New job, new car

Blackhawk47 · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:29

There is nothing actually wrong with it though. Unlike the E60 which from the way you talk about it is a mechanical nightmare...

I wonder if you will be saying the same thing if you bought an F10 5 series in a few years. Would you turn around and say its x year old now, DON'T BUY CAR RELEASED MORE THAN X YEARS AGO?

rodenal · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:32

To be fair the a3 is and feels very old now, nearly ten years. There's nothing wrong with it as such no but other cars even from the same stable and based on the same platform are that little bit more modern now and imo offer more. I still love the 8p s3 but the a3 design has had its day....around 5 years ago

Also the application of "drls" on the a3 in particular simply cannot be forgiven (I know why they're there), who the hell signed that off?

gresty · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:36

rodenal said:
To be fair the a3 is and feels very old now, nearly ten years. There's nothing wrong with it as such no but other cars even from the same stable and based on the same platform are that little bit more modern now and imo offer more. I still love the 8p s3 but the a3 design has had its day....around 5 years ago

Also the application of "drls" on the a3 in particular simply cannot be forgiven (I know why they're there), who the hell signed that off?

Still like the looks of the A3, but it's too small IMO.

[TW]Fox · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:39

Blackhawk47 said:
I wonder if you will be saying the same thing if you bought an F10 5 series in a few years. Would you turn around and say its x year old now, DON'T BUY CAR RELEASED MORE THAN X YEARS AGO?

Probably, yes?

I'm not saying don't buy an A3 I'm saying don't spend £18k on one!

Janesy B · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:41

16k on a 2.0 TDI A3... Yeah seems like a good buy to me, can't think of anything that could better it for the money.

Blackhawk47 · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:44

Janesy B said:
16k on a 2.0 TDI A3... Yeah seems like a good buy to me, can't think of anything that could better it for the money.

Did I say buy that exact car, with that exact spec/engine/price?

No, in fact I said maybe look out for a TFSI!

rodenal · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:52

Ok what about......an is250 - well put together, nice inside and well kitted out. The service you get from lexus is supposedly superb and the car will meet your performance criteria though needs a bit of strangling if you want to hurry it along.

Dr House · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:54

how about a XF?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3790939.htm

Janesy B · 11 Apr 2012 at 21:57

Blackhawk47 said:
Did I say buy that exact car, with that exact spec/engine/price?

No, in fact I said maybe look out for a TFSI!

Why post it then? :confused:

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:09

How about this?

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/d..._V0JBUEgzMjAwMEE1MDYxNDg=&btp=1x12-price_DESC

Blackhawk47 · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:11

Janesy B said:
Why post it then?

It wasn't directed at you so I don't know why your getting wound up about it. :confused:

[TW]Fox · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:15

LiE said:
How about this?

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/d..._V0JBUEgzMjAwMEE1MDYxNDg=&btp=1x12-price_DESC

No iDrive

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:34

I know

the saloon really limits things.

I know it's a 5 series, but... http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/d...0JBTlU3MjA0MEI3MDg2NzM=&btp=1x12-distance_ASC

gresty · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:34

[TW]Fox;21664209 said:
No iDrive

Can't see anything beating a 325i in my eyes at the moment. Just need to wait for the right spec it seems.

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:36

gresty said:
Can't see anything beating a 325i in my eyes at the moment. Just need to wait for the right spec it seems.

You'll have a massively easier time if you can live with the coupé

[TW]Fox · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:38

LiE said:
You'll have a massively easier time if you can live with the coupé

If he does find a Saloon though, it'll be newer and far more likely to have the decent HDD based CIC Navigation system rather than the **** old DVD one.

gresty · 11 Apr 2012 at 22:46

LiE said:
You'll have a massively easier time if you can live with the coupé

The 120d is a 3 door. I was probably kidding myself about considering another to go with it. It has to be a saloon.

mccarf · 11 Apr 2012 at 23:04

What about a Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5L? Fits all your requirements I think, although it's a bit of a long shot considering the class of cars being posted in this thread. Got a good review on Evo:

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/209169/ford_mondeo.html

miniyazz · 11 Apr 2012 at 23:12

Alright.. Lexus GS450h. Like this one.

Plenty of power, lots of nice gadgets, comfortable, well within budget. Reliable and feels modern although the outgoing model. Fuel efficiency and tax actually pretty good, considering. And remember it's a £40-50,000 car new and you really do notice the quality.

Pate · 12 Apr 2012 at 00:39

miniyazz said:
Alright.. Lexus GS450h. Like this one.

Plenty of power, lots of nice gadgets, comfortable, well within budget. Reliable and feels modern although the outgoing model. Fuel efficiency and tax actually pretty good, considering. And remember it's a £40-50,000 car new and you really do notice the quality.

Does it have £40-50,000 luxury car esque bills as well?