Toby
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Always wonder how these come about......
However I'm more after opinions on cars recommended rather than the cars themselves.
Requirements:
£14k budget
Diesel
Under 60k
New as possible
Decent spec would be nice
Needs to be refined as meeting clients etc and give off the correct image.
Needs to be fairly quick.
So far on my shortlist is:
3 series m sport coupe - looks and style
3 series m sport Edition saloon
Off to look at this on Saturday
Car
I have been told I have blinkers on though!
[Edited on 15-08-2012 by Toby]
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BeArDy
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535d?
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Gareth T
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audi a4 s line
vw passat
bmw 1 series
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Colin
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You'd be better leasing something brand new & keeping your 14k.
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
You'd be better leasing something brand new & keeping your 14k.
No only people who can't afford it do that. Its all about framing the receipt of the depreciating asset above the fireplace.
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Colin
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But my portfolio management company can invest at 9% & I can borrow from BMW finance at 5.4 
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kennySRi
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I wouldnt look anywhere other than a bmw 1 or 3 series msport coupe or audi a4 or a5 s-line
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silvercorsabee
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Mondeo? I seen a smart one other day that id actually drive! Mustve been a tec-s or waatever
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Toby
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
535d?
My dad has a 5 series and its too big for me personally
quote:
Originally posted by Gareth T
audi a4 s line
vw passat
bmw 1 series
1 Series coupe is the only one i like and its out of budget, dont know much about the A4's, though a 4 door is not my first choice. Passat is out of the running, what about a Scorrico, anyone know much about these and prices on them?
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
You'd be better leasing something brand new & keeping your 14k.
What sort of deals can you get for around £300 a month? Is it you that has a 3 series on a lease? Mileage is also a concern as could do in excess of 25k
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Originally posted by silvercorsabee
Mondeo? I seen a smart one other day that id actually drive! Mustve been a tec-s or waatever
The only mondeo i would consider would be the ST (for looks) and the Titanium (for spec) but my Fiesta ST got a flat out no (even without the milltek  )
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Tomnova16
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£14k on a mondeo, i would take a serious look at my life if i did that 
3 series coupe though
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Graham88
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330D or 335D but not sure if they're that cheap yet
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AndyCorsaSport
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My sister is selling her 320i M sport convertible on a 08 reg for about £13,500, although its petrol and is auto.
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3CorsaMeal
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How much is a Scirocco these days?
[Edited on 11-10-2012 by 3CorsaMeal]
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simonATR
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Alfa 159 ti and some change.
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3i_gaz
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Passat cc?
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Tomnova16
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Mate got a 335d coupe for around £14k
I put m3 panels on it. Looks good 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Toby
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
£16k but not shopped around
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4156731.htm
That's not a bad shout, well specced, stretching my budget massively though.
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Toby
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No 'verts or auto's but thanks anyway. See how I get on with this Coupe and go from there as not a lot is catching my eye other than an S Line A3 but really liking the coupe shape
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by simonATR
Alfa 159 ti and some change.
 this.
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adiohead
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Audi TT Tdi Quattro
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Colin
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http://www.harryfairbairngiffnockbmw.co.uk/currentoffers/own.html?id=17163
Brand New 62 Plate BMW 318d Sport Saloon
Standard Specification Includes:
- 17" Alloys
- Alarm
- Cruise Control
- Park Distance Control
- Front Sports Seats
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Electric Windows
- Sport Multi Function Leather Steering Wheel
- Bluetooth Handsfree Facility
- CD Player
Model Representative Example: BMW 318d Sport Saloon
Term of agreement 48 months
Monthly payments of £369.00
On the road cash price* £27,995.00
Customer deposit £369.00
Dealer deposit contribution £2,082.73
Total deposit £2,451.73
Amount of credit £25,543.27
Credit arrangement fee^ £0.00
Option to purchase fee^^ £10.00
Optional final payment £11,020.50
Total amount payable by customer £28,742.50
Total amount payable £30,825.23
Rate of interest 3.9%
Representative 3.9% AP
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Toby
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
http://www.harryfairbairngiffnockbmw.co.uk/currentoffers/own.html?id=17163
Brand New 62 Plate BMW 318d Sport Saloon
Standard Specification Includes:
- 17" Alloys
- Alarm
- Cruise Control
- Park Distance Control
- Front Sports Seats
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Electric Windows
- Sport Multi Function Leather Steering Wheel
- Bluetooth Handsfree Facility
- CD Player
Model Representative Example: BMW 318d Sport Saloon
Term of agreement 48 months
Monthly payments of £369.00
On the road cash price* £27,995.00
Customer deposit £369.00
Dealer deposit contribution £2,082.73
Total deposit £2,451.73
Amount of credit £25,543.27
Credit arrangement fee^ £0.00
Option to purchase fee^^ £10.00
Optional final payment £11,020.50
Total amount payable by customer £28,742.50
Total amount payable £30,825.23
Rate of interest 3.9%
Representative 3.9% AP
Thats not bad and i have 2k deposit but i cant stretch to £370 a month, £300 is my limit based upon being able to pass the 'affordibility' for my new mortgage on my own and what i can acutally afford generally. What sort of spec is the 'Sport' is it simlar to an Msport?
edit: Is the mileage limit per year or for the duration of the contract?
[Edited on 17-08-2012 by Toby]
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Colin
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Mines sport plus and is well appointed.
Not sure on mileage tbh, forgot you done lots.
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Toby
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Well contract suggest 32k but thats 48 months, 8k a year. Thanks anyway mate.
Off to see the coupe in the morning and also this in the afternoon: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201231480652663/usedcars?logcode=visc
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whitter45
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3 series without a doubt
the saloon prices should be dropping as the F30 is out now
Coupes are nicer but more expensive hence will be slighly older models - however you will get better grade of kit as standard
i.e coupe has xexons, 18's, blueotth etc all as standard which are all options on the saloon
Good luck
Having got a 1 and 3 series the 1 series is a better drive but prefer the 3 series
[Edited on 17-08-2012 by whitter45]
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