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Old 19 April 2016, 06:08 PM
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Default What will 18k get me?

I'm looking for something that can cruise as I'll be on the motorway a lot, but also something with a bit of power/fun.

I've been looking at BMW's even the BMW 730d M Sport .. but I just can't find what I want.

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Old 19 April 2016, 07:56 PM
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You could get a Jaguar XF r that's supercharged and it has 500bhp out of the box. If you hunt around you could possibly find an 11plate for that?
Old 19 April 2016, 08:31 PM
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How about a 535d M Sport?
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...?atmobcid=soc3
Old 20 April 2016, 09:08 PM
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Old 20 April 2016, 09:08 PM
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Mmmm rs4
Old 20 April 2016, 09:20 PM
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I adore the RS4 Avant but surely you wouldn't one as a motorway cruiser?! The high miles for servicing and fuel costs would be crippling.
Old 21 April 2016, 07:31 AM
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15 to the gallon , everywhere

Pimmos rich anyway
Old 21 April 2016, 07:40 AM
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oh yeah I'm minted ...

Company covers fuel but I don't see them being willing for those motors
Old 21 April 2016, 02:07 PM
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also a 9 year old motor!!

(not that I mind running an "oldie" - my A4 is 15 years and 211k)

but 18K does seem a lot for a 9 year old Audi Estate
Old 21 April 2016, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2

but 18K does seem a lot for a 9 year old Audi Estate
with a knackered looking drivers seat
Old 21 April 2016, 03:11 PM
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M6?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...dr/5310415?v=b
Old 21 April 2016, 05:13 PM
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Petrol or derv, Mark?

A remapped 330/335/530/535 derv is a very quick car. Depends what size you want?

My old 330d coupe with the DPF/EGR/swirl flaps gone was bloody good fun but frugal too!
Old 21 April 2016, 05:25 PM
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Not to mention illegal, LOL
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Originally Posted by urban
with a knackered looking drivers seat
Yes, those side lumbars looked shagged

Although a private sale, so I reckon turn up there with cash and make a silly offer
Old 22 April 2016, 12:56 PM
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If it was my 18K, I'd spend 5 or 6 of it on a well-maintained 10-year old 745li or Audi A8 lwb, and save the rest for fuel and servicing. Ridiculous amounts of toys on board, plus a good 350bhp through the rear or all four wheels to keep you moving along nicely, luxury bangernomics at its best
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Spec B Legacy - all the creature comforts, whisper quiet, and moves along with no effort required. AWD and a reasonable amount of power - although not in league with some of the marques stated on the thread.


Low miles, fraction of the price and will be up for sale soon.


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Old 25 April 2016, 11:29 PM
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If I had 18k....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-91...AAAOSwf-VWZcpe
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