I am in the market for a convertible in the new year for the missus and I quite fancy the Audi TT. I want something sporty to drive (not a Saab), reasonably practical and not expensive (like a Porsche or an Aston)
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XKR ??Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostI am in the market for a convertible in the new year for the missus and I quite fancy the Audi TT. I want something sporty to drive (not a Saab), reasonably practical and not expensive (like a Porsche or an Aston) -
If you can deal with the hairdresser quips from people who've never driven one, driving an MX5 is pretty much the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Rear wheel drive, awesome handling, they're an absolute hoot.Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostI am in the market for a convertible in the new year for the missus and I quite fancy the Audi TT. I want something sporty to drive (not a Saab), reasonably practical and not expensive (like a Porsche or an Aston)ǝןqqıʍComment
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You might have to cope with these if you get a TT as well...Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostIf you can deal with the hairdresser quips from people who've never driven one, driving an MX5 is pretty much the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Rear wheel drive, awesome handling, they're an absolute hoot."Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. "
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TTs are safe and trustworthy drive, what with the 4WD and all that.
The only time I've ever managed to get mine to go sideways was in a gravel car park with the traction control switched off. Admittedly, I don't try to make it go sideways any other time.
If you do go for one, don't bother with the 3.2, its only got another 20(ish) horsepower on top of the 225 version.
It's very comfortable on motorways and enjoyable around country lanes, but if you want something properly sporty for less money than an Aston, get an Elise which are LOTS of fun and similar money to the TT secondhand."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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As I have said before. Toyota MR2. Pound for pound the best sports convertable on the market. Slightly higher price range no doubt the Honda 2000.
MX5 is a bag of doo doo compared to either of the above.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
The original point and click interface by
Smith and Wesson.
Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to timeComment
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Wait until next year and they will be giving away sports cars with every new house purchase.
Oh wait they already do...Comment
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sounds good but what does she want?Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostI am in the market for a convertible in the new year for the missus and I quite fancy the Audi TT. I want something sporty to drive (not a Saab), reasonably practical and not expensive (like a Porsche or an Aston)Comment
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I am replacing a HondaS2000 but I want something different. I quite like the XK alsoOriginally posted by The Lone Gunman View PostAs I have said before. Toyota MR2. Pound for pound the best sports convertable on the market. Slightly higher price range no doubt the Honda 2000.
MX5 is a bag of doo doo compared to either of the above.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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I cant give her what she wantsOriginally posted by DS23 View Postsounds good but what does she want?
so I am buying her a sports car instead
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