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    #11
    Originally posted by DaveB
    For the sake of at least one decent answer and because I'm thinking of buying one anyway.....

    New model Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD Vector Sport.

    Low milage 04/05 plates around 15k.

    Looks good, better performance and economy than a Jag or a BMW and better spec for the money. Only down side is, it's not a Jag or a BMW.
    Thanks Dave B. That's one I hadn't considered. Not bothered about the badge myself. Just want a bit of fun. I was thinking hot hatch - Seat Leon Cupra or Honda Civic Type R. Won't be doing much motorway driving.
    Hard Brexit now!
    #prayfornodeal

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      #12
      Oh alright.

      young man in me says a 3/4 year-old Focus RS Turbo, maybe a 1/2 year old Seat Leon

      sensible family man in me says a Honda Accorda 2.2 turbodiesel, get one on an 04/05 plate specc-ed up to the eyeballs & does best part of 45/gallon.

      old man in me says a 7/8 year-old Jag XK8. f**k the environment, who cares about fuel economy.

      tragically, having gone through the same thought process as you, I then bought a Merc as I have aspirations.....
      Plan A is located just about here.
      If that doesn't work, then there's always plan B

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        #13
        Originally posted by zeitghost
        Sorry, Oh Great One, I just couldn't resist...
        That's okay, trusty minion, at least you didn't suggest...

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          #14
          With £15k to spend I would buy this...

          http://www.americancarsuk.com/Ford_C...MCH/page01.htm

          ...and leave £10k in the bank. For petrol.
          Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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            #15


            And use the 15k as the deposit for another flat.
            I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.

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              #16
              If we are talking imports...here's a beauty

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                #17
                Originally posted by The Master
                I warned you

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                  #18
                  15 K to spend.

                  New in no order.

                  Hyundai coupe
                  Toyota celica 1.8 VVTi
                  Toyota MR2 (best 2 seater roadster below 20k)
                  Honda Civic type R (best hot hatch)
                  Subaru Impreza WRi ( best performance for money parallel import at this money)
                  Golf GTtdi (torque performance with economy)

                  Second hand
                  4 year old Honda s2000
                  18 month old Chrysler crossfire (not class leading but depreciate really quick, so good value after used)
                  Lexus IS200 - better than a BMW 3 series, more exclusive and bullet proof.
                  The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

                  But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Bagpuss
                    15 K to spend.

                    New in no order.

                    Hyundai coupe
                    Toyota celica 1.8 VVTi
                    Toyota MR2 (best 2 seater roadster below 20k)
                    Honda Civic type R (best hot hatch)
                    Subaru Impreza WRi ( best performance for money parallel import at this money)
                    Golf GTtdi (torque performance with economy)

                    Second hand
                    4 year old Honda s2000
                    18 month old Chrysler crossfire (not class leading but depreciate really quick, so good value after used)
                    Lexus IS200 - better than a BMW 3 series, more exclusive and bullet proof.
                    correction should it not be a Subaru WRX ?

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                      #20
                      Yes I got WRX and the WRX Sti mixed up. A bit of an ugly car but bang per buck it's a bargain.
                      The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

                      But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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