Second car to the Tvr advice
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Hi guys,
So need peoples thoughts on a second car to compliment the Chimaera. Budget up to 5k, to be used for occasional towing and will be used as a daily. Don't need too much space, but definitely a 5 door. Currently thinking a BMW 130i. Nice bit of power and not too huge. Any other suggestions?
So need peoples thoughts on a second car to compliment the Chimaera. Budget up to 5k, to be used for occasional towing and will be used as a daily. Don't need too much space, but definitely a 5 door. Currently thinking a BMW 130i. Nice bit of power and not too huge. Any other suggestions?
I also suggest the 3 series estate. It's the same car basically as a 1 series but a bit bigger. A 330i estate is a rare beast but they are out there. Most are auto though. I'm presuming you want manual. If (a smaller) size is that important to you then stick to the 1. I think the 130i is expensive but it's a good car. Which ever you buy budget for some go flat tyres as they all come with run flats which are absolutely sheet. Ditch the 18 inch alloys too and go for 17. If you go for same width front and back you will find the car handles a bit less under steery ALL in my opinion obviously.
Cheers for everyone's input... Liking the skoda octavia and 3 series if I decide to go down the estate route, so will look more into them, although maybe a bit big. I imagine with a 5k budget most mercs are out my budget currently. I was brought up around volvos, I like them but do very much see them as family cars, and not quite resigning myself to that yet at the age of 28.
Towing what?
Personally, imho the 1-series BMW is an appalling car. Driving experience is very good but every other thing is hugely below that of the other cars in its class. There is more practicality in the mk2 Golf than the 1-series.
Rear access via the doors is just wrong. It feels like the door is in the wrong place. Same for the front if the seat is anything other than fully back. Boot space and access is woeful. Ride is harsh if you spec anything other than the base model size wheels. Rear vision is very poor, v chunky C pillars and small rear window.
Stereo systems are nice but the head units have a regular screen failure.
If you're towing anything chunky then 4x4 as Phazed has suggested.
Personally, imho the 1-series BMW is an appalling car. Driving experience is very good but every other thing is hugely below that of the other cars in its class. There is more practicality in the mk2 Golf than the 1-series.
Rear access via the doors is just wrong. It feels like the door is in the wrong place. Same for the front if the seat is anything other than fully back. Boot space and access is woeful. Ride is harsh if you spec anything other than the base model size wheels. Rear vision is very poor, v chunky C pillars and small rear window.
Stereo systems are nice but the head units have a regular screen failure.
If you're towing anything chunky then 4x4 as Phazed has suggested.
ATM said:
This has my vote, been running bmw’s As a daily’s for years and can’t fault them. There just nice places to be Jon Brown said:
ATM said:
This has my vote, been running bmw’s As a daily’s for years and can’t fault them. There just nice places to be https://picclick.co.uk/Bmw-E91-330I-M-Sport-Tourin...
Jon Brown said:
ATM said:
This has my vote, been running bmw’s As a daily’s for years and can’t fault them. There just nice places to be Zippee said:
Jon Brown said:
ATM said:
This has my vote, been running bmw’s As a daily’s for years and can’t fault them. There just nice places to be Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff