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Originally Posted by Blurter,Oct 4 2009, 01:41 AM
Just as an example my local dealer had this one in yesterday.
http://www.bowkerblackburnbmw.co.uk/usedbm...ANS72030CR56431
From what I've read the 3's don't offer much room inside.
http://www.bowkerblackburnbmw.co.uk/usedbm...ANS72030CR56431
From what I've read the 3's don't offer much room inside.
I prefer the alternative Ford Mondeo old shape for space, and as I'm not trying to impress anybody the badges are of no concern.
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Originally Posted by Moggy,Oct 4 2009, 11:21 AM
How long are you planning to keep it for?
Why are you not worried about depreciation?
Why < 1 yr old/new?
I've asked these because I'm struggling to understand your guidelines as they stand.
Why are you not worried about depreciation?
Why < 1 yr old/new?
I've asked these because I'm struggling to understand your guidelines as they stand.
I'm more interested in getting something I want than something someone else wants for the sake of a saving on depreciation but there are limits.
The reason I want something newish is that I want something fresh with low mileage as I'm wary of older cars of this type as there's lots to go wrong. Maybe I'm just being paranoid?
Going older might save a few quid on the initial outlay and some depreciation I suppose, I'm open to suggestions
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I think you're crackers buying such a German new car.
They are not cheap to run. It's pretty much a closed shop i.r.o electrics for example.
I actually like the new 5 series in estate form through and I think these can be picked up at reasonable cost for 3-5 y.o examples.
They are not cheap to run. It's pretty much a closed shop i.r.o electrics for example.
I actually like the new 5 series in estate form through and I think these can be picked up at reasonable cost for 3-5 y.o examples.
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I'm starting to think I'd be crackers to buy anything right now.
I think I'm being attracted to shiny things that I definitely don't need and probably don't want *that* much.
I've got a feeling that I'll end up with a something beemer shaped at some point but I'm going to take my time on this one.
No rush at all
I think I'm being attracted to shiny things that I definitely don't need and probably don't want *that* much.
I've got a feeling that I'll end up with a something beemer shaped at some point but I'm going to take my time on this one.
No rush at all
It's a step up from a Punto 
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Originally Posted by ge2,Oct 8 2009, 09:13 PM
I'm starting to think I'd be crackers to buy anything right now.
I think I'm being attracted to shiny things that I definitely don't need and probably don't want *that* much.
I've got a feeling that I'll end up with a something beemer shaped at some point but I'm going to take my time on this one.
No rush at all
I think I'm being attracted to shiny things that I definitely don't need and probably don't want *that* much.
I've got a feeling that I'll end up with a something beemer shaped at some point but I'm going to take my time on this one.
No rush at all
2. That's probably influenced by a recent rush of German bauble-purchasing around these parts, as opposed to anything you really need.
3. Default choice due to want of any real alternative, but that's not your fault. There's talk of a new SVX, etc. So the Japanese might eventually again make some interesting alternatives one day.
4. There's always a rush; it's created buy enjoying a genuinely entertaining drive, not by stodging along in a perceived status symbol.
HTH