25k....

[DEViANCE]

Mondy ST diesel is a good car actually.

I didnt realise we where actually trying to find you a car moony, just thought we where messing around.

You might just find a 1.8T A5 within £25k.

If not what about a newest shape Merc C Class, they look amazing.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/MERCEDES-BENZ+C+CLASS/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-141-157-181-4294967218-4294967262/advert.action?R=200815307456370&distance=66&postcode=CH4+0LT&channel=CARS&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&model=C+CLASS&min_pr=20000&max_pr=30000&max_mileage=

[moony1234]

Indeed!

The only "problem" is the power... ive got 200hp at the moment and they only have 155hp :/ But I do want diesel, for the mpg etc...

[moony1234]

mmm that merc is quite nice... much better than the older shaped C class, I didnt even know there was a new one out!

Mercs have a bit of an "old man" image about them but I dont care too much about that....

Cheers for the suggestions so far

[Eggtastico]

a truck. a big f**ked off double cab pick up truck

[Pete]

I love the A5 but the 3 doors is a bit unpractical, and its quite a bit over 25k.... I might just be boring and get a mondeo st tdci [used] as I really cant decide...

Like an Audi isnt boring

Id be like BMW Z4 please, and a £6k Astra petrol on the side. Youd get loads of change from 25k if you used ya head.

[Mark]

Buy a normal diesel for the week and get yourself an R32 Skyline GT-R for the weekend.

[knighty]

Indeed!
The only "problem" is the power... ive got 200hp at the moment and they only have 155hp :/ But I do want diesel, for the mpg etc...

less bhp but loads more torque !...

at 200hp vs 155hp Id say theyll be a pretty close match once you get used to driving it !

[Sam]

Get a Hyundai Tucson and be cool like me ! 100,000 warranty on the power train.

[Edd]

id go for the mondeo moony, ive been looking at them as well and I wouldnt mind one as my next car!
id get the saloon tho the estate looks a bit ugly

Edit: if youre worried about power why not get the ST220? not great fuel consumption obviously but a great car nonetheless

[Beaker]

I thought this was a theoretical question!

In seriousness I would be taking a look at ::

SEAT Leon FR.  Not the fastest car out there, but its a Golf/A3 with a less obvious badge.  Still a very good car.  Also semi-practical, and they do the Diesel, though its "only" 8 seconds to 60 rather than 7 that you get with the petrols.  

Second hand Vectra VXR.  Wouldnt recommend any Brand New Vauxhall, the badge snobbery means that the 2nd hand prices are sh*te.  However these are quick, even if they arent great handling.  The Vectra Replacement LOOKS good though.

[Sam]

Id not heard of the S5 before but it gets my vote.
http://www.edmunds.com/audi/s5/2008/index.html

[Binary Shadow]

a 911

[Beaker]

Id not heard of the S5 before but it gets my vote.
http://www.edmunds.com/audi/s5/2008/index.html

These are nice, one of my old boss bought 2 for him and the other senior partner.  Though they bough "normal" S5s with the 3.0L TD.