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Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« on: October 21, 2010, 01:07:23 pm »
She won't start the thread -- so here we go.

What I think she wants.
Something sporty
Not too spendy (max 30-35k)
Solid feeling (think german cars)
Nimble and fun to drive
Not too horrible on fuel
Manual preferred

GO!
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2010, 01:08:19 pm »
An Opel
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2010, 01:12:36 pm »
I think you just described a GTI.  However, she should really cross shop it with a WRX and a Speed 3  :rofl2:
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2010, 01:13:31 pm »
...............

                    A BUICK TURBO..............fer tha old gal......... :stick:
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2010, 01:14:03 pm »
 :rofl2:

Well, she did say that her favorite service guy is now at an MB dealer... so,

Something 'AMG' ish.
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2010, 01:14:57 pm »
A 2000 Jetta with brand new brakes until she decides she needs a new car ;-)
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2010, 01:15:06 pm »
You know what I'm thinking New Focus!
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2010, 01:17:46 pm »
What else feels like a German car other than a German car and meets all criteria?
Answer: VW GTI.

If she has time to wait, a 2012 Focus Titanium or ST would fit the bill.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2010, 01:19:44 pm by carcrazy »
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2010, 01:21:15 pm »
Doesn't have be a German Car, I think the new Fords like you say feel solid.
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2010, 01:23:38 pm »
....... ::)    IN SYNC....... ???.......an allergy free LEAF.................or AM i NUTS.............. ;)
« Last Edit: October 21, 2010, 01:27:02 pm by safristi »
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2010, 01:28:46 pm »
Quote from: wing on October 21, 2010, 01:21:15 pm
Doesn't have be a German Car, I think the new Fords like you say feel solid.

Sure. If she can wait until next year and go without turbo, Focus Titanium should do it. I recall she wants/likes hatchs for the new car for practical reasons.
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2010, 01:30:18 pm »
Quote from: carcrazy on October 21, 2010, 01:28:46 pm
Quote from: wing on October 21, 2010, 01:21:15 pm
Doesn't have be a German Car, I think the new Fords like you say feel solid.

Sure. If she can wait until next year and go without turbo, Focus Titanium should do it. I recall she wants/likes hatchs for the new car for practical reasons.

WRX, c'mon we need another GTI vs WRX thread. 
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2010, 01:53:10 pm »
You can't get the Titanium in a manual so it would have to be a Focus SE.   Stupid Ford.

Golf Wagon TDI.

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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2010, 02:06:24 pm »
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2010, 02:20:25 pm »
An 'experienced' 3-Series.  ;D
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2010, 02:47:05 pm »
Clearly she needs/wants a Buick Regal.  :P

I wonder if she'll still use the shrimp fork now that Wing has started the thread  :rofl2:
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2010, 02:51:45 pm »
I think she should get a CPO 3 series, then she could post about how non BMW people just don't get it. LOL

Or a GTIbaruspeed 3. 
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2010, 02:54:03 pm »
Quote from: Turbo Bob on October 21, 2010, 02:51:45 pm
I think she should get a CPO 3 series, then she could post about how non BMW people just don't get it. LOL

Or a GTIbaruspeed 3 ST. 

fixed, get with the times, there is now a 4th player in that battle  ;D
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2010, 02:56:51 pm »
Quote from: tortoise on October 21, 2010, 01:53:10 pm
You can't get the Titanium in a manual so it would have to be a Focus SE.   Stupid Ford.

Golf Wagon TDI.

I'm not exactly sure what Brigitte's driving habits are, but considering her 11 year old still hasn't hit 200,000km, I don't think a TDI would be worth it. You need to drive long distances for a TDI to warm up and be as efficient as it can be. Plus, of course, the more you drive a TDI, the quicker you get your initial additional investment back.
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Re: Brigitte needs a new car! What should she buy?
« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2010, 03:04:59 pm »
You're probably right.  It's just that "Golf Wagon TDI" is now my default answer to any "What car" thread as it meets SO many criteria.
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