Torino101 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 As a matter of interest why are you so keen on a 4x4?? This is not meant to be a dig at people who have and love 4x4's, I couldn't give a monkeys if you drove around in a Humvee. But I don't see why you would buy something that is unduly heavy, generally slow, thirsty, unweildy, ugly (in my eyes), and expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino128 Posted October 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 SORTED - just seen the lexus urban, combined etc. and they are all in the 30's!! See ya later boys...until Monday at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 poor guy. hes buying a lexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 The commute from Manchester to Leeds needs a 4x4 every now and again... trust me, I've done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 i'd just buy an aeroplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The commute from Manchester to Leeds needs a 4x4 every now and again... trust me, I've done it. [/ QUOTE ] An Audi Allroad would do the job fine too! Plenty of space inside, excellent image, and just generally nice cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] poor guy. hes buying a lexus. [/ QUOTE ] Nothing wrong with a Lexus. Lexus cred is on the up, especially with the new designs hitting us now and soon - the new GS, the new IS, a whole design philosophy that solves the only problem Lexus had - dull design. There's a hybrid GS saloon coming out next year. 340bhp, at least the torque of a diesel, and over 30mpg everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 i'd prefer to buy a toyota, then i'd have good reliability and loads of cash too spare. just because you have 30k doesnt mean you have to spend 30k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Lexus IS Toyota. And buying a Lexus is far less of an "overinflated jerk" thing than buying a Merc. Lexus gives luxury, unbeatable customer service (only BMW get even close), and equally unbeatable reliability. They're like Mercs were 25 years ago when they were still built properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] i'd prefer to buy a toyota, then at least no-one would think i was an overinflated jerk [/ QUOTE ] pack it in now mate ... we all have different needs from a car, as well as different tastes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] i'd prefer to buy a toyota, then at least no-one would think i was an overinflated jerk [/ QUOTE ] A touch harsh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 overinflated jerk? What? i never said that, its some kind of a conspiracy against me because i like mazdas! help!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yes, that edit facility's quite useful innit? Hang on - we're not supposed to slap kids these days are we?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 ill sue your ass until it bleeds b*tch! ok, i was just rebelling against the people who have lexuss (or is that lexi?) at my school. overinflated jerks... not everyone tho, just everyone that i happen to know that has a lexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] ill sue your ass until it bleeds b*tch! ok, i was just rebelling against the people who have lexuss (or is that lexi?) at my school. overinflated jerks... not everyone tho, just everyone that i happen to know that has a lexus. [/ QUOTE ] Sheezssh!! Teenagers obviously have it good these days!! I had to live with driving a Fiat while I was at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 lol, not me, we have a 93 corolla and a 97 primera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 4 x 4's rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 isuzu troopers are nice. but please people only buy them if you need them. in new zealand you need 4x4s, in england you dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 A Lexus is a great car and now a marque in its own right in every market. They are very well built and the service is fantastic compared to most VW / Audi and Merc. I think they have a great image that you aren't following the crowd and have a fantastic car to boot. Laugh all you like am sure they are laughing at those that spend ££kkk more on alternatives to get an inferiour worse spec'ed car. Only my opinion from having one previously anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I had exactly the same dilemma and bought an A6 3.0tdi quattro. My unofficial shortlist contained: 530d (E60) RX330/400h Touareg E-class ML270 X5 Volvo XC90 A4 3.0 TDI I ruled out the 530d because it was 2 wheel drive, i live in the country and I know i'd spend 2 months worrying about the weather with 2 wheel drive. If you aren't bothered on 2 or 4 wheel drive then it's a good car, i'd still get the A6 on looks but that's a subjective argument. I ruled out the Lexus RX because I didn't like the layout inside and I think it's a bit of a Chelsea wives car rather than a man's car. I was tempted by the Touareg but both the 2.5 and 3.0 tdi are thirsty moving it about, plus the 3.0 is over the 30k mark by quite a bit, not to mention the performance being not exactly blistering. I didn't even consider the e-class because it is a taxi driver's car and again 2 wheel drive. Merc ML - ime has a tragic build quality and will haemorrhage cash when the new model becomes readily available. X5 - great car and I do quite like them, but again new model next year and i'm not so sure they hold their money as well as people think, my dad changed his after 30 months and had to give the dealers 13K plus his old one with 24k miles, same model although new one has sat nav and heated seats. Volvo – sorry just don’t like the look of the XC90. A4 or A6 – I got the chance of a year old A6 for good money and as an added bonus it was fully loaded ,and the A6 is less rep mobile than the A4. As with most things about cars it’s a subjective choice and if wasn’t for family I’d have bought 996 or 987, but ultimately it’s your money and your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I considered everything and like Pidge the A6 3.0TDI was the only one that ticked all the boxes. Not the most exciting perhaps, but a mighty fine ownership experience. Now its loosened up i can get 40mpg on a run which is pretty good for an 1800kg 4wd 150mph vehicle. I will be posting a 12 month review in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino128 Posted October 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Howdy dudes - you'll be plerased to know I have stayed away from the perils of 4 X 4 (thought I'd bide my time until the Lexus Hybrid comes down in price on the 2nd hand market....) until I saw a 54-plate (had to go and ask!) M3 convertible in silver for £29,995 at the Aston Garage in Wilsmlow...parked next to an SMG M3 and in front of a 360 Modena for £70k!!! Sort of put things in perspetive but what a stunning car for £30k but then again petrol is going to be difficult to justify....the search keeps on going!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I considered everything and like Pidge the A6 3.0TDI was the only one that ticked all the boxes. Not the most exciting perhaps, but a mighty fine ownership experience. Now its loosened up i can get 40mpg on a run which is pretty good for an 1800kg 4wd 150mph vehicle. I will be posting a 12 month review in the next few days. [/ QUOTE ] Absobl@@dylutely. I couldn't agree more. The 3.0 l TDi is the creme de la creme on the new A6 body is the best you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Considered the A6 as well, but residuals too poor. We all lose money on cars but more than average on large Audi's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 True but mainly in its first year. So if you can get hold of a nearly new one (as i think a well specked new one will cost a lot more than £30K) then it would have shed most of it in its firs year.(my humble opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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