Commander Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Alright chaps, here's the pickle... I've got a 2007 HR that I use for work (3-4days / week I work from home, 1-2days / week I visit customers all over the UK). I'm about to be TUPE'd with about 250 of my colleagues to another company and they have different car rules. "Must have four seats" is the main concern and "must not be extravagant" is possibly another, but as a standard car worth less than 10k I can probably argue the latter one. I can't afford to keep the Zed and have another car for work, so the Zed may well have to go if my appeal against this new rule fails, but what to swap it for? I'd like to keep something at least vaguely powerful and that I can at get close to 30MPG with on the motorway. We're also in the process of moving to a house that needs plenty of DIY so I wouldn't be adverse to a sporty estate, so long as it can still tick a few 'fun' boxes... and all this for less than about £12k. Here are my thoughts so far; E46 M3 - looking a bit old / high mileage now? E90 M3 - too expensive Audi S4 - too expensive / high mileage? Audi RS4 - too expensive Civic TypeR - too chavvy? Civic 2.2 CDTI - still too chavvy? BMW 330/530 Saloon / Estate - don't know much about these? Inifniti G37 - too expensive? Any other ideas?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 E46 M3. It's first on your list for a reason 335d/i would be worth considering as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 G35/ 350gt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 If it was me I'd probably go for a 330i/530i touring. A good mix of power and versatility, especially if you'll be doing DIY Theres not many cars that fulfill this criteria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Mitsubishi Evo, Ford Mustang, Camaro, BMW 335 coupe (E90 chassis), Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2... Really depends on your price range maximum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd be tempted by a 350GT, but my mate just landed one of these, loads of car for the cash and with no roof you've got loads of room for transport stuff for your house move, over 30mpg (alleged), totally practical suggestion http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201402282146188/sort/default/usedcars/make/bmw/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/6_series/body-type/convertible/radius/1501/postcode/fy14qs/page/1/price-to/10000?logcode=p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Mitsubishi Evo, Ford Mustang, Camaro, None of which exactly give out the right image. You rock up to a meeting with a client in one of those and they're not going to be massively impressed, sadly. Alfa Brera is a good shout though, if not the last word in driving dynamics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 If the company is so concerned about its image they should provide you with a car. The company I worked for had a number of pool cars for customer visits. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Have you looked into these rules and regulations? I start my new role on Monday and the contract states 4 seater but I mentioned what I had my manager said it would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Get that in writing. It's not about what rules are in place, it's also about common sense. I don't drive the 911 around when at work, it's just not the right image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Audi a8 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 ......... I'm about to be TUPE'd with about 250 of my colleagues to another company ......... Any other ideas?! Resist being TUPI ed ... you're bound to regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 but as a standard car worth less than 10k.... I dont get that bit. Can you explain why the cost of the car is relevant please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) We've got a Civic 2.2 and BMW 335i in the family. I wouldn't say the Civic was chavvy, there's loads on them around, it's massive inside, get the top of the range model and it's full of toys, your get 50mpg on a M run quite easily, and to be very honest it's got enough power/torque to keep up with most things. I've been able to keep it pretty much stuck to the bumper of a 330i down a country road once, and let's just say it was a rather sprites drive ...But not really a 'fun' car to drive, buy one for commuting not for fun/driving pleasure. The 335 is on a whole different levels, stock is pretty good but not all that exciting, spend some money on decent mods (£5k ish) and it's basically a junior M car. I've got the saloon and it's not the most practical car, boot is small, rear seats don't fold down, and despite been bigger on the outside than the Civic rear leg room is worse. Edited March 20, 2014 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.