you can buy an old audi a4 for that

deisel with that type of power isnt all that common until quite recently.  Also thr 75 is actually a damned good car, but if you ever want one avoid the V6 like its contagious.  Crap engine if the ones i know are anything to go by.

Quote from: redyou can buy an old audi a4 for that

I was just going to suggest an R10, he could tie the dog across the bonnet and the suitcases to the rear wing....


Then I realised he was on a piddling small budget

Quote from: soopahflyQuick scout of autotrader reveals Vectras, Xsaras, Berlingos, 406s and a couple of people carriers.  All within the criteria.

None of them are TD > 120 bhp though

What would I have to "up" my budget to in order to fulfil my requirements?

Thanks for all your advice so far, quite like the Rover 75!

75 is a cracking car! test one for a bit. nice cruisers and semi well put together

skoda is another good bet but commanding high prices now

Quote from: moony1234What would I have to "up" my budget to in order to fulfil my requirements?

Thanks for all your advice so far, quite like the Rover 75!

hey if youre going to go for a big saloon car & you like british cars + dont mind a 10 year old one  then you could pick yourself up a second hand jag XJ6 95 - 97 for around 4K (though bearing in mind - it will cost more to service if you use an official jag garage)

for some reason jags dont tend to hold thier value well.

itll drink more petrol than a football fan drinks lager tho

They dont hold their value well because the build quality is ridiculous

My circumstances have changed slightly and therefore so have my needs!


Id like something quite sporty but with 5 doors/decent boot.

Something quick but diesel so the economy is there if I want it.

Budget is Ã,£8k max.


Sorry

For Ã,£8k you can definitely get a decently specd Audi A4 Avant TDI. Probably looking at the 130 BHP 1.9 TDI PD models, although you might spot a few 2.5s out there for about that much.

TBH, if you look around hard enough youll find some VW Golf Mk4 GTI 25th Anniversary models going for roughly that much. How the Mk4 GTI should have been in the first place, looks the part, nice recaros & BBS. They sold this special with either a 180 BHP 1.8T or a 150 BHP 1.9 TDI PD. Check out some pictures here.

Thats probably what Id go for Nice balance between economy, space and performance. As its a limited edition as well, something that little bit more special.

I would be looking for a nice MG ZS Turbo Diesel.
Not the fastest(120hp) but good engines.
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?nU=0&make=MG&model=ZS&min_pr=75&max_pr=8000&postcode=ch40lt&miles=40&max_records=50&modelexact=1&photo=1&start=8&distance=31&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200623238655980

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?nU=0&make=MG&model=ZS&min_pr=75&max_pr=8000&postcode=ch40lt&miles=40&max_records=50&modelexact=1&photo=1&start=3&distance=26&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200624100548413

could probably get a facelift one(post04) for <8k

Or maybe a sporty Seat Leon/golf TDI or somthing  :whoops: