Spec me an A3 replacement

andicole0 said:
One consideration was for 2 cars, an M3/4 and a small 4x4. So not so silly suggestions.
Other option could be an Isuzu pickup and whatever is cheapest in the UK new.
Andi.
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Skoda Yeti then. I went to the Scottish Border Region last year for a cycling trip and every other car was a Yeti round there.

Or is it not flash enough?
 
I quite like the Skoda range but they limited on petrol options. I have liked the idea of a Yeti in the past JC likes them too.
Andi
 
He wants AWD and not 2WD, not sure why people keep telling him to get Winter Tyres. I'm sure if he wanted to explore other options he'd say.
 
arfoll said:
Sorry but what? You *need* AWD/4WD Ain Sussex? I recommend watching a few videos about modern winter tyres, here's a yeti AWD vs yeti FWD on winter tyres:

FYI i'm in germany with quite a lot of snow and people drive all year round on RWD BMWs without issues because of winter tyres.
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As I have already made it clear this not for snow/ice it is for those very occasional moments when 4wd would be helpful. Muddy edges of roads, rubbish road surfaces rapid acceleration beyond the ability of 2 wheel drive. I can spin the front wheels in a 1.4 sport Audi A1 that is a waste. I do not want to 'manage' with what I can get away with i want any extras that could help under some circumstances.

People please understand I am not going to drive around in an under-powered under capable vehicle that limits my enjoyment of driving. I can cope perfectly well with most vehicles in most conditions I am just choosing to pay for something better with more options that suit me.

I happily drove a 944 Turbo in the snow and ice back the 80's but an Impreza turbo was much easier to deal with.

I am not looking here for a basic minimal vehicle so PLEASE stop with "you don't need' business.

Andi.
 
Nasher said:
You don't really NEED AWD in the UK, especially not those part-time ones. If you need an AWD car, get a proper AWD car.

I drive a RWD car year round and it's fine, just don't do something stupid. AWD won't magically make it rock solid on snow/ice. As above, tyres make a bigger difference.
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Yeah tyres do make a difference so does AWD
 
This thread is classic motors. Dude asks for advice on specific cars. Spends entire thread justifying what he wants to people who don't know what they're talking about or insist they know better than the OP on the OP's own criteria.

@andicole0 m9, your (sic) an idiot. How could you possibly know what you need?! ;D

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@mjt Yes but I do know how to liven up Motors with the people here
Never expected to get anything sensible but it is entertaining!
Actually the Subaru suggestion could be fruitful, new model XV should be worth a test.
Andi.
 
tamzzy said:
didnt think they have those in the uk, i think only the higher spec models had em, eg x3m40i or the 540i xdrive
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I had a sneaking suspicion, but couldn't be bothered to check. There must be some decent petrol xDrives, surely?
 
mjt said:
I had a sneaking suspicion, but couldn't be bothered to check. There must be some decent petrol xDrives, surely?
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Weirdly the only model with a decent petrol xDrive seems to be the 540i which ironically isn't available as RWD at all.
 
I can't believe that's down to marketing. It must be something to do with packaging of the differentials on RHD, etc.

I honestly thought you guys had the M135i xDrive. Weird. Would've sold like hotcakes!
All these idiots like @andicole0 would've lapped them up :D
 
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