New motor ideas

Zirax · 11-03-2012, 23:11

The time has come for the Mondeo to move on. Nothing wrong with it except I hate diesels and I won't be doing the moon mileage for the moment. I really do miss the V6 Omega, too old now though

The only real requirements I have are:-
RWD
Auto - The m25 in rush hour is not fun in a manual
Large petrol ~3L
Comfortable on the motorway but won't fall apart on a corner and has some beans e.g. rapid overtaking of some berk doing 45 in a 60.

So far I have:-
Lexus GS300
BMW 330
BMW 530 - Proving to be difficult to find without moon mileage & petrol.

Anything else to consider for around 10-15k? Just getting some ideas before hitting the showrooms

edit:-
Audi A6
Shaguar

Del Lardo · 11-03-2012, 23:32

I wouldn't bother with the Lexus tbh, my father's last three cars have been BMW 730, Lexus GS430 and Audi A6. The Lexus was a nice car but both the BMW and Audi feel leagues ahead in terms of quality, the Lexus was no more reliable despite what everyone will tell you.

Usual suspects from BMW, Audi (if Quattro will suffice) & Merc. You may have to stretch your budget a little but personally I'd find it hard to resist a Jaguar XF, the 3.0 V6 isn't the fastest car out there but would suffice or if you don't mind the fuel costs the 4.2 V8 is lovely.

Outsiders, Nissan 350Z and Porsche Boxster if 2 seats will suffice.

volospian · 12-03-2012, 11:20

You'll be pushing for an XF on that budget!!

However, you can get an S-Type for decent money, the "basic" 4.2 V8 is decent

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3710748.htm

I can't fault my S-Type R. Not very expensive to service, hasn't let me down in 40k miles. Comfy, powerful (400hp), insurance isn't massive (quotes on the M5 and so on were stupid) and you can pick them up for not much at all. Only downside for me is the fuel cost, lol.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3604295.htm

A Place of Light · 12-03-2012, 14:20

A8/S8?

Zirax · 12-03-2012, 21:28

Some good suggestions there! While I could afford to run a V8, I haven't quite got around to that

The Jag XF looks nice but the performance from the engine is rather lacking. It will go on the radar.

The audi's seem to be nearly all diesels or the odd high mileage petrol

volospian · 12-03-2012, 23:28

Not strictly RWD but...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3460036.htm

Grandad · 13-03-2012, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by volospian

Not strictly RWD but...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3460036.htm

great car but heavy on fuel

volospian · 13-03-2012, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandad

great car but heavy on fuel

lol, yeah but 3.0+ with an autobox... nothing that matches that criteria is going to be exactly frugal

Grandad · 13-03-2012, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by volospian

lol, yeah but 3.0+ with an autobox... nothing that matches that criteria is going to be exactly frugal

the 4WD makes it worse and Subarus have never been good on fuel

Del Lardo · 13-03-2012, 11:51

If you are interested in an S-Type 4.0 V8 a friend may be able to source a very good one for good money.

Think it's an 03 plate, 45k, only driven a few thousand miles a year by a Newmarket racing lady as her chauffeur normally drives her. Full service history, never any problems and looks like new apart from one scratch on an alloy. Tax till December and MOT till next Feb. My friend is sorely tempted but currently looking to buy a BMW 320 from them for silly cheap money instead. Would be ~£4k so the saving would pay for a lot of fuel.

11-03-2012, 23:11	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	New motor ideas The time has come for the Mondeo to move on. Nothing wrong with it except I hate diesels and I won't be doing the moon mileage for the moment. I really do miss the V6 Omega, too old now though The only real requirements I have are:- RWD Auto - The m25 in rush hour is not fun in a manual Large petrol ~3L Comfortable on the motorway but won't fall apart on a corner and has some beans e.g. rapid overtaking of some berk doing 45 in a 60. So far I have:- Lexus GS300 BMW 330 BMW 530 - Proving to be difficult to find without moon mileage & petrol. Anything else to consider for around 10-15k? Just getting some ideas before hitting the showrooms edit:- Audi A6 Shaguar Last edited by Zirax; 13-03-2012 at 21:43.

12-03-2012, 14:20	#4
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	A8/S8? __________________ I'm not Burnsy, you cretin.

11-03-2012, 23:32	#2
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	I wouldn't bother with the Lexus tbh, my father's last three cars have been BMW 730, Lexus GS430 and Audi A6. The Lexus was a nice car but both the BMW and Audi feel leagues ahead in terms of quality, the Lexus was no more reliable despite what everyone will tell you. Usual suspects from BMW, Audi (if Quattro will suffice) & Merc. You may have to stretch your budget a little but personally I'd find it hard to resist a Jaguar XF, the 3.0 V6 isn't the fastest car out there but would suffice or if you don't mind the fuel costs the 4.2 V8 is lovely. Outsiders, Nissan 350Z and Porsche Boxster if 2 seats will suffice.

12-03-2012, 11:20	#3
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	You'll be pushing for an XF on that budget!! However, you can get an S-Type for decent money, the "basic" 4.2 V8 is decent http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3710748.htm I can't fault my S-Type R. Not very expensive to service, hasn't let me down in 40k miles. Comfy, powerful (400hp), insurance isn't massive (quotes on the M5 and so on were stupid) and you can pick them up for not much at all. Only downside for me is the fuel cost, lol. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3604295.htm

12-03-2012, 21:28	#5
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Some good suggestions there! While I could afford to run a V8, I haven't quite got around to that The Jag XF looks nice but the performance from the engine is rather lacking. It will go on the radar. The audi's seem to be nearly all diesels or the odd high mileage petrol

12-03-2012, 23:28	#6
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Not strictly RWD but... http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3460036.htm

13-03-2012, 11:51	#10
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	If you are interested in an S-Type 4.0 V8 a friend may be able to source a very good one for good money. Think it's an 03 plate, 45k, only driven a few thousand miles a year by a Newmarket racing lady as her chauffeur normally drives her. Full service history, never any problems and looks like new apart from one scratch on an alloy. Tax till December and MOT till next Feb. My friend is sorely tempted but currently looking to buy a BMW 320 from them for silly cheap money instead. Would be ~£4k so the saving would pay for a lot of fuel.