I like Skoda, but they are a bit boring imo. A Discovery would be awesome, but they are top dollar. Maybe i'll get a BMW. The 5-series is not bad
Big engines are so expensive here in Norway. The BMW 123d coupe is about 20 grand. Thinking maybe 10 year old 520d (E60/E61) BMW. Could get them at a good deal.
Is indeed mate. Very nice driving car too. The only thing that lets it down are the faux leather (plastic) seats.
That's almost shameful. I have always known BMW (both cars and bikes) to be synonymous with quality. It's a pity (but fact of life) that economics determine a final product rather than quality. I suspect though, that leather might have been an option, albeit an expensive one. But, all that does not detract from what a great car it must be to drive.
It is leather but is a corrected-grain and is coated with a synthetic polymer paint and then surface embossed with an artificial grain. The only plus side is that it’s very hard wearing. There was a Merino leather option (for an extra £3000) which is much more supple but having heard the issues people were having with it I decided against it.
I've no longer got the remapped 530d M Sport in my avatar. Due to needing a vehicle more suitable to fishing and shooting I have a Skoda Octavia Scout which although slow in comparison to the BM is a good all round workhorse.
I drive my gf's 1.3L Mazda 2. It can only overtake people during a downhill, or if they're at a near standstill. I know it's really slow, but I underestimate how slow from time to time. Sometimes I or my gf catch me doing cheeky moves in the car and she's like WTF, and I'm like "oops, forgot this is not a bike" Riding a bike makes me a little cheeky passing anyone who hesitates in traffic. I'd probably get a pickup, doublecab, if I actually need a car. Big enough to carry something important, like my bike.
THAT is a great idea, Unity. So next time your girlfriend runs over your bike, you can put it straight in the back to take to repairer. You really are a very wise guy!!
I said before on here we've got a Q5 but I might just be tempted to get this beauty... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIND-ANO...m=172791211733&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982
Especially when it comes to cornering. Doesn't read like its had any suspension work done. Could get lairy with that turbo bolted to it.
