Where would you go next...

MarkN · 30-07-2018 07:40PM

Would I be mad......?!

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-3-series-82-94/only-61-000-miles--bmw-e30-3-series-325-sport-manual--mtechi--years-mot/8897640

Heres Johnny · 30-07-2018 07:58PM

Keep it well and if that's a realistic price to begin with you might get your money back.
As a daily driver coming from anything modern I don't know if I could do it
I have an e60 but borrowed my cousins e36 325i and it's definitely a step into the past, wasn't for me at all

30-07-2018 08:02PM

Dailying such a car seems unwise TBH. There's the "you'd ruin it" thing & the fact it's likely to get tiresome quickly enough .

Heres Johnny · 30-07-2018 08:05PM

Looking at old colonel site, part of me really wants to go back to a really really nice example of an e39 BMW and just keep it forever.
Some beauts on there.
Easily my favourite car I've ever owned I had 2 of them a 530i and a 525i both sport models
Pisses on the e60 I have and probably everything since to be honest.

James Bond Junior · 30-07-2018 08:13PM

MarkN wrote: »

Would I be mad......?!

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-3-series-82-94/only-61-000-miles--bmw-e30-3-series-325-sport-manual--mtechi--years-mot/8897640

Have you dry storage? I wouldn't, and I have an E36 which I love. These kind of cars will drive you mad day to day, they are firmly something to drive now and then or in good weather. Also most importantly, you've small children, god forbid there was an accident, the crash protection is non existent by todays standards. A beaut of a car but unless you had a daily alternative it doesn't make sense to me.

vintagevrs · 30-07-2018 08:35PM

MarkN wrote: »

Would I be mad......?!

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-3-series-82-94/only-61-000-miles--bmw-e30-3-series-325-sport-manual--mtechi--years-mot/8897640

Yes, completely.

Still not a reason not to do it mind you (I did).

But paying 20k stg for one is mental if you ask me, as you won't be able to drive it properly. Also, these cars need constant attention. Great if you enjoy fiddling and have the time.

I sold this....

And bought this..

I've more sense now, but to be honest I don't regret doing it either. Was great fun at the time, and ticked the e30 box off my list.

drunkmonkey · 30-07-2018 08:50PM

Chip 'n' Dale on the old nut-o-meter.

This is for buttons if straight https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bww-m3-smg2-convertible/19421180 and easier load the kids.

mickdw · 30-07-2018 09:49PM

Can't see them being worth that kind of money. A good one for less money as a second car would be ideal.

Voodoomelon · 30-07-2018 09:58PM

I find myself more and more (you might say constantly) looking at Bentleys. Flying Spurs in particular.

Seeing as you've done the "regular" brands, albeit lovely examples, just curious to know if you'd ever drive a Conti GT or Flying Spur?

I change my mind more often than anything, but I have a long term dialogue with a mate (and more recently with a member on here) about actually pulling the trigger on one.

£25,000

I've personally decided to hold out until next year to change, the facelift Flying Spur is dropping like a stone in value and will be interesting to see where they end up with the new model out soon and another year gone by.

The facelifts are to die for:

£54,000

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carsfan2 · 31-07-2018 09:03AM

A Bentley continental GT I could go for but not the flying spur. The only time I’ve seen them they have been driven by a chauffeur or by sixty plus year old men.

How about a used BMW m3?
4 doors so practical and I don’t think will lose your shirt.

MarkN · 31-07-2018 09:06AM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Have you dry storage? I wouldn't, and I have an E36 which I love. These kind of cars will drive you mad day to day, they are firmly something to drive now and then or in good weather. Also most importantly, you've small children, god forbid there was an accident, the crash protection is non existent by todays standards. A beaut of a car but unless you had a daily alternative it doesn't make sense to me.

The lack of safety in a crash for kids had crossed my mind alright. Points well made.

I could build a garage one day but not anytime soon.

You might laugh lads but I’m driving the Skoda Karoq this week and if it’s a blueprint for the Kodiaq then I really think I’d like the Kodiaq! What can I say...

M3 saloon would definitely not depreciate like crazy. An interesting one.

Theboinkmaster · 31-07-2018 09:13AM

MarkN wrote: »

Would I be mad......?!

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e30-3-series-82-94/only-61-000-miles--bmw-e30-3-series-325-sport-manual--mtechi--years-mot/8897640

yes you would be

Theboinkmaster · 31-07-2018 09:14AM

MarkN wrote: »

The lack of safety in a crash for kids had crossed my mind alright.

You might laugh lads but I’m driving the Skoda Karoq this week and if it’s a blueprint for the Kodiaq then I really think I’d like the Kodiaq! What can I say...

M3 saloon would definitely not depreciate like crazy. An interesting one.

I think you're completing wasting your time looking at a skoda, there's zero change you won't end up in a BMW IMO.

drunkmonkey · 31-07-2018 09:40AM

MarkN wrote: »

You might laugh lads but I’m driving the Skoda Karoq this week and if it’s a blueprint for the Kodiaq then I really think I’d like the Kodiaq!

To quote Clarkson on the Kodiaq "It’s a Volvo XC90 for women whose second-hand clothes business is not going quite as well as they’d hoped"

MarkN · 31-07-2018 09:44AM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

I think you're completing wasting your time looking at a skoda, there's zero change you won't end up in a BMW IMO.

I suppose my eyes have been opened a bit in terms of space and practicality.

If I were to get a 530d or something it would be purely self indulgent on my part (which I’m ok with!!). I’m also pretty much ruled out the idea of buying one in Ireland unless the price is fair.

VRT on the Kodiaq is almost €10,000 so there’s not any savings to be made bringing one in that I can see (using a main Skoda dealer & their prices anyway).

I suppose this is the first time having moved a car on that I don’t need something at once and it has made me slow down and look at alternatives so I’m questioning cars and their value/practicality a bit more.

drunkmonkey · 31-07-2018 09:48AM

5008,Q7, XC90 drive all them, I won't say drive the X5 as it's not as practical, boot and seat set up is a bit of a mess and just as cramped as a 530 in the second row. We're getting great use out of the Volvo, 7 seats are used a lot more than I thought they would be.

31-07-2018 09:51AM

MarkN wrote: »

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You might laugh lads but I’m driving the Skoda Karoq this week and if it’s a blueprint for the Kodiaq then I really think I’d like the Kodiaq! What can I say...........

A decent awd system can make an SUV a decent enough drive compared to a full fat high up 4WD with transfer cases and low range etc etc etc.

MarkN · 31-07-2018 09:55AM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

To quote Clarkson on the Kodiaq "It’s a Volvo XC90 for women whose second-hand clothes business is not going quite as well as they’d hoped"

Ha ha ha! He does come up with some great ones.

I do actually like these too but budget wise... meh

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volvo/xc90/used-2016-161-volvo-xc90-d4-fwd-mome-dublin-fpa-201805306988140

Mooooo · 31-07-2018 10:10AM

If going for those would an x5 or a disco be in the mix. Altho decent spec x5 really shoot up in price

Theboinkmaster · 31-07-2018 11:42AM

MarkN wrote: »

I suppose my eyes have been opened a bit in terms of space and practicality.

If I were to get a 530d or something it would be purely self indulgent on my part (which I’m ok with!!). I’m also pretty much ruled out the idea of buying one in Ireland unless the price is fair.

VRT on the Kodiaq is almost €10,000 so there’s not any savings to be made bringing one in that I can see (using a main Skoda dealer & their prices anyway).

I suppose this is the first time having moved a car on that I don’t need something at once and it has made me slow down and look at alternatives so I’m questioning cars and their value/practicality a bit more.

That's fair enough and great that you now have the time to research a bit more but I think you're a badge snob like myself and once you get used to premium German interiors nothing else would satisfy you.

I know 100% I could never driver anything other than a BMW/audi/Porsche at this stage of my life. I've looked around and tried but to be honest as soon as I sit in the interior of another brand I just want to get the fvck out immediately

Theboinkmaster · 31-07-2018 11:43AM

Mooooo wrote: »

If going for those would an x5 or a disco be in the mix. Altho decent spec x5 really shoot up in price

Problem I have with the X5 is it's just so expensive and interior isn't as nice as a 5 or 6 series.

So you're paying ALOT more money for inferior interior, hard to justify personally.

drunkmonkey · 31-07-2018 12:04PM

MarkN wrote: »

Ha ha ha! He does come up with some great ones.

I do actually like these too but budget wise... meh

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volvo/xc90/used-2016-161-volvo-xc90-d4-fwd-mome-dublin-fpa-201805306988140

That's what I have only the D5 version it's well able to shift for such a tank. Paid 10% less for it but had a good bit more milage.

31-07-2018 12:22PM

Is the d5 AWD?

drunkmonkey · 31-07-2018 12:37PM

Augeo wrote: »

Is the d5 AWD?

Yes standard I think in D5, optional in the D4.

carsfan2 · 31-07-2018 01:17PM

I’d be extremely surprised to see you buy a new Skoda.
Just can’t see it.

I don’t see why everyone seems to have gone mad for the kodiaq. You can’t fit three car seats in the middle and the rear is cramped. They are expensive for decent spec and don’t look great.
The vw Tiguan all space is the same car but looks better.

MarkN · 31-07-2018 02:09PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

I’d be extremely surprised to see you buy a new Skoda.
Just can’t see it.

I don’t see why everyone seems to have gone mad for the kodiaq. You can’t fit three car seats in the middle and the rear is cramped. They are expensive for decent spec and don’t look great.
The vw Tiguan all space is the same car but looks better.

They’re nice but 50k for cloth seats? Fuppin’ UGLY cloth seats at that.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/tiguan/used-2018-182-volkswagen-tiguan-allsp-wicklow-fpa-3876063396955311808

31-07-2018 02:17PM

It's almost like your swaying towards having two SUVs in the family .........you might well get tired of that quickly. And I drive a SUV type thing myself.

James Bond Junior · 31-07-2018 03:39PM

MarkN wrote: »

The lack of safety in a crash for kids had crossed my mind alright. Points well made.

I could build a garage one day but not anytime soon.

You might laugh lads but I’m driving the Skoda Karoq this week and if it’s a blueprint for the Kodiaq then I really think I’d like the Kodiaq! What can I say...

M3 saloon would definitely not depreciate like crazy. An interesting one.

If I didn't have the garage I wouldn't have the 36, simple as that.

M3 saloon is a good idea but I have suggested you look at an X6 before. They are fantastic to drive, they really are. This is identical to one in our house and is seen as an excellent successor to the multiple A8's it came after.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806047145621?postcode=bs324nf&year-from=2015&make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Automatic&fuel-type=Diesel&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1501&model=X6&year-to=2017&sort=sponsored&page=1

drunkmonkey · 31-07-2018 06:50PM

Think it's time to float the Porsche Macan and Panemera, both were on my radar only number 3 wrecked those dreams. There both in the money.

carsfan2 · 31-07-2018 09:24PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Think it's time to float the Porsche Macan and Panemera, both were on my radar only number 3 wrecked those dreams. There both in the money.

I suggested the Macan a few posts back and I think it would be a great buy. However they really hold their value well in the uk so there’s no great bargains to be had. Also think a current model m3 2015/16 would be a canny move although I know if I bought one I’d want a Bmw warranty too and running costs could be high as economy isn’t going to be good.

Maybe you should just sit tight, enjoy your new baby and family and decide in a few months what the priority is regarding your car? You seem unsure as to what you want and not having a trade in and no time constraints puts you in a great position that may not come again.

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