Admin Vista Posted June 8, 2009 Admin Report Posted June 8, 2009 Ok, I've finally had to accept that my daily drive (BMW Z4) isn't much use as a family car. So I want something that's family orientated but unconventional, still reasonably quick, well equipped etc. I was thinking something German like and Audi, Merc or BMW estate, and then I came across an ad for one of these: Enormous spec list and a Mercedes derived 3 litre V6 diesel with 218bhp and still manages around 35mpg combined. Anyone owned one or been in one? What do people think of the looks?
Chris! Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 My mate has an estate, i much prefer the look of the estate to the saloon. Tbh the insides not really anything special compared to how it looks from the outside
Posse Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 Love it Scott i want one of them one day they look like a Bentley in a funny way.
Admin Vista Posted June 8, 2009 Author Admin Report Posted June 8, 2009 It's an estate I'd be after, or I could get a boot mounted rack for the baby seat and keep the Z4 Love it Scott i want one of them one day they look like a Bentley in a funny way. They look like they have a lot of road presence.
antz Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 Ive heard the interior is very plasticy but theyare an awesome looking thing! You could even slap a bentley grill on it and be a pimp
V8ian Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 I had one on hire last year, deffo lacking on the quality, especially as you have a BMW, They come with a Bentlyesque grill conversion from factory, My personal choice would be a 530/535D E39 Tourer [i haveve one so I am biased] cracking car,145mph, and 36mpg in mixed driving, M1 thru NorthLondon and down to SE London in the rush hour stopstart grind
Admin Vista Posted June 8, 2009 Author Admin Report Posted June 8, 2009 Good info there Ian, there's one of those 300C's for sale in a dealership about 10 miles down the road from me so maybe I'll go down there for a closer look at one tomorrow. The E39 is the previous shape 5 series isn't it? phased out in 2004 and I'm really looking for something newer than that or I'll end up replacing it in too short a time. I'm tempted by a current generation 320d or 520d but to get one at the same sort of spec as one of these Chryslers is a LOT more cash.
evil knievel Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 I've been in one but am afraid I can't help you much Visa. All I know is there is plenty of room in the back and front, they are very comfortable, good build quality and they go like stink! Although the one I have been in has been chipped so performs better than some others. I am not sure on the standard ones but this has full leather interior, and wood trim. A bit plasticy feeling but very good, and a lovely looking car. This being said it is also a taxi so does a lot of miles, and the MPG on it must be good. Just my two pennies worth! (The last two pennies I have...)
Wessie Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 i had a go in one, went really well for a big car and they do make you feel safe and you look like a pimp i quite like the new volvos as a family car might be worth a look
Mr Sam Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 deffinetly one of the best looking modern cars around IMO as they stand out a bit and seem to be rather nippy, bet there full of plastic trim inside that comes off in a few years though and bet they dont like corners
SmokeEm Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 If i remember smokem (Dave) had one I most certainly did. Lovely car but it don't believe the MPG figures - on my run to Shakey last year I averaged 14mpg Interior switches etc are crap but I still loved it. Had to go coz I couldn't keep up with the fuel bill (Diesel )
Admin Vista Posted June 9, 2009 Author Admin Report Posted June 9, 2009 Lovely car but it don't believe the MPG figures - on my run to Shakey last year I averaged 14mpg That's a bit off putting, I get more than that from my 3 litre petrol! Just had a thought, it's a Merc 320 engine as fitted to the M class, C class & E class etc. It must do more than 14mpg or Mercedes would have trouble shifting them, do you have a lead foot or something Smokem? E91 330 tourer The E91 is one we're considering but probably in 320 or max 325 guise rather than 330. As said earlier though, you have to pay a lot more to get one of comparable spec.
SmokeEm Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 Lovely car but it don't believe the MPG figures - on my run to Shakey last year I averaged 14mpg That's a bit off putting, I get more than that from my 3 litre petrol! Just had a thought, it's a Merc 320 engine as fitted to the M class, C class & E class etc. It must do more than 14mpg or Mercedes would have trouble shifting them, do you have a lead foot or something Smokem? E91 330 tourer The E91 is one we're considering but probably in 320 or max 325 guise rather than 330. As said earlier though, you have to pay a lot more to get one of comparable spec. I do have a lead foot BUT - nowhere near as aerodynamic and it wouldn't surprise me if was heavier too. Bear in mind, mine was spankng new and so still tight although I got rid of it after 10,000 miles (It was averaging 15-16mpg then)
SebringRS Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 Its exactly the same chassis as my dads Charger, in tht we get 12mpg on a good day, ours is a 6.1 V8 though
one-day Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 i've got four of them stretched that is nice smoth drice horrible to see out of and very plasticity but the punters love em
Admin Vista Posted June 9, 2009 Author Admin Report Posted June 9, 2009 horrible to see out of That might be the killer blow, wifey is quite short and a key point for her is "Must be easy to see out of all round".
one-day Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 get her to drive it and try looking out at the front i've drove them all over the place and many miles and i still cant get used to the driving possition and im 5ft 6
X-pack-Glyn Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 We have the E91 320d SE Sport and seating is fully adjustable mappable singing dancing bells and whistles and a condom vending machine fitted in the boot!
caprinerd Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 love the 300 in the estate for one ofthe very few moderns iwould own if i was finacially stable
BaileyMex Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 Propa Gangsta Your have to get some Diamonds on your sandles
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