Mk7 Golf R
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Woodcutter
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A nice Golf R would be good! 
mike150
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Or an Audi S3...........
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A nice Golf R would be good!
We deliberated for ages whether to keep it or not! But the miles were getting up and she wanted something with less of a “bucket seat”. Although the F36 seats look like they fit the bill, we need to call somewhere tomorrow to check in person.
Philljdm
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What about a 2016 onwards A4 3.0 V6 TDI Quattro ?
Edit even a petrol one
Edit even a petrol one
mike150
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To boring as well. I had a 3.0 tdi quattro coupe for a few months many moons ago, nice car though.
As a general rule the bigger and heavier a car is the duller it is to steer.
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I’m reluctant to start a what car thread, so thought I would post in here for anyone interested in sharing their opinion.
Basically, contenders for Golf replacement are an SQ5 or 435d GC. They’re near enough the same money (BM a bit less) and mileage, but SQ5 is 2014 and BM is 2017. To me the SQ5 just seems like a lot of £ For an old jeep, which doesn’t sit well with me. Then I look at Q5’s and you can get the same thing for £5k less, but they are just so plain. However I imagine the SQ5 will always demand a premium over a Q5, so the gap will never close.
Mrs Lyons thinks she needs a jeep, but in my eyes a jeep is only needed for her commute on days there’s been heavy rain, so she can take the Tiguan. The 435 is quicker, more efficient, cheaper tax and far fresher tech.
Heart is saying SQ5, head (and partly heart because it’s not as if its by any means a boring or poor second choice) is saying 435D.
Head is pure wrecked. Down to 1 car at the minute which is an absolute nightmare too!
Basically, contenders for Golf replacement are an SQ5 or 435d GC. They’re near enough the same money (BM a bit less) and mileage, but SQ5 is 2014 and BM is 2017. To me the SQ5 just seems like a lot of £ For an old jeep, which doesn’t sit well with me. Then I look at Q5’s and you can get the same thing for £5k less, but they are just so plain. However I imagine the SQ5 will always demand a premium over a Q5, so the gap will never close.
Mrs Lyons thinks she needs a jeep, but in my eyes a jeep is only needed for her commute on days there’s been heavy rain, so she can take the Tiguan. The 435 is quicker, more efficient, cheaper tax and far fresher tech.
Heart is saying SQ5, head (and partly heart because it’s not as if its by any means a boring or poor second choice) is saying 435D.
Head is pure wrecked. Down to 1 car at the minute which is an absolute nightmare too!
Philljdm
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Just think the sq5 dash looks so dated
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Exactly! Though the S is spruced up a bit by the flat bottom wheel, carbon trim and nicer leather. But that crappy screen!
Philljdm
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Yes love the outside look of sq5 but just keep thinking same dash in an 08 b8 a4
Lappintyre
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Totally agree on the SQ5 dash & screen. Couldn’t live with it.
1st of the new shape XC60 in budget?
1st of the new shape XC60 in budget?
Lappintyre
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XC60 wouldn’t be for me I don’t think.
And not quick enough for Mrs Lyons
The new ones are a nice piece of kit, go for a D5
big_pete
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Have you looked at how cheap 2nd hand f-paces are. I couldn't believe it!
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Women think they need suvs for the extra height. Get her saloon and before the test drive put the seat way up.
Nice new model a8 - 4wd and plenty room
Nice new model a8 - 4wd and plenty room
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3.0 is over budget still.
The extra height is for flood/snow purposes.
As much as I’d love an A8, they’re too big coming from the Golf.
