12k to spend on estate car.. 335d? Audi?
23 February 2016, 10:21 PM
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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.
23 February 2016, 10:23 PM
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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
23 February 2016, 10:26 PM
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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.
23 February 2016, 10:35 PM
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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
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
23 February 2016, 10:45 PM
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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
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
23 February 2016, 10:45 PM
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23 February 2016, 10:50 PM
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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
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
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24 February 2016, 11:18 AM
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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
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-535d-5...IAAOSwqYBWn2WB
24 February 2016, 06:39 PM
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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.
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.
24 February 2016, 07:11 PM
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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.
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.
25 February 2016, 01:24 AM
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How about a Subaru Legacy?
Something like this...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-SUBAR...cAAOSwFMZWq-lu
Something like this...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-SUBAR...cAAOSwFMZWq-lu
25 February 2016, 05:56 AM
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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.
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.
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
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25 February 2016, 07:24 PM
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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
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
26 February 2016, 06:11 AM
#54
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.
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