I've got an upper limit of £25k, want 4 doors, decent space, maybe leather (not essential), but want comfort and decent pace.

Economy isn't a definite issue, but always a consideration and I want a nice looking motor - so no Scooby. No offence to anyone on here but I think they're ugly and my Lady hates their look.

I don't want anything more than 2yrs old, and would like a mainstream car so servicing etc isn't silly.

Ideas?

Edited to say, I've been banging about in A V6 Mondeo for the past few months and it's been the most surprising car I've ever had. A real peach, and economical too.


[Edited by fatherpierre - 9/15/2003 11:58:30 PM]

Golf R32 - they do a 5 dr version. About £23k new.

Simon.

Sorry.

Forgot to add that I'd prefer a motor that is run in and has lost a bit of its initial value!!!

I've never done new cars. I prefer to let others take the depreciation hit;)

Skyline R34GTR

or a decent R33 skybus hard to find a mint 34 with that budget & well not 4 doors but that aside ;)
Si

Fatherpierre,

How about a T or V plate M5. Maybe a 540i like Tiggs has just bought? Both cracking cars. A late E55 AMG is not out of budget either. Then there is an Audi S4 to consider. A late model 330d Sport or 530d Sport if fuel economy might play a part :D ;)

You could have a 156 GTA Alfa, Holden HSV or R32 Golf for that kinda money too.

Decisions Decisions. Too much choice really. My brain hurts! ;)

Matt

you poor so and so
thats a hard choice
I would go for german defo

I'd go along with Matt. But don't discount a Volvo S60 T5 - great performance - SUPERB seats, not bad looks - get one with the full speaker upgrade and you've got one of the best car hi-fi's around..

Ian

2yr old 330 sport saloon for 23k

Golf MKIV in V6, anniversary or R32 form. have a chat on www.uk-mkivs.net and get some straight advise. im a previous V5 owner and forum member and recommend the golf highly. loads of forum members on there are ex-scooby owners.

Saab 9-5 Aero. Should be able to get a very high spec nearly new saloon for around £20k. Very quick, decent looking (IMHO), not too bad on the juice, very comfy (excellent seats for long journeys) and very safe too.

http://www.hoot-uk.com/content/launc...9-5_aero_2.jpg

Forgot to say - it's a big fecker too, so loads of space in the car and big boot :D

I know you don't want new, but your budget covers the new Saab 9-3SS Aero - not many of them on the road yet!

Thanks for the replies;)

I'm tempted by a 330i, I must admit. There's just so many of them about and a 540i with nearly 300 ponies to mess with also tickling my fancy.

The new Saabs look nice, too. Handling's not a particular concern, it can't be if I'm thinking of a 540i.



[Edited by fatherpierre - 9/18/2003 3:14:44 AM]