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antnee

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27th Mar 13 at 22:33

What is the cheapest way to do 30k miles a year?

I want to get a fairly quick and comfy diesel, something like a Sirocco/TT/3 series/A class with a decent spec, so what would the best option to do that?

daymoon

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27th Mar 13 at 22:35

If most of that is motorway then big saloon! E60 BMW/Passat, A6 etc?

Kyle T

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27th Mar 13 at 22:37

Did you delete the other thread?

As said, lease and pcp will penalise you for that amount of mileage which leaves borrowing the money to buy.

If you can get a bank loan, you'll pay less interest than dealership finance.

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Rob B

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27th Mar 13 at 22:37

I've been through most brands and a BMW would be top of my list, I've done 8k In 5 months, service intervals are far apart and it does a good 46-48 mpg.

With a bank loan as said above.

[Edited on 27-03-2013 by Rob B]

antnee

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27th Mar 13 at 22:38

Yeah, but there is no point in having a massive car when I will be in it alone for those 30k.

Yeah got rid of the other thread as my original question was answered

daymoon

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27th Mar 13 at 22:43

quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
I've been through most brands and a BMW would be top of my list, I've done 8k In 5 months, service intervals are far apart and it does a good 46-48 mpg.

With a bank loan as said above.

[Edited on 27-03-2013 by Rob B]

I've done 7k Since 21st of December. I hate my E46. Suspensions is way too hard for a cruiser!

When I had my E39(which too had M Sport suspension) I done 22k miles in 15 Months and didn't feel it at all! So much better!

deano87

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27th Mar 13 at 22:45

Even though you'll be alone with a big car comes comfort and refinement as it can handle the speeds more.

I wouldn't do it in anything less than a 3 series BM, C class etc. Which both come in Coupe form.

I'd steer clear of the sport models and get SE or something like that. Although BM suspension is quite firm anyway. Any of those cars would handle well enough off the motorway in real world driving not to warrant the sport variant.

daymoon

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27th Mar 13 at 22:46

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Even though you'll be alone with a big car comes comfort and refinement as it can handle the speeds more.

I wouldn't do it in anything less than a 3 series BM, C class etc. Which both come in Coupe form.

I'd steer clear of the sport models and get SE or something like that. Although BM suspension is quite firm anyway. Any of those cars would handle well enough off the motorway in real world driving not to warrant the sport variant.

3CorsaMeal

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27th Mar 13 at 22:53

Ford escort 1.8 Si and an ebay account.

Andrew

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27th Mar 13 at 22:57

Lowish mileage Golf TDI GT. I would be after something like that if I was doing those sort of miles again. A 3 or 5 series BM is and old mans car imo

The Golf will hold its value and if bought for the right price you could break even on it after a year or so.

Andrew

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27th Mar 13 at 22:58

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Ford escort 1.8 Si and an ebay account.

Or this route if you are handy with a spanner or two.

deano87

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28th Mar 13 at 07:32

Golf GT TDi is a good call, although sporty

noshua

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28th Mar 13 at 08:36

I have the 150 GT TDi mk4 and it does 47-50mpg @ 80 on the motorway! They're fun

Neo

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28th Mar 13 at 08:53

You asked 2 questions

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
What is the cheapest way to do 30k miles a year?

Get a crappy 1.4 hdi 206/c2/c3 and drive below 70 and you'll get into the 60's mpg

Get a 1.6 hdi 206/c2/c3 and drive below 70 and get high 50's

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
I want to get a fairly quick and comfy diesel, something like a Sirocco/TT/3 series/A class with a decent spec, so what would the best option to do that?

Bank Loan or Finance. As said on a lease you'll get stung anything from 4 to 10p a mile over the allowed amount.

I do 25k a year and bought my car new, now its on 107k. In hindsight i'd have bought something old and saved a lot of money by fixing/replacing. As deano said, I'd be going for an oldish 3/5 series derv

pow

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28th Mar 13 at 09:49

You ahve an Ibiza TDi, that'll do while you make sure you're going to keep the job

LeeM

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28th Mar 13 at 15:04

1.5 dci Clio, 60mpg and cheap to buy.
Otherwise get a BMW, people still pay silly money for them with 100k (assuming a 3 year life span in your hands)

harrisp

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28th Mar 13 at 16:11

quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
Lowish mileage Golf TDI GT. I would be after something like that if I was doing those sort of miles again. A 3 or 5 series BM is and old mans car imo

The Golf will hold its value and if bought for the right price you could break even on it after a year or so.

A 3 series is an old mans car but a golf is better? Have you ever driven either?

Andrew

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28th Mar 13 at 16:15

Trying to play the i'm better than you game and other users jump in?

It's my opinion dick head!

I've owned a Golf and my misses Dad has a diesel BMW 3 series on a 58 plate.

Gary

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28th Mar 13 at 16:24

How is a BMW 3 or 5 an old mans car?

chris_uk

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28th Mar 13 at 16:24

by walking

Gary

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28th Mar 13 at 16:27

quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
by walking

312 days worth of walking there. Prob not the best option

chris_uk

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28th Mar 13 at 16:29

he did say cheapest..

monkeytwizzel

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28th Mar 13 at 16:35

The new fiesta,golf and ibiza diesels are good on fuel,70+ so i`ve been told and no or very low tax.

Andrew

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28th Mar 13 at 17:26

quote:
Originally posted by monkeytwizzel
The new fiesta,golf and ibiza diesels are good on fuel,70+ so i`ve been told and no or very low tax.

Excellent MPG but he would loose money in depreciated very quickly especially piling the miles on.

208 1.4HDI I had over Christmas was really good on fuel. Was getting 60MPG without even trying. TV ad says up to 88MPG.

He needs something that has lost most it's money and good on fuel.

chris_uk

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28th Mar 13 at 17:27

focus 1.8 tdci

70mpg on the motorway just cruising steady

mate bought his for about £600

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