sti-04!!

Was having a quick look on the trader but couldnt find much

I have got between 25k - 30k to spend shortly & would like to buy a decent rocketship, but with loads of room for prams & the rest of the gumph that goes with a newborn.
So going to get rid of the TT & keep the C220 Cdi for work

Could i get an RS6 for that kind of money ?? Or is there anything else that could be worth a look at

I know i might have asked this question a few times but its now getting close to the date & i have to do something quick

Cheers

RESSE

iTrader: (1)

Aplina Estate (5 series)?
C43 AMG M-B estate?
RS2 Audi (couple on Autotrader - but with big mileage)?
Audi Allroad?
Mitsubishi Galant VR4 thingy?

Just a few ideas.....

the moose

For the money, you could do a lot worse than a DMS chipped 535d estate. 350bhp, 500lb ft, 500 mile range, 35mpg (unless you're completely caning it).

£30k will get you an 04 plate from a BMW dealer with 2 years of warranty remaining. £700 will sort out the upgrade.

Oh, and it's silly fast - I really couldn't tell the difference between an RS6 and the (admittedly upgraded) 535d. Except one does 16mpg and you have to stop for fuel every 200 miles, which is a pain.

sti-04!!

Moose - Never even crossed my mind to think about the beemer, i could utilise that for work as well .................... hmmmm

big MO

I think rs6's start at about 37k. there is the rs4, a good one could be had for 24k. But be prepared to fill the car about 1.5 time (100 litres) a week. I am!!!!! The 530d with chip upgrade is fun and a loader too. The shape kinda grows on you, look really nice with some hamann kit.

Skittles

Agree with the above comments, you are looking at c. £37k for an Avant RS6 on a 52-ish plate with average miles.

You could get a RS4, or as someone has sugegsted a chipped 535d Sport touring, Great cars and rather rapid.

Or what about an S6?

sti-04!!

I can get an M Sport 535d on an 05 with 8k for around 35k

I am going to pop in tonight & have a look, only thing that would put me off is if it has got wood effect

Trying to work out figures at the moment, as i could get rid of both cars & keep the spare cash for an VIII at the turn off the year

big MO

wood effects can be replaced. There are loads of third party modders out there for BMW.

sti-04!!

Test drove the 535d last night

All i can say is " IMMENSE ", for a car that size, it had amazing torque & power, went up the auto box like a sharp knife going through butter

Keeping a level head at the moment though as i have to sell the TT private first & use the C Class as a trade in.

Dealer was more than happy for me to take it this weekend for an extended test drive & see how i get on with it, so might take him up on it.

big MO

go for it mate, it's free and you only have to pay for the DERV - that's the BLACK PUMP............REMEMBER

sonu

Forester turbo?

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

I'd say the RS4 Avant isn't a big enough family estate

sti-04!!

Dont pay for that either mate Never have payed for derv in mee life

The test is booked roll on friday at 12pm

LG John

The 535d is 275bhp standard - can you really get 350bhp from 'just a chip' 325bhp I'd believe but 75bhp seems like a whopping gain!

BWM are going to be in real trouble when they put that engine in the 3-series. Who'd buy an M3 when you can get a 335d + £700 and blow the back doors off it?

LG John

.......wait, M3 doesn't have back doors

sti-04!!

BWM ?? Are they a german kit car company that specialise in putting rear doors in M3's ??

LG John

the moose

You can DMS are if anything renowned for conservatism - they claim 343hp or so, but I've seen a guy's rolling road printout showing 360.

Either way, you're knocking on the door of 5.5 0-60

LG John

Its the 60-120mph time of such a vehicle that would interest me!

sti-04!!

I will tell you tomorrow night