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Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« on: Apr 1st, 2005, 9:32pm » |
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I know its some way off, but it will happen.
The question is what do I replace the 2 Scorpios with, one a 98,2.3 estate ultima and one a 98, 24v Ghia.
Looking around and at the prices I paid 3 years ago what is a man to buy.
I have a hankering for an Audi A8 Sport, older one though a 99-2000 for about the same as I paid for the Scor.
Or do I stay loyal to Ford and get a Mondeo, new shape, 2.5.
I dont know at all, I am 6ft 2in and not small framed, 20 stone, so I need something with space, but i am only 37 so im to young for a Jag, so where do I go.
I am so jealous of Danny R and Steve in the big old US of A as the choice is vast, big, comfy , thirst, barge, ten a penny.
Well come on guys, what we gonna do.
PS dont worry Snoopy the cop car is going no where yet 
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #1 on: Apr 1st, 2005, 9:41pm » |
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Don't like the mondeo driving position, but that is a personal thing. Had one on test for a cou;le of weeks went to Scotland in it did 1800 miles ( thanks mr Ford) and was the most uncomfortable drive I have ever had, and your are bigger than me!
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #2 on: Apr 1st, 2005, 9:57pm » |
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Take a test drive of a SEAT Ahambra 1.9 TDi SE 115/130 bhp.
Pulls like a train to 116 mph, loads of low-down torque, 6 gears, 43/55 mpg, sports suspension, solid VW mechanicals and excellent build quality, really nimble, flies round corners and has awesome brakes.
Only 20 stone? Loads of room for expansion too!
I guarantee you'll be impressed with how well it drives.
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #3 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 2:15am » |
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I know i drove a galaxy when they 1st came out, play off off final, wembley, against Charlton, 4-4 after extra time then we lose on penalties, anyway Im getting sidetracked.
Used a V6 Galaxy to go there and back, mega comfy, but I hate to see people taking 1 kid to school in some chieftan tank, just so little timmy is safe.
There is only Sue, 8 Stone dripping wet, & me, sometimes the dog, small border collie.
had a go in my brother in laws new car, a nice Audi Estate, had a funny badge on it though some Rs stuff, but hey , what a quick shopping cart.
Only trouble, cheapest I can find is about £20K over my limit.
Did see a poor mans choice, SKODA Octavia RS, but the badge kicks it into touch,
Ah well, keep looking.
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #4 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 12:01pm » |
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he Vw/Galaxy/Alhambra are are the same vehicles with minor cosmetic changes. I had a 53 plate Galaxy and went to Glasgow for a works convention. Itwas the 115 BHP TDIC and was lovely. I would imagine they all drive the same
Cheers Nick
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #5 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 3:00pm » |
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on Apr 2nd, 2005, 2:15am, nick wrote:| ....but I hate to see people taking 1 kid to school in some chieftan tank, just so little timmy is safe.......... |
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Tank? Alhambra's, Galaxy's and Sharan's are only the same length as Mk1/2 Mondeo estates!
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IMO a very good choice, good bargains to be had....
http://www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=235155
or a 130bhp diesel auto estate, will pull like a train!........
http://www.cargiant.co.uk/cars/search3.asp?Id=229835
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #6 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 7:16pm » |
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No no no no no!
Go to Ford. Ask for a new Scorpio.
Don't leave until they give you one.
You're welcome.
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #7 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 8:22pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2005, 9:32pm, nick wrote:| I have a hankering for an Audi A8 Sport |
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Me too mate
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #8 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 9:20pm » |
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Quote:but i am only 37 so im to young for a Jag, so where do I go.
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You are never too young for a Jaguar, I bought my first aged 23 ( my first ever car ) and within 2 years had 5. If I could get out of one, I would use one now.
Quality, character, performance, and made in England !
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #9 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 9:35pm » |
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Good God.............and they said the Scorpio was ugly!
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #10 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 10:11pm » |
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Ho im sorry I AM too young for a Jag, as all the lads who have seen me will testify, I only look 21
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #11 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 10:11pm » |
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But I am actually 22 stone
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #12 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 11:30pm » |
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Ok Guys, I will go with Aardvark on this one, the Alhambra, Galaxy and Sharan are actually slightly shorter than a Mondeo, all three come out of the Palmela plant in Portugal and are on borrowed time as new models in system to replace them, so that should be good for price/depreciation.
The 130 TDi with Tiptronic and cruise is a really good all rounder and you can still pick up 2.8 4x4s.
Had an Alhambra for some work related stuff 18 months ago and was getting 36 -39mpg on diesel zipping up and down the M1
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #13 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 11:31pm » |
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Sounds good, but could any man drive a car called a Sharan?
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #14 on: Apr 2nd, 2005, 11:33pm » |
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Go for the spaniard instead 
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #15 on: Apr 4th, 2005, 1:28pm » |
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Audi's rock,tho i found the 4.2 A8 not as nice as an E320 Merc. And,as mercs underwent several facelifts over the last decade,you can find pleny of reasonable priced e-class and s-classes around. Plenty of room and plenty of grunt.
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #16 on: Apr 4th, 2005, 11:21pm » |
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Oui I did seriously fancy an E class before the scorp. I don't know what put me off.. I suppose I couldn't afford one. Ah.
Ok. Personally, the car I want after the scorpio (when it finally dies, and is dead, and all scorpios have died out in a mass death scene) is the VW Passat 4.0 W8. Have a look at them.. and be stunned!
Probably not as good as the Audi but they're the same shape and size as the big Ford. And maybe we could get the body panels to sort of fit............
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #17 on: Apr 5th, 2005, 10:29am » |
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Well, I reckon on a S type Jag, E class Merc or a Lexus....but its gonna be a few years yet before I'm even looking.....
It's a pity the new cars don't have proper names though...I mean what sort of name is 'S Type' 'E Class' etc....Scorpio, there's a proper car name
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #18 on: Apr 5th, 2005, 7:59pm » |
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bought my Scorpio from my business partner who went for the 3.0 S type Jag 50k, he spent £1200.00 in the first year on new hubs, water reservoir etc, his stepson bought the same model & as had same work done to his, business partner bought then sold it & bought a e200 Merc kompressor (no problems so far)he likes it a lot better
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Re: Replacement For The Scorpio---eventually
« Reply #19 on: Apr 5th, 2005, 10:31pm » |
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Hey Dazzer,
With reliability and bills like that it looks like the S Type could be a worthy successor to the Scorp!!
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