pistonbroke Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Budget is 20k, has to be a derv burner, I've narrowed it down to the following 3. Feel free to suggest other stuff too. BMW 535/530d http://www.carpictures1.com/data/media/43/BMW_1024x768_12_535d_349_.jpg Mercedes c220d http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-review/2008-mercedes-benz-c220-cdi-sport-driving-gently-toward-2020/10346350+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-mercedes-benz-c220-cdi-sport-front-view.jpg Jaguar xf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My choice would be the Jag since the others are driven by w...nk.....s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALAND Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Bmw nothing else! The 535d is easy to tune, very powerfull, and easy to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 If I had to choose between them 3 I'd go with the Jag too, the interior & cabin on them are lovely. Take it the criteria is a family saloon? Will it be driven daily? Then I could give you other suggestions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I got the opportunity to drive the full twin turbo diesel version of the BMW and loved it and as for the jag I have heard many good things. My godfather had the old xj in diesel and loved it and it still felt quick in comparison to his old supercharged jag he had before it. IMO it would be beetween them two I wouldn't even second take the merc! you pay for the badge, build quality on them is poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Picked this up Yesterday 3ltr, Auto 7 speed triptronic dev burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Now thats a nice motor, all ready for the winter up there Geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Now thats a nice motor, all ready for the winter up there Geo? Kinda, just need to teach Lins how to drive the feker now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I would highly recommend a Mercedes M Class like Geo's though the interior doesn't feel as expensive as it use to. Also a couple of other recommendations: Mercedes CLS Range Rover Sport (though you have to pray its a good one) Audi A6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Would go for the 535 every time. Try and find a SE instead of M Sport if ride comfort is important. Spent some in a 5 series and really liked it. Looked at the XF earlier this year and thought it felt a little cramped for space, even though it isn't. Also hate the fake exhausts on these. Check the full spec on a C class as it varies widely I have a C250 diesel and spent a few days in a C220 when I had a problem after 3 weeks!! The 220 is pretty gutless in comparison and will be miles behind the other 2. It will do over 50mpg though if that's important. I am lucky to have the facelift version and the interior quality is much better than the older ones. By the way, even though I say so my self, I'm not one to self pleasure. They all drive Audis now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/238903/jaguar_xf_ds_vs_bmw_535d.html http://www.topgear.com/uk/jaguar/xf/road-test/3.0d-s The Jag gets loads of great reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Kinda, just need to teach Lins how to drive the feker now. Something along the lines of very carefully and don't scratch it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 XF for me. I would fancy a test drive in them first as it would be between the XF and the BMW for me. I would rather have the XF but if the BM was the better drive, noticeably, then I would have to go for it instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 XF all day for me. The BMW is a lovely drive but the prestige of the Jag would be my undoing..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Out of the 3 I'd go for the jag without a doubt! And have the 'S' model of which engine you go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Jag here too. The engine has had some rave reviews as well. As good as the Beemers are, the kudos of the Jag, plus the engine, would win it each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 wow so many votes for Jag... just a little surprised as I am pretty sure I've read in the TG mag that they suffer from reliability problems. I would personally go for the 535d for that fun factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 wow so many votes for Jag... just a little surprised as I am pretty sure I've read in the TG mag that they suffer from reliability problems. I would personally go for the 535d for that fun factor Topgear says the Jag is more fun to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Topgear says the Jag is more fun to drive Could be lol... Jag does look more modern as I really think the 5 series desperately needs a refresh as it looks dated... However, the 535d has an amazing engine. VERY tunable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Not really an Audi fan but would have to be an A6 or A8 tdi. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-Saloon-TDI-Quattro-SE-Tip-SAT-NAV-DAB-FSH-/330642184955?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4cfbcf5afb http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Audi-A8-3-0-V6-TDi-Sport-Quattro-Auto-Tip-Tronic-Only-46-000-/320794790080?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ab0dc08c0 Is it a company car or personal, are residuals important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Personal car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Personal car. What is your shopping list. Maximum age, mileage etc. Colour? You can pick up an awful lot of car for £20K at the moment. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 i chose the jag as its a fantastic car, and something out of the ordinary to compared to the beemer and merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Im selling a Golf TDi sport for 8k atm but ill glady let you have it for 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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