theduisbergkid Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Q: If you had to swap your German car for something of the same value and same spec/performance etc but not a German marque, what would it be ? I'm thinking my 330ci would be an Alfa GT V6. You ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 430 scud i spose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I haven't got a German car! The mrs has a polo, but I can't think of much to swap it for, as it's almost worthless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpalmer Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 mmm not really comparable with the ED30, but would be very tempted with a Nissan 370Z if only it had a bigger boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I had a 330d msport and swapped I for an insignia!! Not really progress that is it! Haha if it wasn't for the company car though I may have went for, em, er, nohin really, everything nice seems to be german! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 why do you ask out of intrest? The point is if we wanted the other car of equal value we would have bought it no? Are you asking if we made our choise based on german reliability, service and running costs or simply what was our second choise? May just be asking, but got me thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 No real reason Wopps, it just seems that most of us plump for German stuff, I wondered if there were no German marques on the market and you had the same requirement criteria then what would you choose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 ahh gotcha. just wondered, im in a wodering frame of mind on this sunny bank holiday monday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Alfa 159 Estate. Either the 2.4 Q4 JTD or the 3.2 Q4 V6 - thank you very much! :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyH Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think instead of the Boxster S it would be an S2000 or an Elise. I'm struggling to think of an alternative to the Passat V6 4M, is there a 4wd V6 Alfa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesK Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Afla 159 sportwagon, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Man Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) Running an Audi A3 s-line 2.0Tfsi and and Land Rover Defender at the moment......I`am going to sell the A3 in the Autumn so I`v been asking myself this very question.....I`am in the fortunate position were I can upgrade £££ so I`ve been seriously thinking of getting a Jag XF....I`v specced one up...been to the dealers;offered a discount.....but I still have this nagging little worm in my head telling me....You don`t need a car as big as a Jag.....so why spend the extra £££. The A3 has been a great little runner and I truly can`t think of a like for like replacement...apart from a Golf or BMW Series1......Still; if I was feeling brave I could take a closer look at an Alfa Romeo Giulietta...Cloverleaf Edited May 3, 2010 by Mr Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think instead of the Boxster S it would be an S2000 or an Elise.I'm struggling to think of an alternative to the Passat V6 4M, is there a 4wd V6 Alfa? Err yep, as mentioned a few times now.......this seems to be the most popular so far..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 159 is an absolute beauty. It has the absolute best stance of any car on the market today. Seriously, next time you see one, just have a look, a real good look, the wheel/wheel arch gap is perfect, the way it sits, nose slightly lower, stunning. If I didn't need the extra seats of my Galaxy, I'd be cabbing in a 159, no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Neither me or my better half own a German car, Japanese reliability and running costs suit me just fine. None the less, if I had to swap my Japanese car for a non Japanese car of a similar sort I'd have an Alfa GT with pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 It's an interesting question. I could be awkward and say if I had a German car I'd swap it for a Subaru. But in truth I probably wouldn't. Depends what the car needed to do I guess. If I had to avoid German and Japanese... a 159 2.4JTD TI in rosso/tan would be awfully tempting (and a bit cheaper). Otherwise I reckon I'd be looking at a Jag (probably XF) or maybe an R-Design V70. Or a used Quattroporte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Lichfield Type 25 Any idea how much these cost nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Impreza for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 If I had to swap the A6 Quattro avant for something none German it would be a Forester. If I had to swap the 1 series for a non German small hatch, or even non BMW small hatch, I think I would get a Citroen DS3 just cause their funky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 a used Quattroporte. :heart:Now down to £25k used. As we used to say in the playground when trading panini stickers... "Neeed it, badly need it !". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Lichfield Type 25Any idea how much these cost nowadays? £35K new, so about £20K now, even for a 5 year old one. 350bhp of turbo'd madness IIRC, the new Litchfield is a Type 20 isn't it? I'd choose a Megane Renaultsport 250 (or whatever) they're called - saw a new one this morning and I'd take that any day over a Scirocco R If it was just for the looks, it's be an Alfa Brera Prodrive. Lush :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'd choose a Megane Renaultsport 250 (or whatever) they're called - saw a new one this morning and I'd take that any day over a Scirocco R Oh yes indeedy > http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/tyresmoke-reviews/124302-renaultsport-megane-250-cup-review.html I suspect the Brera wouldn't drive well enough for you Mook, I've not tried one though, have you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I've tried a Brera and they're nose heavy, shonky brakes and Italian build quality - but that's not why I'd have one - they're one of the best looking cars around at the minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichTT Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Definetly not French-probably Japanese. For the M3 -quick 4 seater ie Nissan Skyline For the 911 turbo-no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 IIRC, the new Litchfield is a Type 20 isn't it? Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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