jimhc

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After a while of listening to the gf going on about selling her classic shaped sti she has it up for sale. We have 3 people giving her offers on the car the question is she has a idea on a few cars to replace it these are
BMW E39 525d msport 0r 530d msport
Mondeo St tdi
Audi A4 1.9tdi (maybe the quattro)
any info or problems these cars would be helpful thanks.

davie 3 door

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IMO the bmw is a good cheap option.
Mondeo - tdci does come with issues and always smoke.
Audi - never had one.

It's your call.

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Never had the BM but I hear good things about them...

Had a Mondeo ST Tdci and was a great car but had bother with rear brakes and boost hose splitting.

A4 1.9 TDi - got one now and it's best car I've had, does everything well and brilliant on diesel

doga-ot

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Audi a4 1.9tdi sline or avant cannot go rwrong and after remap are extra fun!

Hobomassiv

Ive got and E39 540i msport - I love it.

So much car for the money.

They suffer from cooling system issues mainly from what ive been reading, if you can find one where most of the system is replaced you are heading in the right direction.

jimhc

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What gains do you get with remaps on any of them. I hear some help with fuel economy and power is there a big gain etc.

doga-ot

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Yes and the 1.9 is a great all rounder Many on here have had/still have them. My old man bout A4 avant estate 2.4-2.5tdi hit was in great shape he had it remapped and got great power gains and better fuel consumption but when you get a remap they ask what you would like and tell you whats available

jimhc

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I've always like Audis but I do like the look of the BMW she wants a big car for her and our wee girl.

strada84

E39 530d

The others aren't in the same league.

jimhc

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The m sport is a good looking car

Oranoco

I am a huge Audi fan but I would go with the BMW. The rear legroom on all A4's is rubbish. This is exasperated if the driver has long legs. Most of my friends joke that I prurchased the smallest big car possible.

jimhc

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The gf is 5ft but I'm 6ft2. Does anyone know the weak points in any of these cars.