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Looking to sort a new vehicle for the Mrs.
Currently has an M3 (and I really don't like it)
Since 1999, she's had 5 BMW's including an Alpina and I really want her to have a change.
Looked at the Macan GTS, C43 AMG, M3/4 have also figured, but in her words she doesn't want to look like the typical yummy mummy (cos she isn't ..)
Forget Audi of any kind, because...well I don't know but they're very 'it' around here and she's says too 'samey' - I see her point.
Don't really need a 4x4 as we have a very old Forester for the bad stuff, but I really think the Macan is a bloody brilliant car, but again around here they're driven by clueless blonde hints.
Says she wants something that people wouldn't expect her to drive (??) hence not a Q3, X3 etc..
Prefer 5 seats but 4 could suffice - no two seaters, we still have the Exige to cover that.
I'm really at a loss as to what to look for - although we're going to look at the Giulia Qudrofoglioliooo tomorrow, but I'm scared of the potential bumming I'll take in 3 years time on trade in.
I'd still say Macan, you can't be put off a car by the monied bell ends who also own one.
I'm interested that you say that you really don't like the M3, why? I must admit I've thought they were crap ever since I drove the V8 version (and bought the c63 amg instead)
Ding - not just the bell ends, but she wants something, in her words, 'different'
I'm beyond flummoxed.
I really think the Macan GTS is the one to have, especially in Carmine red with GTS interior.
Problem is she sees the bimbos around here driving them, although they all seem to be black basic models.
Ditchy - no pics I'm afraid, but if you can imagine a 35 year old Olivia Newton John, in those tight leather jeans....
Unfortunately shes not there when I get home
My issue with the M3 - the ride is ****ing diabolical no matter what mode it's in.
We live out in the sticks, so all country B roads and it really doesn't inspire confidence when pushing on.
It's unwieldy, can't put its power down on the slightest moist tarmac, and I just find it a bit zzzzzz now.
I suppose I'm a bit spoilt with the razor sharp Lotus - the M3 is a bloody big sledge hammer in comparison.
Fine for her, and that's a problem because she really likes it - don't really see many women driving them either, and not your obvious 'mum' mobile.
Last edited by zip106; 09 February 2017 at 10:57 PM.
Aha so size is a problem now, you never mentioned that in dispatches
I think you should give the little lady a bit of freedom here and let her pick her own car
Aha so size is a problem now, you never mentioned that in dispatches
I think you should give the little lady a bit of freedom here and let her pick her own car
If I did that, there'd be another bloody M3 on the drive.
I drive it now and then and I'm sick to death of BMW.
I've configured an Audi S5 on line - haven't a clue what the new ones drive like, but it looks quite decent.
Convincing her is another matter, but these cars really need to be seen in the metal.
Surprised there's no option for an RS4 anymore.
Just found the Jaguar XE-S
Bit of a curve ball, and optioned up comes in well under budget.
Again, haven't a clue what they're like...
I love Mercs but I wouldn't buy a new one as the values tend to fall quite drastically compared to Audi and BMW... good for 2nd hand buyers but not so good when you lose £20k in 2/3yrs that's a lot of money to me... unless you go down the lease / PCP route.... tbh I'd never buy a new car outright anyway... as Hodgy would say... "never put a large amount of CASH into a depreciating asset".
I love Mercs but I wouldn't buy a new one as the values tend to fall quite drastically compared to Audi and BMW... good for 2nd hand buyers but not so good when you lose £20k in 2/3yrs that's a lot of money to me... unless you go down the lease / PCP route.... tbh I'd never buy a new car outright anyway... as Hodgy would say... "never put a large amount of CASH into a depreciating asset".
Audi's seem to depreciate quite bad too, I looked at a Audi S3 the other day that was 1 year old and done 5k miles and it had lost £6k from its original price brand new!!
I think the only way to avoid heavy deprecation is to buy something rare/ltd edition car, personally if you dont want to lose money and you dont mind the looks then a mk3 Focus RS is a decent car looking at previous models prices they have never really lost much money on the used market from there original new price, but not sure if the OP would want to jump from a new M3 to a Focus RS as its a big step down!!
Audi's seem to depreciate quite bad too, I looked at a Audi S3 the other day that was 1 year old and done 5k miles and it had lost £6k from its original price brand new!!
I think the only way to avoid heavy deprecation is to buy something rare/ltd edition car, personally if you dont want to lose money and you dont mind the looks then a mk3 Focus RS is a decent car looking at previous models prices they have never really lost much money on the used market from there original new price, but not sure if the OP would want to jump from a new M3 to a Focus RS as its a big step down!!
£6k down after a year on a 'performance' car is bloody good if you ask me
Went to see the Alfa - test drive in a few weeks, but she rather liked it.
And the noise..... **** me, the noise my inner child was released when they started it up.
Think it's a bit of a left field choice, and may suit her.
Wrt the Focus RS - I had a MK1 many moons ago, and she just called me a chav so I really don't think it's for her.
Last edited by zip106; 10 February 2017 at 07:34 PM.
Think the RS3 may be a bit small in the back.
And from the pics, it looks like it's going to be afflicted with that God awful silver plastic tack everywhere.
Macan a no go - went to see one today and she just finds it boring and plain, and almost too 'default' for a mum.
Looks like Alfa and M3 are in the lead.
She's seen a pic of a Ferrari red M3 and seems to have fallen for it, if indeed she has another. (I'm hoping Alfa - we need a change and I really despise my local BMW dealer with a passion)
Last edited by zip106; 11 February 2017 at 12:34 AM.
I've got a bit tired of the standard fayre offered up.I like being a bit different too.
I'd always discard anything what I think has become the most boring 3 car makers.
New Alfa stunning .Who cares about residuals.It is amazing.
4x4, I quite like the Infiniti QX ,slated or not. Don't forget Toyota went that way with lexus (though never been a lexus fan.lol)
Got to say I agree, top 3 M,B,A all German all very 'Samey' and have been for some considerable time, which was why my last company car was a Volvo V50, but even that was a Focus in a fancy frock... all this Platform sharing and brand identity doesn't help either.
I like the Infinity QX and was going to suggest it earlier... but it's probably a bit of a step down from the M3... Don't knock Lexus too much... I had an IS200 and it was way better than the reviews would suggest... went like a rocket across Germany well above a ton for long periods... no skipping around like the Audis and BMW's I often encountered... it just sat down and went and held it's line effortlessly... and when you fancied a bit of fun it was easy to get the back out... not going to break any lap records and a tad thristy at 140mph but as an all-round package it was one of the best cars I've been in... and remember I worked in the trade for over 20yrs.
Think the RS3 may be a bit small in the back.
And from the pics, it looks like it's going to be afflicted with that God awful silver plastic tack everywhere.
Macan a no go - went to see one today and she just finds it boring and plain, and almost too 'default' for a mum.
Looks like Alfa and M3 are in the lead.
She's seen a pic of a Ferrari red M3 and seems to have fallen for it, if indeed she has another. (I'm hoping Alfa - we need a change and I really despise my local BMW dealer with a passion)
I know what you mean by the Macan being a bit samey for mums, along with Range Rovers and Cayennes etc.
They just look a tad fresher as there's less of them about (for now) than the usual prestige SUVs.
Looks like its a M3 then. How about the C63 amg? Sounds a lot better than a M3
Last edited by Dingdongler; 11 February 2017 at 07:46 AM.
09 February 2017, 08:35 PM
£60k, not yummy mummy car
