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innes
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:14 pm

Hi guys,

i currently have a nice MK1 mr2 although due to a new baby need to go BIGGER. i have just been to see a nice looking 325 AUTO D REG 132k miles and owned by a mechanic. Bodywork is very good for age, has a body kit on it, slightly flared arches & front spoiler etc. He assures me car is good and it certainly seems to be. Its in very dark metalic blue, looks good. He has also had the alloys refurbed.

He is prpared to take only £500, is it worth it? Is it gonna be good fun and what are 0-60 times etc. Am i better off looking for a manual rather than auto.

cheers in advance guys

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Simon
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:50 pm

£500 sounds ok, provided there's no major rust, being a D reg, I'd go over the car with a fine tooth comb!

As for the auto v manual, then it really is down to personal preference, it's only something you can decide for yourself, try both then decide, personally, for me, it's a manual everytime!
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:51 pm

How rude of me...welcome to the zone !!!!
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:08 pm

Welcome to the zone, buddy.

From past experience I'd avoid a 2 door with a new baby (which will soon become a toddler). The amount of stuff you need to strap in/carry is a complete PITA!!!!!!!!!
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:16 pm

316eyes wrote:Welcome to the zone, buddy.

From past experience I'd avoid a 2 door with a new baby (which will soon become a toddler). The amount of stuff you need to strap in/carry is a complete PITA!!!!!!!!!
Who said anything about a 2 door geese :roll: :wink:



Sound's like a reasonable price mate, o-60 time's are good but obviously better with a manual :wink:
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Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:24 pm

jonbuoy wrote:
316eyes wrote:Welcome to the zone, buddy.

From past experience I'd avoid a 2 door with a new baby (which will soon become a toddler). The amount of stuff you need to strap in/carry is a complete PITA!!!!!!!!!
Who said anything about a 2 door geese :roll: :wink:



Sound's like a reasonable price mate, o-60 time's are good but obviously better with a manual :wink:
Wasn't commenting on the car, just advice on the problems associated with kids and 2 doors; which he might not have considered!
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