Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Nick W]

Yep, test drove a 200 that a mate of mine was considering and it felt horribly cramped. My mate, who's about 6'3, loved it and bought it.

It's no different to a 3-series of the same age. Which is hardly surprising as they're direct competitors. And it's one of the many reasons small RWD cars died out; by the time you've installed a long engine, gearbox, axle, massive wheels and heating system there is very little space for what should be the most important component - the passengers.

[TheBoy]

Yep, test drove a 200 that a mate of mine was considering and it felt horribly cramped. My mate, who's about 6'3, loved it and bought it.

It's no different to a 3-series of the same age. Which is hardly surprising as they're direct competitors. And it's one of the many reasons small RWD cars died out; by the time you've installed a long engine, gearbox, axle, massive wheels and heating system there is very little space for what should be the most important component - the passengers.

They are definitely narrower that any 3 series I've been in.

[SMD]

I am actually considering the IS300H along with the GS450H. Most RWD cars are not ideal for three in the back due to the transmission tunnel hump and the raised centre seat. Although the Omega has a pretty good rear bench to seat three.

We have a MK2 focus and my kids reckon it's more spacious in the back than in the F30 I had. Not sure I believe that.

[TheBoy]

So, need to drag this one up again, seeing as TBE is needed for storage and distribution of Andy B's produce 

[Rangie]

One of our neighbours has just got himself an Audi RS6 sounds & looks very nice in metallic blue, don't know anything about them but looks very purposeful indeed.

[STEMO]

What do you replace an Omega with?  Mrs TB's daily, covering about 2k monthly, so rules out anything tasty.

Requirements:
Comfortable mile cruncher, so large saloon
40+ mpg
ideally well over 500m to a tank (one area that became problematic with TBE)
Sludge-o-matic
RWD/AWD/4WD
Good visibility (unlike the x351 XJ, which is a bit crap)
Comfortable for passengers
Sub 100k
Ideally less than £6-7k, unless the car perfectly suits her needs.
DAB + BT streaming. BBC Radio is not conducive to her remaining mild mannered.

A 2.0 diesel jag.

[henryd]

So, need to drag this one up again, seeing as TBE is needed for storage and distribution of Andy B's produce 

Talking of AndyB,not seen him on in a while

[YZ250]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

[STEMO]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Someone mentioned that a couple of posts ago.

[YZ250]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Someone mentioned that a couple of posts ago.

I know, I was reiterating what you said. 

[STEMO]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Someone mentioned that a couple of posts ago.

I know, I was reiterating what you said. 

Well....you have to say that. Like "That nice STEMO fella was right, again". 

[Entwood]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Audi A6 Quattro  ?  I know I went for the allroad version, due to my habit of pulling a tin tent, but it has been reliable, comfortable, cheaper than the Omega to run, has more power and handles better than the Omega ... the only "downside" is it runs on diseasel .. but I'm getting used to that .... 

[YZ250]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Audi A6 Quattro  ?  I know I went for the allroad version, due to my habit of pulling a tin tent, but it has been reliable, comfortable, cheaper than the Omega to run, has more power and handles better than the Omega ... the only "downside" is it runs on diseasel .. but I'm getting used to that .... 

I fully agree with you Nige, as I also drive an Audi A6 Avant.    Lovely comfortable motor even though it runs on 20" rims, economical and quick. No issues with mine either so far touchwood.    TB stated slush box though, which limits the range of available models.   

[YZ250]

Just had a scoot through Autotrader and the criteria you require really only leaves Jags. As soon as you select RWD, budget of around 9k tops, it limits the choice to BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, with a small handful of Lexus's thrown in.
You don't want a Beemer, you're not a fan of Mercedes, Lexus are too small, so it only leaves the XF, or a private XE/XJ.
There you go, I've narrowed it down for you, you're looking for another Jag. 

Someone mentioned that a couple of posts ago.

I know, I was reiterating what you said. 

Well....you have to say that. Like "That nice STEMO fella was right, again". 

Ok, busted.    I read what you'd written but had forgotten it two posts later.    

[Marks DTM Calib]

I know of a nice 2 year old high spec XE petrol with low miles, service plan, years warranty left, just serviced etc 

Out of budget though