Help me make my mind up!

[PoleDriver]

OK, My daily drive has gone terminal and I need a new car by the end of the weekend. As it's just after Xmas, and I've committed to a large spend on my Cerb I have an absolute max of £3K to spend.
I'm not into Fords or Vauxhalls or anything 'ordinary'.
Not too bothered about fuel consumption.
Don't really like small cars (the BRM was a rare departure for me)
I should possibly consider the fact that snow is going to influence my decision.
Must be reliable, it needs to get me to work everyday!
I throw the discussion open to the PH floor!

Edited by PoleDriver on Tuesday 25th January 10:11

[JohnnyRims]

PoleDriver said:

Must be reliable, it needs to get me to work everyday!

I can't speak for any of the others, but I'd forget about the XJ8 based on my ownership experience if you want to get to work with any regularity.

[PoleDriver]

JohnnyRims said:

PoleDriver said:

Must be reliable, it needs to get me to work everyday!

I can't speak for any of the others, but I'd forget about the XJ8 based on my ownership experience if you want to get to work with any regularity.

What were the issues?

[mat205125]

PoleDriver said:

I should possibly consider the fact that snow is going to influence my decision.

360 days of the year, the E39 will be a fantastic car, however the 4 days a year when it snows could be a pain unless you budget for a pair of winter tyres for the driven wheels

[down4whatever]

I assumed you meant an E38 740i & voted for that. I love the looks & lack of ubiquity like other BMW's-the creamy V8 & low price do it for me too. Would love one to complement the Eunos.
Anyone can look cool in a '7 too :-)

[PoleDriver]

down4whatever said:

I assumed you meant an E38 740i & voted for that. I love the looks & lack of ubiquity like other BMW's-the creamy V8 & low price do it for me too. Would love one to complement the Eunos.
Anyone can look cool in a '7 too :-)

No, I got that totally wrong, I actually mean a 750i... It's been a bad day!

[wackojacko]

E39 540i Great Cars and built to last or what about an old school barge 300ce ?

[wackojacko]

wackojacko said:

E39 540i Great Cars and built to last or what about an old school barge 300ce ?

S-class uber cool wafter ..... go on you know it makes snese

[forsure]

mat205125 said:

PoleDriver said:

I should possibly consider the fact that snow is going to influence my decision.

360 days of the year, the E39 will be a fantastic car, however the 4 days a year when it snows could be a pain unless you budget for a pair of winter tyres for the driven wheels

I put three paving-slabs in the boot of my 528i - it kept me going up hills where fwd cars were struggling.

[CampDavid]

What's gone wrong - tell me it's not the BRM that's died?

I've gone for the E39. It's fairly unbeatable at £3k, though an XJR would tempt me heavily. Would look good next to the Cerb too

[edo]

1996 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN 4.0 Sovereign 4dr Auto Saloon

1996 (P reg)Saloon64,000 milesAutomatic4.0LPetrol
64,000 miles, 1 owner full history with 10 saervices old mots long wheelbase with 6 cylinder engine leather interior climate control airbags abs brakes electric memory seats cruise control electric ajust steering wheel alloy wheels rear blind electric windows mirrors remote locking ect superb looking car amazing value closing offer. £3,290.

[edo]

or, this ticks the snow option.....

2000 AUDI A6 2.8 Quattro 4dr Auto Saloon
Private Seller

65,000 miles, Audi A6 2. 8 Quattro Auto with Tiptronic, Full Service History and Vosa documentation to proof 65'000 genurine millage. New Timing Belt kit fitted only 1000 miles ago, Mint condition inside and out, cloth interior, Audi Alarm with central locking, Alloys, ABS, Traction Control, 6 Cd changer, Air bags front and side, Paint work in great condition, MOT and Tax, Drives like a dream silky smooth, New car forces a very reluctant sale. £3,100 ONO.

[poing]

60 votes so far and none for the Freelander, says a lot really.

I voted for the Jeep, mainly because you mentioned snow and I've always wanted one. I love the look and sound of them.

[edo]

Jesus. From the Barge thread. I know you only wanted to spend 3k, but 1 owner and amazing mileage and condition.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2390588.htm



528i Petrol Automatic, 1 previous owner. 34,000 miles.

Alloy Wheels, Parking Distance Control - Rear, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, CD Autochanger, Leather Trim

Edited by edo on Tuesday 25th January 20:48

[PoleDriver]

edo said:

Jesus. From the Barge thread. I know you only wanted to spend 3k, but 1 owner and amazing mileage and condition.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2390588.htm

A lot of car for the money, but I can't stretch to that!

[PoleDriver]

CampDavid said:

What's gone wrong - tell me it's not the BRM that's died?

I've gone for the E39. It's fairly unbeatable at £3k, though an XJR would tempt me heavily. Would look good next to the Cerb too

Yep Gearbox dissolved and I can't justify the amount needed to fix it!

[PoleDriver]

edo said:

or, this ticks the snow option.....

2000 AUDI A6 2.8 Quattro 4dr Auto Saloon
Private Seller

65,000 miles, Audi A6 2. 8 Quattro Auto with Tiptronic, Full Service History and Vosa documentation to proof 65'000 genurine millage. New Timing Belt kit fitted only 1000 miles ago, Mint condition inside and out, cloth interior, Audi Alarm with central locking, Alloys, ABS, Traction Control, 6 Cd changer, Air bags front and side, Paint work in great condition, MOT and Tax, Drives like a dream silky smooth, New car forces a very reluctant sale. £3,100 ONO.

I hadn't considered the A6, was looking at A4 quattros, but that is nice!

[PoleDriver]

poing said:

60 votes so far and none for the Freelander, says a lot really.

I voted for the Jeep, mainly because you mentioned snow and I've always wanted one. I love the look and sound of them.

I wasn't considering the Freelander, but someone has offered me a really good one... But it does lack on the perfromance side!

I quite like the Jeep, lot of car for the money, unfortunately my mechanic has put me right off them!

[wackojacko]

PoleDriver said:

CampDavid said:

What's gone wrong - tell me it's not the BRM that's died?

I've gone for the E39. It's fairly unbeatable at £3k, though an XJR would tempt me heavily. Would look good next to the Cerb too

Yep Gearbox dissolved and I can't justify the amount needed to fix it!

BRM for sale ......Mates rates + LeMans constantly 3 times the drink drive limit entertaining everyone rate ?????

[PoleDriver]

The Crack Fox said:

My E39 was faultless but not as much fun as my XJ6, see here http://mobile.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=...

I've had 4 XJ6's in the past, love them! The only faults I ever had were electrical ones, which were easily fixed, and wheel bearings which required access to a press!
Quite like the thought of an XJ6 sport or an XJR or XJ8.

I'm also extremely drawn to the 750i !