What car for 18k
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scoobytc

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67 posts

191 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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I need a bit of insiration as i have just sold my Audi RS6 and obviously need a replacement.I have been looking at BMW 335 i/d but just cannot make my mind up.
Needs to be rwd as i am bored with 4wd

any thoughts

PLamborghini

3,888 posts

194 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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E46 M3 thumbup

sparks_E39

12,738 posts

242 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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3.2 DB7. For circa £3.5k Aston will make it as fast as the V12 and improve the MPG. Might have to stretch to £20k...

GarryA

4,700 posts

193 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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135i Coupe M Sport + DMS Chip

toasty

8,405 posts

249 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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PLamborghini said:
E46 M3 thumbup
+1 or 535d if comfort's more your thing.

scoobytc

Original Poster:

67 posts

191 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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cheers for the reponses so far guys.I went from a 535d M Sport to the Audi and tbh i regretted it a bit mainly because of the massive spec of the BMW and the ride/comfort and also the 38 mpg.The Audi is an awesome car performance wise but 15mpg and £1.42/ltr realy don't mix very well so i want something a little friendlier on fuel but certainly doesnt have to be a diesel and i would also like it to have a bit of poke.Also needs to be slightly smaller than the 5 series and A6 bodies as they were very boat like in terms of size

Xeno

304 posts

210 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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Maserati Gransport
Ferrari 308/328

edit: ignore me, you want decent mpg smile

Diesel Fury

455 posts

189 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/2582698.htm

That's what I'd get anyway. Maybe not that particular car, but definitely a VXR8.

PLamborghini

3,888 posts

194 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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scoobytc said:
cheers for the reponses so far guys.I went from a 535d M Sport to the Audi and tbh i regretted it a bit mainly because of the massive spec of the BMW and the ride/comfort and also the 38 mpg.The Audi is an awesome car performance wise but 15mpg and £1.42/ltr realy don't mix very well so i want something a little friendlier on fuel but certainly doesnt have to be a diesel and i would also like it to have a bit of poke.Also needs to be slightly smaller than the 5 series and A6 bodies as they were very boat like in terms of size
As I said, E46 M3 winkhehe

PGN 500sl

3,046 posts

195 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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911 996 C2 Manual 2003.


wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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Z4M

E46 M3

save abit and get an E90 M3

135i

Boxster

scoobytc

Original Poster:

67 posts

191 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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i really don't like the E46 shape so the M3 is out.I have been looking at 911s but nothing any good is in my price range and i don't want to buy a shed.MPG isnt a massive factor although i would like mid 20s at least.I have also been looking at Jag XFs what are they like?

scoobytc

Original Poster:

67 posts

191 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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many thanks for the suggestions guys,it has certainly given me a few more options to look at smile

NiceCupOfTea

25,586 posts

280 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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T350c?

wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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NiceCupOfTea said:
T350c?
^ this


maybe an XKR and stick a smaller S/C pulley on it yum

43034

2,971 posts

197 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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Does it have to be modern?

scoobytc

Original Poster:

67 posts

191 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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within the last 10 years ideally,although i would love a classic ford one day

wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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CLK 55 amg

SL500

CL600 bi-turbo wink ....... not that i'm biased or anything whistle

PGN 500sl

3,046 posts

195 months

Wednesday 6th April 2011
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scoobytc said:
I have been looking at 911s but nothing any good is in my price range and i don't want to buy a shed.
fairly sure 18k privately wont buy a 996 shed!!!!!!!

harryowl

1,114 posts

210 months