Kedlestone

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Evening all,

So it's come time to get a 2nd car as I really just want to use the Rex for a weekend blast now. The purchase will be half and half with my missus so naturally she has a say it what it is

What she wants for it;

Great MPG, so diesel. Although a good petrol turbo isn't out the question.

Must be an estate

Year 2009 to recent

Below 80k miles.

Has some "go"

What I want;

Same as above plus,

Sporty looks/ handling

Comfortable

We have been looking at the Audi A4 Avants with the s-line and 170 engine but can't think of much more that might tick all the boxes?

dexster81

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330d BMW for a good amount of go, or 320d for better fuel and still a bit of go

Kedlestone

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I should have mentioned she doesn't like the look of the BMW's, but yeah that would have been on the list otherwise.

sonic93

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Audi a6 2.7 I like them .

bustaMOVEs

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I would of said a BMW too better than audis for a daily driver although women seem to like audis more. Well at least us men know what to choose.

bustaMOVEs

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Also maybe

Octavia vrs
Benz c class c250 blueeffincey etc (quick for a diesel, c350 the quickest though)
Insignia

Steve vRS

Yep. for 14k you will get a 1 -2 year old Octavia vRS still under warranty.

200bhp for the petrol version, 35-40mpg and big enough for most things.

They also look quite smart too.

Steve

Kedlestone

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Yeah vRS might be a good shout, just need to get over the mindset that its a skoda, all be it owned by VW.

I actually like the Merc C class, not sure if the budget would stretch to an AMG pack on one though?? Pain in the **** trying to balance Eco with sportiness!

bustaMOVEs

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They also do a diesel version 2.0 cr engine 170hp

bustaMOVEs

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Vrs, surprisingly good handling for a big car

Merc- you can, most of the sport versions have most Amg pack on, have a look.
But only thing bad is after sales at mb is shocking.

nobafett

My daily driver is a 59 plate vRS. It's the petrol model and can do over 40mpg on a run. It's got a ridiculous boot and is lovely inside. Far more comfortable than my Sti and with a stage 1 revo remap will have about 255bhp.
Tracked mine both standard and with suspension upgrades, handles really well and is easily the best all round car I've owned. I like the fact it's a skoda. Feel smug when I see those Golf Gti and A4 s-line owners, as I know I have the same car for massively less money.

dsmith

Alfa 159 Sportwagon 2.4 Diesel or Turbo petrol.

Its much smaller than an A4 though (which is why I had to concede to the wife and buy an A4 Avant last month)
Example

dukeoffenland

skoda octavia estate?

I got mine new for 14660!

its got nav, blue tooth, cd multi changer, cruise loads of space and practical, Does about 800 miles on a tank, can be a bit slow but soon as you drive it hard it can be quickish

Matteeboy

Early 335d Tourings for that money now. Considering pxing mine soon for 12ish if the missus plays ball (she currently not...!)

Just seen the non BMW thing!
Audi A4 3.0tdi avant?

pacenote

Legacy Diesel

Littleted

prob not your thing but I bought my wife this exact one.

£445 a month Interest free. Lifetime warranty. If you get the Bi Turbo Diesel its 195BHP
I actually like driving it over the scoob, Ok its not as fast, bot space and practicality is great, Loads room massive boot, 7 seater, and looks great ( that model )

adamb87

octy vrs all day long for me

The Trooper 1815

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My mate is selling his VRs Octavia Estate. It's a Limited Edition dark grey metallic with numbered plate, leather and lots of toys. You need to speak to him? And diesel.

http://www.dieselcaronline.co.uk/reviews/skoda-octavia-vrs-limited-edition-2-0-tdi-cr/,

Kedlestone

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Thanks for the offer bud but can't bring the missus around to the skoda idea, she's not won over by the argument that its basically a VW but loads more value for money I really like them, seen 10 & 11 plate tdi Octavia estates in our budget and I actually like the look of the new front ends. She's like a lot of other people when it comes to the name skoda, still can't bring her self to own one.

RS Grant

V50/V70 R-Design with the D5 engine.

Sharp looking cars and the engine is fantastic... reliable, quite powerful and extremely good on fuel.


Cheers,
Grant

Matteeboy

I'd almost agree but have heard of electrical nightmares for the V50. A mate sold his pronto. They look great though and go very well with that engine.

njkmrs

Yes I do like the look of that,but what is it?

w44syf

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Hears mine http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

Saxo Boy

You're going to be buying a 330d and you'll probably remap it 3 months later (even though it's plenty quick stock)

/next thread.

EddScott

If your not going for Skoda or BMW then just go with the Audi.

I've got a B7 A4 170 and it hasn't been trouble free I have to admit but its a great car - it isn't as well built as a BMW though.

I hired an Insignia SRI diesel touring and that was a really good car. Better overall than my B7 but not as well built - felt a bit cheap in places.

njkmrs

What car is this Ted ??
It does look good I have to say.

Littleted

Vauxhall Zafira Touring with VXR Body kit and 19 inch 2 tone alloys

njkmrs

Ahh right.
Very nice looking motor

scooby1doo1

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Well not been on here in a good while left when i bought the 530d, sold this because the boot want big enough for my RC helis so bought a X5 3.0i sport. Plenty big enough now and evan more toys then the 530d sport. Does a few MPG less then the scoob i had, scoob did 21 this does 18. But now i'm selling it and looking at scoobs again why? well had the classic for almost 6 yrs and this X5 as cost more in repairs in 18 months, then the scoob did in 6yrs. My advise would be if you have to go BM get a good warranty, because you will need it.

Matteeboy

I suspect some have had nightmare Scoobs too.

My 335d (bought at 16k miles, 2 years old) and my inlaws X5 3.0d (same age, bought new, 65k miles) have had the sum total of NO problems. We look after them but that's not bad going for pretty rapid, comfortable cars.

In fact my 335d, despite being the most powerful car I've had, has probably cost the least to run of any car I've had - the only largeish cost is rear tyres!