What large car? BMW X5 etc....
01-02-2011, 02:10 PM
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What large car? BMW X5 etc....
I'm going to be looking at getting rid of the focus soon. Bought it new last year and never really jelled with it! Not roomy enough either so wanting something bigger.
Initially we were looking at Audi A4 avants but have been browising the X5's lately. Anyone had/got one? What are they like? Or do you recommend something else? Say a budget of 15k, as we need a small car also.
Initially we were looking at Audi A4 avants but have been browising the X5's lately. Anyone had/got one? What are they like? Or do you recommend something else? Say a budget of 15k, as we need a small car also.
01-02-2011, 02:36 PM
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The Honda Accords have plenty of room front and back, my granda has one of these and its a great car http://pistonheads.com/sales/2434353.htm
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I'm going to be looking at getting rid of the focus soon. Bought it new last year and never really jelled with it! Not roomy enough either so wanting something bigger.
Initially we were looking at Audi A4 avants but have been browising the X5's lately. Anyone had/got one? What are they like? Or do you recommend something else? Say a budget of 15k, as we need a small car also.
Initially we were looking at Audi A4 avants but have been browising the X5's lately. Anyone had/got one? What are they like? Or do you recommend something else? Say a budget of 15k, as we need a small car also.
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01-02-2011, 02:45 PM
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Volvo V70R isn't a bad shout.. unless you're looking for a derv powered workhorse?? In which case:
Passat 2.0TDi 170 Highline Estate
Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium X Sport Estate
Seat Exeo 2.0TDi 170 CR Sport Estate (Based on previous B7 Audi A4)
Cheers,
Grant
Passat 2.0TDi 170 Highline Estate
Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi Titanium X Sport Estate
Seat Exeo 2.0TDi 170 CR Sport Estate (Based on previous B7 Audi A4)
Cheers,
Grant
01-02-2011, 02:52 PM
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Here is my X5..........
It is a really nice car.... had a few problems since i bought it but nothing major at all. these are indicator bulb, sidelight bulb, dvd player being intermittent on the front screen but all easy fixes.
Mines a 3.0 petrol sport and i get about 20mpg driving round town and 25-28 mpg on a long run.. really comfy on the motor way and nice to be above most people on the road. this one was £52500 when new !!!!!
It is a really nice car.... had a few problems since i bought it but nothing major at all. these are indicator bulb, sidelight bulb, dvd player being intermittent on the front screen but all easy fixes.
Mines a 3.0 petrol sport and i get about 20mpg driving round town and 25-28 mpg on a long run.. really comfy on the motor way and nice to be above most people on the road. this one was £52500 when new !!!!!
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Ive got a 3.0 petrol X5 and cant fault it at all. Ive had it almost a year now and its not missed a beat! Being a rare manual, its surprisingly good on fuel for a petrol 4x4. Can easily get 25mpg round town without even trying, and 30+ on a run.
My advice is to stick with the 3.0 petrol and avoid the 4.4, and get a manual if you want to save some money on fuel too. And be careful with auto boxes as they are known to give problems which are obviously very costly.
Mines only a 2002, but only done 70k, and the only reason im selling mine is to raise a bit of money for other things ive got planned, but its for sale on here if you want a look, and im happy to take a sensible offer on it if interested.
My advice is to stick with the 3.0 petrol and avoid the 4.4, and get a manual if you want to save some money on fuel too. And be careful with auto boxes as they are known to give problems which are obviously very costly.
Mines only a 2002, but only done 70k, and the only reason im selling mine is to raise a bit of money for other things ive got planned, but its for sale on here if you want a look, and im happy to take a sensible offer on it if interested.
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01-02-2011, 09:33 PM
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interesting, i quite fancy a x5 - currently have a range rover - but am noticing l322 range rovers are dropping in value in a big way recently, and think id rather have another RR
02-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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+ 1 preferably in black
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi.../200?logcode=p
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02-02-2011, 02:43 PM
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Ive got a 3.0 petrol X5 and cant fault it at all. Ive had it almost a year now and its not missed a beat! Being a rare manual, its surprisingly good on fuel for a petrol 4x4. Can easily get 25mpg round town without even trying, and 30+ on a run.
My advice is to stick with the 3.0 petrol and avoid the 4.4, and get a manual if you want to save some money on fuel too. And be careful with auto boxes as they are known to give problems which are obviously very costly.
Mines only a 2002, but only done 70k, and the only reason im selling mine is to raise a bit of money for other things ive got planned, but its for sale on here if you want a look, and im happy to take a sensible offer on it if interested.
My advice is to stick with the 3.0 petrol and avoid the 4.4, and get a manual if you want to save some money on fuel too. And be careful with auto boxes as they are known to give problems which are obviously very costly.
Mines only a 2002, but only done 70k, and the only reason im selling mine is to raise a bit of money for other things ive got planned, but its for sale on here if you want a look, and im happy to take a sensible offer on it if interested.
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one of my friends has a 3 litre diesel one and i really don't rate it. Slow, thirsty, expensive to maintain, etc. She fancies herself as a bit of a WAG and has it for showing off, which I guess it does well.
Have you considered an A6?
Have you considered an A6?
02-02-2011, 08:51 PM
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Bit biased there Tiff? 
I dont come on here much now mate didnt realise you had one
All I know is, that when we go off anywhere we have the boot full and stuff rammed down in between the seats etc, not good so need something bigger! I would like a range rover but its the dosh! Dosh I dont have at the moment!
I dont come on here much now mate didnt realise you had one All I know is, that when we go off anywhere we have the boot full and stuff rammed down in between the seats etc, not good so need something bigger! I would like a range rover but its the dosh! Dosh I dont have at the moment!
02-02-2011, 09:37 PM
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I know what your saying mate, but the new 5 series 535d are brilliant....thats what i want next
.......The Volvo SC90 is an awsome practical car too, i was very surprised when i used one for a while.........
.......The Volvo SC90 is an awsome practical car too, i was very surprised when i used one for a while.........
02-02-2011, 11:19 PM
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The reason i got mine is not only due to the reletively low mileage compared to others, and the fact its manual, which seem hard to come by. One bit of advice i would give after looking at 7 or 8 before i got mine would be to be very careful of some of the 'cheaper' ones you see. I decided to spend a bit more and get a decent one to start with. Makes sense in the long run.
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A6 2.7/3.0 TDi avant S line or preferably Le Mans
My dad owns a quartz grey 3.0 TDi Le Mans and it's fantastic! Leather, 19's, nav are standard too.
This looks like his
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...mans?logcode=p
My dad owns a quartz grey 3.0 TDi Le Mans and it's fantastic! Leather, 19's, nav are standard too.
This looks like his
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...mans?logcode=p
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03-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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Cheers again for suggestions.
1 car is out. 5 series BMW. Speaking to Mrs last night and she doesnt like my mates car! Didnt know that lol!
1 car is out. 5 series BMW. Speaking to Mrs last night and she doesnt like my mates car! Didnt know that lol!
03-02-2011, 08:05 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
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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
03-02-2011, 09:28 PM
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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 £6K in fuel
