I'm sorry. What car?

[Papa Hotel]

zb said:

SKODA Superb 1.9 TDi PD 130

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

Just a bread'n'butter family car, I know someone with one of these and he loves it.

I realise the last 2 examples posted by me have been, well, dull, but your criteria is quite strict therefore 4WD thirsty Jags have been passed over by me, in pursuit of common sense.

Huh... I guess I just default to Octavia when thinking of Skoda, didn't even think of a superb Superb.

[Papa Hotel]

paranha said:

Visit your local Kia dealers, and remember that 7 year Guarantee, so even if 3 years old you still have Four yrs left.Surprising quality and great MPG.

I understand all the words...

[jack01825]

fanatstic and very fast car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

sources- used to own one

[anonymous-user]

Papa Hotel said:

I've just shown this to the wife.

"NEARLY A HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES?? And isn't that rear-wheel drive?"

She's not a competent driver (learner) but I'd have that in a heartbeat.

Roughly translated as 'Wife doesn't like it, so I am not allowed one'.

[Papa Hotel]

279 said:

Roughly translated as 'Wife doesn't like it, so I am not allowed one'.

No! That's not it at all, it's just that... yeah, you're right.

[anonymous-user]

Papa Hotel said:

No! That's not it at all, it's just that... yeah, you're right.

I admire your honesty .

[Mr2Mike]

jack01825 said:

fanatstic and very fast car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

sources- used to own one

I think you need to recalibrate your idea of "Very fast". They are good cars, but heavy and when lumbered with an auto box it takes 9 seconds to get to 60. I don't consider my ZS180 to be a "fast" car but it's a damn site quicker than the V6 auto ZT-T.

[jack01825]

Mr2Mike said:

I think you need to recalibrate your idea of "Very fast". They are good cars, but heavy and when lumbered with an auto box it takes 9 seconds to get to 60. I don't consider my ZS180 to be a "fast" car but it's a damn site quicker than the V6 auto ZT-T.

oh ok i think i should have wrote, very nice car ;-)

what do you think aboout it pappa hotel?

[Papa Hotel]

jack01825 said:

oh ok i think i should have wrote, very nice car ;-)

what do you think aboout it pappa hotel?

Honestly, I'd rather have the 2.0 derv over the petrol engines. I do like the ZT but I had a ZR many moons ago and it put me right off the marque. I saw a diesel ZT today at the dealer with the Octavia, felt good but maybe just not quite my cup of tea.

[jack01825]

not exactly a fast car but very practicle and better in the snow and looks liek a great value for money considering the milage.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...


and this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

4x4 aswell

[Papa Hotel]

jack01825 said:

not exactly a fast car but very practicle and better in the snow and looks liek a great value for money considering the milage.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...


and this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

4x4 aswell

Dude, you're making me want to kill myself.

The Jagwar is more interesting, just like the ZT though, I'd prefer a 2.0 derv for the commute. I'm pretty sure ill be taking a good look at the boggo 320d, the wife has come around to the idea.

[E38Ross]

Papa Hotel said:

I'm pretty sure ill be taking a good look at the boggo 320d, the wife has come around to the idea.

did you show her my post?

they're good cars and do get good economy; however, bare in mind if you get another car for £1000 cheaper but it's not quite as economical....£1000 is a lot of extra fuel. it depends what you want to be trundling into work and back every day in though, otherwise we'd all be driving £500 snotters!

either way, hope you're happy with whatever you choose

[damci]

Volvo S60 D5 / V50

[Tyrion]

Papa Hotel said:

I've run out of inspiration. My lovely Panda is going next Sunday so I need to buy a car tomorrow.

Budget, up to 4 grand. I'll be covering about 12,000 miles a year, while not exactly a huge distance, fuel economy is a concern. The car needs to be able to hold an unnecessarily large double buggy as we'll have two kids under 2 come January. I've looked at everything from a 3 door Citroën C4 to a Saab 9-5 estate, I haven't got my heart set on any make or model in particular although I'll hunt down and kill anyone who suggests a silver Focus.

If you know you're going to have 2 babies to get in and out of the car from January... why would you be even considering looking at 3 door cars?

[va1o]

E39 M5

[Papa Hotel]

kamilb1998 said:

2004 '54' 320d estate?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

Follow up...

I went to look at this car today. Deposit paid, pick up some time during the week.

Is this a Pistonheads first? A "what car?" thread ending with the OP actually buying a car that was suggested?

[E38Ross]

Papa Hotel said:

kamilb1998 said:

2004 '54' 320d estate?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

Follow up...

I went to look at this car today. Deposit paid, pick up some time during the week.

Is this a Pistonheads first? A "what car?" thread ending with the OP actually buying a car that was suggested?

congratulations.....and quite possibly, yes

it's going to seem like a long wait until you get it now

enjoy

[sparks_E39]

The Mazda 6 is a lovely car, but be warned that they do have DPF issues, more so than most other cars I know of and they can be a right pain to put right.

[Papa Hotel]

E38Ross said:

congratulations.....and quite possibly, yes

it's going to seem like a long wait until you get it now

enjoy

It felt really good, certainly fresher than the Mondeos, Alfa 156s and the like I'd also been looking at, all of which had considerably less mileage on them yet felt much more tired. It was (for a bog standard diesel car) a superb drive. My previous experiences of diesel cars were generally negative, an old 2.3 Sierra, various 1.9 Vauxhalls, Tranny vans, Lagunas, Defenders and erm... Challenger 2 tanks, Warriors, that sort of thing. I honestly had no idea BMW were making engines on a different planet to the dervs I'd previously driven. I wouldn't exactly say I'm a diesel convert but I'm more than happy to own this one for a while.

Yeah, it is poverty-spec but I've lived in more spartan places, I'm sure it'll do exactly what I need it for and more.

[ybt1982]

Silver Mazda 3