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21 Aug 2017 15:42
21 Aug 2017 19:24
21 Aug 2017 21:54
I know the X6 is a marmite car … I'm looking at 2008+ with FSH but still open to suggestions. Heard awful things about Land Rover too , seems no matter what motor I look at theres some sort of BS that comes with it
21 Aug 2017 22:50
22 Aug 2017 06:59
posted 22 Aug 2017 07:57, edited 22 Aug 2017 07:57
That's more of a showcase of how strong the brand lexus is than how inferior all the others. Especially the V6's are just as capable as racking up 4 digit bills as the rest of the lot. In man hours alone. One gander in the engine bay shows you how.
To add, i'd actually prefer an ex-lease whatever with some mileage on the clock to some 2nd car glorified shopping trolley. Engine wear is non existent when everything is kept nice and busy at temperature. And the rest is just keeping up with maintenance.. Forgoing the obvious such as A8's, 5/7 series or s's or r's or particularly sporty or high strung cars.
Also another great source of information: Rica.org.uk. You'd be surprised what seemingly big cars are a complete pain to cram a wheelchair in. And door sill height really matters.
posted 22 Aug 2017 09:43, edited 22 Aug 2017 09:43
22 Aug 2017 11:16
A ten year old X6 1st gen will no doubt introduce you too some eye watering bills, they also look shite - no idea why people think beemers are reliable. JLR might be slightly better but again there a cuntish firm to deal with and there garages have a 4-5 week waiting list which speak volumes on the relaibility of em there built on fridays them fuckers
I'd look at Lexus rx or similar japanease alternative
I'd look at Lexus rx or similar japanease alternative
Cheers for suggestions chaps. Been to see an Evoque tonight and agreed, the boot is a joke for whats supposed to be a small SUV. My A6 is a lease 66 plate, going back to Audi cos it's shit and the MMI system is faulty (been 'repaired' twice now). Getting £1600 deposit back but don't wanna re-lease.
A ten year old X6 1st gen will no doubt introduce you too some eye watering bills, they also look shite - no idea why people think beemers are reliable. JLR might be slightly better but again there a cuntish firm to deal with and there garages have a 4-5 week waiting list which speak volumes on the relaibility of em there built on fridays them fuckers
I'd look at Lexus rx or similar japanease alternative
I'd look at Lexus rx or similar japanease alternative
I know the X6 is a marmite car … I'm looking at 2008+ with FSH but still open to suggestions. Heard awful things about Land Rover too , seems no matter what motor I look at theres some sort of BS that comes with it
vw tiguan?
nissan qashqai?
honda cr-v?
ford kuga?
kia sorento?
seat ateca?
sounds like you're trying to stretch your 16k budget to get an old audi/bmw/merc/jlr (trying to impress the neighbours?).
when something goes bang you'll be looking to remortgage, which isn't all that unlikely considering how unreliable those brands are.
nissan qashqai?
honda cr-v?
ford kuga?
kia sorento?
seat ateca?
sounds like you're trying to stretch your 16k budget to get an old audi/bmw/merc/jlr (trying to impress the neighbours?).
when something goes bang you'll be looking to remortgage, which isn't all that unlikely considering how unreliable those brands are.
Fair enough, I will go back to the chalkboard and reconsider a smaller coupe or saloon and ditch the SUV idea! The space I only really need for shipping my disabled brother around with his wheelchair, so an A7 or similar would be fine as my current A6 is okay for space. Just not sure on Audi anymore but could be wrong
A Lexus is the only luxury marque I'd ever buy an high mileage example of.
You've gotta be crazy, be a keen mechanic or really care about driving a flashy motor to consider doing what you propose.
You've gotta be crazy, be a keen mechanic or really care about driving a flashy motor to consider doing what you propose.
That's more of a showcase of how strong the brand lexus is than how inferior all the others. Especially the V6's are just as capable as racking up 4 digit bills as the rest of the lot. In man hours alone. One gander in the engine bay shows you how.
To add, i'd actually prefer an ex-lease whatever with some mileage on the clock to some 2nd car glorified shopping trolley. Engine wear is non existent when everything is kept nice and busy at temperature. And the rest is just keeping up with maintenance.. Forgoing the obvious such as A8's, 5/7 series or s's or r's or particularly sporty or high strung cars.
Also another great source of information: Rica.org.uk. You'd be surprised what seemingly big cars are a complete pain to cram a wheelchair in. And door sill height really matters.
Off topic a little but http://www.reliabilityindex.com/top-100 is a great site for compiled data on reliability, note not one BMW in top 100 and im genuinely suprised theres 2 audi's in there
I run a KN so far been ok but im prepped for a suspension issue at some point, keep in mind also the cost of rubber on these 4x4 type cars goes into 4 figures for all corners
I run a KN so far been ok but im prepped for a suspension issue at some point, keep in mind also the cost of rubber on these 4x4 type cars goes into 4 figures for all corners
Can't break what you don't have. Most of them are four pot city runabouts with windy windows, drums in the rear and generally 20 year old low strung tech. Al the more surprising that a C class ended up so high there.
Ironically my brother had some electrical gremlin with his keyfob on a 2014 C. Car didn't always recognize it. Needed a new keyfob, some programming black magic and the blood of a virgin harvested during the solar eclipse. Ended up being a 4 figure bill.
Ironically my brother had some electrical gremlin with his keyfob on a 2014 C. Car didn't always recognize it. Needed a new keyfob, some programming black magic and the blood of a virgin harvested during the solar eclipse. Ended up being a 4 figure bill.
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