Dee
11767 posts since 22/11/07
7 Dec 2016 19:20
Nice house
7 Dec 2016 20:23
Cheers Quest, all the servicing etc. is done by work so don't need to factor that in, can also charge it up there so effectively free miles on the commute as I don't live far away and it's all A roads full of traffic so rarely see 50.
Performance wise it's hard to justify anything more than the 330's as they are all capable of 0-60 in 6 seconds, how much more can you want from a family motor.
There's also a hybrid Merc on there (C350e) but not sure I could drive a Merc so haven't looked into it
gaffer
510 posts since 13/4/05
7 Dec 2016 22:57
I've got a C300h estate - it's fucking class. Switched from a 3 series and prefer the Merc. Handling not a patch on the beemer's though but don't know how much of that is due to being an estate (beemer was saloon).
I don't think you can get the 350e in AMG trim though?
toocan
838 posts since 7/11/07
posted 9 Dec 2016 10:55, edited 9 Dec 2016 10:55
I went and looked at a load of muels last week sat in and drove pretty much most exec cars I have to say the MY17 mercs are decent compared to the shite before them, they've really sorted their interiors out specially the new GLC GLE GLS.
Personally im going for a PCP on a 3 year old car and billing mileage back to the company - torn between an S Class and KN. The S would be the obvious choice but there just so damn big
9 Dec 2016 13:14
Going for a v90 for my next motor
San
10493 posts since 14/11/05
9 Dec 2016 15:27
Debating on a new Panemera but June/July delivery for one with a panoramic roof.
anvais
468 posts since 15/12/12
9 Dec 2016 15:55
Just buy/lease a beater and get the car you'd like to have. Never a good idea to pass on a car due to delivery time. Always a way around it.
posted 9 Dec 2016 17:33, edited 9 Dec 2016 17:33
I'd love a panemera however unless by some miracle I become mortgage free I can't imagine having that kind of coin to drop on a car
9 Dec 2016 18:38
shit,
is everybody here rich.
6 Jan 2017 12:58
330d M Sport Touring is great to drive and rapid without compromising on economy
burny
5927 posts since 25/5/06
posted 6 Jan 2017 13:06, edited 6 Jan 2017 13:06
I agree the screen looks pretty ugly, but its also really, really useful.
Its a good position for it. For me anyway.
You could get a decent shooting brake for your budget.
bill
4930 posts since 5/8/09
6 Jan 2017 20:06
yea CLS is defo on the list, I need to drive some though, 220d prices aren't much lower than 350d.
9 Jan 2017 16:00
Can't help but think you will massively miss the RS4, its an exciting car and every drive feels like an occasion, whereas a diesel family car will just feel like a shitbox in comparison imo!
I assume its an avant? What's the spec, mileage and condition? What would you want for it?
Gaz
2615 posts since 20/10/05
9 Jan 2017 17:00
Not sure that's entirely accurate
a recent 330d, for example is a only a bawhair away in terms of performance in comparison to a 10 year old RS4… granted you don't get the soundtrack, but you will get all the bells and whistles/mod-cons of a modern car. Let's not forget the fuel saving either!
Drop £500ish on a stage 1 remap and it'll be a fucking flying machine
bill
4930 posts since 5/8/09
9 Jan 2017 21:04
Every drive doesn't feel like an occasion in a car I've been driving for 10 years. I rarely put my foot down anymore. Yes, the sound is the best thing but I need to be more sensible and would like some more mod cons and more luxury. The ride in the rs4 is hardly plush.
It's a saloon, 42500 miles. One owner from new, it will be one of the lowest mileage examples in the country and with one owner from new, I'll get 20k+ for it.
BMW's just don't do it for me though.
9 Jan 2017 21:36
Don't be shy, Bill - let's see some pics of the RS!
