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« 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


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« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 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
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« Reply #3 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
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« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Other Car
« Reply #5 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
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« Reply #6 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..  :)
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« Reply #7 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
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« Reply #8 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
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Re: Other Car
« Reply #9 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..
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Re: Other Car
« Reply #10 on: 02 April 2011, 11:04:47 »
Volvo S60 would be my choice - competent, underrated and handsome.
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Re: Other Car
« Reply #11 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
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