Thinking about new car

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:40 pm

Alright guys...im thinking of getting a new car...something more recent a bit sporty but clean and new. I have been looking at Mazda 6 series 2 mps, but have no experience with this car, but just like the look and that its new.
Any pro's and cons i should know about this car ? any other suggestions that anyone has ?
At this point im just considering another car, but in time will be looking for something similar to the mazda.

Dan25 · Post by **Dan25** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:02 pm

Depends what you want it for and what your price range is.

6 is too big IMO - it's a family car. 3 is pretty cool and has good performance figures - just not liking the front grill that much.

Focus XR-5 turbo is pretty sexy. My mate's dad has one and he reckons it flies.

Like I said, tell us what you're looking for and your price range.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:05 pm

Hey, i have driven Mazda6 mps before and its really a joy to drive. Power delivery is so smooth and grip so well, unlike Mazda3 mps.
Like FTO, it is seriously underated.

Maybe consider Toyota Aurion TRD?

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:40 pm

Well...im 19, looking to spend 20k max want something a bit sport but more on a luxury side....not to worried about engine size, turbo etc...just something reliable and good to drive as well as clean and new.

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:09 pm

harry90 wrote:Well...im 19, looking to spend 20k max want something a bit sport but more on a luxury side....not to worried about engine size, turbo etc...just something reliable and good to drive as well as clean and new.

These are just random

- Lexus IS200
- corolla sportivo
- silvia s15
- newer golf gti

My pick: 2000 or newer model BMW 325i

Post by **Supplanter** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:33 pm

harry90 wrote:Well...im 19, looking to spend 20k max want something a bit sport but more on a luxury side....not to worried about engine size, turbo etc...just something reliable and good to drive as well as clean and new.

Isn't the Mazda6 MPS a turbo?

And you're on your P's...

SchumieFan · Post by **SchumieFan** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:26 am

mazda 6 mps at 20 grand...

good luck...

rasumadu · Post by **rasumadu** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:33 am

lol i'm like a post whore replyin on everythin buuuuut if you want to stretch your money a little say 20-25k AND seeing as your on your P's, no turbos, i suggest...

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA an NA 184kw V6 that is on par with a Golf R32 and costs about 10-15k less..aaannnnd it even got wraps from topgear UK (haha if that makes a difference)

Criss · Post by **Criss** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 3:43 am

people say that, put a LSD in 147 GTA will make a huge difference

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:49 am

Supplanter wrote:
harry90 wrote:Well...im 19, looking to spend 20k max want something a bit sport but more on a luxury side....not to worried about engine size, turbo etc...just something reliable and good to drive as well as clean and new.
Isn't the Mazda6 MPS a turbo?
And you're on your P's...

Never really checked...i can spend a bit more but just want something a bit newer...
as for alfa...to be honest i never really liked them.

BTW i think ive been sold on the is200....looks amazing.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:54 am

as for being on my p's, its not that big an issue since i will get my blacks in a few months now.

Fulltiltorgasm · Post by **Fulltiltorgasm** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:14 am

the is200 are a wicked car my old man has one, a considerable power drop from the gpx, a little slow but good car to cruise around in and interior is smick and sound system is close to perfect lol, handling is way good to mainly due to suspension setup, definately a good prospect

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:31 am

How about an FTO?

Are you keeping the FTO or replacing it?

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:50 pm

Nacho wrote:How about an FTO?

Are you keeping the FTO or replacing it?

That is one of my issues...we are planning on moving soon, so if we do i can have another garage space for my fto, if not i will have to sell it which is why i have put an EOI on my car to see how much i can get for it and if it is worthwhile keeping it or just using it to buy another car.

I always wanted to keep my first car for a while and have it as i was getting older as a sort of memorabilia to my youth if you know what i mean lol.

Dan25 · Post by **Dan25** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:07 pm

rasumadu wrote:Alfa Romeo 147 GTA an NA 184kw V6 that is on par with a Golf R32 and costs about 10-15k less..aaannnnd it even got wraps from topgear UK (haha if that makes a difference)

Too bad they have such shocking build quality...

rasumadu · Post by **rasumadu** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:40 pm

lol fair enough, i've never driven or owned one so cant comment on that...from what i have read and heard, it has an impressive spec sheet...only mentioned 'downsides' is its turning circle and the fact its not AWD or RWD...

is200 is a nice car...if i were to go that route i'd personally prefer a c200

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:36 pm

rasumadu wrote:lol i'm like a post whore replyin on everythin buuuuut if you want to stretch your money a little say 20-25k AND seeing as your on your P's, no turbos, i suggest...

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA an NA 184kw V6 that is on par with a Golf R32 and costs about 10-15k less..aaannnnd it even got wraps from topgear UK (haha if that makes a difference)

they loooook brilliant....... and soooo cheap now....
there is a utube vid where a tuning mob in UK get one and do some suspension work on it - apparently completely changes the car.
turning circle is Horrible - my old man had a GT and 156 and 147 -

uberbass242 · Post by **uberbass242** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:13 pm

harry90 wrote:as for being on my p's, its not that big an issue since i will get my blacks in a few months now.

blacks? what?

brad_gpx · Post by **brad_gpx** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:49 pm

uberbass242 wrote:
harry90 wrote:as for being on my p's, its not that big an issue since i will get my blacks in a few months now.

blacks? what?

blacks is permanent license

what about a toyota aurion? or a toyota soarer?

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:40 pm

A black licence is a probationary licence

The one you get if you loose all your points & decide not to opt for the 3 months suspension but for the 12 months probation (2 points)

The full licence you get after your P's is the silver licence.