What car.....
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What car.....
I am after sopmething that has a bit of status (not chav status like an Impreza though) I was thinking of the Jaguar XF or similar. Something that can fit four people in, is happy around town but then also happy if you stamp on the loud pedal (does not need to be ******* ripping performance as I tend to just take it easy)
My prerequisites are:
4 doors
Needs an ok size boot
engine no bigger than 3 litres
Petrol engine
Not a car driven by sales reps and drug dealers
Any suggestions are very welcome
My prerequisites are:
4 doors
Needs an ok size boot
engine no bigger than 3 litres
Petrol engine
Not a car driven by sales reps and drug dealers
Any suggestions are very welcome
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What variant of Audi?.....I am swaying away from Audi as of the rep status.
Tidgy, I am assuming the Octavia is a joke?? I do not know anyone who has ever gone "I need a luxury car....choice between Jag XF and Octavia" lol
Tidgy, I am assuming the Octavia is a joke?? I do not know anyone who has ever gone "I need a luxury car....choice between Jag XF and Octavia" lol
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4 doors
Needs an ok size boot
engine no bigger than 3 litres
Petrol engine
Not a car driven by sales reps and drug dealers
fits into that perfectly
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The very first sentence of my post says "I am after sopmething that has a bit of status (not chav status like an Impreza though) I was thinking of the Jaguar XF or similar"
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What brand do you think has "status"?
The only Jag saloon (excluding the X-type, so XJ/XF) you can get with a 3l V6 is an XF - which is super-charged and will be no more frugal than a V8.
If you get an "executive" saloon with a little 3l engine, it just screams "I couldn't afford a proper one" or "I am a Sales Rep".
We need a bit more to go on.
Or just get a nice W124 Merc.
The only Jag saloon (excluding the X-type, so XJ/XF) you can get with a 3l V6 is an XF - which is super-charged and will be no more frugal than a V8.
If you get an "executive" saloon with a little 3l engine, it just screams "I couldn't afford a proper one" or "I am a Sales Rep".
We need a bit more to go on.
Or just get a nice W124 Merc.
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Ok, to be honest I could also go for a larger engine..... Diesel is a no-no though because of the road tax here in Holland for Diesels.
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
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Ok, to be honest I could also go for a larger engine..... Diesel is a no-no though because of the road tax here in Holland for Diesels.
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
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The E350 looks quite nice...... I was also considering pushing the boat out to a second hand Quattroporte but i dont think I could stomach the repair fees if it keeps breaking
Anyone have experience of the E350 or another similar Mercedes variant?
Anyone have experience of the E350 or another similar Mercedes variant?
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Ok, to be honest I could also go for a larger engine..... Diesel is a no-no though because of the road tax here in Holland for Diesels.
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
3 months road tax for a diesel here is about the same as 12 months road tax for the petrol equivalent and I would only be driving it a couple of times a week.
Regarding Skoda's, there is nothing wrong with them lol.....just not the image I going for lol.
Mercedes are also a viable option....we have an SLK in the family currently.
Anyone have any opinion on A8 are do they scream company car?
There is a 3.0 V6 supercharged petrol but it is rare.
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I am after sopmething that has a bit of status (not chav status like an Impreza though) I was thinking of the Jaguar XF or similar. Something that can fit four people in, is happy around town but then also happy if you stamp on the loud pedal (does not need to be ******* ripping performance as I tend to just take it easy)
My prerequisites are:
4 doors
Needs an ok size boot
engine no bigger than 3 litres
Petrol engine
Not a car driven by sales reps and drug dealers
Any suggestions are very welcome
My prerequisites are:
4 doors
Needs an ok size boot
engine no bigger than 3 litres
Petrol engine
Not a car driven by sales reps and drug dealers
Any suggestions are very welcome
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I am not sure what difference the facelift or import would make but there was absolutely no comparison in any respect imaginable that favoured the Subaru except cost. Not even remotely. The Subaru had 245PS and the Audi 250PS, Audi weighed more but was more agile and faster and FWIW had even more traction in snow than the Subaru.
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Went for an Octavia vrs to go against the norm.Had nothing but compliments.
Sadly,little has prestige status now,but at best,perhaps a nice 5 series bmw...though I'm struggling.lol
Sadly,little has prestige status now,but at best,perhaps a nice 5 series bmw...though I'm struggling.lol
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I had an early BL 3.0R 5 speed auto. I changed it to the A8 3.0 TDI.
I am not sure what difference the facelift or import would make but there was absolutely no comparison in any respect imaginable that favoured the Subaru except cost. Not even remotely. The Subaru had 245PS and the Audi 250PS, Audi weighed more but was more agile and faster and FWIW had even more traction in snow than the Subaru.
I am not sure what difference the facelift or import would make but there was absolutely no comparison in any respect imaginable that favoured the Subaru except cost. Not even remotely. The Subaru had 245PS and the Audi 250PS, Audi weighed more but was more agile and faster and FWIW had even more traction in snow than the Subaru.
http://torque-gt.co.uk/car/subaru-legacy-gt-spec-b-3/
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JDM standard 280 PS, Si-Drive as per the STi (posh DCCD), JDM have better spec's, ECO mode (depending on model).
http://torque-gt.co.uk/car/subaru-legacy-gt-spec-b-3/
http://torque-gt.co.uk/car/subaru-legacy-gt-spec-b-3/
When I had the Legacy, I always thought it was nice "for a Subaru" and great in the snow on correct tyres but the gearbox, economy, performance, refinement and reliability were disappointing.
Perhaps it all depends on budget. OP also doesn't want a V8 monster.
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No real reason to be honest......jwas just thinking of the potential bills if things go wrong lol
I looked at some E350's this weekend but most of the taxi drivers here in Amsterdam have E variants so not sure now lol. Nice car though and big enough.
Which seater AMG's/sport variants of Mercedes are worth investigating?
So list of potentials are:
5 series - 530 and up
A6/A8
Mercedes
Jaguar XF
Will have a quick gander at Lexus.....
I looked at some E350's this weekend but most of the taxi drivers here in Amsterdam have E variants so not sure now lol. Nice car though and big enough.
Which seater AMG's/sport variants of Mercedes are worth investigating?
So list of potentials are:
5 series - 530 and up
A6/A8
Mercedes
Jaguar XF
Will have a quick gander at Lexus.....
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i ran the New E350 for 12 months then got the A45, the 350 was the AMGline model with all the bots, lovely car and 6.x seconds to 60, it flew.
I could even get a full size MTB on the backseat if i took the wheel off...
MB C Class is ok if you get the right wheels the AMG ones but a bit of a rep car.
the new GLE GLC are nice but mega bucks, you can if you shop around get the CLS 220 for 6k down 430 a month and that is Luxury
I could even get a full size MTB on the backseat if i took the wheel off...
MB C Class is ok if you get the right wheels the AMG ones but a bit of a rep car.
the new GLE GLC are nice but mega bucks, you can if you shop around get the CLS 220 for 6k down 430 a month and that is Luxury