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What next for Alan?

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  • 18-05-2019 4:17pm
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    Alanstrainor
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    Well, I think the time has come. The e46 has served me very well over the last 7 years but I think its done. Really my main trouble is only 2 doors, and the questionable reliability. So here's what I think my list is for wants:

    4 doors: The practicality of the 2 door e46 is non-existant, and now need 4 doors. As for size, I'd be thinking 3 series saloon or that kind of class.
    Engine: Petrol is a must, and really I would like power similar/better than what I have. Tax is maybe a bit of a question mark, I don't think I'd like to pay much more than I do now at 1080 per annum.
    Budget: Sub 5k. I cover little mileage so I can't justify spending a whole pile.
    Age: Ideally 10 years old or so, but I think that might be difficult, I'd go to something from 2007 I'd say.

    Thoughts so far:

    Mazda 6 MPS: There's only a few in the country that I can find for sale. It ticks the box in terms of size/power. And they are relatively reliable. I've read of chain rattle at higher mileage which I'd keep an ear out for. Could be a good option if I found the right car.

    Octavia VRS Petrol: There are a few around in petrol guise, but they're rare enough. I would assume the reliability is decent here. The power might be a bit lacking, but it's not something I'm too concerned with. Not sure between auto and manual in terms of gearbox.

    Golf GTI: Perhaps a bit on the small side, but also hard to find a good one at this price/age. So not too sure how I feel about them.

    Lexus IS250: A bit left of field. Not as performance orientated as the rest, much more a cruiser. But very reliable and can be had for very cheap considering what you get. As far as I know the engines are reliable, and they are relatively tight to drive.

    So what do we think? Any other cars I've not thought of? I think I'd like to steer clear of the BMW options. There's not many I6 BMWs around, and they have their issues at this age, and I reckon I've had enough BMW for now.
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