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I was going to use the Z4C as a daily driver, but it's too good for that!
I'm now looking for suggestions for a daily driver, mostly because I can't get my pushbikes in/on the Z4..
Currently thinking I'd like something comfortable, and an estate for the bikes.
Volvo V50 or V70 at the top of my list so far.
Thoughts? Others I should think about?
Budget is £1500-3000.
I'm now looking for suggestions for a daily driver, mostly because I can't get my pushbikes in/on the Z4..
Currently thinking I'd like something comfortable, and an estate for the bikes.
Volvo V50 or V70 at the top of my list so far.
Thoughts? Others I should think about?
Budget is £1500-3000.
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I have my E86 for special days.
Daily is an E46 325ti Compact, so a sort of early Z4 with a metal roof and back seats - a bike ought to fit in a Compact OK!
Daily is an E46 325ti Compact, so a sort of early Z4 with a metal roof and back seats - a bike ought to fit in a Compact OK!
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E46 3 series, E90 3 series, or a fun-to-drive 1 series (e81/e87) ??
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Good shout on the Mazda6, you should be able to pick up a tidy mk2 for £3K. The Boot is HUGE and they handle well for such a big car. The V40 is a small car, for bikes I'd look at the V70 only if I was after a Volvo.
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Or for crashing heavily into the rear end of a german mercedes taxi driven by joey from friendsLordOxygen wrote:Good shout on the Mazda6, you should be able to pick up a tidy mk2 for £3K. The Boot is HUGE and they handle well for such a big car. The V40 is a small car, for bikes I'd look at the V70 only if I was after a Volvo.
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E46 3 series Touring. A massively competent car for giveaway prices right now. If you need a bit more space an E39 5 series Touring.
Go for a high spec, well cared for example with good service history - it won't cost much more than a shoddy example.
Go for a high spec, well cared for example with good service history - it won't cost much more than a shoddy example.
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Good suggestion, seem to be able to pick them up for sensible money. I probably wouldn't go for a 325ti, mainly because of fuel and tax. For my daily, I'm kind of hoping to get the tax below £200 a year. I'd also like something fairly close to 40 MPG average as well because of my commute mileage.Mr Tidy wrote:I have my E86 for special days.
Daily is an E46 325ti Compact, so a sort of early Z4 with a metal roof and back seats - a bike ought to fit in a Compact OK!
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All good suggestions, thanks.vester86 wrote:E46 3 series, E90 3 series, or a fun-to-drive 1 series (e81/e87) ??
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That could work, anyone fancy lending me 100k?!
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I've got a couple of friends who swear by these. One of them is now on his third! For some reason I can't quite put my finger on, I'm not a fan though.buzyg wrote:Mazda6 has a massive boot.
Good suggestion, I just don't think it's for me.
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I did look at a V50 today, and I think it would be ample for my mountain bike and the daily commute. The car I looked at today was a little rough around the edges and right at the top of my budget though.LordOxygen wrote:Good shout on the Mazda6, you should be able to pick up a tidy mk2 for £3K. The Boot is HUGE and they handle well for such a big car. The V40 is a small car, for bikes I'd look at the V70 only if I was after a Volvo.
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That episode of Top Gear was what got me looking at Volvo's! The amount of V70's with massive mileage is a definite nod to how reliable these cars can be.chapeau wrote:Or for crashing heavily into the rear end of a german mercedes taxi driven by joey from friendsLordOxygen wrote:Good shout on the Mazda6, you should be able to pick up a tidy mk2 for £3K. The Boot is HUGE and they handle well for such a big car. The V40 is a small car, for bikes I'd look at the V70 only if I was after a Volvo.
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Having had an E46 before, this is a good suggestion. I may see if there are any local to look at tomorrow.NickDE wrote:E46 3 series Touring. A massively competent car for giveaway prices right now. If you need a bit more space an E39 5 series Touring.
Go for a high spec, well cared for example with good service history - it won't cost much more than a shoddy example.