Something a little different £4000-5000

jumbone · 26-08-2015 12:52am #1

I would really like to change my car but I want something a bit different.

looking for a small exec saloon type car but not something mundane - i would drive a BM but don't think I could get a nice one in budget, I have a hankering for a Saab 93 but i would appreciate some suggestions. Here's my requirements:

2006+
petrol or diesel max 2L pref a bit less
leather (a MUST)
alloys (i suppose could be added later but steelies generally indicates ****e spec)
back windows tinted (again can be added later)
bluetooth (factory or else a very nice head unit, no parrot-type kits)
aux in or a2dp streaming
cruise control
nice radio - would love a double din nav unit type thing
xenons/hids - need to have nice white lights (could live with 5000k blue halogen bulbs i guess)
dark color - would prefer gunmetal grey/dark grey/black - no silver!

I think A4s don't seem premium enough or else I've only been n ****e ones, don't like passats, like 3 series but dont think within reach, like saab 93 (especially when chromed up), like is2200butbig engine, havent considered anything asian but wouldn't be averse

I am living in NI and can spend roughly 4-5k stg, no issue with buying down south and re reg as pound is strong and I may even get the rebate

would consider a hatch as long as it was a niceplace to be

jumbone · 27-08-2015 5:23pm

Anyone?

Jut looking for things I mightn't have thought of in the c class, 3 series, a4, is200/is220, 9-3 etc segment. The less obvious choices that still say 'premium'.

Nobody? Bueller?

R.O.R · 27-08-2015 5:25pm

Volvo S60 2.0T

Old skool dash is the big draw back and may struggle to find Xenon's and Bluetooth. Alloys & leather should be on most.

draiochtanois · 27-08-2015 5:29pm

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colm_mcm · 27-08-2015 5:35pm

I reckon the Bluetooth streaming and even Bluetooth would nearly need to be aftermarket at that age.
You could do satnav, Bluetooth, USB and music streaming by getting an aftermarket unit,

This makes the choice much bigger.

jumbone · 28-08-2015 10:38pm

I can be flexible on the aux/bluetooth/nav I suppose, if I get a decent deal in the car what's a couple of hundred towards a nice aftermarket head unit...

The old school dash in the Volvo would kill me I think, my dad has an 07 S80 with the waterfall dash so I'd be constantly wishing for that. Also I've been in a 12 s40 recently and it just seemed a poor imitation of the s80, I understand halo marketing but I think Volvos might just not be a goer.

As for the 5 series, I think it'd be a touch too big - I'm coming from a 9n polo followed by a corsa d so I'm hoping to limit it to the "compact exec" segment. Also think I'd need to go down the years to get a specced up one for my budget.

I did pass an Alfa 159 today the looked nice, can a reliable one be had cheap though?

Also liking Honda accords- but big and not quite as premium but a well polished dark one with some shiny bits can look well.

I'm terribly picky as you can see...

colm_mcm · 28-08-2015 10:59pm

There's 2 different dashes in the old s60, the one with full climate is a lot nicer. Spaceball gearknob makes it more modern too.

mhackett102 · 29-08-2015 12:43am

Very limited with your budget and your request. I cant think of much now, but would you consider a Ford Mondeo? You should be able to get a decent titanium model in NI for your budget.

2007+ I would recommend
Full leather is available, although the most popular seems to be the half leather/suede type (Titanium model).
Alloys are on most of them.
Some have windows tinted but not all. Not a big job to do afterwards.
Bluetooth is standard AFAIK.
AUX Port is available in all models AFAIK.
Cruise Control is standard.
Titanium model has a very nice radio set up.
Not sure what lights are in them but bulbs can be changed easily.
Dark colour is widely available.

Here's a LINK to one I just came across online for sale, but is in the UK (just using as an example). Not sure if you would like it but its one that I would probably consider.

allinthehead · 29-08-2015 3:37pm

Suburu Legacy 2.0ren if you can find one, should have everything you want although dash a bit dated. Should just about get one in your budget.

AMKC · 29-08-2015 10:14pm

What about one of these

http://www.autotrader.ie/browse-used-cars/mazda/mazda6/used-2013-131-mazda-mazda6-tyrone-fpa-173814354547410490

Lovely car.

AMKC · 29-08-2015 10:23pm

http://www.autotrader.ie/browse-used-cars/renault/avantime/used-2003-renault-avantime-coupe-armagh-fpa-202014387340186890

Or that car very cool car also very rare. Ok maybe the engine is a bit big lol.

AMKC · 29-08-2015 10:35pm

Maybe a little older than you want but no harm in looking. It seems to be in good condition and is only a 2L

http://www.autotrader.ie/browse-used-cars/renault/vel-satis/used-2005-renault-vel-satis-privi-dublin-fpa-201714390466870040

Something a little different £4000-5000

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