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As much as I love my car, I'm completely bored of it & now not sure what to do. Currently got a Mondeo ST TDCi (56 plate) with 67k on the clock which is roughly valued around £6.5k (private sale) so I'll only get around £5-5.5k trade in value. It's a great car, looks great (imo), good size for the family, has good mpg (around 42) while not the quickest it's certainly no slouch. It's exactly what I was looking for when I bought it. I can't afford to add any value (says the boss ) so a straight swap is ideal because I'm also a lazy/impatient bugger whop can't be bothered with the whole putting it up for sale routine.
Basically, I'm looking for a car to buy that has a bit more grunt to it. Was originally looking at Subaru's but a quick calc on fuel costs turned me sick, insurance quotes was higher but manageable. Is there any other cars to consider other than a 3.0/3.5 D 5 series BMW that going to give me a decent 0-60 with decent mpg? Even then, them kind of BM's are all having over 120k miles for a half decent looking one.
Less than 7 secs 0-60 & more than 30 mpg would be great
After many many hours of searching I'd appreciate any thoughts on this Thanks.
Basically, I'm looking for a car to buy that has a bit more grunt to it. Was originally looking at Subaru's but a quick calc on fuel costs turned me sick, insurance quotes was higher but manageable. Is there any other cars to consider other than a 3.0/3.5 D 5 series BMW that going to give me a decent 0-60 with decent mpg? Even then, them kind of BM's are all having over 120k miles for a half decent looking one.
Less than 7 secs 0-60 & more than 30 mpg would be great
After many many hours of searching I'd appreciate any thoughts on this Thanks.
All that jazz said:
How many miles are you doing a year? 67k on a 2006 car suggests to me that most of your driving is round the doors, so is a diesel really worthwhile?
Usually around 200-250 miles per week with work & the odd drive to the shops so your probably right there. I generally put in around £40 fuel p/w, the fuel costs for the Subaru STi would be around £70-75 for the same amount of miles. Somewhere in-between would be OK, Diesel or Petrol is fine but I would love a car that sounds nice too.NiceCupOfTea said:
Is mileage/age a big problem?
Not a big problem but obviosuly the newer & less mileage the better. Good shout for the 3 Series BUT my flaming neighbour has one & wouldn't like to "copy" him lol. Don't mind the 9-3's at all but I suspect it's a little too similar to what I've already got... maybe.@Davie_GLA Possibly mate, would cringe at it going any less than 6 though. I'd love a nice looking 5 series tbh & I really like the stats of the 3.0D's, got an eye on this one despite it being an Auto Link.
Golaboots said:
Good luck getting that much for it!
I just sold my '55 2.2tdci titanium x with fewer miles on it for £4k.
Oooh that sucks, I wish WeBuyAnyCar.com gave out decent money to save us from having to go through the painful selling plava.I just sold my '55 2.2tdci titanium x with fewer miles on it for £4k.
Here's a couple of examples to justify my valuation (all be it these are trade)...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3658700.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3578143.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3689996.htm
Mine is 56 plate 07 registered with 67.5k on the clock. Possibly not as well maintained as it should have been either (mates doing the jobs)
@andy-xr My neighbour has one which automatically rules me out of a 3 series
@Davie_GLA That is bloody lovely I was under the impression from a few threads on here that BMW's can easily go 200k without many problems, obviously now I'll be looking out for one's that have already had that kind of thing done. Shall defo keep an eye out for a decent M Sport, thanks.
Synchromesh said:
I've just bought a Volvo S60 T5.
0-60 in 6.6
Bristol to London including the bits in town at each end, otherwise at a GPS 70mph = 37mpg.
And you loose the the persistent diesel rattle for a silent when stationary, but sonorous when revved, straight-5 growl.
Not even looked at them tbh. They are nice & they're probably what I'm asking for stats wise but they don't really appeal to me... will keep an eye open though, thanks.0-60 in 6.6
Bristol to London including the bits in town at each end, otherwise at a GPS 70mph = 37mpg.
And you loose the the persistent diesel rattle for a silent when stationary, but sonorous when revved, straight-5 growl.
soad said:
What about remapping the current motor? Shouldn't cost too much to free some extra grunt.
Didn't think of that, not sure on costs and what it would actually do either. Any idea?@GravelBen Would love a Scooby with their little purr but like I said, almost double fuel costs really put me off. I was even looking at Evo's until a mate said they need servicing every 4k miles... fk that lol.
KieronGSi said:
Thanks bud good shout, I would have gone for that a while ago but I just want a different motor tbh.Thanks Kieron. Never even thought of the Skoda's (as you do) so I'll be checking them out along with them VXR's too. Don't mind them SAAB's at all (well the none wagon versions), when mine is eventually sold I'll defo be looking at them despite them going t!ts up. Whatever car I get though I'll try and get it remapped or whatever it's called
I do like them Golf's mr smartypants & there is probably enough room in there for everyday family use BUT I would like something more of the Mondy, 5 Series's size tbh although not as boaty as the 7 series.
@Panda76 Fk that mate, I gotta live with the wrath of my wife's mouth
I do like them Golf's mr smartypants & there is probably enough room in there for everyday family use BUT I would like something more of the Mondy, 5 Series's size tbh although not as boaty as the 7 series.
@Panda76 Fk that mate, I gotta live with the wrath of my wife's mouth
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