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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #15 on: 10 April 2011, 01:16:26 »
My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them   given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel 

Who does a 3000cc diesel?
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #16 on: 10 April 2011, 01:39:33 »
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My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them   given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel 

Who does a 3000cc diesel?

Sounds like you need a Volvo, they are comfy..... :y
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #17 on: 10 April 2011, 01:47:31 »
Another Omega, and use the change to re do the kitchen and have a nice holiday or two. :y
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #18 on: 10 April 2011, 02:02:52 »
you know the jag would be comfy.
Bimmer will usually be stiffer, bit more sporting.
Volvo is front wheel drive,
Mercedes will always be a good choice.

Yes 7k is a lot of money for a 10yr old car, but not really for a 10yr old car that was worth best part of 70k when new in that spec....you get A LOT of car for your money. And mega performance too boot.
Probs not what he's looking for though, i admit.

There has to be some 300c 3.0l d saloons out there touching 8k now?
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
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« Reply #20 on: 10 April 2011, 03:03:47 »
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Who does a 3000cc diesel?

BMW, Merc, VW Group, Chrysler (merc lump). Kia/Hyundia (old merc lump).
GMC also do a nice line in v8 diesels.  8-)
Alfa might do something with the 3.0v6 cdti Vectra lump. :-/

Chrysler 300c hemi with lpg? 8-)
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« Reply #21 on: 10 April 2011, 03:06:43 »
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Volvo is front wheel drive,

Also available with awd. :y
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« Reply #22 on: 10 April 2011, 09:07:22 »
7 series Beemers are uber comfy and 231 BHP and 40 MPG sounds good to me :y
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #23 on: 10 April 2011, 16:42:17 »
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Volvo is front wheel drive,

Also available with awd. :y

Had a look before and there is nothing available with under 110k mileage for £8000. So they most likely not an option.

And anything earlier, like an XC 70 is probs not the right styling..

But your are correct, they exist
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #24 on: 11 April 2011, 05:14:59 »
at the moment i have  a pug 306 turbo diesel also (main car) the omega is a sunday car, as its a 3.0 petrol, im considering a saab 9-3 1.9 vector sport (150 brake) thye are quiet reasonably priced, had a shot of my mates and its comfy and nippy.
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #25 on: 11 April 2011, 16:51:13 »
which is basically a vauxhall anyway, so will be familiar territory.
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
« Reply #26 on: 12 April 2011, 01:18:07 »
agreed a vauxhall with a bit more, class shall we say, compared to a 150bhp vectra
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« Reply #27 on: 12 April 2011, 01:26:30 »
A mate of mine had a 9-3 turbo convertible. I thought it was over priced crap tbh. Couldnt think of anything good to say about it. :-?
For me, 7-8 grand would probably be spent on a Beemer or Merc.
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« Reply #28 on: 12 April 2011, 02:15:34 »
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Chrysler 300c hemi with lpg
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« Reply #29 on: 12 April 2011, 07:42:48 »
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My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them  given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel 

Who does a 3000cc diesel?

If you buy a 5 series BMW without run flat tyres. The ride is very smooth :y
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