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Old 25-07-2007, 09:34 PM
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Re: New Estate car

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Originally Posted by almostnormal View Post
ok, drawing on my very in depth knowledge of cars...

if you want the car to last forever, get good service and be comfy, i'd go with the audi, although i'd also suggest going with a diesel version if they do one (which i can't remeber of the top of my head) as audi diesel engines have been known to go 3 or 4 times round the clock.

if you want to get good safety and service go with the volvo, although i'd say they were less reliable and much less comfy.

avoid the merc - over priced and over rated.

beamer....hmm...the 3 series is ok, but its not all that comfy on long journeys and they are not as reliable.

so on the whole i'd go with the audi personally...but test drive the three that aren't the merc, see which one feels best to you.
I dont think price is a factor for bods

ive driven all of these except the merc and personally I'd go for the audi as first choice with the volvo second - there is nothing in herently wrong with the boomer - but make sure is the 320 or higher as the 316 and 318 are distinctly lacking in poke

tho that said if i had a free choice given your hobbies i'd go for a posh 4x4 instead like a X5 or freelander/disco
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