On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:46:31 +0100, John > wrote:

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>147 (£5k to £7k)
>http://tinyurl.com/ca6n3
>
>Ibiza Tdi (Have seen 130hp Tdis for just over £7k)
>http://tinyurl.com/bogs7
>
>1.4 Civic (R-Type bodykit) £5500
>http://tinyurl.com/avwb2
>
>Corolla D-4D 2.0l (Just over £7k)
>http://tinyurl.com/b9xao
>
>What would you go for if you were in my shoes and were choosing
>between these? And what about if you were in your own shoes? What
>cars do you personally like at the moment that you would realistically
>consider for yourself if you were on the market for a new or used car?

The 147 is based quite closely on a 156. Some time ago, I saw running
cost figures (can't remember where - motoring mag probably) that
indicated that a 156 would cost the same to run as a Porsche Boxter
when main dealer serviced. My experience has led me to agree with that
finding..they can be frighteningly expensive come service time. If
you're on any tight budget, do yourself a favour and get something
else.

As I can cope with the running costs, I'd get what I've had for over
four years now...best looking and best car I've ever had..

--
Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
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