Welcome podre. I did the same thing but honestly the running costs between the 2.5 and 3 is probably the same that being said i dont reget not buying the 3. Love my 23 sdrive to bits but insurance as a 23 y old i feel ya pain
Welcome As you're nearby, it looks like there's a few of us going to the Haynes breakfast meet at the start of next month, the more the merrier!
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