2007 118d sport ?? performance, fuel and baby's ??
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hey guys many thanks for the comments
I decided to stick with the Subaru in the end!
I had a look at a few cars but they did all feel a little dull compared to the Subaru! They really are unique cars, nothing like them out there!
I did the maths but with the Subaru only costing me 2k to buy and very very little in repairs so far the savings in fuel and road tax would take me 2 years get back if I traded up to a bmw for about 4-5k and that was one with a lot of miles on it and assuming no big repair bills!
I think as one poster suggested wait a year or two and then have a look at it! maybe the 135i or the golf R will be within my financial reach by then!
Many thanks
Paul
I decided to stick with the Subaru in the end!
I had a look at a few cars but they did all feel a little dull compared to the Subaru! They really are unique cars, nothing like them out there!
I did the maths but with the Subaru only costing me 2k to buy and very very little in repairs so far the savings in fuel and road tax would take me 2 years get back if I traded up to a bmw for about 4-5k and that was one with a lot of miles on it and assuming no big repair bills!
I think as one poster suggested wait a year or two and then have a look at it! maybe the 135i or the golf R will be within my financial reach by then!
Many thanks
Paul
I am very lucky that my wife really likes the Subaru! ..........not that she ever really goes on boost but nice to know it's there!
had to change the exhaust to a quicker one thou as it was little bit embarrassing for her to turn up to meetings with the really loud one!
long live these low petrol prices eh!
Cheers Paul
had to change the exhaust to a quicker one thou as it was little bit embarrassing for her to turn up to meetings with the really loud one!
long live these low petrol prices eh!
Cheers Paul
I've got a 2006 (pre-LCI, so no DPF nonsense) 120d with the full M Sport gubbins.
And I love it.
Every year I think I should get something different, but it's just a joy to drive. It's small enough to park anywhere, but large enough for most of what I need, including cross-Europe jaunts. It's planted, balanced, fast and, once rolling, will grab any space in traffic, changing speed marvellously.
I get about 45mpg all round.
I do 15,000 miles a year; change the oil twice a year (ignoring the condition-based servicing thing) and in five years it has only needed front shocks and springs over the usual service items.
I did switch from run-flats to regular tyres after the first year, but have subsequently switched back to RFs. I think the added firmness suits the car. I do have a separate set of winter tyres though (also RFs), as a 1er plus snow is not a fun combination.
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And I love it.
Every year I think I should get something different, but it's just a joy to drive. It's small enough to park anywhere, but large enough for most of what I need, including cross-Europe jaunts. It's planted, balanced, fast and, once rolling, will grab any space in traffic, changing speed marvellously.
I get about 45mpg all round.
I do 15,000 miles a year; change the oil twice a year (ignoring the condition-based servicing thing) and in five years it has only needed front shocks and springs over the usual service items.
I did switch from run-flats to regular tyres after the first year, but have subsequently switched back to RFs. I think the added firmness suits the car. I do have a separate set of winter tyres though (also RFs), as a 1er plus snow is not a fun combination.
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Edited by V8mate on Sunday 20th December 08:37
rb5er said:
Odd comment. Certainly more reliable than a BMW and no more expensive to repair.
Just based on my experience of 81,000 miles in a 123d - only things replaced other then oil, filters and brake fluid were a battery and starter motor (probably due to the Stop/Start nonsense)...........Original brake pads and discs, wiper blades, etc.....
But if you know of a Scooby that has done better I would love to hear about it........(doubt it will be a diesel as they seem to be a bit fragile)!
Mr Tidy said:
rb5er said:
Odd comment. Certainly more reliable than a BMW and no more expensive to repair.
Just based on my experience of 81,000 miles in a 123d - only things replaced other then oil, filters and brake fluid were a battery and starter motor (probably due to the Stop/Start nonsense)...........Original brake pads and discs, wiper blades, etc.....
But if you know of a Scooby that has done better I would love to hear about it........(doubt it will be a diesel as they seem to be a bit fragile)!
I think its worth pointing out that Impreza's tend to live very tough lives rather than your average 123d that spends a lot of time on the motorway living a gentle life.
I'm a big fan of the 123d, superb car for 90% of all activities! I'm considering one for my next work car.
Mr Tidy said:
rb5er said:
Odd comment. Certainly more reliable than a BMW and no more expensive to repair.
Just based on my experience of 81,000 miles in a 123d - only things replaced other then oil, filters and brake fluid were a battery and starter motor (probably due to the Stop/Start nonsense)...........Original brake pads and discs, wiper blades, etc.....
But if you know of a Scooby that has done better I would love to hear about it........(doubt it will be a diesel as they seem to be a bit fragile)!
If you are on your original brake discs etc that points to how its driven more than anything else. The impreza on the other hand does not get nursed about.
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