330i Sold but what next

msport · 10-25-2011, 04:35 PM

Well today she went mixed emotions but end of an era, a divorce new home and new car, but what do I replace it with..
need something cheaper to run with out compromising on quality,currently driving a new astra 1.7 hire car and I must say its not bad, I want diesel and smaller looking at the A3s I know a massive come down but needs must and all that..

thoughts guys??

willhollin · 10-25-2011, 04:40 PM

123d Coupe?

msport · 10-25-2011, 04:47 PM

really not keen on the 1 series coupes just dont do it for me..

looking for an a3 in sport or s line with quattro but rare as virgin sheep in australia.. for the money I have anyway ;(

Mike in Hampshire · 10-26-2011, 04:12 AM

How about a low mileage Skoda Octavia VRs?
I tried a petrol one and was most impressed at the build quality and performance, and they look good value to me.
Not the most desirable "brand image" but who cares when the car is good enough?

Mike.

edowen · 10-26-2011, 04:25 AM

what is the budget?

msport · 10-26-2011, 06:27 AM

skoda can't do it sorry just can't even tho everyone knows good cars..

budget 9k divorce hits you in the pocket

dxb335d · 10-26-2011, 06:32 AM

330d?

edowen · 10-26-2011, 06:42 AM

1 series diesel over (rattly) A3 any day

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi.../nav?logcode=p

edowen · 10-26-2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diseasel

A remapped 123D hatch will be one heck of a hot hatch

Mega miles to get in the 9k budget

msport · 10-26-2011, 06:58 AM

maybe an old shitter to see me through the winter and then decide next year so much going on in my life right now dont want to make the wrong decision..

edowen · 10-26-2011, 07:03 AM

I bought a low mileage P38 as a runabout and have ended up keeping it. Great for the winter and lovely wafty car. Nice ones with low mileage in good conditon hold their money at this sort of price.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

dxb335d · 10-26-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edowen

I bought a low mileage P38 as a runabout and have ended up keeping it. Great for the winter and lovely wafty car. Nice ones with low mileage in good conditon hold their money at this sort of price.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

Are these not the unreliable ones Clarkson always goes on about?!

MRD · 10-26-2011, 08:14 AM

Different league but, how about a Golf GTI until you get things sorted and can afford something else?

Always had lots of fun when I drove my mates'!

edowen · 10-26-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Are these not the unreliable ones Clarkson always goes on about?!

I prefer to use my own research/experience than believe everything that Mr Clarkson says ;-)

The later ones are the best. Mine is a 2001 and has been absolutely fine.

msport · 10-26-2011, 09:02 AM

yes like the golfs gt tdi tho gotta be diesel this time round

p0jy · 10-26-2011, 10:16 AM

My 318d M sport, just listed it in classifieds !

monkee · 10-26-2011, 10:25 AM

I would consider a Civic 2.2 diesel. EX spec if you can find one.

BanziBarn · 10-26-2011, 10:39 AM

Good call on the civic I reckon...

Sir_Pigley · 10-26-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msport

........the 1 series coupes just dont do it for me..

looking for an a3 in sport........ ;(

Drive them both and you'll find the 1 series will knock spots off the A3 as a driver's car.

If you prefer the A3 there's no way you're a car enthusiast.

dbramley · 11-08-2011, 06:57 AM

I always thought these looked alright, not bad prices either;

dbramley · 11-08-2011, 07:01 AM

And these:

I know you wanted smaller but I usually find these are cheaper than the Focus or Astra's...

vblanche · 11-08-2011, 07:03 AM

an alpina?

10-25-2011, 04:35 PM	#1
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msport Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At Sea iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i msport [0.00]	really not keen on the 1 series coupes just dont do it for me.. looking for an a3 in sport or s line with quattro but rare as virgin sheep in australia.. for the money I have anyway ;( __________________ I can resist everything except tempation.
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Mike in Hampshire Lieutenant 16 Rep 529 Posts Drives: None at present! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (1)	How about a low mileage Skoda Octavia VRs? I tried a petrol one and was most impressed at the build quality and performance, and they look good value to me. Not the most desirable "brand image" but who cares when the car is good enough? Mike.
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10-26-2011, 04:25 AM	#5
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msport Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At Sea iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i msport [0.00]	skoda can't do it sorry just can't even tho everyone knows good cars.. budget 9k divorce hits you in the pocket __________________ I can resist everything except tempation.
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10-26-2011, 06:42 AM	#8
edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	1 series diesel over (rattly) A3 any day http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi.../nav?logcode=p
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msport Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At Sea iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i msport [0.00]	maybe an old shitter to see me through the winter and then decide next year so much going on in my life right now dont want to make the wrong decision.. __________________ I can resist everything except tempation.
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I bought a low mileage P38 as a runabout and have ended up keeping it. Great for the winter and lovely wafty car. Nice ones with low mileage in good conditon hold their money at this sort of price. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p
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10-26-2011, 08:14 AM	#13
MRD New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 330d E90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Different league but, how about a Golf GTI until you get things sorted and can afford something else? Always had lots of fun when I drove my mates'!
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msport Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At Sea iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i msport [0.00]	yes like the golfs gt tdi tho gotta be diesel this time round __________________ I can resist everything except tempation.
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10-26-2011, 10:16 AM	#16
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10-26-2011, 10:25 AM	#17
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11-08-2011, 07:03 AM	#22
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