Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 So i'm fed up of my Escort. I just don't think I can go to it from my Chrysler so i'm potentially looking at binning the 'Scrote and p/ex'ing the 300C towards something a bit more fruity... So i'm after some suggestions, just incase i've missed anything.. i'm looking for a mid-size saloon (preferably), sporty, not stupid on fuel economy with a reasonable amount of boot space.. So i've considered the Vauxhall VXR8.. looks a good buy, but at 18mpg combined it just doesn't appeal to me anymore.. Alternatives are BMW.. looking at the 535d Sport, that kinda car.. maybe even stretch to a 335i depending on how much BMW will give me in p/ex!! Budget is around £20-25k ideally as I don't really want to get much more strapped-up than I am already...... I think there's a bit of a hole in the market at the moment for this kind of car; nothing Jap takes my fancy (don't think I could live with a Lexus, for example).. nothing English (Ford make nothing in these leauge and Vauxhall, well, blah).. that leaves German, which is BMW and Audi.. Audi is a bit overpriced for lesser performance than the BMW's.. Suggestions on a postcard............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 c class merc? also VW passat? VW not ideal but great on fuel and boot space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I love the new 335i get it in a coupe or convertable white with red leather although i think that is out of your price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 c class merc? also VW passat? VW not ideal but great on fuel and boot space Must be something sporty.. or I may as well keep the 300C I love the new 335i get it in a coupe or convertable white with red leather although i think that is out of your price range? Possibly.. i've seen some at BMW for as low as £28995.. so I could possibly stretch to it! I did test drive a 335i and it was pukka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 you would consider second hand yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 you would consider second hand yeah? Yes sorry, I did mean used. No new cars anymore. 1-3 years old preferably Preferably auto.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 What about something like Honda Accord Sport Saloon 2.2 I-CDTI??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 What about something like Honda Accord Sport Saloon 2.2 I-CDTI??? Waaaaaaaaaay too slow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 i say either 335i coupe (if u can live with the boot) or spend more and get a jag xf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_van_man Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-535d-Saloon-Spor...emZ200216346624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 535d as u've said....or how about an audi A8 V8 diesel? or save fuckloads of money and go for an E39 (10-13k could easy get a 535d in e39) or a......skoda octavia VRS (prob too slow)or a superb for a reliable cheap half luxurious car? u can get 300c dervs cant u? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 I have a 300c diesel already... I can't really go less than 20k as i'm p/ex'ing the 300c which is worth around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 sell the 300C private,pay any finance off,but an E39,pump the change into ur debts or ur flat or whatever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I would say Monaro VXR. Far better looking than the VXR8, plus it's rarer and holding its value better you can easily get 23mpg driving sanely, but not slowly... Aside from that, 335i. Lovely engine that, and it's turbocharged... No way would I have an Audi or a Merc in that price range, so for me it would be some kind of BMW or the wild card answer above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjas Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dont suppose you've thought about Jag's? Had a quick look on autotrader and you can get a sub 40k miles XJ for the sought of money you have (or cheaper). Everything from the 2.7diesel to the 4.2 V8. Lots of nice car for the money. Failing that, you should be able to get an S type R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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