Boy Racer Image has to Go.....

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:35

As some of you know, I currently drive a Corsa VXR. I've owned this car for nearly three years now.

Great for a short driving session. However, the same cant be said for journeys that last an hour or more

. Must have something to do with these -

The Recaro seats

Great when you're wide awake...... Not so great when you want to lean back and cruise.

I'm trying to put my boy racer image behind me. I cant continue to show up for work in this...... this loud thing. I need something laid back and easy on the eyes.

And before Fox and his evil minions start digging up information from past threads :rolleyes:

I'd like to point out that I am aware of my S2000 thread and similar.

Fingers crossed I'll be able to purchase a new car before the end of this year. I just hope it isnt another 200+bhp hot hatch.

Shortlist-
5 Series
VXL Insignia
Vectra
A4
3 Series (Saloon)

I guess you can see the pattern here... Executive!

Cant say I've driven any of the cars in that list so I'll be doing a lot of research!

Thanks in advance for any help / advice.

Dair

soundb0y · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:38

Got a budget?

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:39

Probably around the 15k mark.

InvaderGIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:39

Not really sure I'd class the 3 series, A4 or Vectra as 'Exec' cars, 'professional' or 'not boy racer' yes.

PMKeates · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:43

Let me direct you to a thread that provides the answer to your question of 'what car?':

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18253418

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 13:46

PMKeates said:
Let me direct you to a thread that provides the answer to your question of 'what car?':

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18253418

You noticed I've asked how much you got that for?

I've been on one before. Great car and very smooth yet at the same time rappid!

MikeHiow · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:00

Shame they are fugly though

I'd have thought something like a 330 or 335 (petrol!) would be just what you're after, otherwise, if it was me at least, I'd miss the fun factor.

Will Gill · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:02

135 or 335, 5 series is a bit barge like if you jump straight into one

nas · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:04

MikeHiow said:
Shame they are fugly though

m sports looks pretty hot imo!

Morba · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:05

change the seats for something more comfortable?

my seat is in the same position whether im pushing the car or cruising.

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:05

MikeHiow said:
Shame they are fugly though
.

LOL The corsa or the 5 series?

Gaygle · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:05

InvaderGIR said:
Not really sure I'd class the 3 series, A4 or Vectra as 'Exec' cars, 'professional' or 'not boy racer' yes.

I think they're classed as "Compact Exec" cars

MikeHiow said:
I'd have thought something like a 330 or 335 (petrol!) would be just what you're after, otherwise, if it was me at least, I'd miss the fun factor.

I would say a 325 would be a good shout. They sold more than the 330i (which means they're much more easily availiable), don't have all the problems that the 335i does, and still have a nice 3 litre, 6 cyl engine that is easily powerful enough for everyday driving.

EDIT: For instance, maybe: http://bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/details/0,,1156___ask-9@adm-xx,00.html?ch=_V0JBV0IzMjA4MFAwNjg2MDQ=

InvaderGIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:10

Gaygle said:
I think they're classed as "Compact Exec" cars

I'd class the 5 size as Compact Exec and the 7 size as Exec personally.

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:16

Lets just stick with "Saloon"!

Fr0dders · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:19

If you want a Vectra or an Insignia that has a decent engine, you'll probably end up in the VXR.

which leaves you with the same image as you have in the corsa. You just swap 3 doors for 5.

Whats your budget ?

The BMW 335i is an epic car. Something like this would be very nice

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/wf13hl/page/4/keywords/nav?logcode=p

25k though.

nas · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:21

DAIR said:
Probably around the 15k mark.

DAIR · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:22

MrLOL said:
If you want a Vectra or an Insignia that has a decent engine, you'll probably end up in the VXR.

which leaves you with the same image as you have in the corsa. You just swap 3 doors for 5.

Whats your budget ?

The BMW 335i is an epic car. Something like this would be very nice

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/wf13hl/page/4/keywords/nav?logcode=p

25k though.

I said no to the boy racer image though... So why would I want to look at the VXR lol!

25k is more than I plan to spend..... Nice though!

Participant · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:24

InvaderGIR said:
I'd class the 5 size as Compact Exec and the 7 size as Exec personally.

3 = compact exec
5 = exec
7 = lux exec

Fr0dders · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:24

DAIR said:
I said no to the boy racer image though... So why would I want to look at the VXR lol!

25k is more than I plan to spend..... Nice though![/QUOTE

Because if you want to have some fun, you want one with a decent engine. Which on a VXL means looking at the VXRs

Also, 15k really isn't enough for a decent saloon. The BMW 335i is out of range, so that leaves e46 330i as the only 3 series saloon in budget.

Not really any audi's i'd want at that price either. 3.0 Quattro isn't that amazing and the S4 is too old at that money.

Personally i'd say ignore the boy racer image and get this.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2432477.htm

But thats me

Participant · 18 Mar 2011 at 14:26

MrLOL said:
3.0 Quattro isn't that amazing

I dunno, it is pretty amazing.