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Reply #15 - 10. Apr 2011 at 01:16

My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel

Who does a 3000cc diesel?

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Re: car for 7-8 grand
Reply #16 - 10. Apr 2011 at 01:39

doog wrote on 10. Apr 2011 at 01:16:

My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel

Who does a 3000cc diesel?

Sounds like you need a Volvo, they are comfy..... Thumbs Up!

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taxi al Senior Member Offline Posts: 772 sussex Gender: Drives: A rather rattly '54' v6 special estate.	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #17 - 10. Apr 2011 at 01:47 Another Omega, and use the change to re do the kitchen and have a nice holiday or two.
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
Reply #18 - 10. Apr 2011 at 02:02

you know the jag would be comfy.
Bimmer will usually be stiffer, bit more sporting.
Volvo is front wheel drive,
Mercedes will always be a good choice.

Yes 7k is a lot of money for a 10yr old car, but not really for a 10yr old car that was worth best part of 70k when new in that spec....you get A LOT of car for your money. And mega performance too boot.
Probs not what he's looking for though, i admit.

There has to be some 300c 3.0l d saloons out there touching 8k now?

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Reply #19 - 10. Apr 2011 at 02:06

This is close, and could probs bargain down to 8000 on the dot if not more.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-56-CHRYSLER-300C-CRD-4-DOOR-DIESEL-SALOON-/2005943206...

No pics on this one, but going cheap so far:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-CHRYSLER-300C-CRD-SILVER-/260765172346?pt=Automobiles...

Under 8,
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201111382498633/sort/priceasc/used...

Under 8 again,
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201114384075167/sort/priceasc/used...

A fraction over 8 but much less miles, again could be bargained down,
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201113383344928/sort/priceasc/used...

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taxi al Senior Member Offline Posts: 772 sussex Gender: Drives: A rather rattly '54' v6 special estate.	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #20 - 10. Apr 2011 at 03:03 Quote: Who does a 3000cc diesel? BMW, Merc, VW Group, Chrysler (merc lump). Kia/Hyundia (old merc lump). GMC also do a nice line in v8 diesels. Alfa might do something with the 3.0v6 cdti Vectra lump. Chrysler 300c hemi with lpg?
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taxi al Senior Member Offline Posts: 772 sussex Gender: Drives: A rather rattly '54' v6 special estate.	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #21 - 10. Apr 2011 at 03:06 Quote: Volvo is front wheel drive, Also available with awd.
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Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #22 - 10. Apr 2011 at 09:07 7 series Beemers are uber comfy and 231 BHP and 40 MPG sounds good to me
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o-meg-a Senior Member Offline avatar disabled meantime as its mahoosive! Posts: 592 south wales Gender: Drives: '97 2.5td estate - Manual - chipped	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #23 - 10. Apr 2011 at 16:42 taxi al wrote on 10. Apr 2011 at 03:06: Quote: Volvo is front wheel drive, Also available with awd. Had a look before and there is nothing available with under 110k mileage for £8000. So they most likely not an option. And anything earlier, like an XC 70 is probs not the right styling.. But your are correct, they exist
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doug4293 Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 264 greenock, scotland Gender: Drives: 3.0 v6 24v elite, 2.0 16v corsa, 1.9dturbo 306, gsxr600	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #24 - 11. Apr 2011 at 05:14 at the moment i have a pug 306 turbo diesel also (main car) the omega is a sunday car, as its a 3.0 petrol, im considering a saab 9-3 1.9 vector sport (150 brake) thye are quiet reasonably priced, had a shot of my mates and its comfy and nippy.
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o-meg-a Senior Member Offline avatar disabled meantime as its mahoosive! Posts: 592 south wales Gender: Drives: '97 2.5td estate - Manual - chipped	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #25 - 11. Apr 2011 at 16:51 which is basically a vauxhall anyway, so will be familiar territory.
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doug4293 Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 264 greenock, scotland Gender: Drives: 3.0 v6 24v elite, 2.0 16v corsa, 1.9dturbo 306, gsxr600	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #26 - 12. Apr 2011 at 01:18 agreed a vauxhall with a bit more, class shall we say, compared to a 150bhp vectra
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Albs Omega King Offline The upgrades are ongoing. Posts: 15083 North Essex Gender: Drives: 2000 2.5CD with LPG/Honda cbr600 FX	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #27 - 12. Apr 2011 at 01:26 A mate of mine had a 9-3 turbo convertible. I thought it was over priced crap tbh. Couldnt think of anything good to say about it. For me, 7-8 grand would probably be spent on a Beemer or Merc.
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taxi al Senior Member Offline Posts: 772 sussex Gender: Drives: A rather rattly '54' v6 special estate.	Re: car for 7-8 grand Reply #28 - 12. Apr 2011 at 02:15 Quote: Chrysler 300c hemi with lpg
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Re: car for 7-8 grand
Reply #29 - 12. Apr 2011 at 07:42

doog wrote on 10. Apr 2011 at 01:16:

My main concern with buying a bmw is ive been told the ride is hard on them given i have spinal problems i want something that can waft along absorbing the bumps like my omega but i want a newer car mind you i never considered the 7 series range ive only ever been in a 3 series

in all honesty i wanted a chrysler 300c but there out of my price range.
Idealy rear wheel drive and have a decent amount of power from the engine. i would possible buy an lpged petrol but i am looking for a diesel

Who does a 3000cc diesel?

If you buy a 5 series BMW without run flat tyres. The ride is very smooth Thumbs Up!

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