Reply to: What car should I get

[SuperZ]

Comedians.

[Bagpuss]

I think he's right, just the words were in the wrong order i.e. you pay what you get for

[Peoplesoft bloke]

You always get what you pay for, of course you do. German Marques are the best! A VW engine becomes better once it leaves the Skoda.
A BMW is worth 50% more when in the UK market compared to the American, the Uk market is not more gullable.
Market Differenciation is a myth, you always get what you pay for, please empty your wallet

Yeah and the brilliant retained value calcs are fine based on list prices when no-one ever pays list for Mercs and Bimmers

[Bagpuss]

You always get what you pay for, of course you do. German Marques are the best! A VW engine becomes better once it leaves the Skoda.
A BMW is worth 50% more when in the UK market compared to the American, the Uk market is not more gullable.
Market Differenciation is a myth, you always get what you pay for, please empty your wallet

[SuperZ]

New Mondeo runs the BMW 3 series close apparently,but is a lot cheaper, Stick a BMW badge on it and it will become perfect, obviously

That comment reminds me of a mate who stated his MG ZT V8 was an M3 beater for half the cost and stated it was essentially a BMW.


I drove a brand new 318 diesel recently and it was horrid, underpowered.

[DimPrawn]

New Mondeo runs the BMW 3 series close apparently,but is a lot cheaper, Stick a BMW badge on it and it will become perfect, obviously

If it were more expensive I'd stick the Ford badge on me Beemer. 'Innit?

[Bagpuss]

Switching to Co. car ( I'm permie these days ) rather than my own. My Saab is due for replacement and as I'm doing a lot of miles and I'd rather someone else take the hit for the wear and tear.

Choices are :

Saab 93 1.9 TiD Vector Sport. ( Same as my current car )
Jaguar X-Type 2.2D S
Volvo S80 2.0D SE
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Tdci Titanium X

What are the congregations opinions?

<lights blue touch paper, dons fireproof suit and retires to a safe distance >

New Mondeo runs the BMW 3 series close apparently,but is a lot cheaper, Stick a BMW badge on it and it will become perfect, obviously

[Rantor]

Saab 9-3 Ttid 1.9 aero

Case closed

With the Hirsch tuning that is a mental setup though I'm not sure how long that engine will handle it.

I dunno about the diesel x-type but I had a 2.5 V6 a few years ago and it was a fantastic car. Plus it has a pimptastic cranberry leather interior.

Still, I'd go for the mondeo in the OPs list.

[MrNoMotivation]

No mate, I'm an Essex gyppo.

figures

[Lockhouse]

nutter. You Australian/American?

No mate, I'm an Essex gyppo.

[PinkPoshRat]

Saab 9-3 Ttid 1.9 aero

Case closed

[MrNoMotivation]

I just bought a Trojan L200 Crew Cab - I pick it up on Thursday.

nutter. You Australian/American?

[Lockhouse]

I just bought a Trojan L200 Crew Cab - I pick it up on Thursday.

[darmstadt]

I'd get an MB E class, 100,000+ German taxi drivers can't be wrong

[Platypus]

Saab 93 1.9 TiD Vector Sport. ( Same as my current car )
Jaguar X-Type 2.2D S
Volvo S80 2.0D SE
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Tdci Titanium X

The Saab is a Vauxhall Vectra while the other 3 are Fords.

Get the Jag - at least is has some kudos