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opi@te
15 Jan 2007, 15:53
:confused:

Golf V
Opel Astra
Renault Megane

Is there another competitor in this price range? Im not talking OPC, GTI, F1 here so leave your audi and beamer outa this. :P

All in all, what would you take? :beer:
Shrimp
15 Jan 2007, 16:04
How much are those?

New Civic 5-door hatch is ~200 000 :D.
=_sNaKe_=
15 Jan 2007, 16:06
Focus.
opi@te
15 Jan 2007, 16:16
Civic is a bit more expensive, but not by that much. Could be the best one here... if only I could stand to look at it! BLING!!!

Focus is definitly one for the short list.
GM<Jaymac>MF
15 Jan 2007, 16:20
I don't know much about cars, but I like the Golf V quite a bit. Driven it once or twice and it feels great.
Scrye
15 Jan 2007, 16:26
Renualt don't bolt their cars, they lick the components and slam them together.

I'd go with a Focus Si or a Golf.

Edit;

Or a Seat Ibiza, I drove the Ibiza Cupra 1.8 Turbo the other day, quite nice (if a little cramped inside, almost dislocated my shoulder trying to get the seat belt)
opi@te
15 Jan 2007, 16:31
Kept reading se-at belt... FFS! =]
Scrye
15 Jan 2007, 16:35
What's your price range?
mudd@
15 Jan 2007, 16:37
POLO GTI :)
GM<Jaymac>MF
15 Jan 2007, 16:40
Renault is French, right?

Ok, 'nuff said.
opi@te
15 Jan 2007, 16:45
Up to R160 000 Max. Second hand is fine if milage is 40 000 or below.
If I can get away with a lot less I'd be stoked.
Sometimes think I should just settle for a damn getz...
=_sNaKe_=
15 Jan 2007, 16:48
Sometimes think I should just settle for a damn getz...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POLO GTI :)

For a bit less, rather the Fiesta ST ;)
Scrye
15 Jan 2007, 16:51
Well that rules out the Polo GTi. 192K, what a rip off.
LordScallyWag
15 Jan 2007, 17:08
Sometimes think I should just settle for a damn getz...

Be sure to chop off ur balls straight afterwards.
GO for a focus
Or try the Focus st170 2md hand, they are about 140000 ish.
Its what i would do.
[N]Haja
15 Jan 2007, 19:23
Renualt are actually damn fine cars. I have the older Megane Hatch, it really is built well and goes decently (16V 1.6L).

However, they are a bastard to maintain, as all the parts have to be bought thru the agents, as there are very few 'pirate' (aftermarket) parts available for it. If you go for a motor plan, then thats a moot point.

Someone at our work just bought the Seat Ibiza, the 2.0L model. It is R130k new, and has all the bells and whistles, 15" mags, aircons, 4 x disk brakes, airbags, power sterring, the works. The only downside is it has no motor plan, but the services are round R750 every 15 000km,
They also are basically made by VW (engine looks identical to the polo) and the basic shape even resembles the older polo (before the double lights), but has been smothed off nicely and looks as good if not better than most ofther 'hot hatches' out there atm.

So perhaps look into that?
Ciruis
15 Jan 2007, 23:21
FOCUS / FIESTA ST

NUFF SAID..
opi@te
16 Jan 2007, 07:16
I have to a with you on that Polo GTI, Scrye. Seems a bit much for a Polo.

Haj. Are you sure about that price??? It seems a bit, um... cheap for a 2L. If its correct it looks like a bargain!

I think I prefer comfort over speed. My 150i honda gave me enough fines as it was! Gonna test a Golf 5 and Astra over the weekend. I'd rather have a more comfortable 1.6 car than a smaller 2L. My average speed to work is 35 km/h anyway. Astra you'll get 1.8 sport easy on my budget, but the Golf will probably be 1.6.

You know Scally... Ive driven a getz 1.6 HS before and I have to say, its a very smooth drive indeed and very nippy too. Love to keep my balls though...

Thanks for your input guys. Ive always pheared buyers remorse!
[N]Haja
16 Jan 2007, 07:22
well, thats what the guy claimed opiate. I suggest phoning a Seat agent (here Audi are the agents for them in durban, maybe try them or VW, or maybe even SEAT :P)

Let us know your findings, as I may be looking for a car one day too.

cya
Gamos
16 Jan 2007, 07:26
He forgot to mention his uncle works in Government Haj. :D
[N]Haja
16 Jan 2007, 07:27
lol, na, I am 99% sure thats the price :) I think not having a motor plan makes it alot cheaper
Gamos
16 Jan 2007, 07:40
Or having a 900cc engine. :D
opi@te
16 Jan 2007, 07:43
He forgot to mention his uncle works in Government Haj. :D

Whats the worst that can happen? 4 month holiday? ;)
[N]Haja
16 Jan 2007, 08:14
lol. BTW G, 2.0L means two litre engine :P (from my firsty post).
Gamos
16 Jan 2007, 08:16
Oh, I figured you had a type for LOL. :D
LordScallyWag
16 Jan 2007, 10:56
opiate, here is what u do. GO and do alot of shopping around. GO to dealerships, autotrader etcetc. COme back to me with a short list of what u end up WANTING, dependant on price, desire etc.
I will try and advise you from there. Trust me, u cannot beat shopping around. Its a simple must, and if you do, buyers remorse will not be a problem.