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		So guys, we all have those cars which we know we shouldn't like, what's yours? 
I caught myself looking at a new Mondeo estate yesterday, thinking "that looks nice, I wouldn't mind owning the diesel one".   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Fiat 500 abarth 
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		 (10-11-2013, 05:27 PM)JJ0063 Wrote:  Fiat 500 abarth 
Fiat punto abarth. 
Beat me to it. I think the 500 Abarth is a fantastic little car but like hell would i be seen in one! (mainly because i won't fit lol)
	  
	
	
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		Agreed, I'd love one but I'm not sure I could live with driving one day-to-day. I'm sure they're a hell of a lot of fun on a track day!
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Actually really like the Kia Ceed Estates...
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		A Mondeo estate seems sensible and practical, not sure why that's a guilty pleasure....  I mean I could understand if you'd said a pink Micra cabby or similar....   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Love all small Fiats, Even the old Cinquecento sportings! Not many cars I hate TBH, everything has the potential to be good with enough imagination/effort/money thrown at it. 
One standout one for me is the Nissan Cube, I love 'em   
 
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		 (10-11-2013, 05:39 PM)vlj Wrote:  Actually really like the Kia Ceed Estates... 
I really like the look of the Pro Cee'd GT but i know it will be just as god awful as my one. Apparently their Petrol engines aren't that great. Does have a few nice toys on it though.
  
 
	 
	
	
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		Jesus! That interior!!  
I love the new a class
  
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		 (10-11-2013, 05:41 PM)Toms306 Wrote:  A Mondeo estate seems sensible and practical, not sure why that's a guilty pleasure....  I mean I could understand if you'd said a pink Micra cabby or similar....   
Because it's a bit of a grandad car compared to the R26
	  
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		 (10-11-2013, 05:58 PM)Just Sean Wrote:  Jesus! That interior!! 
Lol i really like it and its actually a really good driving position. I can imagine with more power and better handling like the GT, they would be great to drive. 
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		 (10-11-2013, 05:24 PM)Scott Wrote:  So guys, we all have those cars which we know we shouldn't like, what's yours? 
 
I caught myself looking at a new Mondeo estate yesterday, thinking "that looks nice, I wouldn't mind owning the diesel one".   
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		Mk2 Clio. My mate had one and it was shit, spent all of the time in his ownership fixing it. First job I ever did was all new valves after he snapped the cambelt at full chat. But ever since then I've always had a soft spot for them, and would like a 182 one day. Plus they look pretty awesome. Oh, and pops and bangs remap.
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Old RWD Volvos, particularly 240s, 360s and 740s...
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		 (10-11-2013, 09:32 PM)strictly_perv Wrote:  Volvos and Saabs 
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		E46 320d touring with the Msport alloys. It's sensible, does decent mpg, I wouldn't give a shit about the paintwork that much (back to a good ol bucket and sponge Lol!) and I could chuck my mountain bike in it and go miles and miles on very little fuel in relative comfort.  
 
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		Ed that's exactly what the Bosnian workers in our factory drive! Probably for the same reason, except instead of a bike they carry a shit-load of tools! 
 
Personally, MK1 Focus RS has always done something for me. I know it shouldn't really be a guilty pleasure, since it's quite highly regarded, but I have a lot of hate for the MK1 Focus. The interior is sh*t, the build quality is average and to drive them they are predictable and un-inspiring. But the RS...
	 
	
	
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		What do you mean "guilty pleasure"? Everything is rubbish compared to the 306!   
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		 (11-11-2013, 09:55 AM)C.A.R. Wrote:  Ed that's exactly what the Bosnian workers in our factory drive! Probably for the same reason, except instead of a bike they carry a shit-load of tools! 
 
Personally, MK1 Focus RS has always done something for me. I know it shouldn't really be a guilty pleasure, since it's quite highly regarded, but I have a lot of hate for the MK1 Focus. The interior is sh*t, the build quality is average and to drive them they are predictable and un-inspiring. But the RS... 
The RS is an excellent car. It's like the Delta Integrale, a pretty poor base vehicle transformed into a world beater.
 
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		 (11-11-2013, 11:06 AM)me-tm Wrote:  My 306. 
 
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Kind of agree. At times I really hate it. Cba with the thing!    But I love driving it! Its never ever let me down! Needs minimal money spent on it.
	  
	
	
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		 (11-11-2013, 11:14 AM)kentiiboii Wrote:   (11-11-2013, 11:06 AM)me-tm Wrote:  My 306. 
 
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Kind of agree. At times I really hate it. Cba with the thing!    But I love driving it! Its never ever let me down! Needs minimal money spent on it. 
My Ph1 XUD was more reliable than this HDi I have now. Only had it since August and I've already replaced the crank pulley with a solid one after it shat, and replaced all the brake discs and pads.   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	 
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