Which car for OH? (Diesel Auto up to £8k) Need some ideas!!!

[Porkupine]

As above.

Has to be reasonable to insure - so sports cars off limits. Preferably a diesel. Has to be auto. Leather seats, etc a must...want something a bit fashionable. But not an Audi!
Initial thoughts are either a 1 series or 3 series.

Really want some other ideas - so any other suggestions???

Thanks

[Welshbeef]

5 series
XJ jag
E class and c class
Nothing wrong with a nice 4/4.2ltr v8 diesel Audi a8.

[Porkupine]

Welshbeef said:

5 series
XJ jag
E class and c class
Nothing wrong with a nice 4/4.2ltr v8 diesel Audi a8.

Thanks for the suggestions. Did consider 5 series and e class. But thinking they are a little too big.
4 litre diesel may give problems with insurance cost. Considered a Merc clk the insurance was 5 times that of the 1 series for some reason. Keep the suggestions coming!
Will look into the jag.

[wiliferus]

What about a Volvo C30? The D5 is a lovely lump, and it still looks a little bit sporty? They're well into your price bracket now, and beats having a non descript 1 series - IMHO of course!

[340600]

How about a nice Golf GT?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[Porkupine]

wiliferus said:

What about a Volvo C30? The D5 is a lovely lump, and it still looks a little bit sporty? They're well into your price bracket now, and beats having a non descript 1 series - IMHO of course!

Didn't think they did diesel auto. Great suggestion. (Off to auto trader)

[Porkupine]

340600 said:

How about a nice Golf GT?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

That golf looks lovely. Comin from a vw she didn't want vag again. I am still trying to convince her towards a golf. Have just sent her this link.

[tr7v8]

S-Type Jaguar is smaller than XJ, very nice drive especially in diesel form, both of mine were very reliable. Nice Ford built 2.7 Diesel with 207BHP.

[edo]

Seems like a nice spec C Class?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Mercedes-Benz C Class C270 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon 2.7 2005

4 Door Saloon, In Lovely Jasper Blue , 2. 7 Diesel, Automatic. 1 previous owner (car kept in family from new), 7 months MOT, part service history, very low mileage, excellent condition, lady owner, non-smoker, no accidents, full black leather interior, electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning, climate control, Mercedes built in Satellite Navigation, CD Radio, 17" alloy wheels, power steering, cruise control, ABS braking system, front/side/passenger airbags, alarm + immobiliser, central locking, spare wheel, 2 keys also additional features include rear secrecy window tints,sports pack (lowered suspension) ,front and rear mudflaps,electric tilt and slide glass sunroof and split folding rear seats .must go this week ......ONO. £7,295

[jbi]

[GreatGranny]

S40?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

159?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[bakerstreet]

edo said:

Seems like a nice spec C Class?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Mercedes-Benz C Class C270 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon 2.7 2005

4 Door Saloon, In Lovely Jasper Blue , 2. 7 Diesel, Automatic. 1 previous owner (car kept in family from new), 7 months MOT, part service history, very low mileage, excellent condition, lady owner, non-smoker, no accidents, full black leather interior, electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning, climate control, Mercedes built in Satellite Navigation, CD Radio, 17" alloy wheels, power steering, cruise control, ABS braking system, front/side/passenger airbags, alarm + immobiliser, central locking, spare wheel, 2 keys also additional features include rear secrecy window tints,sports pack (lowered suspension) ,front and rear mudflaps,electric tilt and slide glass sunroof and split folding rear seats .must go this week ......ONO. £7,295

Was't that car built in whats was considered a very unreliable period for MB?

I'd have a look a posh spec Focus or a maybe an Alfa Guiletta (SP??)

[surveyor]

bakerstreet said:

edo said:

Seems like a nice spec C Class?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Mercedes-Benz C Class C270 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon 2.7 2005

4 Door Saloon, In Lovely Jasper Blue , 2. 7 Diesel, Automatic. 1 previous owner (car kept in family from new), 7 months MOT, part service history, very low mileage, excellent condition, lady owner, non-smoker, no accidents, full black leather interior, electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning, climate control, Mercedes built in Satellite Navigation, CD Radio, 17" alloy wheels, power steering, cruise control, ABS braking system, front/side/passenger airbags, alarm + immobiliser, central locking, spare wheel, 2 keys also additional features include rear secrecy window tints,sports pack (lowered suspension) ,front and rear mudflaps,electric tilt and slide glass sunroof and split folding rear seats .must go this week ......ONO. £7,295

Was't that car built in whats was considered a very unreliable period for MB?

I'd have a look a posh spec Focus or a maybe an Alfa Guiletta (SP??)

You can get a C320 Cdi for £8k. I'm in trouble for selling ours still.

[Porkupine]

bakerstreet said:

Was't that car built in whats was considered a very unreliable period for MB?

I'd have a look a posh spec Focus or a maybe an Alfa Guiletta (SP??)

Really? I didn't realise Merc had an unreliable period.