Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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Mums B5 A4 is pretty comfy come to think of it, must be well under a grand by now too.
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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Originally posted by Ben J
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aren't audi's known for their firm ride? jr seems to always say it and a few motoring mags i've read have said the same.
Mine is an S-line and is supposedly firm but feels soft and comfy to me. But then my previous car was rock hard so anything would feel soft in comparison.
I think they are firm to people who smash over pot holes and speed bumps without any consideration to the car at all ( non petrol heads basically).
My mates old S-line a3 (derv) was very nice. Planted on the motorway around the long sweeping bends touching 3 figure speeds, yet never felt uncomfortable. But, you wont be buying one of these for 1k.
What about a b5 passat ? Nice and soft ride .
I wouldnt bother with the alfa - not fast and not economical.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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E39 5 series in SE spec on 16" would still have mine if the sunrood wasnt made to leak as standard
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ChazSXi
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
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my b5 and b5.5 passat was v comfy
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scottyp1989
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Registered: 29th Jul 07
Location: Warley, West Midlands
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passat, A4, A6, merc, pajero/shogun, saab,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-C250-DIESEL-4-DOOR-SALOON-2-OWNERS-F-S-H-MANUAL-/270874014226?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f11597212#ht_1230wt_937
perfect TBH
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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My transit is the most comfy thing Ive ever been in
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Clio 197 with standard seats
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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A4 won't be too bad on parts prices, plus I know the engines and VAG parts.
It doesn't need to be particularly fast, just enough to go at a decent pace. I will still have my Ibiza for thrashings.
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
Location: Highland
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Best ive ever been in was a shoddy old renault 19, was like a couch 
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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Originally posted by ash10
volvo v70
My T5 was meant to be the performance model but my god it was still the comfiest car I've ever been in.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Omega if it hasn't been mentioned. RWD Lounge for under 1k 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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fletchman-
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Registered: 22nd Nov 11
Location: West Midlands
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My dads a4 was the comfiest car ever. He's had passats, vectras, golfs, 3 series and a4 was by a mile the most comfy 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Maybach
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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mk3 golf gti even lowered 30mm was perfect
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DERV-POWER
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Registered: 13th Sep 09
Location: Greenfield, Flintshire
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rover 75
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
Location: Liverpool
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My mates 306 gti was comfy, really comfy seats and firm but smooth suspension. I imagine the hdi will be similar
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Anything big and not a sports model.
Old Renaults always seem to do well, you'll get an early 2000s Laguna with a bit of spec for about that money.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270869381465
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150714294427
Diesel with colour nav and leather for 840 quid, cheap cheap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110791181957
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Originally posted by DERV-POWER
rover 75
Also a good shout.
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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Vauxhall insignia
Come with orthopedic Approved seats
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Can you post a diesel for 1k please, I'll buy one.
It's not just about the seats either, can have extremely comfy seats but still have hard suspension.
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by DERV-POWER
rover 75
Also a good shout.
Was going to post this. My dad has one and whenever i travel across the country to get parts it doesnt tire me out one bit, is seriously a comfy car! Cloth interior by the way.
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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Parts for BMW are cheaper than for Mondeo...
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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John that Laguna in my post is a diesel for sub grand.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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I meant insignia. Loads of comfy diesels about for a grand.
I agree with the French thing. 406 was a serious answer.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Ahh yeah, I ignored that post while it didn't fit the brief.
Actually loads of stuff about for that money, older the better.
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