Notices
Non Scooby Related Anything Non-Scooby related

Company Car Suggestions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 15 January 2016, 06:09 PM
  #31  
urban
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
urban's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Never you mind
Posts: 12,566
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Rob Day
Update.

I refused the company car scheme, and have opted to get my own. I currently have an Astra that I use (had for 2 years) but isn't worth much.

My options are endless, but I have been considering the below for both "elegance" and "power". Help needed please.

2006+ BMW M5 V10
2008+ STI Hatch
Much more....

Rob

Neither
C63 AMG - ticks both of your requirements.
Old 15 January 2016, 10:06 PM
  #32  
lozgti1
Scooby Regular
 
lozgti1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,916
Received 71 Likes on 57 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by markjmd
For the same money as either of those you could get yourself an incredibly well-specced Lexus LS600h. Heated reclining rear massage seats? Go on, you know you want to
Lol.He's in the front and probably passenger less

M5!!!!
Old 15 January 2016, 10:13 PM
  #33  
daviee
Scooby Regular
 
daviee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Brother has 65 plate BMW 320D GT auto albeit laden with 9k of extras loves it. Replaced his 63 plate BMW 320 GT man with 69,000 miles set of wipers tyres and front brake pads and diesel, then was written off with a stolen car.
Old 24 February 2016, 07:41 PM
  #34  
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (78)
 
Rob Day's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North West
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Update:

I decided to be sensible for a while and let other things take priority, such as the house renovations and O Licencing.

So I have bought a mint 2010 BMW MSport Business Edition 318i.

The 318 is lacking a bit of power, but it returns reasonable mpg, and any business use cost is recovered. The gadgetry is great, ticks all the boxes and some...

The only thing I haven't worked out is why the radio seems to be analogue, or at least not very digital. Also haven't worked out why the Navigation only permits the first part of a postcode, and then asks for a street, then if you select back it then allows the first digit of the postcode, ie BB18 5 and then asks for a street.....

Anyway all in all I'm very happy with it, but will be looking for something with more umph next year once I've completed some jobs that need doing, as I know what I'm like with £ and BHP!

Over and out.

Rob

Last edited by Rob Day; 24 February 2016 at 07:44 PM.
Old 26 February 2016, 09:31 PM
  #35  
lozgti1
Scooby Regular
 
lozgti1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,916
Received 71 Likes on 57 Posts
Default

Never got to grips with my BMW.One car company that has never really done it for me.Z 8 excepted.And M5

Last edited by lozgti1; 26 February 2016 at 09:33 PM.
Old 25 August 2016, 09:15 PM
  #36  
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (78)
 
Rob Day's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North West
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Update:

The BMW is a lovely car to commute in and has been great for the 10k I've racked up, however I'm now ready for a change so it's going soon.

I've been considering also rats as I'm very indecisive, but one thing for sure I need some power!

What are the newer STI saloons like, 2010> circa £12-£15k second hand?

I'm tempted by a hatch STI too, but a built motor is clearly a must!

Suggestions ?

Thanks,
Rob
Old 25 August 2016, 10:43 PM
  #37  
Matty81
Scooby Regular
 
Matty81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Banned
Posts: 1,764
Received 19 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Can't go wrong with a Honda! Cracking cars
Old 27 August 2016, 12:46 AM
  #38  
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (78)
 
Rob Day's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North West
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Matty81
Can't go wrong with a Honda! Cracking cars
Really, which one?
Old 27 August 2016, 05:26 AM
  #39  
Matty81
Scooby Regular
 
Matty81's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Banned
Posts: 1,764
Received 19 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

I had a civic for years which never went wrong and the same for my dad with an accord. my mate works for ford and he gets giving a reliability table for every brand out there because he develops the engines and fords are right up there, more so than the German makes like Audi and bmw
Old 30 August 2016, 07:10 AM
  #40  
pimmo2000
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
pimmo2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: On a small Island near France
Posts: 14,660
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I bought an Audi .. I know, I know, but I picked the 3.0l quattro and a quick remap later and I'm running a 40mpg 300bhp (almost) motorway monster.

I looked around for ages and chose the Allroad, I liked the stance and trim.
Old 31 August 2016, 05:53 PM
  #41  
Rob Day
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (78)
 
Rob Day's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North West
Posts: 9,451
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Matty81
I had a civic for years which never went wrong and the same for my dad with an accord. my mate works for ford and he gets giving a reliability table for every brand out there because he develops the engines and fords are right up there, more so than the German makes like Audi and bmw
I'm happy with BMW, in fact we've just got a new family motor, Renailt Kadjar ECO which is currently doing between 48-60mpg depending on my driving styles, and I still prefer the BMW that's only doing 33-38mpg.

I might see what happens over the winter with the used Subaru market and snap something up then, and if I get my requirement get a cheap 1 series or A3 for longer distances for work.

I'll need to sell my van too as it's barely used, and I'm starting to run out of room.

Originally Posted by pimmo2000
I bought an Audi .. I know, I know, but I picked the 3.0l quattro and a quick remap later and I'm running a 40mpg 300bhp (almost) motorway monster.

I looked around for ages and chose the Allroad, I liked the stance and trim.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Miniman
Bugs / Feature Requests Archive
1
30 September 2005 08:18 AM
Kieran_Burns
Non Scooby Related
14
05 May 2005 06:21 PM



Quick Reply: Company Car Suggestions



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:21 AM.