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Revolver there are plenty of choices over $100K. TT is just does not do it with looks.
Z4M coupe is still my choice 127,000 + millions of options.
I just need a lazy $150K. (Taka working hard)
Z4M coupe is still my choice 127,000 + millions of options.
I just need a lazy $150K. (Taka working hard)
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Revolver there are plenty of choices over $100K. TT is just does not do it with looks.
Z4M coupe is still my choice 127,000 + millions of options.
I just need a lazy $150K. (Taka working hard)
Z4M coupe is still my choice 127,000 + millions of options.
I just need a lazy $150K. (Taka working hard)
I'm also tipping the TT will be $30-40K cheaper than the Z4 M Coupe - hard to ignore that kinda saving.
Granted the Z4 M will be much more of a weapon than the TT, which is why I think it represents 2 steps up from the 8 instead of 1.
We're really comparing apples with oranges.
For instance, Z4 M Coupe is immediately red carded for me because it doesn't even pretend to have back seats.
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Revolver asks Does no 55 ever get a run?
Motor is run occasionally, however not been roadregistered since 1978. But it enjoys good company.
Jack
Motor is run occasionally, however not been roadregistered since 1978. But it enjoys good company.
Jack
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Originally Posted by jax8
Revolver asks Does no 55 ever get a run?
Motor is run occasionally, however not been roadregistered since 1978. But it enjoys good company.
Jack
Motor is run occasionally, however not been roadregistered since 1978. But it enjoys good company.
Jack
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OK my turn... I'm thinking about the following options which should be within my budget and taste range.
- Another 8 (black this time, leather pack, sunroof)
- New TT coupe (probably the bottom of the range) - I think the rear seats are a bit roomier than the present one.
- VW Eos (in Oz next March they say) - I'd take it in turbo diesel form. Saw it in France last month and it looks good to me. A convertible 4-seater that's actually good to drive, and should be very affordable.
- MB SLK200 Kompressor (I'd like the 350 but it's too expensive - and anyway if I was at that level I'd go for a Boxster or Cayman).
If I don't get a new 8 I'm definitely going Euro. There'll be a lot of test driving and soul searching though, because I reckon the 8 will be damned hard to beat, especially for the money.
BUT why the hell won't Mazda update/refresh it a little - they're going to lose a lot of customers at the 3-year mark, I reckon. One of the reasons I bought it in the first place was because it was NEW...
- Another 8 (black this time, leather pack, sunroof)
- New TT coupe (probably the bottom of the range) - I think the rear seats are a bit roomier than the present one.
- VW Eos (in Oz next March they say) - I'd take it in turbo diesel form. Saw it in France last month and it looks good to me. A convertible 4-seater that's actually good to drive, and should be very affordable.
- MB SLK200 Kompressor (I'd like the 350 but it's too expensive - and anyway if I was at that level I'd go for a Boxster or Cayman).
If I don't get a new 8 I'm definitely going Euro. There'll be a lot of test driving and soul searching though, because I reckon the 8 will be damned hard to beat, especially for the money.
BUT why the hell won't Mazda update/refresh it a little - they're going to lose a lot of customers at the 3-year mark, I reckon. One of the reasons I bought it in the first place was because it was NEW...
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Originally Posted by yellowrx8inoz
- New TT coupe (probably the bottom of the range) - I think the rear seats are a bit roomier than the present one.
As for bottom of the range - I don't see the point in buying a FWD with less power (147kW) than the 8. May as well buy another 8 for less money. Indeed, you could spend the difference on FI for the 8, I suspect (pricing for the TT is yet to be confirmed but the current base model is nearly $70K and I doubt the new one will be any cheaper).
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Hmm good thoughts Dave... the prospect of FWD is not a great one after all, especially more $ for less power. Maybe the Quattro :-)
The TT rear seats will never compare favourably with the 8. But the number of times I've carried rear seat passengers over the last 3 years means not many people will suffer - and none of them will be me!
I reckon the Quattro TT mk 2 will be about $85K (present one is $81K).
The TT rear seats will never compare favourably with the 8. But the number of times I've carried rear seat passengers over the last 3 years means not many people will suffer - and none of them will be me!
I reckon the Quattro TT mk 2 will be about $85K (present one is $81K).
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Originally Posted by yellowrx8inoz
Hmm good thoughts Dave... the prospect of FWD is not a great one after all, especially more $ for less power. Maybe the Quattro :-)
The TT rear seats will never compare favourably with the 8. But the number of times I've carried rear seat passengers over the last 3 years means not many people will suffer - and none of them will be me!
I reckon the Quattro TT mk 2 will be about $85K (present one is $81K).
The TT rear seats will never compare favourably with the 8. But the number of times I've carried rear seat passengers over the last 3 years means not many people will suffer - and none of them will be me!
I reckon the Quattro TT mk 2 will be about $85K (present one is $81K).
Agreed re: back seats. I don't carry the mini-terrorists around much either but I do need the option of fitting them in somewhere, otherwise I will indeed suffer.
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I have just had my heart stolen by....
The new BMW Z4M Coupe (Hardtop).
It has the unique look that drew me to the RX8 and damn is it fast, only down side is the 2 seats. I may learn to live with that though.
I have just been told that my original test drive has been put off due to delays in delivery. I am booked for a test drive in August now.
Will keep you all informed.
The new BMW Z4M Coupe (Hardtop).
It has the unique look that drew me to the RX8 and damn is it fast, only down side is the 2 seats. I may learn to live with that though.
I have just been told that my original test drive has been put off due to delays in delivery. I am booked for a test drive in August now.
Will keep you all informed.
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
I have just had my heart stolen by....
The new BMW Z4M Coupe (Hardtop).
It has the unique look that drew me to the RX8 and damn is it fast, only down side is the 2 seats. I may learn to live with that though.
I have just been told that my original test drive has been put off due to delays in delivery. I am booked for a test drive in August now.
Will keep you all informed.
The new BMW Z4M Coupe (Hardtop).
It has the unique look that drew me to the RX8 and damn is it fast, only down side is the 2 seats. I may learn to live with that though.
I have just been told that my original test drive has been put off due to delays in delivery. I am booked for a test drive in August now.
Will keep you all informed.
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Especially any strategy you develop to sell two seats to 'er indoors (I know you're as 'encumbered' as I am in that dept).
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