My blob Wagon PPP does 28mpg average and 36mpg on a run @70/80mph, liveable if you're not doing too many miles, also worth bearing in mind a lot of these modern diesels have some very expensive problems that very quickly wipe out any fuel savings by some considerable margin.

 

If I were to decide not to buy and trailer and tow what did you think of the 335 and 535? I can't decide which model to go for if I did?? Anything to look for on them? Looking at a 2007 onwards face-lift models with about 60k on clock

 

But will only pull 1500kg, I bet if you towing something 1500kg you'd be in single figures

 

When did you pass your test because if it's after the 1st January 1997 your going to be even more confused

 

I'm only 24 mate passed my test in 2008 so I'm screwed got to fork out for a load of tests

 

I loved both, I know that's not helpful

Both are straight line cars and not really suited for throwing about due to the weight especially the 5 IMO, got myself into bother on more than one occasion during spirited drives as they accelerate so effortlessly it's easy to be caught out when approaching roundabouts/corners as you are going far quicker than you probably realise.

The torque when mapped is outrageous and addictive so the risk of losing your license is greatly increased

The only come in auto which I didn't like so often thought a 330d mapped manual could be the answer, plus you would save yourself a decent chunk of money as a comparative 335 would command a premium being a 335

Super comfy, well specced and effortlessly ballistic


Miss mine actually

 

Have the scooby for sprinted drives at the weekend when it's done.

https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-40/972968-2005-wide-track-blob-sti-project.html

Don't get me wrong will get the itch to remove the DPF and map it up. But will be mostly used as a daily and weekends away etc..

Ryan

 

Yep best advice I can give is get the category put on your license because you can only tow a combined weight of 3500kg........ It's a nightmare trying to figure that combination out I kid you not

 

Ah yes that would be a deal breaker in this instance, which is why I have an Isuzu Trooper 3.1d for towing duties.

 

Yeah mate I will do at some point blob and 4x4 of any kind will be over that without the trailer

 

Perfect then

 

Just finding one at a decent price, face-lift, LCI, Msport one with 60k on clock for about 12k now 😂..


Is it just the petrol's that have problems with the turbos?

 

Found this last night.. what does everyone think of the price?? only problem is that its a 400mile round trip for me but willing for the rite car

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-535d-5...IAAOSwqYBWn2WB

 

Except for autos need a live map update, intercoolers are known to fail, later dpf model cars can fill the sump with diesel and put them in limp mode, pinion/crown gear issues on rear diff leaving the car in two wheel drive, stereos/central electronic module can be a bit temperamental, rear boot handle mechanism corrodes over time and leaves access to the boot limited.

Don't get me wrong, I like Volvos, I'm on my forth. But it'll probably be the last.
Wife's business partner has one, had it for the last eight years. I've used it a fair few times. It's had a couple of the faults I've listed above. Great practicality and comfort though.

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...cars&logcode=p

That looks the bo!!ocks IMO. High mileage but they seem to have started to go for silly money now they are no longer in production. Probably won't lose any money on one of these any more.

 

Yeah I like them but need something good on the motorway. Got a guy coming for my van tomorrow and Scrooby is off getting the new engine fitted. So I'm on the pushbike until I find something 😂.

 

Ah, yes wouldn't fancy using one for motorway work. Good luck with your search.

 

Cheers pal

 

BTW, the Beemer in your link is at a garage fairly local to me. They have been there for years so shouldn't have any worries on the seller front. Haven't heard any bad rep about them.

 

How about a Subaru Legacy?

Something like this...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-SUBAR...cAAOSwFMZWq-lu

 

Scratch that then, they sound like a bag of **** I'll stick to my Toyotas and Izusu's.

Op have you not thought about getting a bigger van like a merc vito but with the 2nd row of seats in, mate of mine has one, full leather and all the toys, ticks quite a few boxes.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...03JR&logcode=p

 

Thought about it mate yeah maybe even a camper converted van. But think going to stick with the estate

 

13-15 to be exact

 

Having done both, it's much nicer when you've got somewhere to be out of the weather with plenty of room for all the kit and clobber, I even had a Mazda bongo with the roof bed for a few years, won't set any land speed records but it is a cracking way to travel, and 4x4 too.