Buying a new car

[Cliphead]

Buy this and you'll be a very happy chap.

Cars @A47 Thurnby : BMW ALPINA D3 4DR

BMW Alpina D3 | evo Car Reviews | Car Reviews | evo

Engine: In-line 4-cyl, 1995cc, turbodiesel
Max power: 197bhp @ 4000rpm
Max torque: 302lb ft @ 2000rpm
0 - 60mph: 7.4sec (claimed)
Top speed: 145mph (claimed)


48 MPG.

Interesting car but I'm looking for nearly new, low mileage.

[DimPrawn]

Interesting car but I'm looking for nearly new, low mileage.

Why? That Alpina will be mint with even 400,000 miles on the clock. German quality.

[MaryPoppins]

Why? That Alpina will be mint with even 400,000 miles on the clock. German quality.

Ever thought of a career change?

[Cliphead]

Ever thought of a career change?

I think I met him today

[darmstadt]

Buy this and you'll be a very happy chap.

Cars @A47 Thurnby : BMW ALPINA D3 4DR

BMW Alpina D3 | evo Car Reviews | Car Reviews | evo

Engine: In-line 4-cyl, 1995cc, turbodiesel
Max power: 197bhp @ 4000rpm
Max torque: 302lb ft @ 2000rpm
0 - 60mph: 7.4sec (claimed)
Top speed: 145mph (claimed)


48 MPG.

Got very good reviews all round and I know some owners who are very impressed with it. I wish maybe I had bought one but then I like the B3 Biturbo I have (same car...nearly.)

As the contract has been extended for at least another year and other projects are looming I've been hinting at Frau D. that maybe I could buy the car which is in the dealer around the corner. So far the reply has been reasonably positive and going to pop around this weekend to give it another, thorough, looking over. I, though, am now in 2 minds as the doors are a pain especially in underground carparks (which is what we have) or multi-story...oh and its this car...

[milanbenes]

Got very good reviews all round and I know some owners who are very impressed with it. I wish maybe I had bought one but then I like the B3 Biturbo I have (same car...nearly.)

As the contract has been extended for at least another year and other projects are looming I've been hinting at Frau D. that maybe I could buy the car which is in the dealer around the corner. So far the reply has been reasonably positive and going to pop around this weekend to give it another, thorough, looking over. I, though, am now in 2 minds as the doors are a pain especially in underground carparks (which is what we have) or multi-story...oh and its this car...

Darmstadt,

I think that latest gull wing merc is gonna end up like the Z8 and forever have massive residuals

if I had the spare cash and forward looking revenue confidence i'd get one for away days and holidays because like I said i reckon it's gonna be like the Z8 and it ain't gonna fall much in price

Milan.

[milanbenes]

I've never seen a lease deal that is better (cost wise) than buying the car

I'll second that

leasing is for folks who have cash flow but no real cash

Milan.

[milanbenes]

Yeah, CM fancies an MG ever since she saw "An MG is born".

Personally I'd like to build an RS Mexico with modern suspension/drivetrain/breaks etc.

Winston, you're slipping in your old age

happy new year

for the mexico what drive train and transmission do you have in mind

Milan.

[EternalOptimist]

Spent the day looking around but no decision yet.

Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 1.6, 60 plate, delivery miles - £12k

Kia Cee'd Strike 1.4 60 plate, delivery miles - £10.4k

Toyota Auris 1.33 59 plate, 6500 miles - £9k

Back out again tomorrow...

keep us posted CH. I'll be out this weekend looking for something very similar

[Cliphead]

keep us posted CH. I'll be out this weekend looking for something very similar

More to look at tomorrow but the Kia's getting the best reviews and seems the best value for money so far...