5k Budget - Recommend me a car

aquous

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Looking to get a second car for the missus, had it with the Ka :o . Now she's decided she wants something completely different, something like an E39 520i or similar.

What other options are there for the budget (similar cars needed - lots of motorway miles to be covered, not really bothered about 0-60 performance or BHP). She'd be more happy with things like leather trim, AC, Cruise control, Climate Control etc etc :) Really want something that will give at least 30mpg and not break down constantly.

Also, is it possible to get a decent example of the E39 for this budget ?
 
aquous said:
Can you get them this cheap ? I though the x30d models generally tended to be on the higher side.
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To be honest im not completely sure, im not one for the price of cars, i seen 520i and i just thought, meh ill suggest a 530d lol
 
aquous said:
Possibility, though she's just had a bad experience with the Ford (Ka) and isnt really too hot on the idea of a Mondeo.
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Ka and Mondeo are the 2 extremes of Ford. Ka wasnt made for motorway miles, Mondeo is.
 
For £5k, you should be able to get an e39 520i's - they'll be early (I.e. non-facelift) and likely high mileage. They are BIG cars though, it will be a bit of a shock from a Ford Ka.
 
If you don't want Ford, then for your money you'll probably be looking at something French. C5, 406, Laguna etc.

You'd also get a Passat for that money
 
aquous said:
Also, is it possible to get a decent example of the E39 for this budget ?
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Yes.

Fwiw, I paid £5k for my e38 728i Sport. Plenty of e39's for that money and, a lot less.
 
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