Where would you go next...

MarkN wrote: »

I was!

I'd say it was you so! Saw the car from the side and said that's a nice A5 to myself. It looked really well

are a6 allroads any good? this sort of age this type and if I was looking under 20k generally

only really remembered they existed last night, I rarely see one on the road

accensi0n wrote: »

Looking for a petrol saloon that is more comfortable, more powerful and is a bit nicer looking than a 99 Nissan Almera. That isn't a BMW/Audi/Merc.

Searches for the above return some Mazda 3/6's and Lexus.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-mazda-6-1-8nct-03-21low-milestax-7-20/25237294
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-mazda-3-as-new-condition-only-64k/25357489
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-1-8-executive-2008-low-mileage/23477011
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/tax-04-21-nct-01-21-only-65000/25425280


Like the look of the Lexus IS 250 Exec, interior is much nicer than the others. The auto is another plus from a comfort POV I think.

Downside is the tax but currently has 8 months worth.
Shame about the scratches on the front drivers side as well.

Any thoughts?

Ended up going for a Lexus IS 250. Interior is lovely, it's very comfortable in comparison to the old car. It actually had no nct but as part of purchase that was covered and any issues found, brought it to the centre myself and it flew threw.

What is the real world range of the Model 3 performance Digiman?
I just watched bob flavin review it. Mightily impressive but I want to see if polestar 2 is coming here and how much it costs in comparison.
Have you had any niggles or needed any warranty work?

In the summer time you would get close to 400km, probably would manage 450km if you took it nice and easy, probably a bit under 350km in winter. More than enough to get you from Dublin to anywhere in the country.

I had two small issues where the rear left door was not flush with the rear corner and they adjusted that, rear spoiler was also a little loose, both were fixed while I dropped it in and was given a replacement car free of charge. Have had no other issues that I can think off.

I do miss the luxury and quietness of the 5 series, I seen a lovely m340i estate drive through my estate this afternoon and had me thinking what could have been. Don’t see myself changing my car for another 18months plus to be honest but always looking around. I think the model 3 will hold its value reasonably well and is just so cheap to run overall.

Also seen a X5 45e today drive through the estate earlier and would be one that I’d consider buying 2nd hand when they are 2 years old for the wife and get the 2 year warranty with it. It will almost certainly be a hybrid at least for her next car/suv.

You should definitely arrange a test drive in one, great experience to be honest. I enjoyed Bob and Marks review of them, both very fair.

Wailin wrote: »

Much interest in the 330d vintage?

Nope

maddness wrote: »

That’s a cracking car but I get a feeling the type of buyer who would have traditionally have bought a car like that is now leaning towards petrol again.
Keep at it, someone will get a lovely car.

Yeah, someone like me 2 years ago. Hate using the phrase, but at least I didn't put it in the ad, but "I'm in no rush to sell" so will see what happens.

I really thought I might like the RS, but just didn't.

Leonard Hofstadter wrote: »

Try the Fiesta ST vintage, even bog standard 1.1 with no power at all is great fun to drive, the steering is almost hydraulic it's so naturally weighted and feelsome, while the handling is beyond reproach. Don't anyone say front wheel drive cars cannot be fun, because they most certainly can be - it's just most manufacturers don't bother the way Ford does.

I'm dying to drive a Fiesta ST myself sometime to see what a difference a proper engine and even sportier suspension settings would make to the driving pleasure of it.

I got a test drive in a new one a few weeks ago and have to agree, I was hooked. Ideally sell my own car for a fair price in some way and then get a UK one that is 12months old. Would suit me 110 and plenty of fun. My own car by comparison just isn't fun. It's fast and a nice place to be but that's about it.
The RS was almost too serious to be fun for me. To have fun in it I reckon you'd need more skill and confidence behind the wheel than I have. Some people can and do enjoy them though.....



In fairness though that fella is drifting a MK2 fwd focus RS in another video so all down to the driver, as he's a rally driver by trade I believe.

Do you all reckon performance diesels are dead ducks?
I see the BMW M 340d up on configurator. It’s 4.6 to 100km and 70k so usefully cheaper than m340i and just as fast.
Depreciation disaster?

Any new BMW is going to be a depreciating disaster to be honest. Even more so anything larger than 2.0 litre.

Having a similar debate in my mind around whether to stick with diesel of not, found a lovely 430d Gran Coupe for sale with the spec/colour combo I'd like. I know I'll be back in the same position in 2 years time resale value wise. Petrol choices with decent spec in the F36 are woeful and even the few G20 330i about are still basic enough for the money being asked for them.

bazz26 wrote: »

Having a similar debate in my mind around whether to stick with diesel of not, found a lovely 430d Gran Coupe for sale with the spec/colour combo I'd like.

Is that the grey 17 one bazz with ivory interior? Lovely if it's the one you're on about.

vintagevrs wrote: »

If I had money...

https://www.usedcarsni.com/2020-BMW-3-Series-272517798

That’s the colour and spec I’d love too.

bazz26 wrote: »

Any new BMW is going to be a depreciating disaster to be honest. Even more so anything larger than 2.0 litre.

Having a similar debate in my mind around whether to stick with diesel of not, found a lovely 430d Gran Coupe for sale with the spec/colour combo I'd like. I know I'll be back in the same position in 2 years time resale value wise. Petrol choices with decent spec in the F36 are woeful and even the few G20 330i about are still basic enough for the money being asked for them.

I would pick a 430d over the 435d as long as it’s the rear wheel drive model. Lighter and still fast with much better mpg.

bazz26 wrote: »

LCI G30 in the flesh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zYZB1GHaho

Lovely exterior colour but needs the ivory interior to break the wall of grey and brighten it up. The optional M5 style seats look brilliant but I'd say they are crazy expensive to spec. Not gone on the redesigned rear LED lights, they look sort of out of place to me especially on the side profile. I know with an LCI restyling is going to be limited to keep costs down but the the rear lights on the new 3 Series look much classier imo.

Seems like you can’t choose a lighter interior with the edition spec. Tanzanite is one of my favourite colours and the red breaks really suit it. It’s a pity they have stopped the 540i now in the saloon, doubt we will see many 550i on these shores. But the 545e will be available at some point.

carsfan2 wrote: »

While I like the look of that m sport edition I think in a way it is a pity that you a can now buy a bona fide M5 lookalike 520d. It’s a bit like those R line golfs you see that mimics a proper golf R.
It makes the proper M car a little less special.

Totally agree but I would certainly notice a proper M5, Golf R or performance version of most cars. I’m sure most petrol heads would too.