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Gearbox 3500 miles in - Gear 2, 4 and 6 got stiffer..

What u looking at getting?

Oh I didn't know this is your second n. So if that was a dog why did u come back.
 
What u looking at getting?

Oh I didn't know this is your second n. So if that was a dog why did u come back.

Because I wanted to give the brand another go, I thought it was unfair to judge it by the experience of 1 car. Trust me I have given Hyundai so many chances for redemption, I am not trying to be an a** about the situation, but everybody has their limit you know?

And not sure yet, it will depend on what the mrs wants to do. Might be getting a house here soon which limits choices, but if not then looking at 2014-2016 Cayman S or 2012-2013 M3 Competition (the V8 one).

I like the Audi RS3 too but the maintenance costs scare me ha.
 
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Lets be honest, the I30n is a budget hot hatch (they prioritised the important parts that make it a great drive!)
Before my circumstances changed I was 100% going to buy one, but reading about the issues made me change my mind, I'm on my 12th new BMW in 9 years and never had any issues, not even a rattle in any of them!
At the end of the day there are no real bargains, you get what you pay for :D That said, good luck with the next car!!
 
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Lets be honest, the I30n is a budget hot hatch (they prioritised the important parts that make it a great drive!)
Before my circumstances changed I was 100% going to buy one, but reading about the issues made me change my mind, I'm on my 12th new BMW in 9 years and never had any issues, not even a rattle in any of them!
At the end of the day there are no real bargains, you get what you pay for :D That said, good luck with the next car!!

I have to agree about the budget part, however even though they use cheap materials inside, the underneath of the car is pretty solid. Engine and Trans are well built (ignoring the synchro issue, as once that's changed it's flawless).

The problem I have is that you never know what's next you know? One thing is fixed, the world is a happy place and you just want to drive it... and then few days later something else starts to bother you that wasn't there initially. I don't think I've ever experienced such stress when driving a car and I've had some pretty unreliable cars before too!

@iiNNEX I've found a car for you. when you buy it, don't forget to invite me for a drive around the block and say thank you :D

Well come on now, share the details :D
 
Well come on now, share the details :D
M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank!:p

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or if you prefer the Challenger II (optional)
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Or banging your door in the car park!:p

SOLD!! Make your check payable to;

Manufacturer: Lima Army Tank Plant
Main armament: M1: 105 mm L/52 M68A1
Mass: M1: 60 short tons (54 t); M1A1
Unit cost: US $6.21 million

Options : Reactive Armour
M1A3 Variant to be released, Price; considerably more! https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1a3.htm
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Or banging your door in the car park!:p

SOLD!! Make your check payable to;

Manufacturer: Lima Army Tank Plant
Main armament: M1: 105 mm L/52 M68A1
Mass: M1: 60 short tons (54 t); M1A1
Unit cost: US$6.21 million

Options : Reactive Armour
M1A3 Variant to be released, Price; considerably more! https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1a3.htm
@iiNNEX I suppose you don't have any spare 6.21m laying around? If not, then we might have to go with something from WWII, which is more affordable :D