Title: Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Bartop on May 22, 2006, 14:56:36 PM
Post by: Bartop on May 22, 2006, 14:56:36 PM
Despite my attempt to influence Mrs B into getting a secondhand MX5 or MGTF160 etc she decided she wanted a brand new car that was nippy and cheap to run ! :roll:
So a trip to the local Peugeot dealers and deposit put down on a new 107 5 door, aircon etc..
Yes I know the Citroen / Toyota versions might have been a bit cheaper but the Peugeot Garage is just up the road and she preferred the look of it..
What can I say - nice to look at I suppose, suprising amount of room inside and quite nippy.
Horrible plastic switches though and Fisher Price speedo and rev counter.
Unbelievably economic however - Ã,£40 car tax, Ã,£150 fully comp insurance with 0 yrs no claims bonus. 60+ MPG. Top Gear Magazine had the Aygo as car of the year last year, alongside the Veyron - how ironic is that
So at least its not gonna cost me a lot of money but somehow I think I would have preferred the MGTF160 on the odd occasion I have to drive it !
Other plus side is it will probably fit in the boot of the Forester
Havent told her yet that I plan to lower it, put on some alloys and replica 207 RCup decals ..! :twisted:
So a trip to the local Peugeot dealers and deposit put down on a new 107 5 door, aircon etc..
Yes I know the Citroen / Toyota versions might have been a bit cheaper but the Peugeot Garage is just up the road and she preferred the look of it..
What can I say - nice to look at I suppose, suprising amount of room inside and quite nippy.
Horrible plastic switches though and Fisher Price speedo and rev counter.
Unbelievably economic however - Ã,£40 car tax, Ã,£150 fully comp insurance with 0 yrs no claims bonus. 60+ MPG. Top Gear Magazine had the Aygo as car of the year last year, alongside the Veyron - how ironic is that
So at least its not gonna cost me a lot of money but somehow I think I would have preferred the MGTF160 on the odd occasion I have to drive it !
Other plus side is it will probably fit in the boot of the Forester
Havent told her yet that I plan to lower it, put on some alloys and replica 207 RCup decals ..! :twisted:
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: ERU on May 22, 2006, 15:20:52 PM
Post by: ERU on May 22, 2006, 15:20:52 PM
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Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: DEViANCE on May 22, 2006, 16:12:21 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on May 22, 2006, 16:12:21 PM
sounds like a good runaround tbh. my gf is looking for a Copen or TF atm. :roll:
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Cypher on May 22, 2006, 17:38:32 PM
Post by: Cypher on May 22, 2006, 17:38:32 PM
At least she didnt go for that 1007. I dont think I have seen one on the road yet. :lol:
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: mr_roll on May 22, 2006, 18:09:22 PM
Post by: mr_roll on May 22, 2006, 18:09:22 PM
Quote from: CypherAt least she didnt go for that 1007. I dont think I have seen one on the road yet. :lol:
Me either tbh. I do like the doors though.
Its an ok car. Although some reports on other forums say that dealers have been doing a "rallye" version, proof has yet to be seen though.
Title: Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: maximusotter on May 22, 2006, 18:35:09 PM
Post by: maximusotter on May 22, 2006, 18:35:09 PM
Aw, its very cute. Id drive one as a city scoot. The speedo/tach looks rather nice if slightly gimmicky.
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: redneck on May 25, 2006, 16:56:02 PM
Post by: redneck on May 25, 2006, 16:56:02 PM
Quote from: DEViANCEsounds like a good runaround tbh. my gf is looking for a Copen or TF atm. :roll:
if i could fit into a copen it would be an ideal car.
i think they are great, an nippy to :) 600cc turbo :D
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Serious on May 25, 2006, 17:41:36 PM
Post by: Serious on May 25, 2006, 17:41:36 PM
The Toyota Aygo looks good enough and has good handling for a cheap supermini although it only has 2 doors.
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: ERU on May 25, 2006, 18:36:07 PM
Post by: ERU on May 25, 2006, 18:36:07 PM
Could be worse (http://www.chavscum.co.uk/4images/details.php?image_id=4788)
(http://www.chavscum.co.uk/4images/data/media/37/promchav.jpg)
(http://www.chavscum.co.uk/4images/data/media/37/promchav.jpg)
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Serious on May 25, 2006, 19:20:28 PM
Post by: Serious on May 25, 2006, 19:20:28 PM
Whats with the green bowtie and hankie? Meant to match the car colour? :?
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: noob on May 25, 2006, 19:29:39 PM
Post by: noob on May 25, 2006, 19:29:39 PM
Quote from: DEViANCEsounds like a good runaround tbh. my gf is looking for a Copen or TF atm. :roll:
Mate has a copen and i have a 160. The copen doesnt even come close to the mg and things seem to cost more for it as well. 160 is a good buy as i got mine new and the depretiation was phenominal. Copen is fun and feels nippy but press on and there horrible
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Bartop on June 02, 2006, 22:26:41 PM
Post by: Bartop on June 02, 2006, 22:26:41 PM
..and here it is :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Bartop/f8872c33.jpg)
Begins chant - I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, mod it, mod it, mod it, MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
..and Alloys, must get alloys...and stickers, yes, lots of stickers, Carbon Fibre !! YES ! YES ! YES ! .....I wonder if theres a Turbo conversion yet... :gag:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Bartop/f8872c33.jpg)
Begins chant - I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, mod it, mod it, mod it, MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
..and Alloys, must get alloys...and stickers, yes, lots of stickers, Carbon Fibre !! YES ! YES ! YES ! .....I wonder if theres a Turbo conversion yet... :gag:
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: knighty on June 02, 2006, 22:45:45 PM
Post by: knighty on June 02, 2006, 22:45:45 PM
Quote from: ERUCould be worse
(Image removed from quote.)
Somewhere out there is a midget clown missing his bow tie and green clown car.
(shame-less-le [i cant spell but your smart people can work it out] stolen from the site you linked)
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: redneck on June 03, 2006, 18:07:24 PM
Post by: redneck on June 03, 2006, 18:07:24 PM
Quote from: Bartop..and here it is :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Bartop/f8872c33.jpg
Begins chant - I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, mod it, mod it, mod it, MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
..and Alloys, must get alloys...and stickers, yes, lots of stickers, Carbon Fibre !! YES ! YES ! YES ! .....I wonder if theres a Turbo conversion yet... :gag:
sh*te colour. should have got the red
Title: Re:Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: Serious on June 03, 2006, 19:01:14 PM
Post by: Serious on June 03, 2006, 19:01:14 PM
Quote from: redQuote from: Bartop..and here it is :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Bartop/f8872c33.jpg
Begins chant - I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must not mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, I must mod it, mod it, mod it, mod it, MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! MOD ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
..and Alloys, must get alloys...and stickers, yes, lots of stickers, Carbon Fibre !! YES ! YES ! YES ! .....I wonder if theres a Turbo conversion yet... :gag:
sh*te colour. should have got the red
(Image removed from quote.)
The original is a Pergeot and thats a completely different Toyota Aygo.
Title: Wifes chosen her new car - dont laugh..
Post by: maximusotter on June 03, 2006, 19:43:39 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 03, 2006, 19:43:39 PM
Red will look trashy in three years, its a dumb car color unless youve a Ferrari.