What Car to Get #3

[DDtB]

Might have another look at the Macans. Love the look of the new XC40 but it's too new and maybe a bit small.

You still got that big pimpy spec RRS Gary!?

[hendeg]

Yes. Going to offload it very soon.

[douglasgdmw]

Have you thought about an B8 RS4?

Maybe not the most economical but we have gone from the BMW 335D X-Drive Tourer (bit of a gap into a Mk1 TT) and then into a B8 RS4.

For Sandra doing a small amount of miles it is not too bad on the fuel but admit it does like a drink. However as the last of the V8's its a cracking motor. Was a little bit concerned about the Dynamic steering but I am slowly getting used to it although I have not fiddled that much on the settings in the "Individual" drivers mode yet.

[DDtB]

I'd love an RS4, but my average speed for the 90 mile commute is rarely above 30mph so a complete waste of the V8 engine.

[neil]

If it's a 90 mile commute you're in ideal territory for an i3RX. I know one guy who changed his M3 for one for commuting Fraserburgh to Aberdeen (similar distance) and loves it.

[hendeg]

I love my i3 (non-RX) for local stuff but it's marmite in looks. I'd consider the new Leaf as a leccy option if you have somewhere to charge it at home.

[neil]

I love my i3 (non-RX) for local stuff but it's marmite in looks. I'd consider the new Leaf as a leccy option if you have somewhere to charge it at home.

Does the leaf come with a balaclava?

[DDtB]

i3 is tempting in some ways.. but it's a bit wee I think. Still feels like a local use car rather than a motorway commuter. Does have a whiff of special needs mobility vehicle about it too so unlikely to pass the SWMBO test.

[neil]

i3 looks would surely suit you

[rossybee]

All I'm hearing is whether her indoors will accept it for being perceived as high end enough.

Maybe worth having a word and telling her that such and such car is perfectly good enough.

You're only creating a rod for your own back and potentially setting yourself up for a marriage of grief.

/lucky to have an undemanding and quite likeable wife faction

[DDtB]

Nah.. she's cool. Basically said it's up to me but..... don't come back with something sh*t.

If I'm spending over 20k on something .. it has to be good/high end, otherwise I'll just keep the XC70 shed!

[rossybee]

In that case, Skoda Yeti with leather

See if she's a badge snob or not

[hendeg]

Countryman PHEV?

[DDtB]

Lol.. I've already veto'd Skoda. I actually like the Yeti but I'll save that for when I retire with a couple of dogs.

Proud to be a badge-snob. But tbh.. I've genuinely considered Skodas before and been open minded about it but just fail to see the appeal.

[douglasgdmw]

Thought about an F Pace on one of those cheap as chips £289 down and £289/ month. Endure basic spec and throw away in 3 years arrangements?

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