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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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« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2016, 18:33:58 »
Mondeo ST220 or Volvo V70?
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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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« 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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« Reply #15 on: 08 February 2016, 20:48:53 »
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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

I drove a c70 t5 auto once and it was pretty nippy.  Handled well too, but forget using the rear seats.
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« Reply #16 on: 08 February 2016, 20:51:54 »
Quote from: Guffer on 08 February 2016, 20:48:53
Quote from: Jasonm on 08 February 2016, 20:39:39
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V70 estate. Don't buy an automatic.

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

I drove a c70 t5 auto once and it was pretty nippy.


They're not when the chocolate gearbox fails.
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« Reply #18 on: 08 February 2016, 20:54:16 »
Ours went pretty regularly, usually after a very spirited run, used to get the warning lamp saying gearbox fault. Most of the time cooked gearbox oil.  ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #23 on: 08 February 2016, 21:51:15 »
Quote from: korum on 08 February 2016, 21:34:40
how about one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4-Estate-/281929397751?hash=item41a44d35f7:g:RW8AAOSwll1WtzCF


If a V70 isn't big enough, then a Galant certainly won't be! And the running costs of a Mitsubishi are comical as long as someone else is paying.
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« Reply #24 on: 08 February 2016, 22:20:31 »
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 February 2016, 20:53:20
Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0

Ticks most of the boxes :D

 8)

Mate of mine had one of those.

I don't think he ever did find a way of changing the plugs on the back bank. ::)
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« Reply #25 on: 08 February 2016, 22:50:20 »
I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this

 http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Holden-Commodore-2012/SSE-AD-3838039/?Cr=19

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« Reply #26 on: 08 February 2016, 22:56:32 »
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2016, 22:50:20
I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this


240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6?  :-X
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« Reply #27 on: 08 February 2016, 22:58:50 »
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 08 February 2016, 22:56:32
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2016, 22:50:20
I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this


240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6?  :-X
280 is closer the mark for that engine ;)
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« Reply #28 on: 08 February 2016, 23:01:36 »
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 February 2016, 22:58:50
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 08 February 2016, 22:56:32
Quote from: Andy H on 08 February 2016, 22:50:20
I wonder whether it would be practical to import something like this


240BHP from a modern 3.6 V6?  :-X
280 is closer the mark for that engine ;)

OK.

280BHP from a modern 3.6 V6? :-X


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« Reply #31 on: 09 February 2016, 11:37:50 »
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 February 2016, 20:53:20
Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0

Ticks most of the boxes :D

Looks bonkers.

Crying out to be bought, painted like something from a Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series (maybe the Spectrum Patrol Vehicle) and taken on a banger rally..
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« Reply #32 on: 09 February 2016, 11:48:01 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 09 February 2016, 11:37:50
Quote from: Harris K Telemacher on 08 February 2016, 20:53:20
Left field...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONTIAC-Trans-Sport-3-8-auto-7-seater-The-ultimate-american-MPV-Best-in-UK-/331757874211?hash=item4d3e4f6c23:g:8usAAOSwo3pWb0g0

Ticks most of the boxes :D

Looks bonkers.

Crying out to be bought, painted like something from a Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series (maybe the Spectrum Patrol Vehicle) and taken on a banger rally..
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« Reply #33 on: 09 February 2016, 11:57:33 »
Does it have to be a car?

For that sort of cash you can get a modern Transit sized van with all sorts of gadgets, extra seats and engines.

Or the slightly smaller Kangoo/ Connect/ Berlingo small to mid sized vans

Plenty of room in the back and more comfortable to kip in than an estate

If its a car then the £5k gets you a 2009-2010 160bhp diesel Inshitnia estate, if you like that sort of thing

Lot less than that gets you a V6 turbo Vectra estate and they are easily as big as an Omega

E class Mercedes estate?
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