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Choosing a decent car.

I spend a great deal of my working day on Motorways between meetings, so I need a car that's comfortable.

When I'm not working, I enjoy throwing my automobile around more challenging roads, so I want something that's fun.

I' an lanky cUnt, so I'm limited in what I can drive, and stangely enough, big cars aren't automatically good for me. (It's about the relative distance and angle between Steering Wheel and Pedals, not just legroom). There are small cars I can be comfy in (Mini Cooper, Ford Focus) and big ones I can't physically get into (Range Rover, Jaguar X Type).

Now as you know, I'm of advanced years.

If I get something sporty, I'm in danger of being the epitome of the aging git.

Within my budget are the Audi TT, Astra Twin Top and Beemer M3 soft top.

High risk of looking like a "I'm not really old and Ghey" driver.

Alternatively, I could go for a more appropriate executive car:

There's the new 2007 C Class Merc, the S-Type Jag or maybe an A6

Advice please?

Sporty look or sensible comfort?

Jaguar. I base that on nothing aside from me liking its picture the most.

I'm liking the Astra, and the new TT is rather sharp looking.

If I may throw somthing out there, have you looked into the Toyota/Lexus (not sure what brandname it's out as in the UK) IS/Altezza? The "F" model is sharp looking, has 4 doors, and launches this summer, if I am correct. 400 Horses under the hood, RWD, and a trick exterior, are highlights. The only downside is there is no true manual at this point, but the 8-speed tranny that comes with it, does have a paddle shift that is quite responsive, from initial reviews anyway.

I would also take a good hard look at the new Lancer Evolution, and the Impreza WRX STi, but mainly because they're stupid fast for that price range, and extremely fun to drive.

I'm limited by CO2 emissions, so the Evo and the Impreza are out of bounds.

Alas.

That also rules out the Vauxhall VX220 (Be still my heart - that thing corners amazingly) and the TVR Tuscan

1. I'm not paying for the car - the people who are have CO2 limits.

2. The Elise is made on the same production line as the VX220, but the 220 leaves the Elise standing

4. What happened to 3?

3. I like the MX-5, but paying for a roof is a bit much?

I'd avoid the C Class Mercedes, no other reason that the cheap *** syndrome*

As others have stated the M3 means you have accepted you are about to die/pervert

Jags look really nice and ride really well. My boss's wife bought a used Sports series and haven't had an ounce of trouble out of it, they love the car.



* Couldn't afford a real Mercedes

Edited, Mar 22nd 2007 5:48pm by Kronig

Lexus IS F


It is badass. I want one, and it's the only thing that could replace the EVO on my short list of rides to own right now, well that and the new Caddy CTS when it hits the streets...but only in a V version, but even then the Lexus would whip it's *** in economy, emissions, and price. That lack of a manual option is killing me though.

Of the rest, the TT or the Astra are tops to me, but because from what I've heard about them both, they are more driver orentied, and look damn stunning in my book.

Edited, Mar 22nd 2007 5:53pm by Metastophicleas

I'd wait to drive the F before you decide. It's been lowered an inch, and stiffend at all corners, and designed for luxospeed. It is a direct M3 competitor.

However, it's your car, so if you get something else first, oh well.

Audi TT or Beamer, but the beamer cannot be red.

No, no, it HAS to be red. Red makes it go faster.

1. When I can afford an XKR, I'll pay someone else to buy and drive my car

2. My beloved's father is an Hairdresser and I won't make any ghey innuendo comments cause she or he will whoop my ****

3. The Civic has amazing figures for performance, corners well but with mischief (Had one on 2 wheels a couple of times) and is great fun. Sadly, my research and extensive investigation has identified that it's a fUcking Honda!

Buy a Ducati!