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RichR
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25th Dec 13 at 07:22   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm more than likely going for an A5 3.0TDi Quattro next, preferably a 'Black' edition.

Also, realistically if you're doing 24,000 commuting miles a year (48week working year x 500miles per week) then you're likely to be doing 30k+ with your personal mileage. I'd not worry too much about tax bracket as the cost per mile will be peanuts; get something that you want rather than what bracket it falls into and concentrate on economy and owners reviews abou maintenance. With that kind of commute, you want something bombproof, not something which is going to struggle in a morning or be at more risk of breaking down en route.
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sline audi's are not the comfiest cars. very stiff suspension
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
I'm more than likely going for an A5 3.0TDi Quattro next, preferably a 'Black' edition.

Also, realistically if you're doing 24,000 commuting miles a year (48week working year x 500miles per week) then you're likely to be doing 30k+ with your personal mileage. I'd not worry too much about tax bracket as the cost per mile will be peanuts; get something that you want rather than what bracket it falls into and concentrate on economy and owners reviews abou maintenance. With that kind of commute, you want something bombproof, not something which is going to struggle in a morning or be at more risk of breaking down en route.




I'm wondering if I'd be better with a slightly older VW over the Vaux.
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Rob's Passat is really well specced for the £4,600 he paid for it. Half leather, half suade (sp*), climate control etc. etc. you'll get newer for your money but if you're doing 30k a year, I'd consider paying less and buying a 100k+ mileage car which has already taken the depreciation hit.
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Bought an insignia, 2011, 160bhp version, 30k miles, SRi, 18's, Sat Nav, Cruise, Bluetooth, paid a bit more than I would have liked, pick it up tonight.
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quote:
Originally posted by Lee_fr200
Seat Ibiza fr tdi

I can manage 80mpg on a long run but usually average around 60mpg

Knock 500 off your budget and there you go


No you can't.

Best I have managed in real world is slightly over 70mpg, and that is taking it very easily.

However, my dash says 100 mpg
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Insignia's are good but after around 70k they do not age well

Almost every car I know in our fleet has had new engines or issues with electrics

They are a very nice car for large mileage but wouldn't like to own/run one out of my own pocket

[Edited on 27-01-2014 by whitter45]
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Should've looked into volvos aswell.

Brilliant cars for long commutes
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
Insignia's are good but after around 70k they do not age well

Almost every car I know in our fleet has had new engines or issues with electrics

They are a very nice car for large mileage but wouldn't like to own/run one out of my own pocket

[Edited on 27-01-2014 by whitter45]


That reminds me, need sort out breakdown cover, any recommendations?
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My breakdown cover is with the AA. £9.50 covers the 308 and 207 who ever is driving them. I wanted a policy that will tow me to a garage of my choice and not some local place.

308 Diesel is not a bad buy. I've only have wear and tear up to 45k on my petrol version.

The 308 becomes very boring after a while! I'm wanting to change mine for a slightly older Fabria VRS which is also in your price range for a low mileage one.
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should have got a 207 like ive just been given

really nice car











honest
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IvIarkgraham,

Before giving your insults, just remember what you own/drive. An old Astra...

I am not proud what i drive, it's what i can afford at the moment through my own choice. I chose to buy a house rather than a campervan or new car.
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STFU you tit

I am currently driving the above car

it is fucking shite! i'd much rather have my old astra. I also own a house so whats your fucking point?
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Apart from the face the 2010 308 is rotting away isn't it? Great car.
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Rot, rattles and oil use. It's a pretty shit car to be honest However, turn the key and goes with no problems at all.

It's going soon i think!
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Rot, rattles and oil use. It's a pretty shit car to be honest However, turn the key and goes with no problems at all.

It's going soon i think!


its ok for you to call it shit but I cant?
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Fabria VRS

It's a Skoda Fabia Andrew. There's no 'r' in its name.
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29th Jan 14 at 08:52   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Andrew chatting breeze as usual
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Andrew could write an entire newspaper and his bullshit would fill it up.
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Land Rover Defender TD5
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Anyone know wtf this is attached to the windscreen above the rear view mirror...
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Looks identical to my dart-tag, prepaid chip to save me paying the tolls on the Dartford river crossing.



Any similar crossings near you?

Edit: massive image

[Edited on 29-01-2014 by luciaadr]
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Tag for the M6 toll, looking at your location?
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Toll tag, for the m6 toll
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Yep, M6 Toll Tag

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