Another what car thread!
Another what car thread!
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6potdave

Original Poster:

2,789 posts

243 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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The time has come to get rid of the MR2. As much as I like it the majority of my driving is commuting to and from work in heavy traffic combined with a bit of motorway driving and the odd long journey to visit friends. The MR2 isn't ideal for any of the above really and I never get a chance to use it for what it was designed for.

I'm looking for something comfortable, newer with reasonable poke. I don't want to spend any more than a grand (maybe a little more for the right car) but so far have a few contenders:

MG ZT 180
Saab 9-3
Saab 9-5
Vectra V6
Mondeo ST200
BMW 528i

You get the idea. Any feedback on the above or other suggestions welcome!




deltashad

6,731 posts

227 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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7 series
XJ6
S Class

If you're gonna be a bear. Be a grizzly


FreeLitres

6,128 posts

207 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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Jag X-Type 3.0 Manual?

It's like an ST220 but a bit quicker off the line and (probably) cheaper to insure.

231 Bhp, Permanent AWD, 0-60 mph in 6.6 secs.

I loved mine.

ETA: Here are some pics of mine when I sold at 125k miles for well short of £2000. It hides the miles well!





Edited by FreeLitres on Sunday 6th May 15:14

6potdave

Original Poster:

2,789 posts

243 months

Sunday 6th May 2012
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http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Hmmm not a bad suggestion actually, although I managed to find just one for a grand!

S Classes, Big 7's come with big running costs unfortunately!