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Robin
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Bit of a different one this -

Me and the wife are replacing the Insignia as we both hate it so much and we have £18,000 to spend.

However, we need 2 cars from that money, we've managed 18 months on 1 car and we can't do it anymore as it means that it's a pain in the arse if one of us needs to go somewhere the other doesn't, or one of the cars needs a service, or as the Insignia did, doesn't start!

We have a dog and we have another one 'on order' with the breeder so a hatchback is out of the question, it really needs to be an estate car.

The second car doesn't matter so much but we both like something with a decent turn of speed.

So, we need one practical diesel estate car and a fun car. The split of money doesn't matter but I'd prefer not to have a £17,000 sports car and a £1,000 diesel shed, it's got to be a realistic, reliable combination.

I've had a couple of ideas, as some of you already know, but I haven't found 'the ones' yet.

Suggestions?
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e90-3-series-05-11/bmw-e91-320d-se-touring-auto-6-speed-fsh-hpi-clear/926696

&

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201213460102878/sort/default/usedcars/model/s5/make/audi/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/ll301ye/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

Edit: Doens't add up to 20, but i'm sure you'd get them both knocked down.

320d Touring (E90) & An Audi S5.

Boom.

[Edited on 18-02-2013 by Whittie]
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Forgot to mention... One of them needs to fit in a garage (4.6m x 2.25m)

And, for the sensible every day car, I don't want anything with moon miles.
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Alex, where did you get 20k from? I said 18!
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201302155357742/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/10000/maximum-mileage/up_to_40000_miles/body-type/estate/fuel-type/diesel/model/mondeo/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/cm17hr/page/1/radius/1501?logcode=p

and

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301104866693/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/8000/maximum-mileage/up_to_40000_miles/body-type/coupe/fuel-type/petrol/make/nissan/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/postcode/cm17hr/radius/1501?logcode=p
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Had a 350z before, sounded great and the engine was a peach but it's not a great car imo
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Subaru Legacy

Clio 197
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BMW Z4 Coupe and a Boring Nissan/Toyota car of some sort
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bmw E60 525/530d estate and an astra VXR/Focus ST/ Megane 225 etc etc?
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e46/ e90 estate and a E46 ///M3 Vert

http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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W8 Passat Estate
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V50?

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
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This
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/subaru-forester-2-5-sti-rare-facelift-model--club-member-owned/997636

With this on the side
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/fiat/500/fiat-500-1242-pop-3dr/943346
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I keep thinking about one of these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150927771195?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Honda Accord, my dad has one and i always enjoy driving it the few times i get chance
it is practical, realiable and dare i say it a bit sensible, but ticks all the boxes

with the change....i'm not sure at all, CooperS?
despite their size over a Classic mini they are not big inside but as you've MX5 experience doubt you'll have any issues
and available at under £7k for reasonable milage, which gives £10k on an Accord

found these
Accord - 40k miles, £11.995

Mini CooperS, 35k miles, £5000



[Edited on 18-02-2013 by Fonz]
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250 Megane @10-11k

Audi Estate for the rest
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris x
I keep thinking about one of these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150927771195?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


What a brute!
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Pete, her dad had an Accord Tourer, 2.2 diesel and it did loads of miles. I didn't like it though but I guess it's not a bad choice.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-Volvo-V70-D5-SE-LUX-5DR-2-4-/321074181045?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac18333b5&_uhb=1

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-3-SERIES-ALPINA-B3-CONVERTABLE-3-3-/180992867782?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a2403fdc6&_uhb=1

but keep the hounds away from the bimmer
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X type Jag estate (4wd)

£13.5k to spend on something fun as the second car
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2x BMW
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Based on needing the reliability of the every day car and not getting on with the Insignia and frustrating when it breaks down, I'd say.

£13,000 every day diesel barge.
£5,000 fun car.

You know better than me what you can get with that money
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E90 BMW estate for around £12k

Honda S2000 for the £6k
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quote:
Originally posted by Graeme
E90 BMW estate for around £12k

Honda S2000 for the £6k
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You see, I was thinking E91 335d and something for £4k like a Clio 172 and some goodies, 200SX, something like that.

Or, something manly and powerful for £12k and £6k on an A4 Avant or E46 330d.

That's the dilemma for me, I just can't work out which way the split is best!

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