Car Hunting. 10k to spend.

El Guapo!

Hi lads,
I need help with this one. Ive been looking for a new car but just cant find the right one (maybe im being too picky!!) I have roughly 10k to spend. I currently drive a 00 BMW 318 and I would preferably like another beemer. Something a little newer and with low(ish) mileage but I cant seem to find anything that I really like. I need help before I do something stupid and buy something French!!:eek: Any suggestions or links would be great!
Cheers;)

david

Honda Accord with executive trim? 2.2 diesel. You'd get a nice '04 for that budget

skyhighflyer

I'd be looking at a nice last-of-line E39 5 series.

CianRyan

04 525i with 37.5k miles for €11,550.
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/525/200920192807974/advert?channel=CARS


You'd get that for €10k easy.

El Guapo!

Yeah I was actually looking at the accords too. There a nice looking car. I havent actually driven one yet though so I dont know if they have a bit of poke or not.

david

Dean09 wrote: »

Yeah I was actually looking at the accords too. There a nice looking car. I havent actually driven one yet though so I dont know if they have a bit of poke or not.

Honda Accord 2.2i cdti


Engine Size 2204 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 9.0 s
Power Output 138 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 340 Nm / 251 lb-ft
Top Speed 131 mph

Seems to have enough poke for everyday driving but they have big remap potential

http://www.cargiant.co.uk/Honda/Accord/details-423334-Honda-Accord.asp

^^That one has very nice spec

El Guapo!

Thanks for that. Might look into them a bit more.

CianRyan

I love these spend me money for me threads. haha
Just throwing out some more ideas.

Guy across the road from me has an Accord, lovely car.

2000 S4 http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/S4/2.7-Quat/200911192148394/advert?channel= CARS

2005 120i http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/1-Series/120i/200919192732544/advert?channel=CARS

El Guapo!

The S4 is fairly ugly TBH.

Think the 1 series is too small.

Told ye Im picky!! lol

CianRyan

Bloody fussy little so and so!
haha

Alfas?
Two GTs
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-Spor/200918192670142/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-SPOR/200908191916127/advert?channel=CARS


A GTV
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GTV/2.0-SPOR/200902191399123/advert?channel=CARS

A 159
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/159/Tourismo/200920192788732/advert?channel=CARS



Any other cars in particular, that you like?
You said you want less miles than on you're 3 series, but didn't say how many are on it, so i've been left guessing about that too. :rolleyes:

bookerboy

10K would go along way in Merlin car auctions.You might be surprised at what you could buy.

Flatzie_poo

All I can say is try hold out for a SIMI Dealer, if you can. They might be a tad dearer but it'll be worth it in the long run (not that i've had a bad run in with a non SIMI dealer...yet!!)

But Ditto on you going to merlin, check their website all the '08s and 09's are repossessions!!! :eek:

Tragedy

Flatzie_poo wrote: »

All I can say is try hold out for a SIMI Dealer, if you can. They might be a tad dearer but it'll be worth it in the long run

Does not compute

El Guapo!

CianRyan wrote: »

Bloody fussy little so and so!
haha

Alfas?
Two GTs
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-Spor/200918192670142/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/1.8-SPOR/200908191916127/advert?channel=CARS


A GTV
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GTV/2.0-SPOR/200902191399123/advert?channel=CARS

A 159
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/159/Tourismo/200920192788732/advert?channel=CARS



Any other cars in particular, that you like?
You said you want less miles than on you're 3 series, but didn't say how many are on it, so i've been left guessing about that too. :rolleyes:

Sorry I should've been clearer. My car has 109,000 miles on it so I definitely want less than that. Preferably less than 100. Thanks for the suggestions but I hate Alfas. Not bad to look at but Ive worked on too many of them and seen too many go wrong.
Ideally I would like another beemer but it doesnt have to be one. Id consider other cars too. Basically I want something big-ish in size, comfortable, and nothing over a 2.5. I know I know, Im a pain in the arse!!! Cheers for the help though lads. Much appreciated.

david

http://www.cargiant.co.uk/Audi/A4/details-419175-Audi-A4.asp

There you go. Matches all of your criteria and pretty close to your budget

david

At todays exchange rate

Cost €7286
VRT €3452
Sundries (Shipping, plates, fuel etc.) €262
€11,000 landed.