Need help with my quandary…
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I'm going round in f*ckng circles and it's driving me mad. So i thought i'd turn to the wisdom of you lot, as i seem incapable of making any decisions.
Bit of history on me, i currently drive a 2011 X3 30d XDrive, which is fast enough but lacking somewhat in driver involvement and fun factor. I came from an M135i, which (although brilliant) was just too small for my wife and 2 kids (9 and 4). It had power i didn't really need, and a lack of space i could do with.
I think i want rid of the X3, so have gone through the usual thought processes. I have looked at a facelift X3 35d which i love. But it seems an indigence to spend £20k more to get pretty much the same car, albeit with a Sports Auto Gearbox and new nose.
I looked at Evoques, but was worried about the lack of power, i also think the leather is pretty poor - with some ex demos looking like 5 year old used stock.
We looked at Golf GTI's Mk7, haven't ruled them out but feel a bit 'been there done that' (i've had 5). I also don't think the interior is on par with the BMWs.
Looked at Mercs, but A Class is too small and C Class too corporate. GLA interesting but only Diesel an option as the petrol gets hammered in the reviews.
WIfe doesn't like estates, feels saloons are a bit blokey… i can kinda understand that. She also likes being high up so would prefer an SUV ( i can talk her round mind ). She would never entertain a C63, even if she does love how they sound. Have come close to a 335i M Sport.
The car that stood out was an S3 Sportback, but it does feel a little tight in there. Beautifully finished inside and out though so it's definitely in pole position. Q5 fits the bill but is being replaced next year, so buying one now seems like residual suicide.
Anyone have a suggestion that i might have missed. I have £35kish and would like new, or 1 year old. I would pay more for a car with superb residuals (X3 35d etc) but no more than say £43k
…off to bang my head against another wall so would welcome any advice, especially on the new S3.
Bit of history on me, i currently drive a 2011 X3 30d XDrive, which is fast enough but lacking somewhat in driver involvement and fun factor. I came from an M135i, which (although brilliant) was just too small for my wife and 2 kids (9 and 4). It had power i didn't really need, and a lack of space i could do with.
I think i want rid of the X3, so have gone through the usual thought processes. I have looked at a facelift X3 35d which i love. But it seems an indigence to spend £20k more to get pretty much the same car, albeit with a Sports Auto Gearbox and new nose.
I looked at Evoques, but was worried about the lack of power, i also think the leather is pretty poor - with some ex demos looking like 5 year old used stock.
We looked at Golf GTI's Mk7, haven't ruled them out but feel a bit 'been there done that' (i've had 5). I also don't think the interior is on par with the BMWs.
Looked at Mercs, but A Class is too small and C Class too corporate. GLA interesting but only Diesel an option as the petrol gets hammered in the reviews.
WIfe doesn't like estates, feels saloons are a bit blokey… i can kinda understand that. She also likes being high up so would prefer an SUV ( i can talk her round mind ). She would never entertain a C63, even if she does love how they sound. Have come close to a 335i M Sport.
The car that stood out was an S3 Sportback, but it does feel a little tight in there. Beautifully finished inside and out though so it's definitely in pole position. Q5 fits the bill but is being replaced next year, so buying one now seems like residual suicide.
Anyone have a suggestion that i might have missed. I have £35kish and would like new, or 1 year old. I would pay more for a car with superb residuals (X3 35d etc) but no more than say £43k
…off to bang my head against another wall so would welcome any advice, especially on the new S3.
It's not just the picture, I have to walk past one most mornings. They do look like that.
In relation to the OPs problem, it's got yo be a case of drive it and see. We are not from the ' it's just a car' camp. We buy our cars because we like them and the way they make us feel, even if sometimes there are practical considerations as well.
In relation to the OPs problem, it's got yo be a case of drive it and see. We are not from the ' it's just a car' camp. We buy our cars because we like them and the way they make us feel, even if sometimes there are practical considerations as well.
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