New car???

[MickAP]

Well new to me, but secondhand.

After much searching and fact finding, mainly on  tinternet, I've come to the conclusion that there ain't much out there to replace my TD estate with.
It's getting on a bit, it's slow to take off but once it's got going, it's a good load lugger and good cruiser.
And at 33mpg local running, and around 44 on a run not bad economy.

I was thinking of another diesel estate of some sort BMW 5 series, X-type Jag, Volvo V50, Vectra CDTi, VW Passat, Audi A4, Mondeo ......err not really :-/ are contenders but seem to have their faults one way or another. Some even out of my price range.
Up to £6,000 maybe to spend..................
so what's out there that fits the bill, if anything?

I can't make my mind up, what to do :-/

Mick :-/

[joshwyatt]

I'd have either a Volvo V70 or BMW 5 series.
A '54' plate V70 or later, as tha when the facelift came in, 'SE' spec with the D5 engine. It's a straight 5cyl turbo diesel engine, it produces 185bhp, sounds lovely and rturns very good MPG. It is FWD, bt not a bad car to drive at all, I enjoy driving them.
Failing that I would go for a 5 series, 525d or 530d.
I wouldn't go for a Merc, I sold an '04' E220 CDI estate with 103,000 miles for £7900. Classic spec, so base model, but still got sec levels. But I wouldn't want another.
Vectra isn't bad, the 3.0 V6 CDTI is good, but don't get an auto one, it'll destrory the gearbox...you must have a manual or you'll be having problems.

I'd recommend either a V70 or 5 series.

[tunnie]

not  a diesel, but these are growing on me:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201023361000208/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/estate/price-from/5000/model/legacy/make/subaru/radius/1501/postcode/rg64da/page/1/keywords/spec%20b?logcode=p

[Dishevelled Den]

not  a diesel, but these are growing on me:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201023361000208/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/estate/price-from/5000/model/legacy/make/subaru/radius/1501/postcode/rg64da/page/1/keywords/spec%20b?logcode=p

Agreed - very capable cars indeed, althougth a bit on the thirsty side.

[henryd]

hows about a chrysler 300c with a merc diesel lump in it,I do like the look of them but being a yank not sure how good the rest is

[tunnie]

hows about a chrysler 300c with a merc diesel lump in it,I do like the look of them but being a yank not sure how good the rest is

Its not, autoboxes die less than 20k old, terrible, terrible build all over. Merc is not exactly well built these days, this is the budget version

[henryd]

hows about a chrysler 300c with a merc diesel lump in it,I do like the look of them but being a yank not sure how good the rest is

Its not, autoboxes die less than 20k old, terrible, terrible build all over. Merc is not exactly well built these days, this is the budget version

shame cause I think there a real looker

[MickAP]

hows about a chrysler 300c with a merc diesel lump in it,I do like the look of them but being a yank not sure how good the rest is

Its not, autoboxes die less than 20k old, terrible, terrible build all over. Merc is not exactly well built these days, this is the budget version

shame cause I think there a real looker

Yes I've also taken a look at them, not in the flesh. Out of my price range though, so not a contender.

Mick

[MickAP]

not  a diesel, but these are growing on me:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201023361000208/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/estate/price-from/5000/model/legacy/make/subaru/radius/1501/postcode/rg64da/page/1/keywords/spec%20b?logcode=p

Agreed - very capable cars indeed, althougth a bit on the thirsty side.

Agreed , I do like it though.

Mick

[kineavy]

I would go for a Mondeo ST TDCi and get it remapped.

[Dishevelled Den]

not  a diesel, but these are growing on me:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201023361000208/sort/priceasc/usedcars/body-type/estate/price-from/5000/model/legacy/make/subaru/radius/1501/postcode/rg64da/page/1/keywords/spec%20b?logcode=p

Agreed - very capable cars indeed, althougth a bit on the thirsty side.

Agreed , I do like it though.

Mick

Banjax runs a Legacy Sport Mick, might be worthwhile giving him a pm to get his take

[Del Boy]

I'm with Josh on this, V70 or a 5 Series 

[MickAP]

I'd have either a Volvo V70 or BMW 5 series.
A '54' plate V70 or later, as tha when the facelift came in, 'SE' spec with the D5 engine. It's a straight 5cyl turbo diesel engine, it produces 185bhp, sounds lovely and rturns very good MPG. It is FWD, bt not a bad car to drive at all, I enjoy driving them.
Failing that I would go for a 5 series, 525d or 530d.
I wouldn't go for a Merc, I sold an '04' E220 CDI estate with 103,000 miles for £7900. Classic spec, so base model, but still got sec levels. But I wouldn't want another.
Vectra isn't bad, the 3.0 V6 CDTI is good, but don't get an auto one, it'll destrory the gearbox...you must have a manual or you'll be having problems.

I'd recommend either a V70 or 5 series.

Auto or manuals best for both?

And why post 54 plate on the Volvo V70 diesel?

Mick

[Broomies Mate]

I'd have either a Volvo V70 or BMW 5 series.
A '54' plate V70 or later, as tha when the facelift came in, 'SE' spec with the D5 engine. It's a straight 5cyl turbo diesel engine, it produces 185bhp, sounds lovely and rturns very good MPG. It is FWD, bt not a bad car to drive at all, I enjoy driving them.
Failing that I would go for a 5 series, 525d or 530d.
I wouldn't go for a Merc, I sold an '04' E220 CDI estate with 103,000 miles for £7900. Classic spec, so base model, but still got sec levels. But I wouldn't want another.
Vectra isn't bad, the 3.0 V6 CDTI is good, but don't get an auto one, it'll destrory the gearbox...you must have a manual or you'll be having problems.

I'd recommend either a V70 or 5 series.

Auto or manuals best for both?

And why post 54 plate on the Volvo V70 diesel?

Mick

As in his post, thats when the Facelift came in! 

[Squealey]

Does it have to be an estate, what about a bloody big hatchback. A fully loaded Signum 3.0 V6 TDi