New car - Focus ST, Astra SRi or Scirocco TSI?

.blitz
.blitz Posts: 6,197
edited November 2010 in The Crudcatcher
As per the title. I already have a Focus and from a domestic appliance point-of-view it does everything I want. Choice is pretty much restricted to local dealers.

Should I get another Focus or go for something different?
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    If an ST it must be blue with a white stripe. If an Astra, it must not be an Astra. But personally I'd be choosing the sciroco in white, so long as its the same price as the ST, if its much more then id consider the ST more.
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,400
    Stick with what you know and get another Focus. Not driven the new Scirocco (which IMO looks like a Golf that's been sat on by an Elephant), but not that impressed with the new Astras.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    El Capitano wrote:
    ...but not that impressed with the new Astras.
    Anything in particular or just generally meh?
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    .blitz wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    ...but not that impressed with the new Astras.
    Anything in particular or just generally meh?

    Slow, under-performing, poor handling and ugly. So pretty much just meh. Get the ST, or Scirocco if you, like me, think it looks the dogs
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    joshtp wrote:
    .blitz wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    ...but not that impressed with the new Astras.
    Anything in particular or just generally meh?

    Slow, under-performing, poor handling and ugly. So pretty much just meh. Get the ST, or Scirocco if you, like me, think it looks the dogs

    Says the person without a driving licence?
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  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    I'd have a Focus ST out of that choice (considering one myself). It's by far and away the best value for money and goes like stink.

    On the other hand I'm considering a diesel, maybe an Audi A4 2.5 quatto or a BMW 330d sport.
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,400
    .blitz wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    ...but not that impressed with the new Astras.
    Anything in particular or just generally meh?

    Lack of rear view.
    Engine seemed to rev quickly enough, but the car didn't seem to respond accordingly (sluggish).
    Gearbox was a bit stiff and wouldn't always go into 3rd.
    Found the pedal position a bit cramped (and I've got small feet - size 8).

    Granted this was a rental, so probably had been thrashed a bit.
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,593
    Focus ST out of that lot.

    The Astra is average is ok, but nothing special if its the last model which i assume it is, if its the newers its a good car but there isn't a great sport version yet.

    And I just hate the damn Sirroca used to be such a cool car years ago now its just an overpriced sat on golf :s
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    IcarusGreen wrote:
    I'd have a Focus ST out of that choice (considering one myself). It's by far and away the best value for money and goes like stink.
    Thewaylander wrote:
    Focus ST out of that lot.
    This is what I'm thinking but I like the look of the Scirocco and something tells me the new Astra should be competitive with the Focus :?
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
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  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    IcarusGreen wrote:
    On the other hand I'm considering a diesel, BMW 330d sport.

    Lol, I'm so glad Surf_Matt isn't around anymore.. :lol:
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  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    D) none of the above.
  • Lapierre t 400
    Lapierre t 400 Posts: 654
    I'd have a focus ST in orange
    I assume this is French petrol - be careful in reverse - the car will retreat rapidly at the least provocation.
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Lapierre t 400 wrote:
    I'd have a focus ST in orange

    You could have a tattoo across your forehead saying something rhyming with tanker for a lot less :wink:
  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    the Astra SRI isnt comparable with either of these cars? its not turbo'd? now the VXR is and is a bit of a loony car, crap but fun.
    The scirroco is lovely looking IMO but overpriced, this would be my choice as the Focus ST is everywhere around here, it seems the nobbers who couldnt afford to replace their BMW's with another BMW are now driving these believing they are they are the fastest thing on the road!
    My brother rides a motorbike and he's forever saying that ST owners are out to kill him!

    ST's = cheap fast fun but just too common. (also due to be replaced very soon)
    VXR = loonatic fun but uncomftable and dated already
    Scirocco = cool but expensive, VW believe in Evolotion not revalution when it comes to updates so is likely to hold its value longer.
    8)
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    joshtp wrote:
    .blitz wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    ...but not that impressed with the new Astras.
    Anything in particular or just generally meh?

    Slow, under-performing, poor handling and ugly. So pretty much just meh. Get the ST, or Scirocco if you, like me, think it looks the dogs

    Says the person without a driving licence?


    err.... um.... you can run a car on NUT Lube.....






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    :lol:
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Buy a diesel car, and spend the saved fuel money on bacon, cake, and beer.
  • submityournentries
    submityournentries Posts: 912
    if u want an ST u had better hurry up, as the new EU emmisions law means its not long for this earth. but id go for the scirocco, just cause it seems to have a more premium look.

    i imagine itd be a bitch to get a bike in, but meh, scirocco in white please :)
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  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Buy a diesel car, and spend the saved fuel money on bacon, cake, and beer.
    Hence my extreme Weight gain since owning the Jagwar!
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  • Lapierre t 400
    Lapierre t 400 Posts: 654
    Andy wrote:
    Lapierre t 400 wrote:
    I'd have a focus ST in orange

    You could have a tattoo across your forehead saying something rhyming with tanker for a lot less :wink:

    Very funny at least it would stand out
    I assume this is French petrol - be careful in reverse - the car will retreat rapidly at the least provocation.
  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,114
    Lapierre t 400 wrote:
    I'd have a focus ST in orange


    Ah, Electric lookatmeIhaveafastcar Orange.


    The ST is a fine car, but if you don't want to look like a pleb it really needs to be Performance Blue or Sea Grey (imho)
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Think it would probably be in white or red but then again after looking at the ST's emissions band and the consequent five hundred and fifty pounds per year road tax :shock: a 1.4 turbo Scirocco is looking all the more appealing.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Road tax is insane.
    Annoyingly, my old man doesn't have to pay any road tax at all on his new car :shock:
  • spongtastic
    spongtastic Posts: 2,651
    leon cupra R with a + 60 remap.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    335d? Has 428lb.ft of torque which is more than an artic, and can do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds which can beat some petrol cars.
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  • spongtastic
    spongtastic Posts: 2,651
    Fiat Panda? it has an engine and 4 wheels and is generally beaten by most cars in a straight line.
    Visit Clacton during the School holidays - it's like a never ending freak show.

    Who are you calling inbred?
  • D-Cyph3r
    D-Cyph3r Posts: 847
    spongtastic wrote:
    Fiat Panda? it has an engine and 4 wheels and is generally beaten by most cars in a straight line.

    And you could pretty much buy a lifetime supply of bacon with the change. Gets my vote.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Get a 335d! Cos I know more about cars than all of you! And I surf.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    supersonic wrote:
    335d? Has 428lb.ft of torque which is more than an artic, and can do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds which can beat some petrol cars.
    Oh FFS





    :)
  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    supersonic wrote:
    Get a 335d! Cos I know more about cars than all of you! And I surf.
    So SS was Surf_Mat the whole time!
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