hers and I've driven it a fair bit now, just not on the same planet in le twisties as an Elise though.

Other options - quick beemer of some description (330 or older M3 maybe) Rally weapons are bloody thirsty (and look a bit chav for most)

Nothing to compare though - straight-line performance of everything mentioned would probably kill a standard Elise (although Elaine now says that mine pulls away comfortably from hers with the new engine in it)

CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:27 am

Looked at the Lancia before the Elise and they are lovely cars but I've heard so many horror stories about them, I just wouldn't get one the other half throws in the odd comment when the elise isn't up to scratch I don't know if my ears ould take the Lancia problems

Fed up with the BMW 3 series shape looks so boring although a M3 would be nice I reckon I would want to sell it after 6months.

Post by **Shug** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:31 am

Used RX8? Thirsty for petrol and oil though.....

Older shape M5 can be had for £20K IIRC (higher mileage) Same as above for gas & oil though.

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:38 am

Now, could you imagine if I started this thread....

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:40 am

It would be about the 14th one you had started........

15k on a nice s4 and 5k in the pot for running it if it were me.

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:10 am

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:12 am

Just a slight lack of seats there sanjoy..... my dad has one (m coupe, estoril blue) and it shifts. Feels a bit dead to drive though compared to the exige / s1. Guzzles gas though.

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:44 am

I was looking at getting a m coupe as my run around, I need the boot for the lab.

Funds went on a flat, so the volvo it is for a while longer.

Scotty C

Post by **Shug** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:48 am

Scotty C wrote:I was looking at getting a m coupe as my run around, I need the boot for the lab.

Drugs Lab? Explains the paintjob on the 340, I suppose

CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:23 am

Yip I know it's 2 months on !

But..... any other ideas ???

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:33 am

Merc C32 AMG - I had one before I got the RS6 - heaps of toys and bloody quick (354bhp

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CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:12 am

rossybee wrote:Merc C32 AMG - I had one before I got the RS6 - heaps of toys and bloody quick (354bhp )

Scary stuff

was looking at a c32 that was for sale by saline motors, £18/19k, 38k miles silver

didn't know much about them until looking at that one, very rare and that one is now sold

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:17 am

Great minds & all dat shoit

Fluoxetine · Post by **Fluoxetine** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:57 am

If you can handle the colour, this S4 seems well priced...Stick a Milltek exhaust on it, and it'll sound awesome...

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(Had a few owners though...http://www.rac.co.uk/web/vehiclechecks/ ... rn=WP53NEO)

2004 AUDI S4 S4 Quattro 4dr Saloon
31,500 miles, Nogaro Blue,excellent condition,FASH, full leather silver recaros,sat nav plus (tv),6cd changer with BOSE surround,front armrest,heated front seats,chrome trim, carbon dash inserts, 18" alloys, full size spare, xenon headlights, dual aircon, 6 months Audi warranty, 6 months tax, Remote Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, ABS, Traction Control, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags, Alarm, Immobiliser, TRACKER. £21,000

Audi S4 quattro
4.2 Petrol 4-door Saloon
6 Speed Manual Four Wheel Drive
Year: 2004 53
Mileage: 31,000

Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition:
£21750

Average condition:
£19700

Below average condition:
£17300

Cheers,

Ross