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[Evil Miyagi]

What are you going to replace your car with?

Personally I love my Fabia but if it isn't fixed anytime soon then I will be looking away from Skoda and possibly VAG, sooner rather than later...

So, what are the options?

New Clio RS
New fiesta ST/RS
*Extreme* BMW M135

EM

[Statto]

Focus ST?

[Evil Miyagi]

Statto, on 07 August 2012 - 09:29, said:

Focus ST?

Good shout but been there done that

[stu_mcl]

Integra type r an turbo it

[dirty hari]

No oil issues but will be replacing my vrs when the time comes with either

scirocco
golf ed30 or 35
audi s3

[XK140]

dirty hari, on 07 August 2012 - 11:23, said:

No oil issues but will be replacing my vrs when the time comes with either

scirocco
golf ed30 or 35
audi s3

All very good vehicles,but are they "replacements" when they all cost at least £10k more?

Edited by XK140, 07 August 2012 - 11:51.

[Brian 69]

No consumption issues but fancy an UP GT in black - probably handle the drop in performance as I just pootle about 90% of the time. See what the future brings...

[dirty hari]

XK140, on 07 August 2012 - 11:51, said:

All very good vehicles,but are they "replacements" when they all cost at least £10k more?

wont be buying new again, but spending same amount on a second hand one

if i was buying new then a clio rs

[XK140]

dirty hari, on 07 August 2012 - 11:57, said:

wont be buying new again, but spending same amount on a second hand one

if i was buying new then a clio rs

OK,fair enough...then it would be no contest for me...an unabused S3 every time.

[Big Sheep]

Toyota GT86 (or Subaru BRZ)

[P1TT8ULL]

A1 quattro with 2.5tfsi engine transplant with Apr stage 3 kit.  

Effectively a 4wd hatchbacks k with upwards of 700bhp. Nice

[XK140]

Big Sheep, on 07 August 2012 - 12:33, said:

Toyota GT86 (or Subaru BRZ)

Have you looked at one? Ok if you just want 2 seats,the rear things are a joke.

[Furbytom]

3 year old 335i? RWD 300 bhp and not too badly priced nowadays...... Gotta be a tempting option!

[stu_mcl]

Think im going to be looking at a passat r36, supra or something else jap with bags of power insurance dependant of course but i should be fine when the time comes to change

[vRSy]

I'm keeping mine as a track car. I'm buying a 2.2TDCI S-MAX as my main car

[apmaman]

probably keep mines and put it to stage 3. enough room for me and itll be plenty fast.

plus i have an old 1962 vw beach buggy as a toy XD

[hammer32]

I'm always  looking at what will replace my VRS in 2 years 4 months but I am always changing my mine and I think It's best to see what's around then and make my choice.

[sharkrider]

sorry its buggered matey... I go rapid vRS, or maybe the new clio RS as its tubo'd and twin cluch box....

dont know why some burn oil and some don't.... never even check mine now!

[apmaman]

the new clio does look good. makes u wonder what the other companies will bring out as renault usually lead the way woth the newest hot hatches...

[Evil Miyagi]

Well I've been to view a GT-86 tonight and erm OMG!! I fell in love instantly...

[stu_mcl]

I drove past one a few weeks ago....had to double check as i didnt even think they were on sale yet

It was absloutly stunning just a shame they havnt got a turbo.......yet

[Evil Miyagi]

doesnt need one by all accounts but will reserve judgement until after a test drive

[stu_mcl]

Hmmm im not sure 2.0l non turbo with 198bhp? Unless it has some fancy v-tec type kick i just feel it will be lacking in the power department.....hope im wrong though

[sharkrider]

Iwill test drive the new renault....

I never wanted one, due to having to rag the nuts off the engine to et performance (type-R style) and I wont go back from a twin clutch paddle-shift now after the vRS...

should be better than the vRS and as cheap...

BUT... every time it raind here there is only one car broken down at the side of the road... renault.....

and a new twin clutch gearbox made by them? how long will it last? its not proven as far as I know... brand new.....

but I could be tempted....

as for the toyota... not fast, but apparantly a great drive! lives up to the hype.....

[Statto]

Okay, assuming your budget's £20-25k judging by the cars that you've listed, and that you want turbo, twin clutch and some kind of practicality, how about an Evo X SST? Your budget would easily get a nearly new example. 300bhp? 330bhp? 360bhp? Take your pick.

[sk4gw]

Bought a second vRS for swmbo & myself  & for 'much cheapness',
that was a real bargain thanks to the un-necessary scare over 'high oil usage starting to have an effect on second hand values.

Arranged with a Skoda Dealer that as soon as any announcement of the Final productions of MK2 vRS models comes,
to call me and i will put in an order for a new one.
Cant see production of them going on for much longer without some Major changes.
Interested to see if the SEAT facelift Twin Charger does become available here.

Do not really fancy a Polo GT Blue with Cylinder deactivation, or any other 'de-activation cylinder vehicle', from VAG or anyone else.
I just can not bring myself to own and drive an Audi, even tho i almost have a few times now.
RS 3 is amazing & 185bhp A1 so comfortable... pity.

george

Edited by sk4gw, 08 August 2012 - 07:17.

[MartynVRS]

I saw a GT86 at Goodwood along with the original Hachi-Roku BTCC car. Both looked fantastic but I did leave them stumped when I asked could I fit roof racks to one. They sent me all the brochures but nothing says it does. The rear seats do fold so I could get my rods in at least. I'd love one but I'd wait for the inevitable fast turbo'd version.

Not sure what to get next since I'm happy with what I've got. I'm tempted to go away from VAG completely and try something else. Hoping to keep the vRS for at least 5 years and by then I'm hoping to have my own house so may keep the vRS for my daily and buy a weekend toy instead.

[Big Sheep]

Interesting video: -

http://www.autoblog....review-to-date/

[apmaman]

I love the look of those, but they are "slow" for a 2L. Our cars standard are on par engine performance wise

[sk4gw]

I wanted to test drive an Auto BRZ, but could only get a GT86 Auto.

They are miles behind ours.
We can at least surprise other drivers.
In a GT86 you will just embaress yourself IMO.

You will keep your licence because of ending up just cruising along looking the part after the first time that some old man in a Honda Civic leaves you  looking a proper prat. (got the T Shirt.)
Any rear wheel diesel BMW will leave you for dead, & without waggling the back end all over the place.

My worst driving let down yet/ever..

george

Edited by sk4gw, 14 August 2012 - 16:54.