neo2810 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Chaps, the time has come to replace the Supra, and I'm after a little advice. I'm in no major rush, as I want a little time with the Sup through summer but I need something that ticks these boxes: - 4 door - 30+ (pref closer to 40) mpg - decent performance (240+ bhp) - saloon ish (not estate/avant or 4x4) - budget in the region of £35k - £40k but would prefer to spend around £30 max if poss. I've been looking at Audi A4/A6 3.0l quattros and BMW 530/535 sports but wanted some opinions. I'm open to all suggestions and experienced advice appreciated (if you've owned a car in this bracket which has exceeded your expectations) Oh, looks are quite important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Vxr8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I owned an AMG Merc (E55), such a lot of car and second hand prices are excellent, E63 has power and comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 E36 M3 Evolution mate, excellent car. It just so happens I have one for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 E36 M3 Evolution mate, excellent car. It just so happens I have one for sale... That must leave a lot of change from 30k as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Vxr8? 13mpg? Errr... No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Doubt any car with the performance you want will do close to 40mpg to be fair. A4/A6 3.0l V6 Quattro might be the closest if you mean the diesel version. Had a 530d long ago and even that can't do over 40mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 That must leave a lot of change from 30k as well A whopping £26500!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 A whopping £26500!! When is he coming to pick it up??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Asap! I'll even show him where the petrol station is so he can start spending the £26500 he's just saved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swift Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lexus IS-F. Look smart, very comfy 5ltr V8 & think they returns about 30mpg. I had one for a few days when my uncle worked for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My dad has a A6 3L diesel which ive driven glasgow to manchester several times and is a joy on the motorway. It has a really smooth ride and does well over 40 mpg on the long runs. He drives it daily around the west end of glasgow, still getting 35 mpg. The car has some amount of torque and feels faster in a straight line than his S5 (but it cant match the sound of a 4.2 V8 ). As far as im concerened, Audi's are cars you just cant go wrong with but they have taken over BMW's as the merchant-banker-mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks chaps. 40mpg urban is a 'nice to have', not an essential. Anything over 30 is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 And thanks for the kind offer Ben, but I'll pass this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Ah well. Worth a shot huh!? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 535D is all the car you'll ever need. PM Johnny G... he did nearly 200k miles in his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Or how about an E-Class? Jag XF 3.0 diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'd look into the Lexus range of cars, I have driven a lot of cars & these seem to always stick in mind. When the IS220d came out, I drove about 500 miles over the weekend & it was superb. Loads of toys, comfy ride, felt special & not mass produced to a lot of current cars like the BMW 3 series & Mercedes C/E Class. Also the GS is a good range too inc the Hybrid collection which should help when doing city driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lexus feels less mass-produced than Merc and BMW? I'd have to beg to differ there mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lexus feels less mass-produced than Merc and BMW? I'd have to beg to differ there mate! Not the whole range dude, and you would know more than me but don't you find the new C Class, 3 Series Dash & interior very plasticy & cheap? Especially the new C Class? I have been quite disappointed with them lately or is this just me? The 5 feels much better in comparison, as does the S class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Not the whole range dude, and you would know more than me but don't you find the new C Class, 3 Series Dash & interior very plasticy & cheap? Especially the new C Class? I have been quite disappointed with them lately or is this just me? The 5 feels much better in comparison, as does the S class. I love the new C-Class... in fact I like it that much I'm getting my parents to buy one. BMW isn't, and never will be, far behind. Lexus can't hold its own in that particular fight IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lexus is a no no. They are totally overpriced for what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Went to visit the Audi garage today and now I'm tempted to up my budget to £50k and get a 2012 A7 sport back.... Mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Must....resist.... I need an injection of sense dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Look at the BMW 335d coupe near M3 performance when rolling and the torque is fantastic well in excess of 550nm and will return on average in excess of 30mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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