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Old 16-08-2013, 05:39 PM
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Iam looking for a economical car for myself but can decided on what to get,I like the looks of the Skoda VRS but Iam also drawn to a BMW,so whos had what and what are they like ??
Old 16-08-2013, 06:15 PM
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what BMW?

the vrs is one car i would own again in a hearbeat, superb cars and great value. VRS, vw buidl quality, 180hp out the box, 30mpg around town, huge boot. 200hp with a simple map & better mpg. there isnt anything to dislike, a few dislike the badge because it says skoda
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As above which model bm? I sold my ocy vrs last year and now have a 2008 520d m sport so I can compare those 2 models lol
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My next door neighbour had a vrs and traded it in for a 520dm enough said !
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not sure on what model BM as I know sod all about them
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I have had 5 bmw all 5 series m sport apart from an x5 m sport, all good cars apart from the run flat tyres if you go for 19".
I have a f11 5 series now, nice car ,but love driving my saf cosworth totally different experience,raw power that keeps going we're the bmw is more refined.
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Vrs great car but the beeme will be a car of quality
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Both very good cars, Skoda will get a wriggle on with a few tweeks. BMW will be refined. My brother had a E46 320d and once remapped it drove beautifully , even with high miles it was nice and tight.
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