Reply to: Cars............

[PAH]

zillions of BMW choices - 330 and 530 are hard to argue against even for a BM hater like me.

I briefly had an E39 5 series as a commuter car and only got rid as it was underpowered (it was only a 520i ). Was a bargain at the time so couldn't resist and wanted to experience what all the praise was about.

Turned out to be the best built car I've owned so far, and that was over 10 years ago.

If they hadn't made the newer models so fugly I may have stayed with BMW.

Decided to go with bangernomics instead so I could ditch the car at the pub or in town and not worry about it getting vandalised or stolen. Also makes me more easily accepted with the permies and less pestered by vacuous gold diggers as they think I'm skint.

So don't write off 'bangers' costing only a few grand. The lack of stress they bring (providing it's mechanically sound and you have AA/RAC cover) is worth a lot more than the buy in price.

e.g. I now don't give a tulip if some twat dents the door at the supermarket.

You can still have a fancy toy in the garage if you desire.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

At least youcan then say you DON'T drive a BMW and it ISN'T a 3 series. Even when it is.

and really your sig.

[DimPrawn]

Alpina D3

Sytner Nottingham : ALPINA DIESEL SALOON D3 2.0 Bi Turbo 4dr

At least youcan then say you DON'T drive a BMW and it ISN'T a 3 series. Even when it is.

BMW ALPINA - D3 BITURBO

[ChimpMaster]

Since you haven't set a price, the world is your lobster. Loads of Jags, RR Sport, VW Phaeton, loads of Audis, zillions of BMW choices - 330 and 530 are hard to argue against even for a BM hater like me.

One of the newer Merc bluefficiency models? Great on fuel economy and good performance too.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Since you haven't set a price, the world is your lobster. Loads of Jags, RR Sport, VW Phaeton, loads of Audis, zillions of BMW choices - 330 and 530 are hard to argue against even for a BM hater like me.

[beaker]

If you must have a diesel, I would go for a 335d

[Churchill]

I once had a girlfriend like that. Looking back it was painfull, but I still would. Same would probably apply to owning that car....

That specific car looks a little tired, not too keen on the colour combination.

Nice car though.

[DimPrawn]

Very nice but unreliable.

I once had a girlfriend like that. Looking back it was painfull, but I still would. Same would probably apply to owning that car....

[Churchill]

You chaps need to get a little imagination. How about this:

2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE

Very nice but unreliable.

[The_Equalizer]

You chaps need to get a little imagination. How about this:

2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE

[DimPrawn]

2nd hand it's a £70K plus car.

Only sasguru and his fantasy wealth can afford that.

[Spacecadet]

Porsche Panamera (in a decent colour) is one of the most beautiful cars on the road.

4 seats.
Think it might be available as a diesel.

It is and a hybrid is also coming out

not sure about it's looks though

[IR35 Avoider]

Porsche Panamera (in a decent colour) is one of the most beautiful cars on the road.

4 seats.
Think it might be available as a diesel.

Probably too expensive though.

Jaguar XF or Mercedes CLS then. (CLS better looking, but a bit big.)

[PAH]

Also the Bentley Continental for about the same money (or less).

Or a debadged Chrysler 300C and spend the rest on black window film and hookers.

[ASB]

Point me to the Aston Diesel department please...

Lots here.

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