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« on: 08 February 2016, 18:13:47 »
As some of you may have noticed, I might be looking for a new old car depending on findings to be done on the miggy following the bust up.

I have been looking for options with the following requirements :

- estate with big boot and good access.
- fair economy with a bit of poke (long motorway driving )
- comfy seats and a few gadgets
- not French
- budget of around 5-6k

I have been looking at a 2006 530i msport but wondered if anyone had any suggestions.   :y
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2016, 18:25:15 »
A 1998 MV6.

A saloon
Not very economical (but gassed, who cares)
Very comfortable
German
I could still it to you for £5k ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2016, 18:27:09 »
Actually I was offered a late 90s 7 series, v8, gassed just before xmas, but never listened to the details, as I don't want a beemer. I could find out if still available, but suspect you'll suffer all the usual bmw v8 issues from that era...
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2016, 18:33:58 »
Mondeo ST220 or Volvo V70?
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2016, 18:45:51 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2016, 18:25:15
A 1998 MV6.

A saloon
Not very economical (but gassed, who cares)
Very comfortable
German
I could still it to you for £5k ;D

erm... thanks, but.....
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« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2016, 18:47:34 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 08 February 2016, 18:27:09
Actually I was offered a late 90s 7 series, v8, gassed just before xmas, but never listened to the details, as I don't want a beemer. I could find out if still available, but suspect you'll suffer all the usual bmw v8 issues from that era...

Yeah tht sounds like it could have issues.  I need something reliable due to the miles i am doing and that i want to be spearfishing at weekends (hence the need for a big boot for the rib) and not fixing it :y
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2016, 19:12:58 »
http://www.rakecarsales.co.uk/used-cars/saab-9-5-2-3-hot-aero-5dr-rake-201511289063171  (Stupidly quick, can be remapped to 290BHP without any hardware Mods for £70.  But the VED is £490 (earlier Aero HOT is £290 P/A))


http://www.shalfordmotorco.co.uk/used-cars/saab-9-5-1-9-tid-turbo-edition-5dr-reading-201601180181024  (Same engine as Vauxhall use, only 150BHP, but can easily be remappd to almost 200BHP without any hardware modifications).

Boot isn't enormous, but you have the factory roof-rails if required.  Plenty of toys in both.
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« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2016, 19:16:05 »
My current work hack is an 02  E39 520i 2.2 petrol,170 bhp and manual, goes very well indeed(surprised me) and averaging 28mpg around locally down here,it is an estate but not as big as the Omega but nice to drive and ride in,self levelling at rear too :y
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #8 on: 08 February 2016, 19:20:46 »
Why are you looking, when you know the answer, it's got to be an Omega Estate, look and you will find. :y
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« Reply #9 on: 08 February 2016, 19:23:47 »
There was/is a 2.2dti elite estate just down the road from me for £1200 ish on the bay of eeee with 107K on it.
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« Reply #10 on: 08 February 2016, 19:37:34 »
3.2 Elite estate, plus change ::)

Would be as bold as to suggest about £3000 change... ::)
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #11 on: 08 February 2016, 19:40:10 »
V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.
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« Reply #12 on: 08 February 2016, 20:28:16 »
V70 not bad looking for an estate, always look very low to me though.
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Re: car suggestions
« Reply #13 on: 08 February 2016, 20:32:26 »
V70 T5 would work if it had a bigger boot.  The 3.3m rib is quite big even when rolled up.  Plus engine and the rest of the spearfishing gear and safety equipment the need for space soon racks up.  Plus if it's big enough then I can always kip in the boot over night which is safer than driving back when exhausted after a day in the water.
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« Reply #14 on: 08 February 2016, 20:39:39 »
Quote from: Nick W on 08 February 2016, 19:40:10
V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.

Seconded! our old V70's autos were shocking  :o
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