Inspire me.. (With a hint of a dreaded what car)
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boobles said:
Practical you say 
Not sure about the MPG though
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Striking! But (imo) certainly not a looker! There's one in the carpark in work currently, and it looks alright, but huge! Not sure about the MPG though
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
4.5 S petrol engine, 2006, under 100k miles for £9935 (I'm sure you'd get the £8k + your Punto to add up)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...
Edited by andy-xr on Thursday 19th November 15:21
What sort of running costs are we talking for 130 vs 545? I'm probably going to be in a similar market to the OP soon, to scratch an itch. Would the PH collective reckon it's going to be roughly proportional to the number of cylinders?
OP I'd expect to require a decent sized contingency fund if you go for a big engined, big car. I note your budget of £8k.
Not to your exacting requirements, but you did ask for inspiration
OP I'd expect to require a decent sized contingency fund if you go for a big engined, big car. I note your budget of £8k.
Not to your exacting requirements, but you did ask for inspiration
The world's your oyster with those requirements; you have the choice of just about every hot hatch, sport saloon and four-seat GT that falls into budget.
If it was me, I'd be trying to hunt down a nice E46 M3 but there's plenty of other options.
If it was me, I'd be trying to hunt down a nice E46 M3 but there's plenty of other options.
Edited by kambites on Thursday 19th November 15:33
Blanchimont said:
boobles said:
Practical you say
Not sure about the MPG though
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Striking! But (imo) certainly not a looker! There's one in the carpark in work currently, and it looks alright, but huge! Not sure about the MPG though
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Ok, it's not pretty. But something doesn't need to be to look good.
Something that doesn't blend into the scenery must be a looker.
300C is definitely a polariser. Not for me, but I can see the appeal of the powertrain.
The 545i running costs aren't huge, from the brief research I did. The engine is a decade or more old, and well-used throughout the BMW range (X5, 7-series, 6-series), with extensive support around the web. I wouldn't expect to pay significantly more to keep one going than a 130i that has been similarly looked-after (which implies a need to buy on history).
I also happen to think that the 5-series of that vintage looks great in MSport trim.
The 545i running costs aren't huge, from the brief research I did. The engine is a decade or more old, and well-used throughout the BMW range (X5, 7-series, 6-series), with extensive support around the web. I wouldn't expect to pay significantly more to keep one going than a 130i that has been similarly looked-after (which implies a need to buy on history).
I also happen to think that the 5-series of that vintage looks great in MSport trim.
kambites said:
The world's your oyster with those requirements; you have the choice of just about every hot hatch, sport saloon and four-seat GT that falls into budget.
Not quite, sadly. Dropping the manual requirement would bring in all sorts of 5.4L AMG loveliness, such as the CLK55. Might edge the mpg requirement a touch, unfortunately.
I never really understand the arbitrary age limit when considering a car.
A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.
I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.
Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.
A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.
I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.
Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.
300bhp/ton said:
I never really understand the arbitrary age limit when considering a car.
A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.
I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.
Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.
Different tools for the job, to be honest.A quick look on Autorader with a max price of £8000 (for haggle room) returns 7 pages of M3's.
I think it would be hard to look past these tbh, there must be more than a few good ones with that number to choose from.
Tbh - ignoring the age thing. I'd even look at e36 M3's. I don't think you'll loose much on a tidy one. E30 prices are going crazy, the e36 might not reach the same levels, but it'll surely follow suit and appreciate.
Having spent a lot of time in E36/46 M3s and a 5-series, I know which I would prefer to drive every day. Obviously the 5er wouldn't get a look-in at the weekend, but the M3s would frustrate me to drive daily.
C70R said:
Different tools for the job, to be honest.
Having spent a lot of time in E36/46 M3s and a 5-series, I know which I would prefer to drive every day. Obviously the 5er wouldn't get a look-in at the weekend, but the M3s would frustrate me to drive daily.
Each to their own I guess, shows we are all different.Having spent a lot of time in E36/46 M3s and a 5-series, I know which I would prefer to drive every day. Obviously the 5er wouldn't get a look-in at the weekend, but the M3s would frustrate me to drive daily.
Personally not really sure or convinced how an M3 would be frustrating daily... but nor am I convinced they are special enough for weekend only use either.
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Thursday 19th November 17:13
smithyithy said:
Unlikely to get 25mpg, unless mostly decent length motorway usage.otolith said:
smithyithy said:
Unlikely to get 25mpg, unless mostly decent length motorway usage.andy-xr said:
4.5 S petrol engine, 2006, under 100k miles for £9935 (I'm sure you'd get the £8k + your Punto to add up)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...
I don't like the look of Cayennes, I like Macans, but budget limits and no place of my own yet! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Porsche-Cayenne-4-5...
Edited by andy-xr on Thursday 19th November 15:21
The RX8s are amazing cars with a fascinating engine, but I couldn't live with sub 20 mpg. I'm also saving for a house (car first, priorities in order!) but I know things would be tight for the first year, so I can't spend loads on fuel a month, at the expense of food or something similar for the house.
It sucks growing up!
It sucks growing up!
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
£7,000 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS LUSSO V6 Q4 4d 260 BHP
May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
£7,000 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS LUSSO V6 Q4 4d 260 BHP
deltashad said:
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
Can't see it May struggle with the mpg but it's a big like from me.
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