Depressed by used car options
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What about a CLK? I think they still look good.
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
ITP said:
One final option.
How about a Lexus IS300h. Not a coupe but that was a 'prefer' only. Ticks all the other boxes and can be had for 15k now. For your commute it sounds ideal to me. Also not a diesel and not front wheel drive!
Very, very good shout. Used to get one as a courtesy car when my Evo X was breaking down again, which was often, and they are really great mile munchers. How about a Lexus IS300h. Not a coupe but that was a 'prefer' only. Ticks all the other boxes and can be had for 15k now. For your commute it sounds ideal to me. Also not a diesel and not front wheel drive!
Gochaz said:
What about a CLK? I think they still look good.
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
They are pretty sweet to be fair! You can get them for a fair amount cheaper than the one you posted as well with higher mileage. As much as I prefer the newer C-class coupe, these are cheaper enough and nice looking enough to be worth considering. Thanks a lot for posting this, definitely thinking about these now in more detail. The thing with these is even though they look dated next to the newer model, they have a classic kind of charm to them. I think so anyway.http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Ali_T said:
ITP said:
One final option.
How about a Lexus IS300h. Not a coupe but that was a 'prefer' only. Ticks all the other boxes and can be had for 15k now. For your commute it sounds ideal to me. Also not a diesel and not front wheel drive!
Very, very good shout. Used to get one as a courtesy car when my Evo X was breaking down again, which was often, and they are really great mile munchers. How about a Lexus IS300h. Not a coupe but that was a 'prefer' only. Ticks all the other boxes and can be had for 15k now. For your commute it sounds ideal to me. Also not a diesel and not front wheel drive!
Al U said:
Crusoe said:
GT86 ticks all the boxes I think. Either that or something like a z4 coupe for 10k and live with 30s mpg.
My previous car was an S2000, which is in a different league to the GT86 IMO. I also don't think that either a GT86 or Z4 is going to get the MPG I'm looking for.Don't dismiss a 3 series too easily.
I bought my 2008 3Ltr 325i E92 from BMW at 47k miles. I needed to get something quickly for circa 10k. I wanted something that was more interesting than a Golf or Audi A3 at the same price point. I wanted used approved... And the warranty paid for a new fuel pump(common issue) and new cat when it was needed no questions. The BMW service has been great.
I was a little worried that it would be dull, but 215bhp, straight six that makes a nice noise, RWD... I have grown to really like it. Comfortable, and though not fast quick enough. I like the handling much better than my Audi A4.
Might be worth trying one. Make sure it's a 6 cyl engine though as I think this is key.
I bought my 2008 3Ltr 325i E92 from BMW at 47k miles. I needed to get something quickly for circa 10k. I wanted something that was more interesting than a Golf or Audi A3 at the same price point. I wanted used approved... And the warranty paid for a new fuel pump(common issue) and new cat when it was needed no questions. The BMW service has been great.
I was a little worried that it would be dull, but 215bhp, straight six that makes a nice noise, RWD... I have grown to really like it. Comfortable, and though not fast quick enough. I like the handling much better than my Audi A4.
Might be worth trying one. Make sure it's a 6 cyl engine though as I think this is key.
Same commute as you (80 miles a day). Picked up a mapped 07 330d manual estate (better mpg) with upgraded nav etc by the previous owner for 10k 4 yrs ago and have taken it from 78k to 139k. Got Bluetooth for music/phone. Easily does 40mpg, can do over 50 if stick to limits. Got a set of winter wheels too with the purchase. You just need something comfortable for the miles, volvos are also a good shout
Glade said:
Don't dismiss a 3 series too easily.
I bought my 2008 3Ltr 325i E92 from BMW at 47k miles. I needed to get something quickly for circa 10k. I wanted something that was more interesting than a Golf or Audi A3 at the same price point. I wanted used approved... And the warranty paid for a new fuel pump(common issue) and new cat when it was needed no questions. The BMW service has been great.
I was a little worried that it would be dull, but 215bhp, straight six that makes a nice noise, RWD... I have grown to really like it. Comfortable, and though not fast quick enough. I like the handling much better than my Audi A4.
Might be worth trying one. Make sure it's a 6 cyl engine though as I think this is key.
How long ago was that? I do like the BMW's and for £12-£15k I'd be happy to get one I just worry about depreciation. An example is that one car that is up for £15k at the moment, I webuyanycar'd it and it came out at just over £10k. They are common cars as well and knowing the dealer has probably paid something close to that for it I just feel like I'd be lining their pockets.I bought my 2008 3Ltr 325i E92 from BMW at 47k miles. I needed to get something quickly for circa 10k. I wanted something that was more interesting than a Golf or Audi A3 at the same price point. I wanted used approved... And the warranty paid for a new fuel pump(common issue) and new cat when it was needed no questions. The BMW service has been great.
I was a little worried that it would be dull, but 215bhp, straight six that makes a nice noise, RWD... I have grown to really like it. Comfortable, and though not fast quick enough. I like the handling much better than my Audi A4.
Might be worth trying one. Make sure it's a 6 cyl engine though as I think this is key.
ajh38 said:
I'd look at a 208 GTI Premium. You could have one with manufacturers warranty and all the toys. It would have half leather not full but that's a small sacrifice in my opinion.
I accept that it's a tad smaller than the other cars you've mentioned but worth a look.
I'd rather keep my focus to be honest. Having had a look they do seem good value on paper but I just don't see myself driving one.I accept that it's a tad smaller than the other cars you've mentioned but worth a look.
Thank you for the suggestion though.
Al U said:
How long ago was that? I do like the BMW's and for £12-£15k I'd be happy to get one I just worry about depreciation. An example is that one car that is up for £15k at the moment, I webuyanycar'd it and it came out at just over £10k. They are common cars as well and knowing the dealer has probably paid something close to that for it I just feel like I'd be lining their pockets.
September 2014. I was lucky really it came in as part-ex as I was enquiring. No-one else got a look-in. Was a 2008 car and they weren't sure if they wanted to warrant it and sell or just send to auction. But I was waiting with cash so they sold it to me.Doesn't quite meet your brief but I guess that having expected dull rep-mobile I am quite happy with it for now. Once a few bits of personal administration are done later in the year might look for an E92 M3.
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