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jontell

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Thinking of a change
« on: January 16, 2012, 06:38:01 PM »
Hello everyone, after just over 3 years with my current car I am thinking of something new.

As I am used to something quick, I need to replace it with something that has decent performance/potential.

Always had a soft spot for Abarths since one day I come back to a car park and one was parked next to me about 2+ years ago.

I do like a car that has something different about them, not mass produced etc. (got to think of the re sale value :) )

So far the A500 ticks all the boxes, once a TMC box is fitted at least.

I went for a quick browse at a dealer in Bristol last weekend too.

Help me decide please :) ???

Was going to post a pic of my car but am not allowed? Any way its a 2003 vx220 n/a in calypso red.

Jon
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2012, 06:41:29 PM »
Hello and welcome  :wave: :wave:

You wont regret getting one  ;)

We have other members who have moved from a VX  ;)

Hardest decision is choosing a colour  ;D
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2012, 06:48:08 PM »
I've never driven a  VX220 and the 500 is probably a totally different animal but the best thing to do is go take a test drive. I went from a 2.3L 260BHP MPS Mazda 3 and haven't regretted it one little bit. Oh and don't forget the APE or EVO.
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SJH

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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2012, 06:51:49 PM »
I have driven a VX220. Great fun.

However, you are in for a whole lot more ;D

Test drive but take the cheque book.  :thumb:
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2012, 06:53:22 PM »
Only you can decide ;D
Test drive is a must in helping you. The 500 is a different animal.
Most do get their wallets out
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2012, 06:55:16 PM »
I think it's fair to say test drives do have a habit of parting you with cash.
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jontell

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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2012, 07:22:39 PM »
Thats my worry  :D If I test drive I will probably buy!

My main reason for changing is I now use my car daily, the vx is just too cold, noisy, not comfy, expensive to run etc.

It's great in the summer/weekends but need something fun and comfy with some luxuries.

Think I need to organise a test drive.

I also need an 11 plate for my new private plate.

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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2012, 07:51:39 PM »
Quote from: jontell on January 16, 2012, 07:22:39 PM
the vx is just too cold

Is your knob made of alloy?
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2012, 07:52:43 PM »
Welcome.

Quote from: jontell on January 16, 2012, 07:22:39 PM
Thats my worry  :D If I test drive I will probably buy!


You will, I did  ;D
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2012, 08:03:21 PM »
Quote from: needsmust on January 16, 2012, 07:51:39 PM
Quote from: jontell on January 16, 2012, 07:22:39 PM
the vx is just too cold

Is your knob made of alloy?

I love alloy knobs.  ;D
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 08:09:33 PM »
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jontell

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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 08:58:26 PM »
Yes I do have an alloy knob and boy is it cold.

Ahhhh what do I do...
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 09:00:13 PM »
wear a glove :thumb:
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 09:06:16 PM »
hmm gloves....

Welcome BTW  :thumb:
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Re: Thinking of a change
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 09:07:01 PM »
Quote from: Ninjauk on January 16, 2012, 09:06:16 PM
hmm gloves....

Welcome BTW  :thumb:

What's glove got to do with it?  ;D ;D ;D
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