What would you buy and why.

Im thinking something reasonably sensible to replace both the Delica and the Cinq.
Up to 5 years old.

100% not interested in anything with the BMW logo, unless its a Brooklyn Machine Works.

Been looking at A3s but you get a dog for this much.
Currently autotrader lists plenty of Fociis and Astras.

If I had 2-3k....

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QuoteRover 45 2.0 TD Club Saloon

Anthracite metallic black
2003 03 plate
83,000 miles (mostly motorway)
2003 model with improved steering feel and handling
2003 interior, two-tone dash with modern seats

Was a company car for first three years, then owned by myself. Serviced by local Rover specialist (ex main dealer mechanic).

Just had new front discs, CV boots done recently too.

Upgrades
Panasonic slot loading CD head unit
Momo leather gearknob
Leather steering wheel (has cruise control buttons but cruise not installed), original plastic one supplied if wanted
Shorter length MG aerial
MAFAM fitted to stop flat spots at low revs (common L-Series problem)
EW
RCL
air con,
heated mirrors
headlamp washers
heated front seats
reverse parking sensors


Great economy, gives me 50mpg+

£2600

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maybe a little bit too sensible?

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or a mitsi fto

No thanks to rover, mx5 or FTO.

Id go Merc C class these days for that money, old shape but still a nice motor, or if you can afford to run it a P38 range rover 4.6 HSE

I could afford to run one, as I run a more thirsty mitsubishi atm.  Just dont want one.  No point in swapping a proper 4x4 for a fakie.

Quote from: soopahflyI could afford to run one, as I run a more thirsty mitsubishi atm.  Just dont want one.  No point in swapping a proper 4x4 for a fakie.

nothing fake about em, plenty capable just never really used properly

Skoda Octavia diesel, plenty of space good build quality. Or Skoda Fabia if you wanted a smaller car.

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Damned right! Tho I would prefer my brothers Mk2 Chasis, with a 1.8T or VR6 in

The Renault laguna?

Quote from: mr_rollThe Renault laguna?

Eh?

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Quote from: mr_rollThe Renault laguna?

Eh?

Tis a nice car and you can get them for £3000 easilly, I saw one for £2k the other week on the way to work.

Looked good.

yeah they are good cars, i tested a couple of 150bhp 2.2dci dynamique and they are very nice.