Lazy boy cars?

[gaz1234]

Suggestions of 30mpg plus, easy to drive, practical, no bigger than 3 series, comfy motor no more than 15k?

[Northernchimp]

Octavia 1.4 TFSI DSG

[HustleRussell]

Citroen C5

[poing]

Bit radical here but how about a.... 3 series? Get the SE version for added comfort.

Failing that its Volvo all the way.

[Northernchimp]

A £15k C5 is very quickly a £5k C5, not where I would put my money.

[SV8Predator]

Oh, sorry, you said lazy boy...

[vx220]

Well, I'm gutted...

I thought it said "lady boy cars"

[Northernchimp]

vx220 said:

Well, I'm gutted...

I thought it said "lady boy cars"

Pink Micra CC

[HustleRussell]

Northernchimp said:

A £15k C5 is very quickly a £5k C5, not where I would put my money.

He did say 'no more than £15k'... Also residuals don't matter if you're keeping it 7+ years...

[Northernchimp]

Residuals matter to everyone with £15k to spend, and, if they don't, they really ought to.

[DanGPR]

335D, auto. SE?

[Euro1300]

Northernchimp said:

Octavia 1.4 TFSI DSG

Quite possibly one of the least reliable combinations of engine and gearbox you could buy!

[HustleRussell]

Northernchimp said:

Residuals matter to everyone with £15k to spend, and, if they don't, they really ought to.

Needless paranoia about residuals is the reason the roads are swimming with boring cars. It depends on the individual's circumstances but even the 3-series is only going to be worth £2-3k at 10 years old so what does it matter?

[gaz1234]

e class or jag?

[Boobonman]

HustleRussell said:

Northernchimp said:

Residuals matter to everyone with £15k to spend, and, if they don't, they really ought to.

Needless paranoia about residuals is the reason the roads are swimming with boring cars. It depends on the individual's circumstances but even the 3-series is only going to be worth £2-3k at 10 years old so what does it matter?

So after 10 yrs the 3-series is worth £2-3k and the c5 is worth, err, nothing!

[Swoxy]

I have a 2009 330d M Sport Coupe which does 28 mpg in hard London driving and is comfortable.

[skyrover]

Smaller than a 3 series?

not compatible I'm afraid.

Luxury demands a long wheelbase

[davepoth]

skyrover said:

Smaller than a 3 series?

not compatible I'm afraid.

Luxury demands a long wheelbase

Not necessarily. But in the current climate, yes.

[james280779]

gaz1234 said:

Suggestions of 30mpg plus, easy to drive, practical, no bigger than 3 series, comfy motor no more than 15k?

lpg converted TVR Chimaera - no depreciation there, maybe a 996 Porsche with replacement engine.

[HustleRussell]

Boobonman said:

HustleRussell said:

Northernchimp said:

Residuals matter to everyone with £15k to spend, and, if they don't, they really ought to.

Needless paranoia about residuals is the reason the roads are swimming with boring cars. It depends on the individual's circumstances but even the 3-series is only going to be worth £2-3k at 10 years old so what does it matter?

So after 10 yrs the 3-series is worth £2-3k and the c5 is worth, err, nothing!

The C5 is maybe worth a grand... But then the equivalent spec 3-series would've cost £1-2k more to begin with.