Which Car for Jan 07

Lexus1976

Planning on purchasing a used car in Jan...which one would you recommend?
Will be spending approx 25K

kluivert

None of these really, but it would have to be between Audi and BMW

OldmanMondeo

Lexus1976 wrote:

Planning on purchasing a used car in Jan...which one would you recommend?
Will be spending approx 25K

Show off.....:)

Big Nelly

audi

Fey!

I like the Jag...

MercMad

I would avoid the Jag like the plague..............just drive one and compare it to the German cars, no comparison.

I had one for a weekend and hated it. Smooth engine but very slow and its 2.1 litres so higher tax !

I think Audi's are over rated and cost to much to service, plus they give trouble !

The BMW has the best quality and the 320d is supposedly the best in this sector for value for money and resale !

Thats where my vote would go................of that bunch !

If it were my money I would not concern myself with the year and buy a used E39 530d or a 02 C220cdi/C200K or a 2001 CLK200K. How about a 02/03 Volvo S60 or an off the wall shot, a Saab 93 or 9-5 !

Stephen

The TT. But I'm a sucker for coupes.

Biro

You have 318i 2.2L there.... I think the 318i is a 2.0 and the 320 is a 2.2....

Eoin

Biro wrote:

You have 318i 2.2L there.... I think the 318i is a 2.0 and the 320 is a 2.2....

Think you could be right about the 318, but I'm fairly sure the 320D is still a 2 litre (it is marginally bigger than the previous 320D engine). Supposed to be a sweet engine - 150BHP and responds very well to chipping. I have the older 320D, which isn't bad, but I'd love to have a go in the newer one.

layke

kluivert wrote:

None of these really, but it would have to be between Audi and BMW

Agreed.

Jag just screams wrinkly old prune man. I've never liked the TT ever so any points I make on it will be biased. BMW and the A4 are acceptable and imo a lot more stylish then the other's you posted up.

Captain Slow IRL

What about a new civic?! You'll still have change from 24k and the 1.4idsi is an excellant engine (no harm getting the 1.8vtec though!)
Plus, the only recall work we are having relates to sticking fuel caps - I'd doubt that's the same with any of the other cars you mentioned:D

junkyard

The BMW 320d is the logical choice tbh, nothing else on that list even comes close.

Lexus1976

Is the Audi TT really such a bad car compared to the rest of them?

Biro

No, it's not actually.
Basically, it's a tough list really, but you can drop the jag first off anyway. After that, decide on a budget, then consider running costs. If they're not an issue, you should look towards the TT if you like the look of it. The 225bhp version. That would really outshine the rest in terms of driving pleasure. After that, I'd be reckoning towards a 320i (2.2 litre). That would be a more flexible engine than the diesel. The 320d is the choice if running costs are a concern, good torquey engine for an easy drive. A4 would be more comfortable and slightly more economical than 320, and it might be easier to get a non-abused one. That'd be the order of things from where I'm standing anyway.

Lexus1976

decide on a budget, then consider running costs. If they're not an issue, you should look towards the TT if you like the look of it.

Audi TT Cheaper Insurance and Tax then all the other cars!
Petrol consumption approx the same as the other cars!
Service charge same as the Audi A4.

Am I missing somthing here?


(By the way I'm 30 yrs old) So the Jag may be a little old for me!

lightening

Lexus1976 wrote:

(By the way I'm 30 yrs old) So the Jag may be a little old for me!

Without a doubt! Your way to young for a jag. Go for the TT In black or red! (not silver... please)

Biro

Thats it settled then. Go for a non-silver TT with different to the norm alloys. Make sure it's the 225bhp version.
You've the rest of your life to own a diesel!!

colm_mcm

It'd be the TT or the 320d for me, my next door neighbour has a TT, so it'd have to be nicer. i.e a 225bhp.

Lexus1976

Yes I like the Audi TT but I also like the Audi A4....

Biro

A4? Why? They're a boring looking German family car that is actually a little too small for a family. Forget the A4 until you're older. Buy the TT. You'll only look cool for so long in a coupe, and after that you have the rest of your life for a boring saloon!!



think about it... the rest of your life... trapped driving a saloon... with 4 doors... and everyone will say it's "practical"...

colm_mcm

I'd buy a newer passat before an older A4, you're not really gaining much with the Audi.

Lexus1976

Biro by any chance are you selling an Audi TT

Yeah I can understand were your coming from, might as well buy a sporty car now when I'm this age!

Biro

Lexus1976 wrote:

Biro by any chance are you selling an Audi TT

No, I ain't. But I could sell my celica to you... a lovely clean, fine example, with full Toyota service history since brand new. Much better value than a TT and much lower servicing costs!!

Lexus1976 wrote:

Yeah I can understand were your coming from, might as well buy a sporty car now when I'm this age!

Ya... you know it makes sense!! In 15 years time you can show pics of it to your kids, and they'll think you used be cool! Where as if you show them pics of an A4, they'll just see it as another saloon in a long list of previously owned saloons...

ciarsd

Probably the 320D from that lot.

Question though, what E46 318 had a 2.2? I know the later badged 318's had the 2L and the likes of the E46 320Ci had the 2.2 6 cylinder

Eoin

ciarsd wrote:

Probably the 320D from that lot.

Question though, what E46 318 had a 2.2? I know the later badged 318's had the 2L and the likes of the E46 320Ci had the 2.2 6 cylinder

According to here, none of them had a 2.2.

bazz26

If you could stretch your budget a bit I'm sure you could buy this for under €27k:
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=522316

ciarsd

eoin_s wrote:

According to here, none of them had a 2.2.

Look again at the 320Ci entry

320i/Ci M52B22/M54B22 2001-2007 2171 I6, 24v 125 (170) 210 (155) 8,2 s

Eoin

ciarsd wrote:

Look again at the 320Ci entry

320i/Ci M52B22/M54B22 2001-2007 2171 I6, 24v 125 (170) 210 (155) 8,2 s

Your question was what 318 had a 2.2 litre engine.

tc20

Lexus1976 - would you consider broadening your net to include classic cars?
25K could get you something very interesting indeed. Before you shoot me down in flames, that kinda wedge would get you a motor with full history, well tended, and if you go for a marque like Porsche/Merc you will have no problem with spares/servicing. Such a motor would make an ideal daily driver, E44 road tax p/a, cheaper insurance... worth a thought

Lexus1976

Classic cars! Yeah good point, had thought about it before...but at the end of the day...i'm looking for a car with a max 2.2L . Some of the older classic cars I've been looking at have a min of 4L.

Toyota Celica is a lovely car, had a test drive in one this year and somthing just did'nt feel right about it.

Mercs are nice cars but a bit too old for me.

Passat great car but it does'nt have the edge if you know what I mean.

Audi TT this is the right car for me, only problem is, i'm living in a bad area and am a bit nervous about it being broken into or stolen.

ciarsd

eoin_s wrote:

Your question was what 318 had a 2.2 litre engine.

and your reply to my question was

eoin_s wrote:

According to here, none of them had a 2.2.

hence the confusion... them implying E46's seen as thats the Wiki page you linked to

Biro

Lexus1976 wrote:

Toyota Celica is a lovely car, had a test drive in one this year and somthing just did'nt feel right about it.

You were driving a bad one then!

Lexus1976 wrote:

Audi TT this is the right car for me, only problem is, i'm living in a bad area and am a bit nervous about it being broken into or stolen.

Get a tracker, and one of those steering wheel covers, the autoloc one is it? The one that's known to be the best.. can't remember the make, think it's something like autolok or something similar.

Lexus1976

Merry Christmas and thanks a million for your advice....looking at cbg.ie and carzone for an Audi TT now

VeVeX

Lexus1976 wrote:

Audi TT Cheaper Insurance and Tax then all the other cars!
Petrol consumption approx the same as the other cars!

Theres no way on earth that the 1.8T in 180 or 225 bhp from has anywhere near the same fuel consumption as a 1.9tdi A4 or a 320d 3 series. Doing your average urban driving you would be doing well to get 30 mpg, driving conservatively.

rebel.ranter

I reckon you would pick up a nice 2002/2003 BMW 520i Sport (2.2L) in the UK for the €25k. I got a fully loaded 2002 (December 23rd reg) BMW 525i Sport in for €27.5kin March of this year, 51k miles. You should be able to get the 520i Sport nine months later within your budget. Best car I've driven. Recommended.
A friend of mine is selling a 2001 320D, Calypso Red with Beige leather fo €16k, approx. 90k miles, so shop around when looking.
Oh yea, watch out for the BMWs though, there are a lot coming in from UK & being clocked as they wear well. Do all your checks, when buying any car.

Lexus1976

Drove the Audi TT last week, this car is incredibly small...not sure If I could get my golf clubs in the boot.

Tony255

Lexus1976 wrote:

Drove the Audi TT last week, this car is incredibly small...not sure If I could get my golf clubs in the boot.

i had to laugh when i read this that is the exact same reason why i did not buy one and i was in love with them for years, i actually brought my clubs to the dealers and tried to fit them in quite sad i know but its the small things that count. i have now changed my mind and am looking for the right 318CI for under 18k.