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03-02-2011, 09:51 PM
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X5 are nice,quite a sporty drive which can make them a tad harsh.cabin is actually quite small inside,a lot smaller than my ml and if I'm honest the ml drives so much nicer in a wafty smooth way but come to a set of bends and the x5 is gone.
Avoid the 4.4,realistically single figure economy if driven with urgency,quick though.
Best bet would be a 3.0 l with a lpg conversion,your getting 35-40mpg equivalent then.
A really nice car is the touareg 2.5tdi though,feel really torquey and are a bit more modern than the x5 inside.chipped up their awesome and still good on fuel.
Avoid the 4.4,realistically single figure economy if driven with urgency,quick though.
Best bet would be a 3.0 l with a lpg conversion,your getting 35-40mpg equivalent then.
A really nice car is the touareg 2.5tdi though,feel really torquey and are a bit more modern than the x5 inside.chipped up their awesome and still good on fuel.
04-02-2011, 01:16 PM
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Lee,
Audi A8 3.0L or 4.0L diesel.
HUGE inside and super luxo with Quattro drive as a bonus.
All alloy so NO RUST and you'll get 30+ MPG
Just sold my S8 and looking to get one of these later in the year.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2399239.htm
Audi A8 3.0L or 4.0L diesel.
HUGE inside and super luxo with Quattro drive as a bonus.
All alloy so NO RUST and you'll get 30+ MPG
Just sold my S8 and looking to get one of these later in the year.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2399239.htm
Chop, thought you had an X5?
04-02-2011, 01:18 PM
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One main reason i hate this Focus Zetec sport
04-02-2011, 01:22 PM
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The badge is nothing to do with it, it is the build quality that counts and Ford dont cut it!
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04-02-2011, 02:01 PM
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Cheers,
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04-02-2011, 02:07 PM
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or sit in the back and let someone else drive it 
loloh and 100% aggree with what your saying about the newer Ford build quality.
04-02-2011, 02:27 PM
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The S8 is a really and i mean REALLY nice car to drive. Mine was (still is for a couple of weeks) the D2 model so the same as the one in the film Ronan.
Every extra you could ask for.
Being all alloy it comes in at around 1700kg so for that size of car its not too bad. Mine has the 360bhp engine and the big brembo style brakes which if im honest last not too bad. I've replaced the discs and pads once in the two years of ownership.
Fuel wise its returning 18mpg on the daily run to and from work on B roads (40 mile round trip) and will push 22mpg on a run. Stick it in tiptronic and gun it to the limit and it'll drop to below 4mpg
Worked out that last year i spent circa Ł6K in fuel
Every extra you could ask for.
Being all alloy it comes in at around 1700kg so for that size of car its not too bad. Mine has the 360bhp engine and the big brembo style brakes which if im honest last not too bad. I've replaced the discs and pads once in the two years of ownership.
Fuel wise its returning 18mpg on the daily run to and from work on B roads (40 mile round trip) and will push 22mpg on a run. Stick it in tiptronic and gun it to the limit and it'll drop to below 4mpg
Worked out that last year i spent circa Ł6K in fuel
I've always liked that shape of A8/S8 although would probably go for a smaller V6 Quattro if being used as a runaround rather than the full bhuna 360bhp V8.
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04-02-2011, 06:09 PM
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Grant its one of those cars that i just had to own at some point.
Remember when my mates old boy bought it and it was 6 months old I was just amazed that a car could have so much toys in it and still sit side by side with my cossie lol
Been there and done it now so time to get something a little better on fuel, only problem is i'm now spoiled by luxury
Remember when my mates old boy bought it and it was 6 months old I was just amazed that a car could have so much toys in it and still sit side by side with my cossie
lolBeen there and done it now so time to get something a little better on fuel, only problem is i'm now spoiled by luxury
04-02-2011, 07:10 PM
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I agree about that, if it was my money I'd rather go for a slightly older RS4 than the FRS too... from what my friend was getting MPG-wise, I don't think there'd be a great deal in it.
Take a look at the other two I stuck up then, in my experience, the VW and the Seat both have great build quality... in fact, if you've been looking at Audi A4's then you'll notice very little difference in design both inside and out with the Seat as it is almost identical.
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Take a look at the other two I stuck up then, in my experience, the VW and the Seat both have great build quality... in fact, if you've been looking at Audi A4's then you'll notice very little difference in design both inside and out with the Seat as it is almost identical.
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07-02-2011, 10:58 AM
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I do. That's why I hate it
It's been replaced but sitting in my drive having had money thrown at it like it's going out of fashion and now I'm locked out. THe door handle is fucked and the battery is flat.
I've spent a lot of money in the last year. There are 2 small faults needing fixed but otherwise it's very nice.
If you want a CHEEEEEEEEEEEEAP x5 then pm me.
10-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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Keep looking at the A6 avant Phil yeah Lot of car for similar money to the A4 strangely! TBH its a minefield on what to go for. I'm not one of these who looks at loads of cars it does my head in, I like to narrow it down before I go looking!
Lot of car for similar money to the A4 strangely! TBH its a minefield on what to go for. I'm not one of these who looks at loads of cars it does my head in, I like to narrow it down before I go looking!
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10-02-2011, 04:21 PM
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I've bought a Cayenne turbo this week. So far, so good. I've had about 4 X5's so far and this knocks them into the weeds from the initial start. A few friends of mine have RR sports and there proper shit IMO ...
10-02-2011, 04:45 PM
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Actually, I should rephrase what I put about RR sports! To look at I think there nice but the ones I've known always have never ending issues with them. They get fixed but then something else comes along to go wrong. I wouldn't want to buy one out of RR warranty as nothing seems cheap for or on them.
Not sure what the Volvo's are like but the Audi Q looks a capable monster
Not sure what the Volvo's are like but the Audi Q looks a capable monster
10-02-2011, 07:35 PM
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I love the cayenne, i saw a turbo s on track when they first come out and for such a large vehicle it was imense! Due to fuel economy tho i think i'd only ever consider a 3.2.
Ever sine i saw the RRSport thread on here where the body has to be removed to do any major engine/transmission work it's put me off big time. I do fancey the new shape rr though (02 onwards) they seem more user friendly to work on and use a bmw engine. unlike the sports peugeot/citroen/ford lash up engine.
Id be interested to hear other people opinions of the RRSport though?
Ever sine i saw the RRSport thread on here where the body has to be removed to do any major engine/transmission work it's put me off big time. I do fancey the new shape rr though (02 onwards) they seem more user friendly to work on and use a bmw engine. unlike the sports peugeot/citroen/ford lash up engine.
Id be interested to hear other people opinions of the RRSport though?
10-02-2011, 08:17 PM
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Lee we looked at the V50 r design and it is a very nice car (to look at)
Was not impressed on the test drive and they have a distinct lack of cubby holes. Trivial i know but when its for carting a familly around thats the sort of things you REALLY need
V70 was much better but slightly higher in price.
That A6 Avant above is something worth considering. Go for the quattro version and you have no worries with the snow either.
A4's are just a tad too small for me as a familly bus.
X5, old boy had one and sold it less than a year later. He always keeps his motors for 3yrs so there you go, another thumbs down for them.
Was not impressed on the test drive and they have a distinct lack of cubby holes. Trivial i know but when its for carting a familly around thats the sort of things you REALLY need
V70 was much better but slightly higher in price.
That A6 Avant above is something worth considering. Go for the quattro version and you have no worries with the snow either.
A4's are just a tad too small for me as a familly bus.
X5, old boy had one and sold it less than a year later. He always keeps his motors for 3yrs so there you go, another thumbs down for them.
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10-02-2011, 09:27 PM
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Cheers Paul yeah I was thinking R design. My dad got a V50 DRIVe in september new, and it is a lovely car and drive but I know what you mean about storage etc. And regarding the A4 yes thats whats put us off in the past, theyre not that big really!
11-02-2011, 05:59 AM
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That's a point, the A6. A guy I work with has just bought the allroad version with the pimp tints on it. 3.0tdi with a nice set of wheels and it stands out more than the X5 it's parked next to with the funny bodykit and 22" wheels.
Some of these designer 4x4's really are missing the purpose of what there all about and have geared up more for the Mum run ...
Some of these designer 4x4's really are missing the purpose of what there all about and have geared up more for the Mum run ...
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