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Second car for
Afternoon all,
I'm hoping some oh you would have a bit of input into a car choice for me, I'm keeping the honda and looking to get another car to use on a more frequent basis, work journeys, crap weather that sort of thing.
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I'm hoping some oh you would have a bit of input into a car choice for me, I'm keeping the honda and looking to get another car to use on a more frequent basis, work journeys, crap weather that sort of thing.
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stay away from the merc and alfa's if you want reliability. That said, you might actually get a good one, but it's unlikely.
There's no 2.5 in the diesel BMW's.
I'd be looking at some cheaper less image conscious alternatives. The Accord is actually a really nice car to drive and sit in, as a cruiser. A mondeo really is as good as they suggest.
Can't really go wrong with a Passat or A4 TDI either.
OK so these aren't very exciting, but really, do you need exciting if you've got the S?
There's no 2.5 in the diesel BMW's.
I'd be looking at some cheaper less image conscious alternatives. The Accord is actually a really nice car to drive and sit in, as a cruiser. A mondeo really is as good as they suggest.
Can't really go wrong with a Passat or A4 TDI either.
OK so these aren't very exciting, but really, do you need exciting if you've got the S?
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I bought an 02 Volvo S60 T5 for under 7K to do the stuff you have listed. Shit badge I guess and not cool at all, but it has done a lot of miles recently with no problems at all. Really comfy, quiet and has a decent stereo etc etc. Out dragged quite a few more expensive motors too 
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True about the Alfa I had a 147 that lost me a fortune, and the accord just does nothing for me - been in them lovely drive and interior I agree to that!
Good point about the excitement but I'm thinking about keeping the Honda for as long as I live - its a future classic! Also I need it for work when I'm on a client site so the BMW/Alfa kinda fits.
Good point about the excitement but I'm thinking about keeping the Honda for as long as I live - its a future classic! Also I need it for work when I'm on a client site so the BMW/Alfa kinda fits.
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330Cd is a better bet than the 320Cd.
It's quite common for 320's to have turbo problems...
FWIW, the 330Ci (petrol) is fun and pretty frugal, truth be told (38mpg on a run, 28mpg average) not too different from the derv...
It's quite common for 320's to have turbo problems...
FWIW, the 330Ci (petrol) is fun and pretty frugal, truth be told (38mpg on a run, 28mpg average) not too different from the derv...
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Originally Posted by bigbadben,Aug 1 2007, 07:30 AM
330Cd is a better bet than the 320Cd.
It's quite common for 320's to have turbo problems...
It's quite common for 320's to have turbo problems...
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Oh, and before you commit to a diesel, make sure you do the sums on the mileage you expect to do. You need to do large mileage to offset the premium you pay for a diesel. Some cars work out, others don't.
325Ci is a nice car. not that much slower than the 330, and still sounds lovely.
325Ci is a nice car. not that much slower than the 330, and still sounds lovely.
