Dibby Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Covered under the disclaimer that I know all you'll get asking the internets is individual anecdotal stories rather than anything useful to make your mind up but here's my two penneth anyway ... The Alfa Romeo I had fell apart after 60k miles. Snapped cambelt, electrical issues, engine sensors dropping like flies, turbo recon, ECU failure. It was amazing to drive when it was working but I'd steer clear of Alfas. The current BMW 320d has got 220k miles on the clock and she's still passing MOTs. All she's needed in the 5 years I've had it is tyres and a headlamp bulb. But then I know people who have Alfas with years of trouble free motoring and diesel BMWs eating swirl flaps and ingesting water. With any brand of car, your individual one can be a pleasure to run or an absolute lemon. Best off you make your own mind up and don't listen to me and my car stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 XF 3.0d sport estate will be my next car Blimey James......it'll be pipe and slippers next.... Sure you could find an unregistered Rover if you looked hard enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 You've obviously not been in a Jaguar lately have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 My bus the Passat is fine. I've got the £30 per year tax job 170bhp blue motion. Not bad if I say so myself. Think someones getting dual mass flywheels confused with particulate filters but never mind we know what was meant. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 330d MSport is a superb car. I had one 2008-11 and did 90,000 miles in it. Lovely engine, 245hp and I couldn't get it below 42mpg no matter how hard i tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPos Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'll stick a vote in for the XF, I currently have a 2.7d and although I am looking to replace it I'm finding it really difficult to find anything as nice and well equipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just bought a cc diesel bluemotion. Went for 140 2.0 Diesel. Have seen 60mpg, £30 for 12 months VED. Luxury motoring, v happy with it Or go for the 170 with all bells and whistles! Nicely put together motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 For performance the 330d touring is unbeatable and great economy as are the 5 series cars My Passat estate is a great workhorse, tows well and does 50mpg on long runs ( 34mpg towing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 You've obviously not been in a Jaguar lately have you?Bernie..my mate has just retired from the police force and the XF was his first big purchase......went for a ride and nice ride......if you're a retired copper........'Frost' comes to mind......or if in red....Morse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko9370 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 BMW 535d. Amazing motor, traded it in for jag xf 2.2 hated it, had it 3 months and got rid for a5 3.0d Quattro. 2.2 jag engine just wasn't good enough in my opinion, probably due to going from 3.0 twin turbo to it but I never enjoyed the jag. The Audi is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that standard forum procedure is to get at least three pages worth of opinions and then ignore them all and buy something totally different, i.e. ask for opinions on an appropriate car to do 20k per year and then purchase a fire engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Dennis anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Dennis anyone ? Choice of the educated dustman I believe? Or was he a fella with bushy eyebrows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboi Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wow thanks for all the input guys, although as mentioned above, I will of course ignore all of it and buy completely the wrong car... I think I need to go have a couple of test drives and take things from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 if the 535d is good is the 635d equally as good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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