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[SMD]

Morning gents 

Thinking of selling my BMW 340i, not using it as much as I would like to, can't commute in it due to parking restrictions and certain areas I need to visit, wouldn't want to. Also I don't get to use the power for more than 5 seconds before reaching silly speeds so keeping this car doesn't make financial sense at the moment.

What would I replace it with that is modern, big enough in the back for three kids (no MPVs) petrol and preferably auto? Lots of power is not essential, 3.2V6 levels of acceleration would do for safely overtaking. Reasonable running costs so no 10 year old Range Rovers ! 

Sadly the world has gone diesel crazy and a vast majority of modern cars run on the devils pee     

Where is the best place to search for used cars? Private sellers seem to have abandoned Autotrader now

[aaronjb]

Well if the media/Rods/etc are right and the world is about to collapse, this should be perfect: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FV721-FOX-COMBAT-VEHICLE-RECONNAISSANCE-WHEELED-IN-GOOD-RUNNING-CONDITION/193367311203?hash=item2d05970363:g:nKEAAOSwtzZeXi~X

I have no sensible suggestions that you haven't already ruled out (the 10yo RRS - though Rangie will tell you that the running costs are peanuts on a good example)

[Viral_Jim]

Random suggestion: Hyundai genesis 3.8v6. not many about, but a modern design, all the toys and seem to get good reviews.

Less random suggestion: XF, XJ or lexus LS 460. 

[Rangie]

Well if the media/Rods/etc are right and the world is about to collapse, this should be perfect: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FV721-FOX-COMBAT-VEHICLE-RECONNAISSANCE-WHEELED-IN-GOOD-RUNNING-CONDITION/193367311203?hash=item2d05970363:g:nKEAAOSwtzZeXi~X

I have no sensible suggestions that you haven't already ruled out (the 10yo RRS - though Rangie will tell you that the running costs are peanuts on a good example)

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The parts for the Range Rover are considerably cheaper than the
 Hyundai Terracan was, the RR goes in for a full service tomorrow all oils & filters, in readiness for all the towing of the tin tent from April onwards.😄

[SMD]

Reasons for not wanting a diesel other than the obvious is the ultra low emission zones in London and the plans to expand the zone next year. So absolutely no diesels.

I'm open to any suggestions even batmobiles if they run on petrol and within budget 

[YZ250]

Reasons for not wanting a diesel other than the obvious is the ultra low emission zones in London and the plans to expand the zone next year. So absolutely no diesels.

I understand if you don't like diesels but Euro 6 diesels meet the ULEZ criteria don't they, so no charge. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Euro6 diesels don't respond well to constant 20mph use.*

They simply aren't geared for it, so you'll wear out second gear, and the DPF will become a six monthly service item.

*nor do Euro 5s.

[STEMO]

Well if the media/Rods/etc are right and the world is about to collapse, this should be perfect: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FV721-FOX-COMBAT-VEHICLE-RECONNAISSANCE-WHEELED-IN-GOOD-RUNNING-CONDITION/193367311203?hash=item2d05970363:g:nKEAAOSwtzZeXi~X

I have no sensible suggestions that you haven't already ruled out (the 10yo RRS - though Rangie will tell you that the running costs are peanuts on a good example)

Rods has never been wrong about anything before, so go ahead.

Oh, wait..........

[YZ250]

Euro6 diesels don't respond well to constant 20mph use.*

They simply aren't geared for it, so you'll wear out second gear, and the DPF will become a six monthly service item.

*nor do Euro 5s.

Fair point.    Being a country boy I'm not used to built up areas, so the dpf gets its necessary revs to keep it happy. 

[SMD]

What he said

And I don't like them

[Doctor Gollum]

Have seen brand new Transhits shutting down with 500 miles on the clocks and requiring new DPFs before the second tank of fuel.

Guy Martin didn't need the V6 turbo for his speed attempt... The 2.0 diesel lump is geared for about 200mph

Also, won't be long before inside the M25 is all 20mph.

[aaronjb]

Also, won't be long before inside the M25 is all 20mphEVs only.

Fixed that for you, which means SMD is going to have to go and buy himself a Tesla.


Or, if Rods is right, inside the M25 is soon going to be very, very empty..

[SMD]

Yeah, it's 20mph where I live so I often take longer routes with a bit of dual carriageway for 5 seconds of enjoyment.  Like on date nights.  Can't be bothered doing that anymore.

Are Mazda 6 any good? Out of all the bog standard family cars, I think they look alright

Or B8 Audi S4 with 3.0T engine, decent one will cost a bit more than £10k though

[aaronjb]

Or B8 Audi S4 with 3.0T engine, decent one will cost a bit more than £10k though

Friend of mine (ex Omega owner) has a D3 Audi S8 - cost him £4k IIRC and so far he's done nothing but routine maintenance and fit the uprated vac canister actuators you can buy..

Lovely car and you could fit a whole rugby team in the back, let alone three kids. Not to mention the dozen bodies you could fit in the boot..

[Rangie]

Yeah, it's 20mph where I live so I often take longer routes with a bit of dual carriageway for 5 seconds of enjoyment.  Like on date nights.  Can't be bothered doing that anymore.

Are Mazda 6 any good? Out of all the bog standard family cars, I think they look alright

Or B8 Audi S4 with 3.0T engine, decent one will cost a bit more than £10k though

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Had a couple of Mazdas a 626 from new & wifey had a Mazda MX-5 for a couple of years 100 percent reliable & never missed a beat either of them , I recently read a report on the new Mazda 6 a short while ago & it couldn't be faulted.