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  • 16-12-2008 10:20pm
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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭


    Ive had a bmer for the last 3 yrs..318is and currently 318ci.
    Like most of us i have to get smart and size down to something more economical.
    But having serious trouble finding anything that doesnt make me sigh!
    Would like as much flash for 7-8k and 1.4-1.6l max.
    Any suggestions on which car would help sooth the pain!:)
    Thanks.


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Alicano wrote: »
    smart
    roadster maybe ?


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    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users Posts: 26,283 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    hes said a bit of flash, not raving about the vagina he would posess if he bought a smart


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    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Alicano wrote: »
    Ive had a bmer for the last 3 yrs..318is and currently 318ci.
    Like most of us i have to get smart and size down to something more economical.
    But having serious trouble finding anything that doesnt make me sigh!
    Would like as much flash for 7-8k and 1.4-1.6l max.
    Any suggestions on which car would help sooth the pain!:)
    Thanks.
    huh? You want to downsize to be more economical?


    huh?


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    cianclarke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭cianclarke


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    huh? You want to downsize to be more economical?


    huh?

    +1 - you're driving a 4 pot BMW? Looks flash, but I don't think you could downsize much more unless you went for a Hyundai Coup or something pathetic like that?


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    biggus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 510 ✭✭✭biggus


    Re do your maths all your goin to save is a couple of hundred on tax and insurance.Economy will be much the same
    How much extra will it cost to run the CI for another three years over a 1.4 ?


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    ottostreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭ottostreet


    have the 318is, and its no worse on petrol than any of the cars ive had, 1.2 puntos and 1.3 mirages. actually, its better than the mirages on petrol. you wont save much


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    OutlawPete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    Alicano wrote: »
    Ive had a bmer for the last 3 yrs..318is and currently 318ci.
    Like most of us i have to get smart and size down to something more economical.
    But having serious trouble finding anything that doesnt make me sigh!
    Would like as much flash for 7-8k and 1.4-1.6l max.
    Any suggestions on which car would help sooth the pain!:)
    Thanks.

    1.9 TDI Audi or VW do decent MPG. Tax is 580e a year though :(

    Nico


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    Notch000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭Notch000


    a natural progression would be an e30 318is,
    Seriously the money'l you loose changing wont justify any potentials savings


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    pyramuid man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭pyramuid man


    Whats so pathetic about a hyundai coupe.
    I drive one regularly and it is a very nice drive.


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    i take it a '4 pot bmw' is not a description i should include in an advert!?


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Alicano wrote: »
    Ive had a bmer for the last 3 yrs..318is and currently 318ci.
    Like most of us i have to get smart and size down to something more economical.
    But having serious trouble finding anything that doesnt make me sigh!
    Would like as much flash for 7-8k and 1.4-1.6l max.
    Any suggestions on which car would help sooth the pain!:)
    Thanks.

    if a 1.9litre bmw is too much maybe a nice focus or diesel golf is what you want:confused:


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I don't see the saving, either tbh.

    My sis-in-law changed her 318ci to a 323ci and it only does 1mpg on average, less. Yet the difference in the cars is night & day.

    If you want to save money on a running cost basis - you'll have to make a big leap and go super-economy. But most of those are new/new-ish........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    huh? You want to downsize to be more economical?


    huh?

    1.9l to 1.4l...less tax...alot less insurance..and a much bigger jump on the fuel gauge when i put 40euro in!...economical.:)


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    less tax maybe, less insurance are you sure? how much are you currently paying and whats it going to go down to?

    have you calculated how much you will actually save in fuel...


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    Cyrus wrote: »
    if a 1.9litre bmw is too much maybe a nice focus or diesel golf is what you want:confused:

    Yeah have found myself going back to them alot when im looking online.
    What do you make of the civic?(last model not current)
    Thanks again.


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Alicano wrote: »
    1.9l to 1.4l...less tax...alot less insurance..and a much bigger jump on the fuel gauge when i put 40euro in!...economical.:)
    Unless your insurance is sky-high, the savings will be outweighed by the cost of changing. A 1.9 is hardly a huge engine, even compared to a 1.4.


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    here are some good value cars

    alfa 147 - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1212232

    Ford puma - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1235343

    pug 307 - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1262681

    megane - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1205268

    corolla - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1217021


    beetle - http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1272239


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    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭testicle


    pyramuid man wrote: »
    Whats so pathetic about a hyundai coupe.
    I drive one regularly and it is a very nice drive.

    It's a girl's and gay's car.


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    testicle wrote: »
    It's a girl's and gay's car.
    Are you really that insecure?


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Unless your insurance is sky-high, the savings will be outweighed by the cost of changing. A 1.9 is hardly a huge engine, even compared to a 1.4.

    Yeah i know a 1.9 is not a monster by any means..what do u mean exactly by cost of changing?
    i saved a bit by importing from uk.should get more than what i paid.
    thanks.


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Alicano wrote: »
    Yeah i know a 1.9 is not a monster by any means..what do u mean exactly by cost of changing?
    i saved a bit by importing from uk.should get more than what i paid.
    thanks.

    have you seen used car prices :(

    he means the cost of changing cars i,e the loss you will take on the 318


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    how much is your ins by the way?


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    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    Alicano wrote: »
    Yeah i know a 1.9 is not a monster by any means..what do u mean exactly by cost of changing?
    i saved a bit by importing from uk.should get more than what i paid.
    thanks.

    You could have built the beemer from scratch using pipe cleaners and toilet roll and you wouldn't get more than what you paid.
    Get this bit into the noggin first - You will loose money on the beemer or it won't sell. Once that's in, then reasses the cost to change.


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    Cyrus wrote: »
    have you seen used car prices :(

    he means the cost of changing cars i,e the loss you will take on the 318

    Hmmm.i'll take that onboard.thanks for those links..much appreciate the opinions on here.
    insurance isnt massive..about 600ish?


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,266 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    You wont ever be happy with a 1.4 engine. You will end up trashing the engine which will make it heavy on petrol.
    Maybe consider a diesel.
    What age is the BMW?


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Alicano wrote: »
    Hmmm.i'll take that onboard.thanks for those links..much appreciate the opinions on here.
    insurance isnt massive..about 600ish?

    still sounds highish depending on your circumstances of course, maybe at renewal time shop around, the quotes i was getting varied from 2500 to the 880 that i am paying (on an m3 bmw)


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    Biro wrote: »
    You could have built the beemer from scratch using pipe cleaners and toilet roll and you wouldn't get more than what you paid.
    Get this bit into the noggin first - You will loose money on the beemer or it won't sell. Once that's in, then reasses the cost to change.

    Hehe..I'll let you know how i get on.:)


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    mickdw wrote: »
    You wont ever be happy with a 1.4 engine. You will end up trashing the engine which will make it heavy on petrol.
    Maybe consider a diesel.
    What age is the BMW?

    thanks man.never done the diesel thing before.might be worth a look.
    Car is 01...i have a very ordinary job!:)


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    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    Cyrus wrote: »
    still sounds highish depending on your circumstances of course, maybe at renewal time shop around, the quotes i was getting varied from 2500 to the 880 that i am paying (on an m3 bmw)

    Wow thats dam good..your not 70 are ye!?:)
    M3 is a beaut...someday gadget..


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    Cyrus
    Registered Users Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Lol no just gone 28


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