16k?
I'm going nuts trying to work out what I want ..
So I do a lot of motorway and I'm bored with the standard 2L Insignia engine.. I claim fuel so am not too worried about that. Been looking at loads of cars, can't find anything that ticks all the boxes . Heated seats Sat Nav Bluetooth I like the twin exhaust (one on either side) Punchy engine, sub 7 seconds if possible .. |
You get your fuel paid for by your employer and have £16k to spend on a car?
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well so far so good you've read my post ..
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In that case, why aren't you cruising about in a V12 S class Merc? Or a 750i? Or an M5/6?Or a V10/W12 Phaeton? Or S6/8/RS6/? Or any other manner of huge engined, massive-depreciating saloons?
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I don't know what I want .. it needs to fit my two kids in, be comfortable on the motorway and not be massively expensive to insure and run (petrol aside)
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RWD? 4WD? Saloon? Estate? 4x4?
I don't know what your idea of massively expensive is. Have a look here for starters: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...Filter=Private |
nothing jumps out at me
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Really? In that case, have you considered a Vauxhall Insignia?
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that's a thought ...
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Rs4 or even S4
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Something nondescript, well built and fast.....if you can get over the looks (or find an estate version) what about the 3.6 litre Skoda? I was surprised at how fast that was. The engine is relentless with power everywhere.
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Subaru Legacy Spec B with Si Drive. Less than £14k
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octavia vrs dsg
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Age restrictions?
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Originally Posted by john banks
(Post 11849882)
Age restrictions?
Comes down to maintenance really .. I'm looking at the audi a6 3.0 tdi allroad quattro, seems to have power, decent comfort and the reviews are excellent. Ticks all the boxes .. any reason I should avoid? |
Originally Posted by pimmo2000
(Post 11849968)
Comes down to maintenance really .. I'm looking at the audi a6 3.0 tdi allroad quattro, seems to have power, decent comfort and the reviews are excellent.
Ticks all the boxes .. any reason I should avoid? |
New shape s3 saloon if there in budget yet
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octavia vrs! goes like hell, the 230 is fantastic drive but they are more towards 20k
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Originally Posted by MATT93
(Post 11849996)
Avoid because its diesel?... If you can claim your mileage why not go for an RS4 / RS4 advant. It'll have comfort and speed. Plus looks good too.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-car...7867?logcode=p |
Originally Posted by taylor85
(Post 11850034)
octavia vrs! goes like hell, the 230 is fantastic drive but they are more towards 20k
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one on forecourt near me for 19995 , looks a bit rough so might been abused ! we paid 21k for a ex demo dsg at work,
The yeti is also pretty good, they do a 4x4 similar spec to a vrs and is quite good on the motorway |
Originally Posted by pimmo2000
(Post 11849968)
Comes down to maintenance really .. I'm looking at the audi a6 3.0 tdi allroad quattro, seems to have power, decent comfort and the reviews are excellent.
Ticks all the boxes .. any reason I should avoid? I have just got a 2011 335i M sport coupe dual clutch with 35000 miles immaculate with high spec for £17.3k. Cheaper if you get saloon. It tunes easily to 360 BHP and is good in the dry but annoying in the wet. The newer N55 twin scroll single turbo from mid 2010 has fewer reliability issues. |
Originally Posted by john banks
(Post 11850063)
The 3.0 TDI sounds good and is relatively reliable.
I have just got a 2011 335i M sport coupe dual clutch with 35000 miles immaculate with high spec for £17.3k. Cheaper if you get saloon. It tunes easily to 360 BHP and is good in the dry but annoying in the wet. The newer N55 twin scroll single turbo from mid 2010 has fewer reliability issues. Rear wheel worries me, I travel a lot and see many, many BMW's trapped when it snows .. I've been ok (so far) in my FWD's and of course kicked ass in my Impreza, the Audi is awd :wonder: |
Originally Posted by pimmo2000
(Post 11850038)
Because I can't get a good one for the money .. All high mileage
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-car...7867?logcode=p |
Originally Posted by pimmo2000
(Post 11850080)
Rear wheel worries me, I travel a lot and see many, many BMW's trapped when it snows .. I've been ok (so far) in my FWD's and of course kicked ass in my Impreza, the Audi is awd :wonder:
If you can get a BiTDI 3.0 Audi that would be nice? Cat D RS4 of that age and mileage will not be wallet friendly for running costs and resale. They also aren't that fast, especially with age. |
Originally Posted by DoZZa
(Post 11849711)
Subaru Legacy Spec B with Si Drive. Less than £14k
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lol thanks mate, but I've settled on the Audi .. thanks chaps .. pointed me at Audi's and insurance vs running costs, I'm going for the A6 allroad 3l 240bph.
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Originally Posted by pimmo2000
(Post 11850248)
lol thanks mate, but I've settled on the Audi .. thanks chaps .. pointed me at Audi's and insurance vs running costs, I'm going for the A6 allroad 3l 240bph.
You know to check the air suspension closely, and watch out for parts of the "dot matrix" instrument display which don't work as they should, I think either is quite a costly replacement. Nice car though I like how the all-road looks. |
Originally Posted by tarmac terror
(Post 11850305)
You know to check the air suspension closely, and watch out for parts of the "dot matrix" instrument display which don't work as they should, I think either is quite a costly replacement.
As a daily driver, an Allroad A6 is a great choice I reckon.. ticks all the boxes for me anyway, look forward to seeing what you end up with. :thumb: Cheers, Grant |
Bought this .. have to say the stupid silver wings don't do it for me, they will be getting sprayed but other than that .. pretty impressed.
Collecting tomorrow 55k on the clock - all the toys I wanted FSH and 12 months UK wide Warranty. (seems like a decent one too, covers the 4wd etc) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...7f55256579.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...bd5d8fc564.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...c37f1db0b2.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...f9770a2c06.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...aeb0dab747.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...2232f37da9.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...03dd62a4eb.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...16544501ed.jpg |
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