Colin
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Browsing the internet while I do a bit of work, started looking at 5 series on autotrader & quite like them, anyone think there ok?
£10k gets you one of these 525I Sport -
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Ben G
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smart  just don't like the wheels
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Andy Stocker
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Do you need one that big? Why not a 3 series?
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Colin
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Originally posted by Andy Stocker
Do you need one that big? Why not a 3 series?
Dunno im just liking the chunkyness, later 7 series is smart aswell but seems they only come with an auto box
Im not saying im wanting one really, just like them. A neighbour just traded one in same as above but in silver, 28k miles on the clock, he only got £8k for it. 
[Edited on 21-04-2007 by Colin]
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Andy Stocker
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The only reason I asked was because the other day you were considering a mini. Obviously theres abit of a size difference there 
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Andy Stocker
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What he got for it and what they sell it for are 2 different things though
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JadeM
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Yeuch  
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy Stocker
The only reason I asked was because the other day you were considering a mini. Obviously theres abit of a size difference there
Andy I change my mind like the pissing wind
Mini's out my mind now anyway, Driving Jades is giving me a sore back
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Colin
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Originally posted by Andy Stocker
What he got for it and what they sell it for are 2 different things though
Yeah but if he offered it to me at the trade in price id have taken it.
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Colin
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Originally posted by JadeM
Yeuch
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Andy Stocker
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I think she likes it Colin
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Colin
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Im liking these aswell but would want a bit newer/less miles -
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=AUDI&min_pr=75&source=0&model=S4&max_pr=&miles=200&agerange=3&mileage=&postcode=fk3+9dh&variant=&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=1&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=42&ukcarsearch_full.y=9&start=1&distance=183&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200715279921551
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JadeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Im liking these aswell but would want a bit newer/less miles -
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=AUDI&min_pr=75&source=0&model=S4&max_pr=&miles=200&agerange=3&mileage=&postcode=fk3+9dh&variant=&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=1&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=42&ukcarsearch_full.y=9&start=1&distance=183&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200715279921551
 
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Colin
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Oooh Audi cabs are dropping in price aswell - http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=AUDI&min_pr=75&source=0&model=A4+CABRIOLET&max_pr=&miles=1500&agerange=3&mileage=&postcode=fk3+9dh&variant=&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=1&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=44&ukcarsearch_full.y=13&start=5&distance=257&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200715279878077
Wonder how much id be able to pic one of them up for after summer!?
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deano87
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Those 5 series are great.
Dad had a 530i Sport before getting the M3. Had an Auto box, which, he didn't think he'd like, and ended up falling in love with it. Had a manual option, but was pretty shite.
If you get one now, make sure it has all the bits, like Sat Nav, Bluetooh etc, as dads was pretty basic and he got a shocking trade in value.
For some reason, the same car but M5 version had more faults (i.e. electrics) than the normal Sports.
Look at a dechromed standard car with larger BMW alloys - for some reason, I really like them.
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e39 5 series seem to have held there value very well and they get great reviews, good cars but you will want a 530i, 535i or 540i to be happy with the performance.
s4 might be a better bet
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M2RTY
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them audi's have fell a bit
i love them, get the cabrio - makes soooo much more nice to drive
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Im liking these aswell but would want a bit newer/less miles -
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=AUDI&min_pr=75&source=0&model=S4&max_pr=&miles=200&agerange=3&mileage=&postcode=fk3+9dh&variant=&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=1&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=42&ukcarsearch_full.y=9&start=1&distance=183&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200715279921551
You'd pass everything on the road bar a petrol station in that thing!
My mate has one of they 1.8t cabs lovely car but i must admit i was dissapointed in the drive, felt smooth but it was far from quick.
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Colin
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Yeah s4 would be a guzzler!!
I like A4's not sure on owning a cab though, would I use it etc
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Hammer
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When it's raining the noise with the hood up is quite intrusive, the wind deflector you get for them splits the cab as well so you wouldn't be allowed to talk to folk in the back
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Colin
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Im just gathering ideas for now, pending on what happens in the next few months i'll be getting a new car, not sure if I'll need performance or ecconomy yet so just looking at everything
Whats the 1.8T like to own???
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Joe
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Im sure it would remap to a bit quicker. A4 convertibles are lovely, my dads just sold his S4 convertible, was a lovely car, nice and refined and relatively quick.
He's got a 3.0 TDI one now, which he thinks is an awesome car. With the weather we've had lately i'd love a convertible.
[Edited on 21-04-2007 by joe6886]
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Hammer
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Im sure it would remap to a bit quicker.
I think that is the answer tbh, the acceleration felt very unturbo like for me i.e smooth but nothing spectacular
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Joe
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Yeah, it'll never be lightning coz it'll be a damn heavy car but you may get a bit more poke. I've driven a 3.0 V6 petrol one and that did'nt feel up to much either, car is just a bit too heavy.
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SVM 286
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Lovely Col, but i'd be wanting an M5 for 10K
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