German Cars

[Stockdale]

I wonder Rob, given that you clearly like to be a little 'different' (you own Z's) it may be worth looking at the VW Phaton. Probably similar to the Audi A8 or Merc S Class. VW threw everything at this car in its development and it is amazing. Hugh initial depreciation but second-hand are fabulous value. Having driven one its difficult to find fault. Wondering to get one myself!!

 

[zedboy]

As you know Rob I swapped my 350Z for an Audi A5 sportback. It's a lovely car, but I miss my 350 so much. Stock with the 370

 

[jonbills]

It's out of my league, but I'd go for an F11 5 Series tourer - good discounts available apparently.
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/107384-thinking-of-buying-new-f11/

 

[kev64]

I have recently returned from a trip to the Isle of Skye in a 2.0 Passat 2005 diesel with 153,000 did 1146 miles used £130 of fuel well, pleased with reliability for a higher mileage car, comfy too, mind you its well worn in !! Time of leaving 8.15 am Sunday sat at home 6.50pm Sunday night not bad going

 

[Dale]

Great shout on the Phaeton; they look ridiculously good value for money.

 

[AliK]

I knew a company owner that did 50 miles a year and sold his at 250,000 still looked sweet and sounded great - superb motor.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Thanks guys for all your input.

My favourite is Madda's Merc

Zedboy - good shout, my 370Z is so much better than the cars I'm looking at and they want me to give them a fortune on top!

I need to be careful here or I may regret things.

I like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181675299170?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[jonbills]

I knew a company owner that did 50 miles a year and sold his at 250,000 still looked sweet and sounded great - superb motor.

so he had it for 5,000 years?

 

[AliK]

Smart ass!!

 

[jonbills]

Did you take one of those mazdas out for a test drive Rob?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-32459073