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[X30XE]

Are you sure that a derv purchase is wise?

I'm not sure if it will be derv tbh. But I need something that will crack 35mpg. And I genuinely prefer diesel to small (<2L) wheezy naturally aspirated petrols. Particularly as I favour 2 pedals over 3.

What the BMW did make me realise is that day to day performance isn't really important. Hence my idea to split.

I'm tempted by another Saab 9-5 aero, but that would have to be a manual :/

I know where there's one looking for a new home  Needs a new donor engine and gearbox mind. Which I have a source for. Just not the time, money or inclination currently 

[Viral_Jim]

I know where there's one looking for a new home  Needs a new donor engine and gearbox mind. Which I have a source for. Just not the time, money or inclination currently 

And there-in lies the issue. Although in my case inclination is the inclination not to get divorced by spending time lying under a car rather than finally finishing our house! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Well if you're going to put it like that

A Saab should be fine if well looked after. Scandinavian winters can be pretty harsh and Volvo and Saab have a reputation for durability.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Are you sure that a derv purchase is wise?

I'm not sure if it will be derv tbh. But I need something that will crack 35mpg. And I genuinely prefer diesel to small (<2L) wheezy naturally aspirated petrols. Particularly as I favour 2 pedals over 3.

What the BMW did make me realise is that day to day performance isn't really important. Hence my idea to split.

I'm tempted by another Saab 9-5 aero, but that would have to be a manual :/

A petrol engine with turbo/supercharger does all a (soon to be history) derv TD car can.....and more

I consider it madness to buy a new diesel in the current climate.

[Viral_Jim]

Are you sure that a derv purchase is wise?

I'm not sure if it will be derv tbh. But I need something that will crack 35mpg. And I genuinely prefer diesel to small (<2L) wheezy naturally aspirated petrols. Particularly as I favour 2 pedals over 3.

What the BMW did make me realise is that day to day performance isn't really important. Hence my idea to split.

I'm tempted by another Saab 9-5 aero, but that would have to be a manual :/

A petrol engine with turbo/supercharger does all a (soon to be history) derv TD car can.....and more

I consider it madness to buy a new diesel in the current climate.

Your bum must be aching from all the fence sitting you do on the Diesel issue. Why don't you just come out and say what you really think 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Are you sure that a derv purchase is wise?

I'm not sure if it will be derv tbh. But I need something that will crack 35mpg. And I genuinely prefer diesel to small (<2L) wheezy naturally aspirated petrols. Particularly as I favour 2 pedals over 3.

What the BMW did make me realise is that day to day performance isn't really important. Hence my idea to split.

I'm tempted by another Saab 9-5 aero, but that would have to be a manual :/

A petrol engine with turbo/supercharger does all a (soon to be history) derv TD car can.....and more

I consider it madness to buy a new diesel in the current climate.

Your bum must be aching from all the fence sitting you do on the Diesel issue. Why don't you just come out and say what you really think 

DEATH TO DERV.........

Less ambiguous, Jimmy?

[Viral_Jim]

I wonder if I picked up an old derv now I'd be eligible for the mooted scrappage scheme...

Money off a new Tesla would be nice 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I wonder if I picked up an old derv now I'd be eligible for the mooted scrappage scheme...

Money off a new Tesla would be nice

Tesla is going places at the moment. Not sure how long it will last.

At the end of the day it's no more than a glorified milk float.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

...and the 911 is a glorified Beetle.

[henryd]

I wonder if I picked up an old derv now I'd be eligible for the mooted scrappage scheme...

Money off a new Tesla would be nice

Tesla is going places at the moment. Not sure how long it will last.

At the end of the day it's no more than a glorified milk float.

I believe the P90D is the fastest accelerating four door saloon on the planet

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I wonder if I picked up an old derv now I'd be eligible for the mooted scrappage scheme...

Money off a new Tesla would be nice

Tesla is going places at the moment. Not sure how long it will last.

At the end of the day it's no more than a glorified milk float.

I believe the P90D is the fastest accelerating four door saloon on the planet

Yep.....and the P100D is even quicker, Henry.

Above 60 MPH some cars reel it in though.

[Doctor Gollum]

I wonder if I picked up an old derv now I'd be eligible for the mooted scrappage scheme...

Money off a new Tesla would be nice 

You jest, the new one is out later this year

https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/model3 a grand reserves you one

[Viral_Jim]

In fact I didn't jest.

It started with looking at used car PCP. A low mileage P85 (a complete slug at around 5s to 60) is around £600 pcm with the BMW deposit.

Or to put it another way, less than the cost of the BMW + fuel. And with a longer warranty   

[Doctor Gollum]

The 3 starts at $35,000... might as well go new

[Viral_Jim]

True, but in the UK that will be £35,000 (standard USD GBP shafting) and the top range (ie goes furthest, not most toys) will be more than that. Probably close to £40k, without free supercharger access.

Also, I am not 100% sold on the idea of buying a car that I've never sat in or driven.