.... and not in my trousers!! I've looking through pistonheads / ebay / autotrader at other cars. I love my audi S5 but finding the fuel cost pretty bad, it's a tight squeeze to get it in the garage, plus it needs a major service in about 3000 miles, new tyres and brakes soon etc so tempted to out it soon before splashing out on it.

Need some inspiration in what to replace it with!! I want something either the same size or preferably a bit smaller than a 4 seater (2+2 or just 2 maybe), a bit of poke but hasnt got to be a rocket ship, I don't want anything too old (no older than say 8 years old and want something reliable! I don't do trackdays or silly high mileage and would prefer it to be petrol and not diesel. A few of my mates are into the whole veedub scene, lowered on stanced wheels etc, something I'd quite like to try for a bit so perhaps VW/Audi?! Ideally not a BMW. Budget between 10k-15k, ideally nearer 10k!! Edited to add I also like my creature comforts so things like heated seats etc are a must!!

 

Audi RS4 B7

 

Fuel cost will be worse that what I have now!!

 

But if you don't do many miles Chris? I will only be doing around 150 miles per week, not sure what they are to fill up etc but nice fast comfy car withal the toys .

Whats the S5 to fill and MPG mate

 

Dont want much really then.

 

Harris - I don't do that many miles but getting on a bit now and currently in process of sorting another house out etc (moneys going to other things other than cars). I just get a little annoyed having to keep putting fuel in the blimmin thing, I do pretty short journeys when I do drive (circa 10/15 miles at a time) so get no real benefit from it (apart from the Milltek!!). Its about £80 to fill up and on average I get around 17/18mpg, on a long 200 mile run I averaged 23mpg normal driving.

S3an - theres got to be something out there....

 

You go through cars quicker than anyone I know! lol Don't you dread selling them? I'd be tempted to chop and change cars more often but I hate selling a car, always stressful dealing with time wasting twats.

Anyway, thought about a Porsche 911?

 

Z4M??


Cheers,
Grant

 

Ho about an M5? e60

 

I'm in the exact same position.....

Trouble is I have absolutely no idea what I want next and tbh don't really know why I've put my CSL up for sale as it ticks every box I want in a car and some lol...


Steve

 

2+2, why not a mk2 focus RS, plenty of fun and your not gonna lose a fortune when you get itchy in another 6 months. Should fit in garage. Maybe slightly above budget but worth it.

 

That's a good call actually. Except they are quite expensive but you won't loose anything and so nice to drive.

 

Your insurance company must love raping you with all the admin charges if you keep changing cars so often.

 

XRT_si - I know mate can't help it!!!! Dont really mind selling, keeping them for around 6 months at a time means I don't really lose a massive amount of money if I buy at the right price. I've spent a bit on this one (Milltek etc) but its not reallly an issue. For that money it would be an older porsche I imagine, although did look at the Cayman's but maybe a bit 'too small'.

RS Grant - not too keen on the newer BMWs, the ones i've had have been horrible recently! (335i and E90 325i)

Kam - too big mate plus it would be worse to run that this one!

Steve - nice situation to be in but horrible at the same time!! I'm taking my friends TTS out for a spin this aftenroon so will see how that fairs up, about the same age as mine but the 2.0 turbo should be better than the V8!

S3an - not a fan of the Mk2 Focus RS, a friend has one and personally not a nice drive, seems like you are forever changing gear, holding on etc.

Warren - £25 a time bud so not too bad!!

Chris

 

tt would be what yu want then it sounds like

 

CLK55 Merc?

I can't help but think that all these high powered motors whilst amazing value for money motoring, will all give your wallet a kick come service/repair time.

 

What didn't you like about the 335i? My daily hack is a 335d but hate the auto box so looking at the petrol in a manual.

Rick

 

Well i've just tried a TTS, very nice, felt as quick if not a little bit quicker than my S5 (could be that its lighter), pretty cramped inside though although i'm only a short arse.

CLK55 would be worth looking at, even a SL55 they seem cheap and I loved my SL500 (although servicing wouldnt be cheap).

Rick - With the 335i I found is VERY bumpy (things like that never really bother me but this was awful). It had the 19's with the dreaded factory runflats which probably didnt help. It felt very high and upright in the cabin, the auto box was horrendously slow at changing gear, had quite a few niggly probs with it, the tyre pressure sensors kept telling me check tyres when they were fine, I had a hose pop off at the front, the wastegate actuators started to rattle which aren't fixable (within spending a LOT!), all of this within a month!!! Lovely looking though, the convertible roof was a work of art but there was booger all bootspace! If I were to get another one of them it will be a 325/330!

 

To be fair, the 19s with the run flats are a very bad combo for road use.

 

Mine had the 19's and agree the ride is awful, managed to crack a wheel at not great speed. A manual with 18's should do the trick. The seats in mine are the 8 way adjustable including side bolsters that can be set to squeeze you in, these I like a lot.

Rick

 

Just buy a GTR............................................... .....Fuck it.........

 

THIS!

 

Vauxhall tigra.

 

witha turbo let

 

Just get a jag xf, classy motor, if you can stretch to the v6 supercharger, 340bhp too, so m3 territory, but better on juice.

 

how about a boxster s? can't see budget stretching to a 911 or cayman less than 8 years old.

 

Ive been looking at the jag xf diesels lol the 3.0v6 is more economical that the 2.7 and gives 42mpg and 275bp!

13k will get you one.

Might be selling my impreza soon, but will only have 4k so looks like a 320d bmw for me lol

 

Fuck it and get a fabia vrs

 

Passat cc lowered etc would be quite cool....

 

These are HORRIFIC on fuel

 

What about a new Audi S3 or a Seat Leon K1? Both cars remap to over 300bhp and 350+ is easily achievable,

Both really nice to drive aswell.

 

My dads got an xf 3ltr diesel and I love it. Its not nippy off the mark but once you get the old girl rolling she cant half go. Its proper comfy too.

 

Skyline or an Evo 8-9

 

I have a soft spot for Alfa 159 Ti's - you'd get a fairly new 3.2 easily within budget. For me, they're the nicest looking saloon out there at the moment. Depreciation will no doubt be a cunt though.

What about the S4 of similar age to your S5?

Porsche Cayman?

 

XRT-Si / Rick - yes I imagine the 18's would have been a better bet but they dont look as nice! Rick - you're right the seats with all the adjustments are very comfy!

Tiff - would be nice bud, although a C63 would have to come before one of them. Just need to get the other house rented etc and i'll be able to stretch later in the year perhaps!

Glenn - ummm... lol!

xrt2wishy - I was going to buy a Jag XF before the S5, test drove a few and found them very boring to drive, I loved the way the vents twisted when started but of the 3 I looked at 2 of them were broken (only 3 of the vents turned!!!).

Bigchez - been down the boxster S route.....

Smiler - no thanks defo not a fan of the VRS', unfortunately i'm admittedly a badge snob (wish I wasnt!) so couldnt part any cash for a skoda (although they pretty much are a VW/Audi anyway!)

Mark - oddly enough I looked at an Audi S3 yesterday looked very nice, definitely on my list.... Not so much a Leon not keen on the shape.

Mk4 Rick - Not keen on Skylines, plus a bit too old for 10-15k, I love Evo's, had a 7 a few years back, very basic inside, they were stingy with creature comforts inside!

JK - I like the Alfa's as well but as you say depreciation and being able to actually sell it would be very tricky I imagine unless you literally gave it away. I've had an S4 avant!!!!!

Cheers
Chris

 

What about a Jag XK? You could get a later shape one just about in the upper range of your budget.

 

How old are you?

 

My mates selling an SL55
It's a lovely car, it cost £108k new and he's selling it for around £14k I think.

 

mk4 rick - 34 unfortunatley!!

Stu21t - love these, my Sl500 was a lovely thing so can only imagine the 55 is a step better! They are at that age now though where suspension pumps, shocks and hood failures are imminent - £108k car with servicing and maintenance to match!!

 

34 lol and you think your getting on abit lol.Ive just turned 33 and I don't feel old.Get an EVO or something fast.In my honest opinion I think when you hit 50 that's when id consider you are getting old.Things are diiferent these days.30s are the 20s 40s are the 30s and 50s are the 40s, People are living older.Older people are doing younger things,Older people are at college or uni lol.I was with a mate at college last year he is 40 and he went to do an Nvq in plumbing.Its not your time to be old get a nice toy to play with