What diesel estate
Discussion
I know, a boring what car thread - sorry.
With a budget of £5-6500 for a diesel estate, manual, reasonably quick on A roads and with a comfortable interior that isn't French or a Vauxhall. I'm guessing I'll be looking at around 80K but depending on how reliable the car is I can live with a bit more.
A quick nosy through the classifieds throws up this list - is there anything I've missed or any head and shoulders above the rest?
E46 330D
Audi A6 2.5TDi Allroad Quattro
Jaguar X-Type 2.2D Sport
I'm sure that list could be longer but I'm drawing a bit of a blank. Any thoughts?
With a budget of £5-6500 for a diesel estate, manual, reasonably quick on A roads and with a comfortable interior that isn't French or a Vauxhall. I'm guessing I'll be looking at around 80K but depending on how reliable the car is I can live with a bit more.
A quick nosy through the classifieds throws up this list - is there anything I've missed or any head and shoulders above the rest?
E46 330D
Audi A6 2.5TDi Allroad Quattro
Jaguar X-Type 2.2D Sport
I'm sure that list could be longer but I'm drawing a bit of a blank. Any thoughts?
Edited by tenohfive on Monday 22 October 18:44
I assume you mean E46... If looking at A6, then really a fair BMW comp would be a 5 series - how big does it need to be?
Manual kills it as a lot of these type of cars tend to be auto...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
BMW 5 SERIES 530d SE 5dr Diesel Touring 3.0 2004
82,000 miles
Aug 2004, 5 Door Estate, Titanium Silver, 3. 0L Diesel, 6-speed Manual, 82,000 miles, BMW service history, MOT Aug13, Tax Dec12, 1 owner from new, Last service 27-Sep-2012, Electric adjustable front sports seats, Black Dakota Leather Interior, 18-inch Alloys, Bluetooth phone comms, BMW Professional Sat-Nav, Hi-Fi speaker system, iPod module, Advanced climate control, Xenon headlights w/washers, Auto-dim int & ext mirrors (folding), Climate comfort glass, Rear side-blinds, Rear side airbags, Tracker fitted. A few paint chips on bonnet and minor parking dent on rear bumper, otherwise paintwork in very good condition. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES OR CANVASSERS. £6,995
Manual kills it as a lot of these type of cars tend to be auto...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
BMW 5 SERIES 530d SE 5dr Diesel Touring 3.0 2004
82,000 miles
Aug 2004, 5 Door Estate, Titanium Silver, 3. 0L Diesel, 6-speed Manual, 82,000 miles, BMW service history, MOT Aug13, Tax Dec12, 1 owner from new, Last service 27-Sep-2012, Electric adjustable front sports seats, Black Dakota Leather Interior, 18-inch Alloys, Bluetooth phone comms, BMW Professional Sat-Nav, Hi-Fi speaker system, iPod module, Advanced climate control, Xenon headlights w/washers, Auto-dim int & ext mirrors (folding), Climate comfort glass, Rear side-blinds, Rear side airbags, Tracker fitted. A few paint chips on bonnet and minor parking dent on rear bumper, otherwise paintwork in very good condition. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES OR CANVASSERS. £6,995
Edited by edo on Monday 22 October 18:36
Passat is too similar to what I already have. I'm not keen on diesel Saab's, isn't it the same engine as the Vectra? And I used to have a craving for Volvo's but the interior of the V70 etc just seems a little basic and lacklustre, much as a D5 V70 should tick the boxes.
I didn't think a 5 series would be in budget but I have to admit that I'd prefer the extra space of a 5 series over a 3 series if I can get one within budget, and a quick search shows a few possibilities.
I didn't think a 5 series would be in budget but I have to admit that I'd prefer the extra space of a 5 series over a 3 series if I can get one within budget, and a quick search shows a few possibilities.
Edited by tenohfive on Monday 22 October 23:46
Quick update with a quick question:
I'm deciding between a E90 3 series and E90 5 series at the moment, there seem to be pro's and con's to either choice but really I think I need to get out and test drive a few to make my mind up. My last question is gearboxes.
According to the figures I've seen there isn't much difference in economy or performance between manual and auto boxes. In real world terms is there much difference in either economy or performance, or are any of the gearboxes particularly prone to expensive repairs? I'm still veering towards a manual - I've always had manual's and am quite comfortable to remain that way. But there are a lot of auto's on the market.
Oh, and the budget is creeping up slightly - but only up to £7500.
I'm deciding between a E90 3 series and E90 5 series at the moment, there seem to be pro's and con's to either choice but really I think I need to get out and test drive a few to make my mind up. My last question is gearboxes.
According to the figures I've seen there isn't much difference in economy or performance between manual and auto boxes. In real world terms is there much difference in either economy or performance, or are any of the gearboxes particularly prone to expensive repairs? I'm still veering towards a manual - I've always had manual's and am quite comfortable to remain that way. But there are a lot of auto's on the market.
Oh, and the budget is creeping up slightly - but only up to £7500.
tenohfive said:
Quick update with a quick question:
I'm deciding between a E90 3 series and E90 5 series at the moment, there seem to be pro's and con's to either choice but really I think I need to get out and test drive a few to make my mind up. My last question is gearboxes.
According to the figures I've seen there isn't much difference in economy or performance between manual and auto boxes. In real world terms is there much difference in either economy or performance, or are any of the gearboxes particularly prone to expensive repairs? I'm still veering towards a manual - I've always had manual's and am quite comfortable to remain that way. But there are a lot of auto's on the market.
Oh, and the budget is creeping up slightly - but only up to £7500.
Autos do hit the economy a bit. You'll struggle to find many manual 5's - and I would say for resale the 5 needs to be auto.I'm deciding between a E90 3 series and E90 5 series at the moment, there seem to be pro's and con's to either choice but really I think I need to get out and test drive a few to make my mind up. My last question is gearboxes.
According to the figures I've seen there isn't much difference in economy or performance between manual and auto boxes. In real world terms is there much difference in either economy or performance, or are any of the gearboxes particularly prone to expensive repairs? I'm still veering towards a manual - I've always had manual's and am quite comfortable to remain that way. But there are a lot of auto's on the market.
Oh, and the budget is creeping up slightly - but only up to £7500.
If you want great economy then a manual 320d will do 50mpg+ all day long.
Dont rule out a 520d - 180bhp, not as lacking as you would think.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
edo said:
Dont rule out a 520d - 180bhp, not as lacking as you would think.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Autotrader suggests 163bhp...http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
simoid said:
edo said:
Dont rule out a 520d - 180bhp, not as lacking as you would think.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Autotrader suggests 163bhp...http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
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