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Jul 16, 2010 | 01:47 AM

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ge2

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Actually, a 335i is probably the best choice although they're not good for boot space.

A 5 series would be better, but that engine's not available.

How about a 550i?

Jul 16, 2010 | 01:57 AM

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what about the s5? my sister had one.

nice noise.

needed a remap though.

Jul 16, 2010 | 06:09 AM

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the S5 is MASSIVE

I'm not an Audi fan - they seem to break lots. I'd go for the bimmer

Jul 16, 2010 | 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2,Jul 13 2010, 01:44 AM

i was reading EVO on the way in this morning - they rated the 335 above the S4 as a drivers car, i think they'd had both as long termers. the S4 was a pile of trouble apparently with steering issues, stereo issues and some other stuff plus it was very thirsty compared to the BM

I think for the budget it will be the previous shape S4 whereas the one evo had was the new shape S4. Still, £20k gets you a nice '06 S4 Avant with 41k..

Jul 16, 2010 | 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2,Jul 16 2010, 02:09 PM

the S5 is MASSIVE

I'm not an Audi fan - they seem to break lots. I'd go for the bimmer

butnot on the inside.

Jul 16, 2010 | 07:15 AM

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RobJ1

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I think I have made my mind up now, 330d, never going to track the car and 330d is more then fast enough in any usual road condition I think..... god I am getting old!

Jul 16, 2010 | 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ge2,Jul 16 2010, 10:47 AM

Actually, a 335i is probably the best choice although they're not good for boot space.

I said E91 335i

Which is an 'estate' car

^ at least run to the 335d... not much more cash, lots more output, similar economy.

Jul 16, 2010 | 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Jul 16 2010, 10:10 PM

I said E91 335i

Which is an 'estate' car

^ at least run to the 335d... not much more cash, lots more output, similar economy.

But a 3 series estate doesn't have that big a boot.

You need a 5 if you want some space.

Jul 17, 2010 | 12:58 AM

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ge2

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Yes, that's what I meant.

The e91's boot is an awkward shape too.

If you're going to do the estate thing you might as well do it properly.

Exciting topic