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A few of you guys will already know but... I've agreed a deal on a new car.
The 530i is excellent but I can't help thinking that financially its a bit of a waste - it does 20mpg around town which isn't THAT much of a problem becuase I don't do huge mileage but its quite clear that the government isn't a fan of cars emitting high levels of C02 and this situation is only going to get worse. From next March I'll have to pay £430 a year just for road tax and this is only going to get higher as time goes by - and the residuals of the car will take a big hammering anyway. So, it's worth more now than it will be at any point in the future so it seemed a prudent time to trade it in before the values took a proper beating. Soon, nobody will want a post 2001 200g/km+ car.
But what was I to replace it with? I'd come to expect certain levels of quality and I really didnt want to compromise. I love Mondeos but I think I've done the whole Ford thing now. I wanted pretty much what I had now, subtle yet sporty styling, premium build, lots of toys but without the anti environmental caning.
So without further ado I chose.... an Audi A4 Quattro Sport Avant
Don't need an estate, but as you'll be aware I've never been one to buy something I need. Managed to get one with Audi's excellent navigation system with SD card slots, etc etc.
Engine wise? 1.9 TDI 130, so it should really shift when the need takes me. I pick it up next week (I've taken out a small bridging loan for it which needs to be approved) so I've only got the dealer photos so far:
It's not as quick as the 530 but it's damn close, looks good, and is nowhere near the ridiculous taxation levels. It also has EVERYTHING the 530 had kit wise and more - the nav system makes the centre console look far better. Had to be a quattro though as FWD as for small shopping trolleys
Thoughts?
The 530i is excellent but I can't help thinking that financially its a bit of a waste - it does 20mpg around town which isn't THAT much of a problem becuase I don't do huge mileage but its quite clear that the government isn't a fan of cars emitting high levels of C02 and this situation is only going to get worse. From next March I'll have to pay £430 a year just for road tax and this is only going to get higher as time goes by - and the residuals of the car will take a big hammering anyway. So, it's worth more now than it will be at any point in the future so it seemed a prudent time to trade it in before the values took a proper beating. Soon, nobody will want a post 2001 200g/km+ car.
But what was I to replace it with? I'd come to expect certain levels of quality and I really didnt want to compromise. I love Mondeos but I think I've done the whole Ford thing now. I wanted pretty much what I had now, subtle yet sporty styling, premium build, lots of toys but without the anti environmental caning.
So without further ado I chose.... an Audi A4 Quattro Sport Avant
Don't need an estate, but as you'll be aware I've never been one to buy something I need. Managed to get one with Audi's excellent navigation system with SD card slots, etc etc.Engine wise? 1.9 TDI 130, so it should really shift when the need takes me. I pick it up next week (I've taken out a small bridging loan for it which needs to be approved) so I've only got the dealer photos so far:
It's not as quick as the 530 but it's damn close, looks good, and is nowhere near the ridiculous taxation levels. It also has EVERYTHING the 530 had kit wise and more - the nav system makes the centre console look far better. Had to be a quattro though as FWD as for small shopping trolleys
Thoughts?
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