scott beeland Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 56 days until I can get behind the wheel again , so it's time to find a car. I need something that will get me to work, cart the family around in comfort, tow a jet ski and has a decent boot. Strangely tempted by this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1764811.htm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 looks very clean - I would struggle with getting my head around paying that much road tax though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeah, a mate of mine just told me imports are worse on tax, due to higher emissions than uk models. I don't really know what to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 5 series estate - diesel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeah I'd pref a diesel whatever I buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0TDi seats 5 in comfort, even the hatchback has a huge boot which can even take a 6ft bookcase with the rear seats folded down clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedditchJay Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 my Defender 110 wasnt much more than £6k and its only £205 per year road tax Fab car and actually OK on derv, with 32mpg at the moment, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Been looking at a few Estate Octavias on trader tonight. They would fit the bill nicely. That, or maybe a Nissan X Trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedditchJay Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 oooooooooooo and the Defender 110 has 12 seats {I would say it seats 9 BUT i assume they used mini people} lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Octavia is a cracking car mate. I ran a vRS for 3 years, massive boot, although the diagonal braces that sit behind the seats cause some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 X Trail diesels have reliability issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 What kind of issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 QUOTE X-Trail’s only genuine weakness being its engines. Diesels provide the best blend of performance and economy, but they can be problematic – so always check that previous owners have maintained the car properly. Even on dCi diesel variants which have been well cared for, ECU and injector trouble is not unheard of QUOTE Reader review: xxx has recently sold his 2003 X-Trail 2.2 dCi, and won’t be buying another. “It wasn’t expensive to run, either, but it didn’t turn out to be as reliable as I’d hoped. I had turbocharger problems on two occasions, plus some brake issues. When faults did occur, it sometimes took several weeks for the dealer to source the parts – although the service I received was good.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 if your are thinking on the landrover side of things, you will not do any better than a TD5 discovery, they have a 5 cylinder diesel and return over 30 mpg, ive had my current one two years , its an x reg { 2000 } with only 71,k tax is only 200 quid , it will tow anything, its got seven seats ect, ive had all the early 200/300 discoveries but they cannot hold a candle to the TD5, , HOPE THIS HELPS, RGDS P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 crv over the x-trail any day - although they are not as nice inside x-trail a bit cramped in rear I am a bit of a Honda fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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