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Thats only useful if you are particularly in the market for a 300bhp car - for me the 260bhp 530d was more than sufficient and it was a bit of a shame they didnt do a 630d.
At around £20k. What Car would you?
Thats only useful if you are particularly in the market for a 300bhp car - for me the 260bhp 530d was more than sufficient and it was a bit of a shame they didnt do a 630d.
Associate
Another vote for a 530d with that budget. The engine is fantastically smooth, with great performance and economy.
I was looking at used 3 series estates earlier, and you'd need the same 20k to buy a nice spec low mileage 330d. The 5 is miles better for the same money.
I was looking at used 3 series estates earlier, and you'd need the same 20k to buy a nice spec low mileage 330d. The 5 is miles better for the same money.
Thats quite a difference. But then you are looking at a year old 5 series, an age of car where this budget wont go. I'd suggest the difference in age / mileage is much less significant when looking at the OP's budget.
None the less, I'd still go for the 5 series anyway, mostly because I really dislike the look of the 6 series.
Soldato
The 6 series is a fantastic looking car inside and out, but it's so hard to argue a case against a 530d which has pretty much always been the answer to the question "which executive saloon should I buy?".
The 911 is a lovely car for cruising in, but certainly not in the same league as the 5/6 series BMWs for motorway miles.
The 911 is a lovely car for cruising in, but certainly not in the same league as the 5/6 series BMWs for motorway miles.
Soldato
This! Just wish I'd have opted for the 3L version now...
You'd get a lot of car for your 20K
Ah yes. Of course. Because that nails both his comfort end economic needs.
For £20k, why not just get a Bently Continental GT, or an RS6 or a Jag XFR, or a Touareg R50?. All can be had for £20k too.
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I only read the thread title.
Caporegime
Me too.
Me too.
Why would you only read the thread title, ignore the list of requirements, and go straight in with a ~8 year old sports car suggestion? You could have not read the thread title and gone in with a brand new Nissan Navara, or a Mitsibishi Eclipse, or a Mazda 6. All new and in budget.
Caporegime
Thought it was one of those theoretical threads. 
Because he knows nothing about the sort of car the OP is looking for but has to post something anyway?
Thought it was one of those theoretical threads.
Why would you think that without even looking?
Because he knows nothing about the sort of car the OP is looking for but has to post something anyway?
I suppose you aint getting that post count up without posting... Who has the time to read the thread before posting nowadays? It's a brave new world.
Caporegime
Thread title says "what would you" not "what should I"
Because he knows nothing about the sort of car the OP is looking for but has to post something anyway?
I really don't think I need to worry about post count. And didn't you buy yours?
Thread title says "what would you" not "what should I"
I really don't think I need to worry about post count. And didn't you buy yours?
Doesn't really matter how the title is worded though does it? Should still read the content before replying?
Caporegime
Alright calm down.
The emission zone does not apply to Euro 6 diesels.
Don't forget some areas are already charging a parking surcharge for diesels. I knew some councils now charged more for parking permits for a diesel, however walking around the west-end a few weeks back, I was surprised to see two levels of pricing for on-street parking.
I also don't think it will be long before we get something similar to the French Crit'Air clean air stickers in UK cities, limiting certain cars into the city on days with heavy pollution. Although it is a joke that my 360BHP hybrid is only rated one higher than a full EV.
Furthermore, the zone will be expanded by October 2021.
I guess the easiest way to check is to use the tool:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/vrm-checker-ulez