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Old 10-02-2008   #1
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Should i swap?

My local dealer has just got in a 57 reg GPS in exotica red with 10miles on it. i thinking of swapping from my GP 1.2 active in new orleans blue and i think that there will be hardly any difference in insurance due to my mods.

Should i swap??

Thanks for your opinions in advance!!
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If it isn't going to cost you much more then why not. the GPS is a better car. Doesn't even matter which engine it has as they are all much easier to use than the 1.2.
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Re: Should i swap?

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My local dealer has just got in a 57 reg GPS in exotica red with 10miles on it. i thinking of swapping from my GP 1.2 active in new orleans blue and i think that there will be hardly any difference in insurance due to my mods.

Should i swap??

Thanks for your opinions in advance!!
if you can afford to do the swap and you like the gps they have then go for it
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Re: Should i swap?

YES - I have driven both (1.2 was a loan car) and the Sportings are much better. Which one was it 1.4, T-Jet or M-Jet?

Just make sure you have the finances and check your your insurance price.
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sorry forgot to add its an Mjet and its £10,995
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I'd swap it mate, anythin is better than a 1.2.
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just waiting on my dealer getting back to me regarding finance! fingers crossed its not going to be silly money!
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if it is try another dealer and get a quote off them and then go back to your original dealer with the quote, they may be able to match it or beat it.
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swap deffo
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Swap it mate, I test drove a GPS M-Jet yesterday and I dont have a single bad word to say about them
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I'd swap it mate, anythin is better than a 1.2.
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How much are you talking additional cash? If its not much i'd go for it. You only live once. Live it in the fast lane. The sporting looks tasty .

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How much are you talking additional cash? If its not much i'd go for it. You only live once. Live it in the fast lane. The sporting looks tasty .

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im reckoning i'll get about 4,500 for mine but i gonna take the exhaust off it so that will be up for sale cough jamie cough when i get rid and i'm going to see whther that will include the alloys too. i suspect with the money i save on fuel ill be able to afford the Mjet! and the ins is coming thru at just over £1100 and i paid £1080 for this!

Thanks for the comments people!
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If you can afford it then swap it, why wouldn't you?
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If you can afford it then swap it, why wouldn't you?
good point!
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