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[Kevin Wood]

If after a Rover 25, might be worth talking to 2woody. Think he has a rather special one. In bits, admittedly.

[Andy B]

If after a Rover 25, might be worth talking to 2woody. Think he has a rather special one. In bits, admittedly.

Isn't that the best way to own one ..... 

[chrisgixer]

Can that Audi be chipped? Might help? Will the box take it?

Where's Josh anyway. He's the used car salesman round here.

[05omegav6]

There's a big difference between a 20mpg car on lpg and a 40+mpg car on diesel...

Manual five seater, bit of space, diesel, 40+ mpg then could do (a bit) worse than a Seat Leon/VW Jetta/Octavia

Astra J estate if the Insignia is acceptable...

[Sir Tigger KC]

Kia Cee'd... 

[05omegav6]

Kia Cee'd... 

Part of me wanted to say Hyundai i40 estate though...

[jimbobmccoy]

What are the requirements? 2 door, 4 door? Budget?

Rx8? Cheap as chips to buy. Not very frugal though. Dunno about LPG either.

A Scooby or Legacy?

V8, fast, fun.

But in reality, something capable of easily doing 40+mpg, 5 adults in reasonable comfort and still room for some luggage, shorter than an Omega. Less than 1.83m high.


Oh, and it can't be blue (long story)

Mazda 6 diesel, 163ps variant.  Had one as a company car for a while, handles ok when throw a round on country roads, cruises effortlessly, 0-60 similar to omega 3.2, large in side, big boot, 45-50mpg, more interesting than a mondeo.
Yes it's a diesel, yes it's fwd, but they've tuned the engine and turbo so you have a slightly wider power band than a 1k rev range like most diesels.

The new saloon is also a bi turbo, but I'd go for a 3-4 yr old one.  Cheapish tax too as low on co2

[chrisgixer]

There's a big difference between a 20mpg car on lpg and a 40+mpg car on diesel...

Manual five seater, bit of space, diesel, 40+ mpg then could do (a bit) worse than a Seat Leon/VW Jetta/Octavia

Astra J estate if the Insignia is acceptable...

Jeta is a fair car, but the Bora before it was preferable IMO. Fairly solid and some surprisingly sporty options.

[05omegav6]

Talking of budget, I would like to think that TB isn't daft enough to pour a bucket load of cash into a newer executive

Thinking slighty off centre... one of theses...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201311300249517/sort/default/usedcars/page/6/model/altea/make/seat/radius/1500/transmission/manual/fuel-type/diesel/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg?logcode=p

Ticks every single box. Seating position is a bit more upright, no bad thing given TBs back, pretty nimble to drive, reasonable boot, seats 5, rear seat is adjustable. Only a 5 speed box, but the engine is reputed to be the best that VW offer...

[tunnie]

What was the Audi you drove, 2.0 TDi of a 3.0?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

So which is it?

Performance = V8
Reality = Diesel

Limited to BMW & Audi as they are about the only to make fast V8 diesels

Reality is for people who can't handle drugs.......or a big V8..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What are the requirements? 2 door, 4 door? Budget?

Rx8? Cheap as chips to buy. Not very frugal though. Dunno about LPG either.

A Scooby or Legacy?

13 MPG....if you have a light right foot. It is also a hairdressers car.......perhaps that may appeal to Mr TB.

[Andy B]

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13 MPG ........

miles per gallon of fuel or oil?     

[Sir Tigger KC]

Kia Cee'd... 

Part of me wanted to say Hyundai i40 estate though...

My mate had one of those on hire when he was over from the US with the family and he was very impressed with it! 

His daily drive is a Jaguar XK convertable, which he's no slouch in either!   

[henryd]

What was the Audi you drove, 2.0 TDi of a 3.0?

Must of been a 2.0,3.0 diesel is proper quick