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Title: Other Car
Post by: griffin on 01 April 2011, 14:16:46

Hi all

Thought I'd ask on here as I'll get goog advice as always. Due to a new job roughly 50 mile round trip everyday I'm looking at buying another car for work (keeping the Omega for fundays!!) but I dont know what to go for?

I have aroung 6-7k to spend and so far I've considered:

Saab 93/95 (Diesel)
Volvo S60 (Diesel)
Vectra (Diesel)

Any other suggestions. As I want something comfy!!!

TIA

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2011, 14:21:15

My journey to work is around a 60m round trip. I prefer a 1998 LPG'd MV6 ::)

Because it is best part of an hour each way, I like the comfort of a big saloon.  Comes in well under budget as well :P

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: Andy B on 01 April 2011, 14:32:04

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My journey to work is around a 60m round trip.  ....

& I moan at my 45 mile round trip.  :o

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: Lazydocker on 01 April 2011, 14:34:02

If I were picking from that list I'd probably go for the Volvo, although it's still FWD ::)

I'm with TB... I'd run a LPG Omega... Much more comfort and fun ::) ;D

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2011, 16:09:52

I would probably go Saab 95 as they are a much more relaxing drive and better more ergonomic driving position than the others.

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: tigers_gonads on 01 April 2011, 16:14:26

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Hi all

Thought I'd ask on here as I'll get goog advice as always. Due to a new job roughly 50 mile round trip everyday I'm looking at buying another car for work (keeping the Omega for fundays!!) but I dont know what to go for?

I have aroung 6-7k to spend and so far I've considered:

Saab 93/95 (Diesel)
Volvo S60 (Diesel)
Vectra (Diesel)

Any other suggestions. As I want something comfy!!!
TIA

C5 hdi  :y
Nice too drive and very comfy  :y

Save a few quid aswell  :y
40 to the gallon a

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: griffin on 01 April 2011, 16:34:50

I did once look at a C5 Hdi but they're unispiring a bit like the puggy 407!!

May look at getting an elite and lpg'ing it lol..  :)

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: Del Boy on 01 April 2011, 18:28:50

SAAB 93 or SAAB 95 are your best bets I'd say, or even the Volvo S60 is quite a competent cruiser  :y :y

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: Pitchfork on 01 April 2011, 18:59:37

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Hi all

Thought I'd ask on here as I'll get goog advice as always. Due to a new job roughly 50 mile round trip everyday I'm looking at buying another car for work (keeping the Omega for fundays!!) but I dont know what to go for?

I have aroung 6-7k to spend and so far I've considered:

Saab 93/95 (Diesel)
Volvo S60 (Diesel)
Vectra (Diesel)

Any other suggestions. As I want something comfy!!!
TIA

C5 hdi  :y
Nice too drive and very comfy  :y

Save a few quid aswell  :y
40 to the gallon a

I'm getting 55.3mpg from mine (on board computer not brimming it) 1.6 Hdi

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 April 2011, 19:21:00

dont go for the expense of multiple cars imo..  you have to deal with many tires, parts, washing, cleaning, tax, insurance.. lpg the miggy :y

plus : diesel parts are more expensive and requires extra knowledge..

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: tonyyeb on 02 April 2011, 11:04:47

Volvo S60 would be my choice - competent, underrated and handsome.

Title: Re: Other Car
Post by: tunnie on 02 April 2011, 17:10:55

6-7k?

Sod that spend 700 quid DIY LPG the Omega, stick the 6k in savings, some of the interest would most likely pay for maintenance!

My commute before I moved to London was 150 miles per day! It was a breeze with cruise control, comfy seats, and LPG giving me effective cost of 60mpg  :D