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Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Hi all,

Currently have a Cupra R 225 (hence my username) previously I've had all manner of hot hatches and bmw's.

Now looking for a family vehicle, we are thinking of getting a dog (samoyed) and possibly planning another child in the future, hence a search for a bigger family car, the car we have right now is more adaquate.

Looking for possibly a avant, a v8 x5 really took my fancy, but there aren't that many around and I dont want the diesel.

Looking at a4 avant s line or similar but only looking diesels as the petrol seem poverty spec.

Must have heated seats, must be relatively quick (will have a diesel if I HAVE too but would rather avoid)

Max price £5000.

Not fussed on mileage, we are located in dorset, no further than london to travel.

Thanks all.

S54Love

155 posts

105 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Thought about a 5 series?

530i:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

otherwise, if you are really lusting after a v8, this is slightly out of budget but you could get a 545i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Would probably prefer a manual to a auto although as I understand it (M5 excluded) you can only get a bmw v8 with auto only (x5,e39,e60).

Shiv_P

2,990 posts

126 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Mondeo estate with the 2.5T 5 cylinder from the ST? Circa 220 BHP iirc and a great noise

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Shiv_P said:

Mondeo estate with the 2.5T 5 cylinder from the ST? Circa 220 BHP iirc and a great noise

I wanted a ST220 before we got the cupra r, but the misus absolutely hated everything about it!

Which is a real shame frown

MorganP104

2,605 posts

151 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

BAM225 said:

Would probably prefer a manual to a auto although as I understand it (M5 excluded) you can only get a bmw v8 with auto only (x5,e39,e60).

Genuine question; unless it's a 2 seater/sports coupe, why would you want to change your own gears in a V8 engined car?

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

MorganP104 said:

Genuine question; unless it's a 2 seater/sports coupe, why would you want to change your own gears in a V8 engined car?

I have a modern dsg and I've had a couple of torque converter autos in bmw's etc.

After owning those vehicles I have always bought a manual afterwards because although the auto experience is good (Especially dsg!) I still prefer a manual, I just think this car is going to have stay with me for a while, after another child and a dog cars are going to be the last thing I could afford to change.

So buy once buy right and all that I think I would prefer a manual, maybe I should compromise slightly, although the bmw boxes are getting on now and my e39 528i was notchy on 168K.

smile

Valgar

850 posts

156 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B?

or if you didn't mind an Auto, Subaru Outback https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

ATM

20,703 posts

240 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

S54Love said:

I have a 550i touring. They're properly rare. A 150k example was for sale recently for 5k. I would describe it as quick. Probably more than quick enough. Cheap to run too unless you include petrol in the maths.

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Valgar said:

Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B?

or if you didn't mind an Auto, Subaru Outback https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Idealy looking for a manual, will check these out.

ZX10R NIN

29,860 posts

146 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

ZX10R NIN said:

Various links

That S4 is perfect! Like I said I'm looking for the future, I think I will run our cupra into the ground or wait till the dog etc come along.

Thanks all and thanks zx10r nin for helpful suggestions as always! smile

ALawson

8,003 posts

272 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

BAM225 said:

ZX10R NIN said:

Various links

Also was thinking about these, need to check the timing chains as they are a £5k bill buy all accounts at a main dealer, tensioner etc.

Original Poster

75 months

Saturday 3rd March 2018

ALawson said:

Also was thinking about these, need to check the timing chains as they are a £5k bill buy all accounts at a main dealer, tensioner etc.

Thats the ticket!

They're a couple on ebay that have had the timing chains done so would be worth a punt over others.

smile

Shiv_P

2,990 posts

126 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

BAM225 said:

I wanted a ST220 before we got the cupra r, but the misus absolutely hated everything about it!

Which is a real shame frown

That's the previous generation mondeo though, the mk4 is an entirely new car compared to the mk3 st220

Original Poster

75 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

Shiv_P said:

That's the previous generation mondeo though, the mk4 is an entirely new car compared to the mk3 st220

Cheers shiv I will take a look now smile

ZX10R NIN

29,860 posts

146 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

They're super hard to find & command a premium over most mainstream estates.

Shiv_P

2,990 posts

126 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

They are difficult to find I'll give you that.... the hatches seem to be more common

Original Poster

75 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

Yeah can't find a single one truth be told!

ExVantagemech..

5,733 posts

236 months

Sunday 4th March 2018

Ive a 325i touring, now on 116k. I was thinking of chopping it in for an Ibiza FR ST but thought the better of it.
Its quick enough to overtake with, RWD (dont anyone say FWD is better smile

) 6 speed spanish and on a run gets near 40 mpg.
When thinking of changing I struggled to find something that drove as well, swallowed all the stuff required having a family, has roof bars ( carries 3 mtbs frequently) yet is still fun when on the twisties.
A friend paid over twice the amount I did for a slightly newer 530i but has had all sorts of issues, cam cover cracking ( plastic) coils failing, battery submerged in water, broken tailgate wiring - all in a 58k car. You pays your money and takes a chance. Mine is an SE so a lesser spec than the Msports which demand silly prices. Yet apart from mainly cosmetic differences are very similar.

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