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- T1berious
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Hola!
In a bizarre act of "you agree?", SWMBO has accepted that the Z4MR is an "appreciating asset". This means I "need" a daily.
Budget will be around 23K
As I'll be driving it as a daily, I want something that is entertaining and has reasonable poke but practical enough to do other stuff and be a winter hack. My daily commute is 200 miles a week.
So far it's down to these:
Golf R 5 Door - Quite like the idea of 4WD as it makes winter painless (plus I like the idea of driving to a ski resort)
BMW M135i - Much nicer spec than the Golf R (most have leather heated seats etc)
Golf GTI - Can get a newer one for the budget but might prove a bit dull (especially next to the 440i)
Any other ideas?
Cheers T1b
In a bizarre act of "you agree?", SWMBO has accepted that the Z4MR is an "appreciating asset". This means I "need" a daily.
Budget will be around 23K
As I'll be driving it as a daily, I want something that is entertaining and has reasonable poke but practical enough to do other stuff and be a winter hack. My daily commute is 200 miles a week.
So far it's down to these:
Golf R 5 Door - Quite like the idea of 4WD as it makes winter painless (plus I like the idea of driving to a ski resort)
BMW M135i - Much nicer spec than the Golf R (most have leather heated seats etc)
Golf GTI - Can get a newer one for the budget but might prove a bit dull (especially next to the 440i)
Any other ideas?
Cheers T1b
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718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
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Golf R was my first thought
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise
- T1berious
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I might take one for a test drive and see how I get on with it. I did like the 118i I had as a loan when I had it and the M135i sounds like a bit of a bargain.
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718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
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Audi RS3
A45 AMG
Or for something left field...Hyundai i30-N (the one that’s been pounding the Nurburgring)
A45 AMG
Or for something left field...Hyundai i30-N (the one that’s been pounding the Nurburgring)
- T1berious
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Both good shouts,
Didn't think the AMG A45 had fallen into budget but they have (pretty leggy compared to the Golf R at same price mark, 15k v >30k)
RS3 seems "worse" at that price point , way older (2012, around the 30k mile mark)
I think I'd lean towards something newer, say an S3 but it feels like paying more for a Golf R with a prettier badge (Which it kind of is as they are on the MQB platform at my price point).
Think the oldest I'll go is 2015
Can't argue with the performance of either of those choices Cheers!
Didn't think the AMG A45 had fallen into budget but they have (pretty leggy compared to the Golf R at same price mark, 15k v >30k)
RS3 seems "worse" at that price point , way older (2012, around the 30k mile mark)
I think I'd lean towards something newer, say an S3 but it feels like paying more for a Golf R with a prettier badge (Which it kind of is as they are on the MQB platform at my price point).
Think the oldest I'll go is 2015
Can't argue with the performance of either of those choices Cheers!
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718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
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If you fancy saving your self a load of money. Take a Mazda3 MPS out for a test drive. Such a shame they stopped them.
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What about something like a 330e? I test drove one for 3 days and loved it! The electric motor only gets 50 miles per charge IIRC, but there’s a little 2 litre petrol engine also to keep you going.
I was really surprised by how quick it was off the line. Having said that, though, it’s probably not a very exciting daily if that’s what you’re after.
I was really surprised by how quick it was off the line. Having said that, though, it’s probably not a very exciting daily if that’s what you’re after.
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I’ve read more than a few stories of people being burgled for Golf Rs and it doesn’t half put me off owning something fast VAG.
Having said that, it’s a very good all-rounder for what you need.
Having said that, it’s a very good all-rounder for what you need.
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£23k equals Z4MC. Problem solved.
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Definitely M135/40. I have one as a daily hack. Perfect for winter with winter tyres. You don’t need 4wd. More torque and power than the Golf and available in manual. What’s not to like?
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If you are thinking of VAG you ought to be able to get a really good Leon Cupra R in budget. From some of the stories I've read I'm not sure how long you'd keep a Golf R or S3.
Personally I'd be after an M135i.
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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- T1berious
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S5 is it bit close to the 440I (Other car), didn't think a 330e would be within budget?
Going to test drive a Golf R and a M135i over the next few weeks.
Good shouts though! Cheers!
Going to test drive a Golf R and a M135i over the next few weeks.
Good shouts though! Cheers!
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718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
- JamieZ4C
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Of those mentioned already, my choice would be the M135i
Given it's mainly German cars that have been discussed, I'm not sure you'd consider this one. But...
What about a Focus RS? Was a passenger in one recently and it was very, very quick! 4WD too. A 2016 with low miles could be in budget... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 500&page=1
I've always had a soft spot for Volvo though, this would be my personal choice... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... ars&page=1
Given it's mainly German cars that have been discussed, I'm not sure you'd consider this one. But...
What about a Focus RS? Was a passenger in one recently and it was very, very quick! 4WD too. A 2016 with low miles could be in budget... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 500&page=1
I've always had a soft spot for Volvo though, this would be my personal choice... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... ars&page=1
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You know, I'd have never thought of that Volvo.. lordy that looks proper Q Car....
Focus RS I'm not sold on, just a bit "Max Power" (been there, done that)
But that Volvo...
Focus RS I'm not sold on, just a bit "Max Power" (been there, done that)
But that Volvo...
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718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!