£10-13k hero.....335/535 - is there anything else?
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mrdanbartlett said:
Wow thanks for so many replies.
CLS/C55 amg's - hmm its 367bhp but pretty heavy? A remapped 335/535 is 350-380 and lighter. Plus I imagine better on fuel, and probably cheaper to run. Maybe I should consider some TD's on these though.
Any CLS 55 is supercharged, not normally aspirated. CLS/C55 amg's - hmm its 367bhp but pretty heavy? A remapped 335/535 is 350-380 and lighter. Plus I imagine better on fuel, and probably cheaper to run. Maybe I should consider some TD's on these though.
~476bhp goes some way to offset fuel costs...
I've got almost identical requirements OP but would settle for a little less speed I think. I'm also favouring a 330/335i estate. Cannot see past it.
That Passat CC is interesting though, what would the running costs be like in comparison to the BMW? The consumption isn't great but what about reliability, servicing etc?
Also, I've read in a few places that the 3.2 doesn't offer too much above the 2.0 4 cylinder engine because of the extra weight? Not sure how true that is?
That Passat CC is interesting though, what would the running costs be like in comparison to the BMW? The consumption isn't great but what about reliability, servicing etc?
Also, I've read in a few places that the 3.2 doesn't offer too much above the 2.0 4 cylinder engine because of the extra weight? Not sure how true that is?
Again I never knew that Passat existed in that form, 296bhp isn't too shabby and thats alot of car for the money, nice looking too.
Once again some great replies in this thread, I also didn't realise the CLS55 AMG was SC, I thought it was an NA lump! Interesting.....
Certainly got a few more cars to think about now.
Once again some great replies in this thread, I also didn't realise the CLS55 AMG was SC, I thought it was an NA lump! Interesting.....
Certainly got a few more cars to think about now.
mrdanbartlett said:
Once again some great replies in this thread, I also didn't realise the CLS55 AMG was SC, I thought it was an NA lump! Interesting.....
The CLS is a notoriously slippery shape and reading on the German forums it would seem that a standard car, derestricted, tops 200mph comfortably. For £13k it has to be one of the performance bargains of today. It does pretty much everything except light your hair on fire.
pre 56 B7 S4? pre 56 MK5 R32? Last gen S6? CLS 55 Is a cracking shout mind..as is the 'obvious' choice of a 335..but then it why wouldn't it be, its a complete package. Evo 8/9/10 if your into that sort of thing perhaps.
Passat R36? although they might fall into the 500 tax band.
Passat R36? although they might fall into the 500 tax band.
Edited by irfan1712 on Wednesday 10th December 11:48
MRobbins1987 said:
£14,500!Leave -£1500 for upgrades :-)
That would need a turbo or SC to get near 300bhp the OP wants.
Remember when these were first available as an import.
Road tests were very positive but noted ride was very hard for UK roads.
GreatGranny said:
£14,500!
Leave -£1500 for upgrades :-)
That would need a turbo or SC to get near 300bhp the OP wants.
Remember when these were first available as an import.
Road tests were very positive but noted ride was very hard for UK roads.
There's not much in it power to weight wise between this and the 335 believe it or not, both about 175 bhp per ton, the 335 will be far cheaper to get extra power from though... To be honest if it was my own money I would be buying a 335 at this price range nothing really beats it as an all round package whilst maintaining reasonable running costs...Leave -£1500 for upgrades :-)
That would need a turbo or SC to get near 300bhp the OP wants.
Remember when these were first available as an import.
Road tests were very positive but noted ride was very hard for UK roads.
BMW residuals are pretty good too though
The audi is out of reach for now, especially as I'd want an auto, I don't want to over-stretch here, maybe thats one for the future. I guess the others deserve a look but 335i's are coming in v well priced now, have seen some amazing examples for £12k and good ones ub £10k.
The audi is out of reach for now, especially as I'd want an auto, I don't want to over-stretch here, maybe thats one for the future. I guess the others deserve a look but 335i's are coming in v well priced now, have seen some amazing examples for £12k and good ones ub £10k.
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