3k~ to spend on a car what would you buy?

[ginge191]

Oh.

I never knew this car was a car for future potential

[Curt]

Why can't there ever be a decent discussion on here about other cars outside of Peugeot? People need to remember that their opinions are just that, opinions.


Stephen, if you want a 3 series, best bet is to go drive one. They're very nice cars, very solid and very well built. I just found my 330d to be a bit... too refined. That may sound daft but after a 306 they're very quiet and wafty.

I didn't have mine long as it wasn't for me, but they are good cars and look really good. Especially with the M-sport kit. M-sport leathers are epic too! They don't take much to look awesome.

[Midnightclub]

Why can't there ever be a decent discussion on here about other cars outside of Peugeot? People need to remember that their opinions are just that, opinions.

I'm glad someone said it! Can easily see now why people disappear from here after getting something that 'shock horror!' isn't either A) French or B) a 306..

I'd reply ginge but everyone else has already said it tbh.. My only other point is the pic of a '3 series' you pic happens to be a pov spec one on crappy wheels and in a 4 door.. which i can't see anyone liking..

Compare that with this say..





Auto-porn IMO.. and hardly 'boring'.. have you even driven a decent 3 series?

[1616six]

This thread is so funny.

Blinkered opinions & people thinking they are right.

[Scott]

Why can't there ever be a decent discussion on here about other cars outside of Peugeot? People need to remember that their opinions are just that, opinions.

I'm glad someone said it! Can easily see now why people disappear from here after getting something that 'shock horror!' isn't either A) French or B) a 306..

It's pretty old now tbh, given the number of people selling up and trying something different you'd think people would have gotten over it by now

[Niall]

Oh f*ck off scott your opinion no longer counts now you dont own a peugeot!

Seriously though, 3 series are becoming cheap now for a fairly decent condition one. These sort of threads are pretty pointless because its you that will be driving it and everyone likes different things from their cars. I had a 3 series for 2 weeks and i didnt like it. I cant put my finger on why but it was too much hard work to drive. The higher spec ones like danny has posted above though do look good!

[declantg]

f*ck I love my 3 series e46 bimmer.

2.5 323ci, if I drive sensibly I can easily make 30mpg, just that's not very often aha

Also I can't believe people think they look boring, I'm never going back to Peugeot now after this car

[Stephen]

Well this thread has escalated while ive been at work
Yeah a pov spec version is going to look boring, because its pov spec, if i had one it would me the m sport or spec or whatever it is, and i think they look alot better then a 306/205, might not be as fun to drive yeah but i never really drive enthusiastically anymore

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this imo looks mint
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-BMW-320D-...3a84b69a15

[Midnightclub]

IMO they're equally as fun to drive, but it is in a slightly different way.. If you're going to get one (unless 4 door is a MUST) then definitely go for the coupe as the suspension setup is different.. Difference being with these is that when you've had your fun.. it's still comfortable and everything still works as it should do

[Toms306]

IMO they're equally as fun to drive, but it is in a slightly different way.. If you're going to get one (unless 4 door is a MUST) then definitely go for the coupe as the suspension setup is different.. Difference being with these is that when you've had your fun.. it's still comfortable and everything still works as it should do

I need to get one in that case!

[Midnightclub]

Seriously though tom! lol.. I was genuinely surprised that even after 13 years all the features and toys work as you'd expect them to the day it came out of the factory

[declantg]

Any excuse to whore
But I don't see the boringness

   

Honestly mate you won't look back with a BMW, just have savings ready for if something goes wrong

[silverzx]

Throw all logic out the window and get an old school Jap RWD/AWD petrol turbo. You know you want to.

[Stephen]

Wasn't aware there was a diesel coupe, I shall look!

[declantg]

Just man up and get a big petrol!

[Midnightclub]

Honestly, the 3 litre diesels really aren't that great on fuel.. for the extra they cost, just get the petrol!

[ginge191]

/3seriesbandwagon

I'm not sure why people disregard any other option and insist on personal comments?
I'll lob out a pm when I'm home Midnightclub

[Stephen]

I thought the 320d was a 2litre?

[Curt]

The 320 is, I'd assume Danny is talking about the 330d? The 320d is more economical, from what I've read you just sacrifice refinement of the 6 pot.

[Jonny b]

Does it matter how boring a car looks? If it drives well and suits someone's needs, why shouldn't they have one? Personally I prefer BMW subtlety over something lairy and what I assume you'd think of as not boring.

It's all down to opinion and preference at the end of the day, if everyone wanted the same car there would only be one available.

Correct me if in wrong but I believe manufacturers spend millllions on how a car looks.
And Christ, I'm sure sraymond cares about an image being the youngster he is.

Yes, a 3 series would suit you Tom; with be ideology and mentality of a 40 year old

You've completely missed the point. It's boring in YOUR opinion!

It's subtle in my opinion. I couldn't drive something like an Evo or a Scooby as I find them far too conspicuous. But that doesn't mean no-one else should drive them.

I think it's completely inconspicuous

[Midnightclub]

Oh I'll look forward to reading it Ginge.....

Yeah curt, On about the 330d.. the 320d is much much better on fuel in general but obviously lacks the poke that the 330d has.. also bear in mind the pre-04 engines have the swirl flap issues (easy to sort though)

[Curt]

320d with a remap goes alright not as good as a 330 obviously... but still. Oh and early manual 330ds don't have swirl flaps, which is a bonus.

[1616six]

I loved my e46 that everyone saw at fcs last year & I'd certainly have one again albeit diesel & facelift but for the money I certainly think there are better cars out there.

I don't listen to all this bandwagon bull shit its just not worth the effort, we all know ginge hates anything bar peugeot, Tom hates everything, Dum hates vectras but loves mondeos, Niall likes saabs and I like vectras. What does it matter?

If you want an unbiased opinion you need to ask a 'car' forum, not car specific.

I've learnt to buy the car I want & not to worry what people think, you'll be no nearer to choosing a car when this thread inevitability gets locked...

[C.A.R.]

I think for the money (£1k or less) you can't really beat a 306 nowadays, but the reality is that there are many better cars out there, just not for that kind of money. The 306 is simple (relatively) and you can fix most problems yourself - you can't say that for many modern cars - which I think is why online forums / car clubs aren't what they used to be. People would rather have an "appliance" car and take it back to the dealers for a new lightbulb when one blows.

Let's face it: none of us would be in a 306 if it weren't for the financial situation we find ourselves in!

[Piggy]

depends what the OP wants. but buying a vag or 3 series is getting a bit predictable and mundane now.

I would head to wards this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-MITSUBISH...20d7a4c892

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but for a diesel in that budget, D5 be my choice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-D5-S...3cd4c45587

[PUGNUT_XS]

Stick with the PUG and spend the money on that. I would lol

[Piggy]

or....friends had one of these mapped to near 200bhp. was a real machine.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-55-FORD-M...3a846939c0

[Stephen]

I've pretty much already made my choice
Just wanted people's opinions as I already said
And thanks everyone for your contributions
I've already got a Mondeo but its not as nice as that one

[Kezzieboy]

I'm with ginge to be fair, I have pretty eclectic taste in cars and the 3-series just doesn't do it for me. They're dull as standard, and all the modified ones look the same to me (either tarted up with carbon, or stanced).

I'd be looking at Saab or Volvo in terms of a repmobile-type-car, because how many of them do you see dropped on nice wheels? Individuality FTW, especially if you have 3 grand to spend on it. As CAR said, it's hard to see past the 306 for what they cost, but once you're talking an extra 2 grand on the budget it's a whole different world. Frankly I'm not sure if I'd ever buy a saloon/coupe/repmobile, I'd grab an estate if I was going down that route.

[Midnightclub]

Tbh.. f*ck 'individuality'.. get the car you want, enjoy it! End of the day no matter what anyone else's opinion, you're going to be the one that has to drive it