Fun but decent MPG?

[JackE]

Coming from a GT86 I'm looking for something a bit quicker but better with motorway miles, something better than 35mpg really.

My budget is about 15k

Been looking at 530d GT's and 335d and 330d msports

Looking for other suggestions

[JackE]

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate you taking the time to reply to me!

I'm not too fussed about it being close to the GT86 in terms of Cog, but just needs to be fun to drive and perhaps a bit quicker than the GT86.

The bi turbo d3 is a great shout, might test drive one.

[JackE]

Deerfoot said:

JackE said:

Looking for other suggestions

Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo?

You`ve not mentioned if you`re restricted by age etc but there`s a 40,000 car on Autotrader for £13,900 that looks OK. I`d certainly consider one before a 123d.

That's a shout, I like the look of them and the rarity! Just be finding a good example that hasn't been fraped around.

My insurance is fairly cheap

[JackE]

[quote=Liggle]I've got a 325d Coupe, 195bhp/300lb ft and 45mpg long term average commuting on A roads, 50mpg achievable on motorways.

It would feel quicker to drive because of torque difference and delivery. I had an FN2 before which was similar performance to the GT86, the 325d feels quicker 90% of the time even though it actually isn't. [/quote

Yes I know what you mean, I've driven a 325d and had similar feeling, but I want something that's noticibly quicker, like an E350.

What are the Alpina running at? About 215?

[JackE]

Deerfoot said:

211 bhp and 332 lb ft.

Not bad at all that, will try to find a decent example.

Like the look of E350, seen a nice white one. Not sure what it drives like though

[JackE]

cerb4.5lee said:

It's like piloting a boat, for cruising it probably hits the spot though...fun never in a million years.

Thought as much, it's massive car!

Might have to test drive an Alpina and a 335/330d, would like something over 240BHP or so really.

Any other ideas? Need to get a list sorted out so I can sort test drives out ;D

[JackE]

Really pulling towards the Alpina D3 Bi Turbo, only ever had naturally aspirated cars before so having a twin turbo will be nice...211BHP is a bit on the slow side but the handling is apparently super, and the feel.

I'll look at test driving one shortly.


The trouble will be finding a decent example for 15k!

Edited by JackE on Tuesday 20th September 01:42

[JackE]

caelite said:

Do VAG still do diesel versions of the seat Cupra's/Skoda VRS's? I had one of the old 1.9tdi fabia VRS which was a right hoot, returned 30+ on a track hoon and 50+ on my commute.

Not keen on hatchbacks! I only want Coupe or Saloon!

Still struggling to find something i like

Edited by JackE on Sunday 25th September 22:29

[JackE]

TameRacingDriver said:

My Z4 Coupe 3.0si does over 35 MPG on a run (best was 38 MPG). In a straight line it will likely demolish a GT86. It won't handle quite as well, but its still pretty damn good and I have a lot of fun with it. You'd get a lot of change out of £15k as well. Worth considering, OK its only a 2-seater but it'll feel far less of a boat than the bigger cars being suggested. Nice blend of sport and luxury (mine even has heated leather and cruise!)

Yeah TBF the GT86 has cruise and heated seats, I get 34mpg out of it as well, just a shame to be putting 16k miles a year onto it!