Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Need a little help guys. I realise that this car isn't to everyones taste. The facelift model GT has just been launched with 296hp an increase of 20hp over the standard model. It retails at just over 30k. I have been offered a very decent price on my A4 as a part exchange. Just wanted an idea from people as to wether they see the car as good value for money. Standard equipment bi-xenons, cruise, bose, heated leather seats and led rear lights. What image does it portray. Obviously it will be metallic black, with black seats and black roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I love the coupe, a grey one would be my choice. The coupe is chest wig enough, the cab is even more so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I have no idea of what you would consider to be "value for money" but there is a blue one (almost the DBP of the .:R) near me that is awesome. If all you need is 2 seats, the ability to dial in some tail-out fun, and a nice neat driving machine, you could do a lot worse. Just make sure you take it for an extended test drive - as it is very different to drive to an A4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 With all the coupe cabrios around now, it's a shame they couldn't produce one of these - that roof looks like a bit of a bad fit (although I'm sure it wouldn't be!) Hmmmm. It would have to be the coupe for me, but it's your money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I've only had a very short, roof up test drive, due to the weather. Fun, controllable car but luggage space is laughable. They do show you how to wedge a golf bag in the boot though. I have a feeling that I may be falling into the 'audi thing' Keep trying to work out what 30k will buy me in another A4. If I was gong to stay with Audi would want quattro. This rules out cabs unless I wait until next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Brilliant cars, although I did get one stuck in a car pack in only an inch of snow..... The thing just wouldn't go!!! Seriously I had to push it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 With the roof down they do look good. Roof up I'm not so sure in black or blue would be best I guess. You can't beat roof down rwd action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 You could get a used M3 Cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I looked at M3 cab, but now surely isn't the right time to get one with the release of the new M3. When is the cab out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Fun, controllable car but luggage space is laughable. [/ QUOTE ] It's not much better in the coupe, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Probably not for at least a year in M3 guise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells0 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Doesn't look anything like as nice as the Coupe imo - coming from an ex coupe owner - for awesome sound, great torquey engine, reliability, low maintanance - i don't think it can be beat price wise. A very rare sight too - if u like to be individual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastit130 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Saw two yesterday - oh hang on, they were Street Kas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Mid 2007 at the earliest The coupe is a very nice car, can you get a roadster with a hard top option The soft top up looks pants and at fast speeds will flap around more than a woman who has had 60 kids I'd also think Z4 3.0 and second hand Boxster S for that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 looked at z4 and well, lets just say we didn't get on. Tested a new boxster s and loved it but cant justify a 30k cost to change. 350 roof up looks a bit odd, but the quality of the roof is good enough and no flapping at 85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 85 Kids, she must have been catholic . I would argue a 2nd hand S against a 350 and it would be nil-nil, two opinions . Lets just say a £30k S will not loose 40% of it value in it fist year of (secondhand sub 20k miles) ownership. If your buying privately and without some excuse to get tax breaks, I'd take the S. But then I'm me and your not, enjoy your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 The 350Z has been pretty good in terms of residuals. Depreciation is nowhere near as bad as you might expect for a Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Need a little help guys. I realise that this car isn't to everyones taste. [/ QUOTE ] Nice, reasonably rare car. Looks great with the roof down too! Alternatively, you can have a used S4 cab for £30-32K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 s4 cabs at this time of year are very rare. If you then add in prefering a manual and you are stuffed. I have a bit of a soft spot for an A4 cab of some description but am still waiting for 2 Audi dealerships to get back to me. Although in fairness to Chester Audi the guy does seem to have done a lot of research for me, just comes up empty handed. I think it's the way the audi manages style and practicality with the fun factor thrown in, that makes it so popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 The sales guys at chester don't help with swapping stock from other dealers. Their after-sales is excellent but they are lazy when it comes to sourcing cars for you! Ring round some more dealers youself and check audi central used stock... there should be quite a few avail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] s4 cabs at this time of year are very rare. [/ QUOTE ] Maybe not - see sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Really looking for manual, thanks for the pointer though Daz. Is the RS4 going to be here that soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Have you had a look at a Honda 2000? It looks less girly... Honda website Not as quick as the 350Z though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hopefully the RS will be here in July but I can manage without a car for a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Have you had a look at a Honda 2000? It looks less girly... [/ QUOTE ] I have driven the S2000, and whilst it is a great little car the vtec engine isn't for me. I have a very good Honda dealer locally and friends who have bought about 10 cars from them over the past 3/4 years including civic and accord type R's. Hence they were quite happy to let me out unsupervised for a decent drive. I found the whole idea of revving to 8000rpm plus, wrong. In fact it took me most of the test drive to persuade myself not to change up when I would normally. In short then, just not a car for me, which is a shame as there are some fantastic examples out there for not that much. I think the major concerns with the 350 are that with such a limited test drive I don't know enough about the experience to make a decision. The one I drove is now unavailable and no local dealers have a roadster demonstrator. Also I'm still a tad unsure of the image of the car. I have always seen it as a very masculine car so I am surprised by the girly comment particularly with respect to the S2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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