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NovaGTE2
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Been looking at Oil burners this weekend; went to view an Audi A4 Cabriolet and a BMW 320CD M sport, was impressed with both but looked at the figures for both and the Audi only returned 38 MPG which I didn't think was that great, as the BMW returned 49 and was actually quicker.

Don't know what else to look at before I take the plunge and get one; the criteria is it needs to be fairly sporty and luxurious, ideally looking for 39+ MPG as that's what I get from my Corsa, insurance isn't really an issue as its going to be cheaper than I pay now whatever it is really! the ones I looked at were around £17,000 mark and at max 5 years old.

Any other suggestions?
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VW passat
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Dont think you'd go wrong with either of those. A4 is nicer looking inside and out does more like 44MPG but still less than the 320D eitherway.

BMW has the better engine!
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
VW passat


I'd have one of these
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Might pick up an A3 S-line TDi for that money aswell. Probably a pre-facelift with half leather so not quite as luxurious the 140 engine will do high 40s/early 50s easy.
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http://www.thurlbymotors.net/Promotions/T9/info.htm
NovaGTE2
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Not a fan of the Passats to be honest, a bit to bland.

A3 with nice spec might be an option to look at tho
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quote:
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http://www.thurlbymotors.net/Promotions/T9/info.htm
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wont beat the drive of the bmw from other german rivals, a4s look nicer and may be better built inside.
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Whats a 330D like on fuel? Quick car!
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quote:
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Whats a 330D like on fuel? Quick car!


Not as good but not to bad, but finding a coupe sport is another thing! They seem to be holding there value quite well!
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my dad test drove the 335d twin turbo thing and the mpg on the computer didnt go below 38mpg.

330d should return about 42mpg auto abit lower.
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http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+3+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-51-58-152-174-4294967201-4294967202/advert.action?R=200743297231050&distance=184&postcode=wn35pr&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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quote:
Originally posted by t8ssjsport
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+3+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-51-58-152-174-4294967201-4294967202/advert.action?R=200743297231050&distance=184&postcode=wn35pr&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=


Thats the exact spec and colour im after, looked at a black one on sat; but was a couple of years newer

[Edited on 19-11-2007 by NovaGTE2]
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330d
Andrew
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Golf TDI or Audi A3 TDI.

Athough becoming found of beeeeeemers
Tommy L
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a3 tdi 110
LeeM
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are disels that much more fuel efficient than equivalent petrol car? diesel costs more than petrol now deosnt it?
T21SVJ
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quote:
Originally posted by lee_wee
are disels that much more fuel efficient than equivalent petrol car? diesel costs more than petrol now deosnt it?


i dont think you could get 42mpg+ out of a 3.0ltr stright six petrol engine could you?
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dunno, is the diesel as fast? how much better is fuel economy and more importantly with disels being the it thing, how much more will the diesel cost?
not havin a dig or anythin just wondering as ive not looked at it really
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i kno your not having a dig

i do know what you mean, the desiel will be just as quick as the petrol give or take,
but will eat the petrol engine on the motorway and mid range etc.

petrol round ours is 99.9p and desial is 102.9.

i dont kno what it would save you over a year though lol

but also service intivals aswell are less for a desial engine aswell.

[Edited on 19-11-2007 by t8ssjsport]
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what about a mondeo st tdci
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What engine was the A4?? Unless its the 2.5 or has quattro id expect late 40ish->early 50ish-mpg!!

[Edited on 19-11-2007 by Colin]
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quote:
Originally posted by NovaGTE2
quote:
Originally posted by t8ssjsport
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+3+SERIES/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-51-58-152-174-4294967201-4294967202/advert.action?R=200743297231050&distance=184&postcode=wn35pr&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=


Thats the exact spec and colour im after, looked at a black one on sat; but was a couple of years newer

[Edited on 19-11-2007 by NovaGTE2]


Thats what I was wanting (same model/colour/spec) when I was considering various cars. Couldnt warrant spending that much just now though, also I only need my oil burner for about a year! Bought a Mk4 tdi instead then proceeded to crash it

Steel Grey 320d with alcantra interior

[Edited on 19-11-2007 by Colin]
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I have a Megane 1.5dci.... its quite pokey and does over 60mpg... and is £35 road tax aa year.

 
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