Time to buy a new car!!

[philipleslie67]

Don't panic (or jump with joy) as I am not getting rid of my TVR yet, unless it's for a new Tus S.

My problem is my everyday work car...my contract is up on a Range Rover and I need to replace after summer which means order soon. I really don't know what to buy. I need a reasonably sized car that will seat 4 adults but does not need to be 4dr. I would like some EVOness to coin an expression but I can rule out immediately the following:-

1. BMW 5 Series - way to ugly.
2. Any SUV - bored of that game.
3. Audi S4 - cos my missus has one and she will say I have copied her!

Help and opinions greatly appreciated.

[BrianTheYank]

M3/5

[Supersonic]

MG ZT V8
Jag XJ

.........what's your budget?

[Big_M]

Saab 95 Turbo?

[twerlie]

Or how about one of these???

http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00209939f00000001.jpg

[drum4it2]

evoness? why not get a mitsubishi evo7, 8, 9...or whichever it is now?? or one of those subaru thinggies, or that bigger subaru thingy that looks lardy but still packs a punch? (Legacy of course...) looking at your past motas I'd say an XKR though?...

[theblacktuscks]

Phillip:

Diana and I will be down in her car (XK8 convertible) from the 24th onwards. Make her the right offer and we'll fly home!

[razzle99]

New Alfa Romeo GT coupe is pretty (and in 3.2 guise, not slow), BM M3 a safe but undeniably talented choice. Take it a RR Cerb is not quite sensible enough ?

[seasider]

Holden V8 ? just a thought...

[jam1et]

razzle99 said:

New Alfa Romeo GT coupe is pretty (and in 3.2 guise, not slow

Beat me to it. Alfa GT for def.

[philipleslie67]

Thanks for the suggestions, my further thoughts:
M3 - No way, owned a lemon, a nightmare.
XJ - Bit too stately
XK - No room for clients, but then they could get a bus!
Aston - Beyond my budget, unfortunately.
Alfa GT - Interesting, owned a 166 3.0 which I loved I go and see one in the flesh.
Mitsub/Subaru - I don't think these have a great range and only 4 cylinders!!

Keep them coming, thanks

[philipleslie67]

Los Angeles said:

Philip, what about a good Porsche 944, or better still, 968? They're going for bargain money these days. As well as great build quality, 7 seconds to 60, You get the dividend of loads of luggage space with that rear door, four seats, (well, 2 plus 2) and a zoomy car much respected. Check 'em out.

I quite fancy a 968 CS for a bit of fun and occaisional track runs.

[SEASIDER]

philipleslie67 said:

Mitsub/Subaru -only 4 cylinders!!

seasider said:

Holden V8 ? just a thought...

???

[crankedup]

Fiat 500. :COOL: Still be running long after all those others are dead.

[bhardy]

Buy a new Range Rover.That's ten times better than a 5-series or Audi!!!

[Waveboy14]

Don't know if you like buying new, or second hand, what's the budget, what's the performance you looking for, auto or manual?

Some suggestions:

New Audi A6/A8
Second hand RS4 (a little evoness)
New Jag S-type (R)
Second hand M5
New Alfa coupe 3.2
New Merc E/CLK
Second hand Merc CL
New Volvo C70 T5/S60R/V70R

Well, that's all I can think off right now, from what I guess you'll like.

Edited to add:
Maybe a new Cadillac STS is something you're looking for?


>> Edited by Waveboy14 on Tuesday 1st June 21:29

[SXS]

What about a Jaguar S Type 4litre V8? Its a great car, reliable, classy looking and pretty cheap on the purchase side of things.... ?

[dvpeace]

Might look at the Merc CLK, you need the 4.3l though.

[DustyC]

You cant get a Merc. It will be too camoflaged in Andalucia, theres too many!

[shnozz]

DustyC said:

You cant get a Merc. It will be too camoflaged in Andalucia, theres too many!

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