Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 ...because I think I really want this Practical, quick enough, subtle, manual 'box, respectable fuel economy, what's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Phew, thought you were going to link a jag. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 o thats not good news for me does wanting one of these mean your old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 o thats not good news for me does wanting one of these mean your old? It's an estate, and not a V8, so definitely an old man car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Because its really, really ugly and bland. Would take a shot of it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Good luck getting 29 MPG... :scare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 o thats not good news for me does wanting one of these mean your old? It's an estate, and not a V8, so definitely an old man car IM getting old BUT BUT BUT (i know ekona hates it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Because its really, really ugly and bland. Would take a shot of it though It is, and that's kinda what I like about it! I have the loud shouty car, I'd quite like a subtle barge that I can chuck stuff in & kids eventually. Probably separate the two, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 aye its got the right engine in it, but that shape BMW is just sooo bland... especially an estate in black with black leather and small wheels. if you're looking to scratch a BMW itch its got to either a slightly older M5, or a 650i. Certainly wouldn't be buying a 3 series estate with that engine - theres only one choice for an engine in a 3 series estate, which is a 2 litre diesel. obviously. someone drove past me the other day in a black Audi RS6 Saloon... the want levels went through the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I like the touring, far more interesting to look at than a saloon imo If had an estate it would be an Audi or bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Diesel, no ta! Not in this lifetime, anyway. If I'm picking a car for purely practical reasons then I'd get a much cheaper Mondeo diesel or summat. The BMW would at least be good to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 just noticed that in my price range aswell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) aye its got the right engine in it, but that shape BMW is just sooo bland... especially an estate in black with black leather and small wheels. if you're looking to scratch a BMW itch its got to either a slightly older M5, or a 650i. Certainly wouldn't be buying a 3 series estate with that engine - theres only one choice for an engine in a 3 series estate, which is a 2 litre diesel. obviously. someone drove past me the other day in a black Audi RS6 Saloon... the want levels went through the roof! RS6 are cheap enough http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c42693757 But would prefer one of these.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-AUDI-RS6-5-0T-FSI-V10-RS6-Quattro-5dr-Tip-Auto-/291224664891?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43ce57bb3b Edited October 20, 2014 by WhackyWill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hmm thats Cat D and has a dodgy auto box thats slipping and that just what there telling you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 oh I meant the V10 RS6! still rather pricy though unfortunately... one of these days im going to get a V10 lol problem with having a decent engine in a practical 3 series saloon is that you'll never get a chance to use the rwd chassis properly, as if you do you'll have wife screaming at you to slow down and children in the back throwing up... which means you'll be using the power in a straight line, in which case a diesel will be just fine with bags of mid range torque. How about a 330d if a 320d is just too humdrum for you? The fast, refined wafty tourer levels would be off the chart. or even a 530d if you need even more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Couldn't have a diesel for any kind of fun car, sorry bud On the occasion that I was out in it by myself, I'd want to make use of a good engine and a decent chassis. In a fantasy world I'd have a V10 M5 estate, but that's looking increasingly less likely Meh, just looking around and was quite surprised by just how affordable and awesome the E91 cars are. Manual 'box too! Would still rather have a Zed next though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 What is it you are looking for in this car Dan? You have the fast shouty loud car, do you need a fast boring car to go along with it? More practical but will munch the fuel like any other car when you spank it, not to mention it probably weighs the same as your house. I hear the a5 quattro 3.0tdi is the car to have these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I just want to buy another car Was kinda thinking we could flog the Mini then Jo could have this, and I could use it at weekends. I like the idea of a Q car, give it a remap and some sorted suspension and I reckon it could be quite a laugh. I have the truck still for the uber dull stuff, I was kinda trying to think of the most fun but still relatively frugal petrol practical car I could: I cannot think of anything other than the E61 335i. I'd love a Macan, but not at current prices and they're a long way from dropping. Cayenne is too big, Audi RSeses too pricey, and then I run out of ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 fabia VRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 FWD scrabble wagon, no ta. Not really big enough, either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Its got Bilsteins and a Wavetrac LSD win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's a great, practical 'family wagon' with some decent grunt. Not the most thrilling car to look at but then that's not the point of it is it? That's the kind of car you get fun out of when you're driving back from a holiday in the south of France. Family all asleep around you, cases and holiday gear all loaded up and you being able to scoot back to the ferry and have some fun on some great roads 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Does it have to have a usable back seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Good luck getting 29 MPG... :scare: Actually I think your find thats quite a realistic mpg....if driven sensibly....but driven properly its a whole different story Its got Bilsteins and a Wavetrac LSD win! Two most essentials mods on any 335i, and its had the water pump + turbo actuators replaced.....those two mods + cost of repair for the water pump alone will run you close to £4K...Trust me I've been there and pay for it....add in cost for new turbo actuators and that's probably £5-6K worth of mods/repairs alone...so your essentially getting the rest of the car for £3K. For under £9K thats a total bargain .....If your after a fast/practical/fun car your not going to get anything that even comes close for that kind of money......Mitz I you know you've been wanting to get some thing more exciting than the Insignia Edited October 20, 2014 by gangzoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Top man, just the kinda info I was after: I was hoping you were going to pop your head in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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