When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
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?
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)
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Last edited by john banks; 24 June 2016 at 10:32 AM.
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 *** in my Impreza, the Audi is awd
I have to say, even with the miles that car looks fantastic!! Though I can understand your thinking. Hopefully something with lower miles comes up within budget
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 *** in my Impreza, the Audi is awd
I am happy to give up a little steering feel and turn in on a road car, so prefer an Audi. However, winter tyres have more effect than AWD. Rain is the bigger issue in the UK with fast RWD I think.
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.
Last edited by john banks; 24 June 2016 at 11:09 AM.
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.
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.
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.
Think both of those issues are more common (only?) on the C5 A6 Allroad rather than the newer (C6/C7) models.
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.
23 June 2016, 02:29 PM
16k?
