Pics of your Fast Estate...
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RJH777 said:
Ah ok, good to know - have a test drive booked for one tomorrow so will see (although doubt I'll be able to really push it on a test drive!)
Do you feel it was the right move overall?
Yes, absolutely!Do you feel it was the right move overall?
The S4 was better on long journeys due to the MPG (35+ IIRC vs 25ish), more easily-accessible torque, and virtual cockpit/other toys, but it never ever felt special.
Having said that, the RS4 is not bad as a country-crosser per se, you just have to take a little time to learn where you need to be in the rev range to get the shove for overtaking etc. Absolutely worth it though - not too many practical estates you can rev out to 9000rpm.
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Because unless you’ve got 3 kids, a 3 series touring is more than enough space, the one time of the year you need a bit more you can use a roof rack, the middle seat or just pack less. pb8g09 said:
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Because unless you’ve got 3 kids, a 3 series touring is more than enough space, the one time of the year you need a bit more you can use a roof rack, the middle seat or just pack less. Slow said:
pb8g09 said:
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Because unless you’ve got 3 kids, a 3 series touring is more than enough space, the one time of the year you need a bit more you can use a roof rack, the middle seat or just pack less. JAMSXR said:
mikey k said:
I get you
C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
C63 is fine in the cold and wet, but I wouldn’t fancy a track day in anything but dry conditions. C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
Blown2CV said:
JAMSXR said:
mikey k said:
I get you
C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
C63 is fine in the cold and wet, but I wouldn’t fancy a track day in anything but dry conditions. C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
Marcus-7tcc2 said:
Blown2CV said:
JAMSXR said:
mikey k said:
I get you
C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
C63 is fine in the cold and wet, but I wouldn’t fancy a track day in anything but dry conditions. C63S is RWD only though
That's why I went C43 mapped to 420BHP
AWD and AMG performance sets
Better all year round car than a C63S
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Couldn’t afford it is the straight answer. I have four kids, but often the 12-year-old doesn’t want to hang out with his younger siblings so it works perfectly well for three across the back for day trips instead of taking the 7-seater. Though did come from a VRS estate and the space in the 340i is so much smaller all round.
RacingPete said:
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Couldn’t afford it is the straight answer. I have four kids, but often the 12-year-old doesn’t want to hang out with his younger siblings so it works perfectly well for three across the back for day trips instead of taking the 7-seater. Though did come from a VRS estate and the space in the 340i is so much smaller all round.
When I bought the first C43, I'd have had to go to £23/24k to get into the equivalent E55 and didn't want the debt. The E55 did make a lasting impression, though, which is why I ended up in E500 estates a few years down the line.
There's just something very rounded about an E Class estate with a V8.
Handy too. Right now it's got a 5 foot chimenea stored in the boot and I'm off to Camden shortly to pick up some trellis.
Edited by AC43 on Saturday 14th May 10:28
pb8g09 said:
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Because unless you’ve got 3 kids, a 3 series touring is more than enough space, the one time of the year you need a bit more you can use a roof rack, the middle seat or just pack less. bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
currently have a C63 Wagon but previously had a 440i Gran Coupe so same as 340 tourer. Largely comes down to "value" and in my personal opinion you don't really get much additional comfort or space for your money from the 5/E/A6 (maybe 10% being generous) but they're more money and 50% less fun down a country lane as they tend to be far more barge like. I do have to admit that I had a Volvo V90 prior to the 440 and that was way ahead of the germans in terms of rear passenger space, I find nowadays rear legroom isn't ideal even in humungous cars like a Range Rover Vogue. AC43 said:
Jules Sunley said:
Off to the Collecting Cars meeting at Bicester in the morning. Gave the toy a good clean this evening.
Drool.....Great day for a meet down there - enjoy the sun & the cars.
DoubleSix said:
pb8g09 said:
bolidemichael said:
I'd want to know from the 340i lads etc, why they'd opt for a fast smaller sized estate for family duties, rather than a 5/E sized estate?
Because unless you’ve got 3 kids, a 3 series touring is more than enough space, the one time of the year you need a bit more you can use a roof rack, the middle seat or just pack less. I think we’re st at packing.
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