Thelongads Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I've had some great news recently that I'm going to be a dad however the down side is that the Zed will need to go Now I've got till Dec to sort out a replacement but I need to give myself time to sell it and i guess it may be worse to try and sell as it comes to Winter. My dilemma now is what to buy I reckon I could get £17k for my Zed and the new car needs to a 5 door. (evo's and imprezza are out though as is anything that resembles a peope carrier ). its gotta be fast help me decide Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 RX8. Loved mine to bits and still miss it. The back seats are very practical and are Isofix compatible. Pushchairs even fit in the boot. Oh, and Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/revie ... tid=434904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Audi S4/S6 BMW with big engine Merc with big engine Loads more if you want to go down the rep mobile on cocaine route. Congratulations Dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Oops, sorry, congrats bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongads Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 RX8.Loved mine to bits and still miss it. The back seats are very practical and are Isofix compatible. Pushchairs even fit in the boot. Oh, and Congrats! Hadn't even thought of an RX8 due to percieved lack of boot space - will go and check one out Might even get a good deal as the prices have dropped loads Having come from a Ford background, i'm tempted towards a Focus ST with dreamscience map on it 265 bhp and 330nm torque Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdermonkey1978 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 secondhand bmw m3 ? ? old skyline ? ? if you dont mind the retro look of some of the old mercs and the running costs they do have some old beastys if you can find em rx 8 looks a safe bet though pal......... monero !!!! think there about the same price range now seen one in the midland autotrader the other day, plenty of room for the kiddy wink, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalus Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 RX-8 is an awesome with hell of a room for 4 passengers. Driver 1.80m and me (1.91m) behind him fit very easily! The only drawback seems to be its outrageous consumption.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Skyline R33,i know its not 5 door but there is loads of room in back and they have decent size boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongads Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 RX-8 is an awesome with hell of a room for 4 passengers. Driver 1.80m and me (1.91m) behind him fit very easily! The only drawback seems to be its outrageous consumption.. Cant be much worse than the Zed ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 It can be. I used to average about 18mpg in town. low 20's on the motorway. 55lire tank very rarely see's 300miles. Though you dont by a car like that for economy! If thats what you're after, then buy a Golf Diesel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Old school M5. Think they're about £14k. ..But i'd also go for an ST - i like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I had an RX8 for two years when they first came out and really liked it. It is practical compared with the Zed, the only problem I had with the boot is the opening isnt that wide to put stuff in. If you're used to the Zed's torque, it may seem strange having to rev the nuts off it to go fast, but its part of the fun like a Honda VTEC. Economy wise, over 2 years the RX8 averaged 18-19mpg, the Zed does 22-23mpg over the same journeys. It does use some oil but its not really an issue and you can get it cheap through the owners club. Apart from that you've got the usual stream of hot hatches, but some are only 3 door. The Golf GTi is always a sensible choice, or the Seat Leon FR/Cupra have 5 doors and the Cupra is 237bhp. New Audi S3 is nice but expensive. I had a Mazda 6 MPS follow me home the other night, a bit dull looking but quick as it managed to keep up with me I've been going through the same dilemma about changing the Zed, and ive decided its very hard to find something to replace it without spending silly money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Old school M5. x2 (E39) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zummertor Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Firstly, Many congratulations Then shame about the Zed, but then when you come back round to 2 seaters in the future who knows what will be available. I've had a lot of trouble with electrics on the powerful Audi's so I'm put off them. Old school M5 or even slightly newer top spec but not M5 might get you an interesting vehicle. RX-8, definately has more space than a Zed, I guess it comes down to how long you plan to keep the car. If a few years you may even have more than 1 child so the practicalities of getting them in and out will become more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 i'm a big fan of the focus ST but all the advice above seems sound to me. Congratulations by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What about a Jag? OK they're a bit old man but you can get a fairly new 'R' model (XJR or younger looking S Type) for cheap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 What about a Jag? OK they're a bit old man but you can get a fairly new 'R' model (XJR or younger looking S Type) for cheap..... Yeh thats a good shout... you can pick up basic model S-Types for about £4k!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Congratulations, fella!!! R32? Sounds soooooo much better than GTi and look classy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongads Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 thanks everyone for the congrats My missus for the 1st time is sticking her oar into the whoe decision as she'll need to drive it while she's off (our other car is a 3 door Clio 182). Anything too big and old is definately out of the question R32 is a good shout, got a friend at work with one and it sounds the business The current list is (in no order) 1 - focus ST 2 - Golf R32 3 - RX8 need to get some test drives booked !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 definitely the golf out of those three. if you dont want to spend too much then the st. think the rx8's are abit of dull now, sound rubbish and lacking in torque. had a go in a chipped st last week and it was seriously quick....just dont get in jaffa orange!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 think the rx8's are abit of dull now, sound rubbish and lacking in torque. I am so not getting into that arguement! Yes I am... I thought my Zed sounded rubbish until I fitted a new exhaust. same thing I did to the Rex. As for lack of torque. The car isnt designed for pure grunt like a Zed is. It's is handling that sets it above the rest for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I would have a bright orange st or a black one! Not the golf tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 think the rx8's are abit of dull now, sound rubbish and lacking in torque. I am so not getting into that arguement! Yes I am... I thought my Zed sounded rubbish until I fitted a new exhaust. same thing I did to the Rex. As for lack of torque. The car isnt designed for pure grunt like a Zed is. It's is handling that sets it above the rest for the price. how can you say a 350z sounds rubbish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Congratulations there! Now, i'm all for leftfield choices, so how about an Alfa 156 GTA? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/443344.htm Cheap as chips, and not as bad as some will tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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