BMW vs MG vs Saab vs A.N. Other?

[Dan_1981]

Have been considering changing the mx5 for a while now.

Not for any particular reason other than I fancy a change.....

Now to go from one extreme to another I fancy some comfort in my life, leather, toys, a larger engine?

I have my eyes on the following:

MG ZT-T - prefer the touring. Not comepletly disregarded the saloon but do prefer the touring. Would be looking at the 190 2.5 v6.

BMW - e39 - probabaly a 528 - happy with either touring or not. Like both.

Saab 95 Aero? Possibly the hot version?

Now the kicker - budget is 2 - 3k. Bottom end is preferable (isn't it always?)

Which woudl you choose? Why?

Any horror stories?

[J4CKO]

All have their benefits,

Build wise its

BMW
MG
Saab


The Saab will be fastest, the BMW the most fun to drive and the MG a pretty good blend.

[Dracoro]

Are there any other cars you are considering?
Audi A6
Merc E class
Vauxhall Omega
Volvo V70
etc..

[timbo48]

MG
Saab
BMW

But then I would say that as I've got a ZT-T. All good cars though.

[Dan_1981]

Dracoro said:

Are there any other cars you are considering?
Audi A6
Merc E class
Vauxhall Omega
Volvo V70
etc..

Interesting points.

From the question above....

If it came down to an Audi it would I think need to be an A4 Avant - don't particularly like the a6.

Not an fan of E class from this era / price range.

I just can't get to like the Omega - despite lots of people raving about them.

I was half tempted by the volvos but prefer what i've shortlisted.

[Jw Vw]

Out of all you have shortlisted I would say the 528I as long as there is evidence the engine has been changed due to Nikasil issue destroying the bore linings it is a fantastic car. Reliable, decent on petrol when compared to 523I, and when all the toys are thrown in you can't really go wrong!

[kambites]

I think I'd go for the MG if you can afford the fuel consumption. They are very good cars and look phenomenal value for money at the moment.

[spaceship]

In August 2010 I looked at same cars as you plus many more. Ended up going for the Saab 9-5 Aero.

Great car - quick, well equipped, spacious, comfortable, quiet. Not that the others on your list aren't.

[iain_thornton]

MG and Saab are my favourites
gonna go MG, on the basis that you'll get a decent one for that cash
95 Aeros are around for that, but intergalactic mileage

[spaceship]

Meant to say - I paid £2500 for mine with 68k miles. 2002 51-plate.

Edited by spaceship on Tuesday 18th January 20:15

[Dan_1981]

kambites said:

I think I'd go for the MG if you can afford the fuel consumption. They are very good cars and look phenomenal value for money at the moment.

I was hoping for circa 30mpg on the motorway at least?

[CampDavid]

Jaguar XJ6/8?

Apparently not THAT unreliable and spacious compared to the MX5!

Alternatively, I have a Renault Megane with leather, climate and bags of toys (54 plate, 42k miles) and I fancy an MX5. Not quite the luxo barge you're after I guess!!

[FreeLitres]

Jaguar X-Type 2.5 or 3.0?

AWD as standard. I imagine that a manual 3.0 version would out perform all the others on the list (0-60 mph in 6.6 secs).

Saloon or estate available.

Edit for spelling

Edited by FreeLitres on Wednesday 19th January 12:29

[kambites]

Dan_1981 said:

kambites said:

I think I'd go for the MG if you can afford the fuel consumption. They are very good cars and look phenomenal value for money at the moment.

I was hoping for circa 30mpg on the motorway at least?

Probably possible if you stick to the speed limit.