***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

350Z - too small, engine too big for the power it puts out and I don't like the look of them.

645 - they're ugly, engine too big

CL - I'm not a fan of Mercs.

I was pushing my own personal boundaries when it comes to engine size by going for an M3.

I'm guessing this is going to be a flat out no but hear me out first....

How about a Impreza WRX STi?

OK, so it might not have that rare or special feeling that your after but I've seen more Mazda 6 MPS's and M3's on the roads here in the last 6 months than I've seen WRX STi's.

It will be cheap enough to tax, if you treat it right it shouldn't give too much trouble, your used to teen MPG's in the 6 as far as I remember and after driving one around the Rally School Ireland track I can assure you they are a joy to drive.

It'll probably be labeled as boy-racerish by some people on here but that shouldn't matter and with the actual boy racers moving to the felt spec'ing VAG world you'll unlikely actually see a boy racer running one of these.

Just a left field suggestion.

OSI wrote: »

At this stage I think you've pretty much resigned yourself to getting the M3

I agree, just get an M3!

OSI wrote: »

While I can agree that the extra tax for a 3.2 litre engine for the Brera etc may not be worth the power they provide, surely the extra running costs of both the M3 and RX8 would offset that?

Not to me. If I got the Brera, I'd be constantly saying to myself "I'm paying M3 tax for RX8 power" and then I'd slowly die inside each time.

Everyone thinks the running costs of an RX8 are unreal but I know the RX8 inside out and I can tell you, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than an M3 to run and maintain.

conzymaher wrote: »

What have you got against the 335i? They are about 360HP remapped and cheaper to run than the M3 / RX8 and much easier to find one that is mint enough for you

The main problem with it is that its just not an M3 I suppose The stance and the revs are epic

Why buy something like an M3 when you can buy an M3

conzymaher wrote: »

Go for it man, its one of "those cars" Your young and in a position to buy one. start seriously looking for one and enjoy. And forget about tax for god sake! you had no problem giving the government 3 grand a year in tobacco tax up until recently

Tax is one thing but I don't want to be smothered with loan repayments for the next 2 years which is why it's hard to find something within my price range at the moment plus I have to either sell my own car first or be given fvck all as a trade-in.

There's a few M3s now that are catching my eye but they're very over-priced.

pred racer wrote: »

Surely if you were trading in on something as hard to shift as an m3 you would get a decent deal?

You'd be surprised how easily M3's are selling these days. I rang one guy last night and another this morning and both were sold!

I'm not so sure if dealers take into consideration how hard a car is to sell if they are selling it but they certainly would with regards to a car they are taking in.

Thanks Alan!

No, they were overpriced relative to other M3's. One (private sale) 2004 with 58,000 miles going for €17,500 compared to a beautiful imola red 2004 (dealer) with 57,000 miles for €13,950.

BTW what would you know about driving an MPS? :pac: :P

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Thanks Alan!

No, they were overpriced relative to other M3's. One (private sale) 2004 with 58,000 miles going for €17,500 compared to a beautiful imola red 2004 (dealer) with 57,000 miles for €13,950.

BTW what would you know about driving an MPS? :pac: :P

Ok that is v. pricey then!
I only know whats wrong with driving an MPS.. :cool:

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You don't know jack sh!t mah brutha! Now go fix that German-vermin rust bucket you bought recently :P

ah feck, ill just ask... WTF is wrong with mps? do you just fancy a change? or you gave up on 99 Ron petrol thingy?

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Why would there be something wrong with it? I got it originally due to my job but someone else has been hired specifically to cover that aspect so I don't need a big car anymore and I fancy a change too! I gave up on the 99 RON long before I made the decision to change

Any car I've had bar the RX8 I've only held onto for 1 year before changing.

i did not wanted to say it in offensive btw.

just was wondering. its a lovely car and way better then 95% of cars on irish roads. just was weird. i guess the damn change bug got you so.

i bet RWD bug has something to do with it too

pred racer wrote: »

I have only one thing to say on the whole M3 debate......."shotgun"
:pac:

Cheeky bastard! I want shotgun!

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Cheeky bastard! I want shotgun!

The Mods tramples us little peoples..........
Again:P

Antares wrote: »

Funnily enough I went outside for a smoke while it was raining last night to watch the beading on my car and thought to myself.... "Yeah, I did that..."

Then I said, "I really need a life" and went to bed

I thought you quit??

Jimdagym wrote: »

Antares wrote: »

Funnily enough I went outside for a smoke while it was raining last night to watch the beading on my car and thought to myself.... "Yeah, I did that..."

Then I said, "I really need a life" and went to bed

I thought you quit??

I quit quitting. Quitting is for quitters