Audi A5 Sportback tdi or BMW 4 series Gran coupe

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

11 minutes ago, Greenstreak-Andy D said:

I understand your reasoning here, tend to agree, but not having any dpf issues on the CC for 5 years and seeing 50mpg most times, apart from the depths of winter where it drops to 40 something... I just like the way diesel drive. Low revs high torque I guess. Total opposite of Westie.

Now Euro6 will undoubtably mean adblue, which may be nothing but it could be an annoyance, even just once a year top up. So maybe I should take a look at Petrol. No harm in a test drive. 

Interesting how Audi have eliminated ‘fun’ in motoring! Seems consistent. So I’m leaning towards BMW.

Appreciate your comments.

Andy

I like the chassis on my Beemer and the autobox makes driving a derv tolerable. However for your mileage, petrol will be cheaper when you factor in all the costs! https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/choosing-between-petrol-and-diesel-powerhttps://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/choosing-between-petrol-and-diesel-power

 

I've had the ECR replaced under warranty and also the EGR Cooler. Mine get's regular motorway runs so with your short runs, you're even more likely to have issues!

[SootySport]

If I Had £40k to spend on a daily car,  my first thought would be the new Tesla 3.   

Up to now I have done comparisons on running costs and petrol power always wins but the smaller cheaper Tesla would meet my needs for range and lifestyle. I do have solar panels for free daily electric so fuel costs would be not far off zero for me.  Not sure how electric cars fair for towing though,  need to check that out 🤔

[KugaWestie]

26 minutes ago, SootySport said:

If I Had £40k to spend on a daily car,  my first thought would be the new Tesla 3.   

Up to now I have done comparisons on running costs and petrol power always wins but the smaller cheaper Tesla would meet my needs for range and lifestyle. I do have solar panels for free daily electric so fuel costs would be not far off zero for me.  Not sure how electric cars fair for towing though,  need to check that out 🤔

 

Tesla will be not great for towing, 900kg maximum I read somewhere

[SootySport]

16 minutes ago, KugaWestie said:

 

Tesla will be not great for towing, 900kg maximum I read somewhere

I think my Westfield & trailer together is about that, so borderline on towing limits.   Must knock back the range quite a bit though. It’s 94 miles to Snetterton but a recharge while I’m on a trackday should get me home. Worth thinking about.

[Greenstreak-Andy D]

3 hours ago, IanK (Bagpuss) said:

I like the chassis on my Beemer and the autobox makes driving a derv tolerable. However for your mileage, petrol will be cheaper when you factor in all the costs! https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/choosing-between-petrol-and-diesel-powerhttps://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/choosing-between-petrol-and-diesel-power

 

I can afford an 18 plate but I just can’t see the benefit, so going for pre April 2017 and paying £30 road fund. I can then look for low mileage high spec and derv wins easily. Agree about dpf but as I said before, no issue on the CC with similar 2 litre diesel, for my use. The X5 is always potentially an issue, agree, hence the monthly raping it at a constant 4K in 2nd or 3rd.

[Rhett Turner - Black Country AO]

bit of a left field to think about, relative of mine is just about to get a nearly new 7 series he's getting pre-face lift version about 6 months old and with almost no miles for half the price new. He's also swapping from an X5. 

[MrPid]

I have a derv 5 series as my daily - E61 Touring so shes getting on a bit.

 

One of the best car's ive ever driven though, handling and ride are sublime, even for a big beast.

 

Its just the repair costs that are eye watering.

 

Luckily mine has been pretty reliable.

 

The mrs has a TT which is amazing, I loved my A6 before, but again, bit boring. Always loved the look of the A5, but boring.

 

I would be looking at a V8 petrol merc if I was doing short journeys, they sound immense!

[Greenstreak-Andy D]

20 hours ago, MrPid said:

I would be looking at a V8 petrol merc if I was doing short journeys, they sound immense!

Bit outside my price range, but agree totally, that 6.3 V8 sound track is awesome 

[the stoat]

As it is a daily is it worth giving the Mercedes route a try?  I have just gone for a CLS shooting brake.  I note you want a 'drivers' car and have to say I will never go for anything remotely sporty again, having comfort over stiff suspension that makes random bits of you wobble has been a revelation!