relentless Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Ive finally taken a deposit for my Zed and im not looking forward to getting rid one bit! ... it hadnt even done 30k! but practicality must now kick in.... So im now deciding what to get next....ive narrowed it down to either a Golf A3 BMW 1 series budget 7k. So anyone had much experience of any of the above? Good mpg and reliability is a must. cheers Mark Quote
magic84 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 well done on the sale mate. dont think your budget is enough for one of the above tho with decent miles on the clock. they all hold there price really well Quote
Ruddles Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Good reliability and mpg, then the Caterham is for you! Quote
ATTAK Z Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Good reliability and mpg, then the Caterham is for you! Excellent choice for blustery/cold/snowy/rainy winter mornings Quote
Peter10 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 1 Series BMW's are probably the best little (ish) cars on the market at the moment in my opinion. Quote
drivebyabuser Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 1 Series BMW's are probably the best little (ish) cars on the market at the moment in my opinion. +1 Mrs Drivebyabusers 1 series is a joy to dive and even though its a 118d it feels nippy enough most of the time Quote
EH 370z Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Depending on spec obviously. A3 for me, front or 4WD so removing the only bad thing about the Zed in the winter, more room than the BMW more interesting than the golf IMO. A nice S-line, with a 2.0 diesel should tick a few boxes Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Or for £7k an Astra 2.0T goes like a bullet and is practical. You might even find some VXRs dropping into that price range now? Quote
Ekona Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 1-Series, no contest. Still RWD so still fun if you want, and the 120D is very good on the ol' fuel. Quote
nixy Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I've driven a diesel 1 series and they are fairly nippy - not to mention 68 mpg from the 118d......... been thinking of this myself. Quote
slimjim Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 My wife started with a 1.9d A3, then moved onto the 118d BMW. A3 was very nice... but the 1series is LOVELY... Feels great to drive, even though it is a diesel. So the petrol's must be great! When we sold the A3, she wanted another one, but the 1series were coming up just as cheap, so we risked one and she loves it. ONE THING TO THINK ABOUT WITH THE BMW's!!!!! The rear Diffs tend to go. Ours did about 2 months after having it About £1200 to sort (£900 for a refurb'd one from BMW) Apparently quite a weak spot on them... Can't recommend the 1series enough. Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel I know I am going to get slated for it and I do have a hatred of BMW cars that have been built over the last 6-7 years but I just have to get that out in the open - my names Col and I am a BMW hater Quote
Ekona Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel But you suggested an Astra!! Quote
slimjim Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel But you suggested an Astra!! Mmmmmmm Nova's are beautiful.... Quote
slimjim Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel Have you tried driving one Col? They are LOVELY to drive...! Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel But you suggested an Astra!! I suggested a 2.0T Astra or VXR, the VXR which is probably as quick as a Zed - you guys were going for a 118 Diesel! Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel Have you tried driving one Col? They are LOVELY to drive...! Yep, I thought they were, well okay to drive - still think they are overpriced for what you get and the body shape, its hideous. Quote
slimjim Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I couldnt imagine driving anything as ugly and as boring as a one series BMW one point eight diesel But you suggested an Astra!! I suggested a 2.0T Astra or VXR, the VXR which is probably as quick as a Zed - you guys were going for a 118 Diesel! But you can't argue that the BMW is boring... and the Nova is good because it is quick. The Nova is MORE awful than the 1 series to look at. Plus it's a Vauxhall! Yes, the Beemer is over priced (as they all are) but second hand they all kinda equal out. No the Beemer isn't the best looking car either... Prettier than a Nova though Quote
Railgun Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Hate to say it, but the 58 Honda Civic I traded in for my latest zed, drove really well and the 2.2 diesel was nippy at best. Very practical too. Only gripe I had was rear vis!! Sounds like your headed down the german route though!! Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I assume the reference to the Nova is some sort of dig at the Astra? I am not saying that Vauxhall are great - I think they are about average - but having driven both a 2.0T and a 118D the Astra wins hands down on fun, looks, performance and ability to modify if you like. BMW is overpriced, more reliable but massively expensive to repair when they do go wrong. If you want to soften the blow of selling the Zed and getting a more sensible car then the 118D is a big step down in my view, the Astra would sit somewhere in between - depends what you want really. And like I said, the 1 series BMW is fugly Quote
srobrien Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3106612.htm There u go, reliable, good mileage, bit of poke, decent looking and most importantly 4WD, which will be a must in a few months. The 1series are USELESS in the snow. R Quote
slimjim Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I hear what you are saying Coldel. There u go, reliable, good mileage, bit of poke, decent looking and most importantly 4WD, which will be a must in a few months. The 1series are USELESS in the snow. R Oh yeah... we are SCREWED this year as we have the Zed or the 1'er to drive in the snow. A3 tubby Q would be nice Quote
coldel Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3106612.htm There u go, reliable, good mileage, bit of poke, decent looking and most importantly 4WD, which will be a must in a few months. The 1series are USELESS in the snow. R Nice find that. Amazed how prices are dropping... Quote
DannyBoy Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3106612.htm There u go, reliable, good mileage, bit of poke, decent looking and most importantly 4WD, which will be a must in a few months. The 1series are USELESS in the snow. R Nice find that. Amazed how prices are dropping... +1 on the A3 but I'd go for the 2.0FSI engine (if you can get a new enough one for you) over the turbos. I had one for 2 years and loved the engine, pokey when it needs to be but 43MPG on a good motorway cruise. DB Quote
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