chrisbin Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 What about a BMW M5... leggyish versions with full wedge of history now availble for <£20K. I agree........it was one on the original list....as I say I find the 523 a bit of a bus but I reckon the M5 would be a lot tighter, and with that V8 ..... Thanks again - if you can be bothered, keep them coming!! I'm enjoying it even if noone else is.....!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanker7 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Got a 325ci to gad about in, wish I'd gone for the 330ci! Still the 325 is great handles brill and loves to be worked thru the semi auto box. Room in the back for adults, had three rugby players in there before, good sound system, large boot for whatever, a great allrounder. After all Audi TT, birds car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felters Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 After all Audi TT, birds car!!! Slightly worried that four pages on, this one is still on topic... Therefore in the spirit of the board and completely derailing the thread - what do we reckon is Top Totty Transport? Flanker is already in there with the TT (Totty Transport?) Beetle Cabriolet or a Seight get my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 A stretch Limo, with a bar......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 My wife's CR-V...... Did I really say that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robandcolin Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 There is endless answers to this question. Now let me see you could have:- Japs:- Honda accord type R 220bhp Toyota Celica T sport Honda Civic type R Honda Integra type R Scooby Mitsu Evo Honda s2000 Zee Germans 330ci M3 evo (will give you leg ache) M5 Audi S4 Audi A8 Mini Cooper S Works Merc CLK 320 Merc C190 evolution (seriously quick but rare) Porsche 911 or boxster British Tuscan Griffith 500 Chimera Cerbera Mondeo st220 Astra coupe Turbo Jag XJR jag S type R jag XK8 These are all well worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Rob&Colin - thanks for your efforts!! You have come up with most of what has been on my list..... A8? A bit big I think! S Type R - haven't seen one for £20k (yet) CLK320 - hmm, I've been wondering about those....just how much "fun" would it be.....? It goes alright in straight line, nice 6 cylinder lump, and roomy.....but..... Mondeo st220 gets another mention Sorry, but I can't get past Mondeo badge however good it is....not given this kind of choice From sublime to ridiculous - I saw a Y plate R.Rover with everything on it for £20k........now thats a lot of car!!! Wonder if I can find an Overfinch one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 ChrisBin Drove an RX8 to-day, I strongly suggest you try one, provided you can wait, I'm still smiling... BMW = Common as Muck Scooby = Essex Man Merc = Best Trucks PS You really do need the audible rev limit warning, the sound of 9000 rpm is VERY moorish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 ChrisBin Drove an RX8 to-day, I strongly suggest you try one, provided you can wait, I'm still smiling... Albert - thanks for that! I really like the look of them but haven't blagged a drive yet.... Actually the local dealer is a friend of the family so I might be able to pull some strings too.......hmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb893 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Scooby = Essex Man Just wait till Stepps sees that jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick.Petty Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I'm just a bit worried that Flanker7 boasts he has "had three Rugby players" in the back of his Beemer 325ci ... Hmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffythefirst Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Scooby = Essex Man Just wait till Stepps sees that Just wait till us essex lads see that - I wouldn't be seen dead in a scooby Scruffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lins Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Some thoughts on the M5 - a friend of mine has one - it's a loverly motor - goes like stink - but - he's had loads go wrong with it - two new dash boards - new clutch, new pistons (it was drinking oil at the rate of about 1l a week at one point - local BMW dealership said that was acceptable ! Nice car - but make sure you get a good one ! Lins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8ight Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I saw a Y plate R.Rover with everything on it for £20k........now thats a lot of car!!! Wonder if I can find an Overfinch one...... would say an Overfinch Rangey is quite a sensible choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felters Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I saw a Y plate R.Rover with everything on it for £20k........now thats a lot of car!!! Wonder if I can find an Overfinch one...... would say an Overfinch Rangey is quite a sensible choice I'm not a million miles from Overfinch so there are quite a few locally. The local L/Rover specialists that service my Defender won't touch them with a barge pole - especially the earlier one's with the big V8 (Chevy?) conversions. Not a great piece of engineering apparently. I think Overfinch content themselves with bolt on upgrades now the BMW lump is in the new ones. And the air suspension is still a disaster waiting to happen. If you're up for a big barge like that look at an Amazon - although they are actually smaller than the new Range Rover - just. Not sure if you have a company fuel card... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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