Kevin Mc

Another what car thread.

Looking to spend up to £2k.

Preferably an estate, and preferably an Automatic.

Must do close to 30mpg or over if possible. Mid 20's is no good as I'll be doing a lot of miles.

Must be fairly quick (170BHP +)

Initial thoughts are for a Saab 9-5 2.3 turbo. Was also thinking along the Volvo T5 route, though from what I can see I wouldn't get close to 30mpg. Not sure if the V70 2.4T's are any good...

I do like early A6's but doubt they'd be in my price range. Would consider a saloon as long as it has a good sized boot.

Car can't be anything that would attract unwanted attention as it will be parked overnight in the middle of Sheffield. Would like it to be comfy too.

Any suggestions?

Andy M3

30mpg is almost impossible in an auto T5 - I imagine Saab may be similar.

IMO BMW make the best auto's going - my bro in law has a 130k mile E39 520 touring that is slow as **** but delightful to drive.

Sheffield is a mare to travel around, so pleasant suspension is a must a I guess.

I will have my fish and chips and get back with some idea's

AlexJReid

Omega?

Kevin Mc

The Saab 9-5 Aero's get a combined of 30mpg (just). High 20's is fine, just couldn't live with 25mpg.

I do like Omega's, but not sure of the economy of the quicker ones. I'll check it out. Thanks.

I have been looking at Audi A6's as well - can't afford an Avant, though there are 1.8T's and 2.4's in my price range.

I fancy chips now

Andy M3

I went to Woodseats fisheries - they still cook in lard

So, back to the cars. I usually take a manufacturers combined fuel consumption then knock 20% off. This is usually somewhere near what I get day to day. With this in mind, your 29mpg saab is now nearer 23.2. Best to do the calculations now, and get it right.

So realistically, you need a 38mpg auto which is more likely to be a diesel.

Diesel estate options within 60 miles:
1) Omega 2.5D auto.
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2)1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS C250 TD Sport 5dr Auto Diesel Estate
Price: £2,000 No Offers
3)1994 BMW 5 SERIES 525 Tds SE 5dr Auto Diesel Touring
Price: £1,795
Features:
147,000 milesAutomaticRedDieselEstate2498 cc
Full Description:
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Automatic, 147,000 miles, In metallic red. Private plate. Titled owner. BBS Alloys. Air conditioning. Remote central locking alarm. Fitted witter tow bar. Electric windows. Cd player. Full documented service history. MOT. 14.1.09. Taxed. 31.7.08. Good all round condition. Poss part exchange. £1,795.
4)998 S Reg VAUXHALL OMEGA 2.5 TD CD 5dr Auto [LT]**88K FVSH**AIR-CON**CLEAN*
Price: £1,689

Petrol options:
1)1999 VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.0 CD 5dr Auto Estate
Price: £999 [nice!]
2)1999 T Reg CITROEN Xantia 2.0i SX
3)1999 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0 GLS 5dr Auto Estate [taxiii!!!!!]
4)1998 S Reg PEUGEOT 406 2.0 GLX
Price: £1,895
5)2000 W Reg SAAB 9-5 2.0T SE [official figures 26.2mpg combined!]
6) 2000 VAUXHALL OMEGA 2.2 16V CD 5dr Auto Estate [low miles + official figures 27.4mpg combined!]

The petrol's are 4 pot which will be ok on performance but to get decent econamy you need to cruise anyway. I would try a V6 which will be 25mpg but much better than a 27mpg 4 pot.

Diesel all the way I say, but one last thing. With bio fuel on your door step, maybe you should look into the right diesel for the job Bio UK Fuels Ltd

My 306 run's 100% bio and it was £1.03/litre last fill

More info: vegetableoildiesel.co.uk - Powered by XMB

Kevin Mc

Thanks for all the info Andy - I'll check those out