Sounds like you need a diesel Mondeo. Look for a Titanium or Titanium X if you want all the toys.
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Registered 8 years agoColleague just picked up a 4 year old, circa 50k A4 2 litre diesel for ten grand with all the toys. -
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All day long.
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Registered 9 years ago09/10 Mondeo or Citroen C5 with all the trimmings would be bang on.
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JuanKerr 35,451 posts
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Luckyjim 2,589 posts
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Registered 6 years agoGreat thread 'cos it just so happens that the wife and I are looking to buy a new car in the new year. Can't really decide what to get (and we still need to test drive a few of them). We'll only go used Any thoughts on the following:
1-2 years, up to 30k miles
Nissan Juke
Audi A1
BMW 1 series
VW Golf
3-5 years, up to 50k miles
BMW 3 series
Mercedes CLC
Audi A4
The second list is more of a fantasy list as I've never bought a car that old before, and I'd wonder about the running costs of some of those motors.
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figgis 7,368 posts
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Registered 7 years agoMid range Golf, don't go for the basic model.
The BMW 1 series is nice to drive but expensive to run and complete shite in the winter. I've got one and I do like it but I should have picked up a golf instead.
The A1 is a bit dull and overpriced, the Volkswagen C30 is also worth a look.
The Juke looks like a trainer and Nissans are not as good as they used to be in regards to build quality.
A Ford Focus as boring as they might seem are always worth a look at as well.
Have a look at What Car for some more in depth reviews.
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Registered 7 years agofiggis wrote:
Assuming you mean Volvo, that is also dull and overpriced.
The A1 is a bit dull and overpriced, the Volkswagen C30 is also worth a look.
But, yeah, the A1 really does suffer from being the same car as the fabia, polo and ibiza but far more expensive.---------------------------------------------------------
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Luckyjim 2,589 posts
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Registered 6 years agoThanks for the advice, chaps. My problem is I see pros and cons in all of them.
I've heard the same thing about 1 series in the winter (as they're rear wheel drive). As we live on a bit of a hill we may face problems when it snows. In fact, I mentioned this to a chap in the BMW dealership. He said that there's truth to it but it's been blown out of proportion. He said it's because most people aren't comfortable with rear wheel drive cars. He added that they even do a free training course to show you how to drive properly.
Anyway, quite like Juke but I can see how the look divides opinions. It also has a weird central column. It's like a motorbike.
A1 have been getting excellent reviews. Whatcar car of the year - which is what drew me in - but they're still pricey, especially because they're still very new.
Golf gets a lot of votes from peeps I've spoken to. Just makes me worry slightly as that's what my dad drove - I'm too young to be turning into my dad. -
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Registered 11 years agoI've got a 10 year old beemer 5 series that used to be some woman's company car. It's bloody lovely and only cost me 2500.+1 / Like / Tweet this post
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Registered 6 years agoNo MINI on that list either. Not to your taste or not enough room for stuff?
It's true about BMW RWD, but you just have to adapt your driving. Hill-starts on snow aren't really an option. Well, going up they're not anyway. Having appropriate tyres, and snow-socks or chains will get you along packed snow. I ran a E30 3 series for 7 or 8 years, and two sacks of coal and a set of snow-chains got me along some bad roads. That, and the ability to put the snow-chains on when I couldn't feel my hands anymore! Worst thing about winter driving is other drivers.
I wouldn't go for an A1 personally, even though they seem better value than MINIs in many respects.This post is unsuitable for those with a high rumour-sensitivity.
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As well as finding evidence of the Higgs boson, CERN also found that all Insignia drivers are grade A morons. Big cars and middle-aged men with little brains driving them. Worst drivers on the road.
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Eyes glued to the fucking sat nav!Jacksie66 wrote:
As well as finding evidence of the Higgs boson, CERN also found that all Avensis drivers are grade A morons. Big cars and middle-aged male mini cab drivers with little brains driving them. Worst drivers on the road, and unfortunately they spend all day and night on them.
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Jacksie66 491 posts
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Well vectras are my personal favourite cars.Bremenacht wrote:
Eyes glued to the fucking sat nav!Jacksie66 wrote:
As well as finding evidence of the Higgs boson, CERN also found that all Avensis drivers are grade A morons. Big cars and middle-aged male mini cab drivers with little brains driving them. Worst drivers on the road, and unfortunately they spend all day and night on them.
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And im 24 and I love vectras/insignias.Jacksie66 wrote:
As well as finding evidence of the Higgs boson, CERN also found that all Insignia drivers are grade A morons. Big cars and middle-aged men with little brains driving them. Worst drivers on the road.
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eleven63 1,435 posts
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Registered 9 years agoThanks for the feedback.
BMW 3 series is an option, and I guess bullet proof, but prefer a hatchback style (not a fan of estates)
Happy with the idea of a Mondeo or Insignia - yes both a bit dull, but both offer tons of equipment and safety features for your money.
And, any way, I'm middle aged
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Registered 7 years agoLuckyjim wrote:
If you get winter tyres its supposed to make a massive difference, however I don't have a spare £500 to test it out. Sticking a massive bag of grit in the back is a good idea, but I wouldn't get a rear wheel drive series 1 again. Pity as it's great on the road normally.
I've heard the same thing about 1 series in the winter (as they're rear wheel drive). As we live on a bit of a hill we may face problems when it snows. In fact, I mentioned this to a chap in the BMW dealership. He said that there's truth to it but it's been blown out of proportion. He said it's because most people aren't comfortable with rear wheel drive cars. He added that they even do a free training course to show you how to drive properly. -
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Registered 11 years agoDon't be too afraid of RWD cars and snow, decent winter tyres and second gear starts and you'll be fine. I ran a big engined tuned E36 (old 3 series) for the last two years in Brighton snow, it only got stuck once and I didn't see another vehicle make the hill that stopped it either. -
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Not necessarily. my 2 litre front wheel drive petrol vectra loves the snow with traction control and a set of decent mid range tyres (start in 2nd gear torquey engine). Got me around last year in all the snow without any probs.
I also have a 2.2 l automatic omega, rear wheel drive and i might as well have been driving a sledge with an engine last Winter. Tried in manual 2nd gear. everything. I think the car itself felt embarassed.
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Registered 9 years agoDirtbox wrote:
is that the sexy looking 'rounded' model. if so I love those cars. good on ya
I've got a 10 year old beemer 5 series that used to be some woman's company car. It's bloody lovely and only cost me 2500.99 problems and being ginger is one
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heyyo 14,307 posts
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I was driving a 5 door FWD hatchback around last winter, 1.8 petrol I thought I was going to die so many times. Just about got moving in 2nd gear but just wouldn't turn to save it's (mine) life
@heyyo
Not necessarily. my 2 litre front wheel drive petrol vectra loves the snow with traction control and a set of decent mid range tyres (start in 2nd gear torquey engine). Got me around last year in all the snow without any probs.
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Registered 6 years agoBremenacht wrote:
Don't know what is but I can't stand new minis. Old minis, on the other, wonderful cars.
No MINI on that list either. Not to your taste or not enough room for stuff?
It's true about BMW RWD, but you just have to adapt your driving. Hill-starts on snow aren't really an option. Well, going up they're not anyway. Having appropriate tyres, and snow-socks or chains will get you along packed snow. I ran a E30 3 series for 7 or 8 years, and two sacks of coal and a set of snow-chains got me along some bad roads. That, and the ability to put the snow-chains on when I couldn't feel my hands anymore! Worst thing about winter driving is other drivers.
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New car today \o/ I got a Nissan Qashqai, it's not brand new but a 2010 with all the fancy features. I remember writing threads about the Qashqai a few years back but was way outside my budget so it feels good to be getting one now. I've driven an old Ford Ka (girliest car ever) and an old Diahatsu so am looking forward to something modern
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