RedSportback
Registered User
I currently drive a 140BHp Sport Sportsback, it's my third of this type and i've been delighted with all three. (Apart from I chose DSG with the 2nd which I didn't get on with).
I'm considering changing/ordering a new car within the next couple of months, but to be honest I'm at a loss of what to have.
My budget is around 25k (working out that i'll get a reasonable part ex for mine).
I have a number of choices in mind
1. A3 170BHp Sportback Quattro Sline
2. A4 140BHp SE due for release soon - obviously i've not test driven yet
3. BMW 325d M Sport (Second hand)
4. Volvo V50 D5 180BHp - "R" Design SE Sport.
Now i'm unsure of what to do.
I have had nothing but great service and good deals from my Audi dealer, myself and the dealer get on great. The salesman I deal with is a star and we get on well.
I test drove and came close to buying a 325d M sport within the last two weeks. But the dealer/salesman drove me to distraction. They made me feel as though they were doing me a favour letting me test drive their nice cars. Infact the patronising salesman the first time i asked for a test drive of a BMW D, graciously allowed me to take out a 320d SE, as he thought thats all i would be able to afford. He soon wiped the smile of his face when I went back in and saw a demo 325d M sport and said thats what I want but not from you.
Last week I took out the V50 D5. It was a very nice motor, ticked all the boxes of what I wanted i.e. a fastish derv car. But I had a naggin feeling that after a while I may become bored with it. This probably is the best financial option for me as it comes in at around 24.5k
Due to my employment Volvo will also immeadiatly knock off 7.5% and give free metalic paint......... that the salesman was delighted to say was before any dealer discount I could negotiate.
So any suggestions on other vehciles I could/should consider?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Cheers
I'm considering changing/ordering a new car within the next couple of months, but to be honest I'm at a loss of what to have.
My budget is around 25k (working out that i'll get a reasonable part ex for mine).
I have a number of choices in mind
1. A3 170BHp Sportback Quattro Sline
2. A4 140BHp SE due for release soon - obviously i've not test driven yet
3. BMW 325d M Sport (Second hand)
4. Volvo V50 D5 180BHp - "R" Design SE Sport.
Now i'm unsure of what to do.
I have had nothing but great service and good deals from my Audi dealer, myself and the dealer get on great. The salesman I deal with is a star and we get on well.
I test drove and came close to buying a 325d M sport within the last two weeks. But the dealer/salesman drove me to distraction. They made me feel as though they were doing me a favour letting me test drive their nice cars. Infact the patronising salesman the first time i asked for a test drive of a BMW D, graciously allowed me to take out a 320d SE, as he thought thats all i would be able to afford. He soon wiped the smile of his face when I went back in and saw a demo 325d M sport and said thats what I want but not from you.
Last week I took out the V50 D5. It was a very nice motor, ticked all the boxes of what I wanted i.e. a fastish derv car. But I had a naggin feeling that after a while I may become bored with it. This probably is the best financial option for me as it comes in at around 24.5k
Due to my employment Volvo will also immeadiatly knock off 7.5% and give free metalic paint......... that the salesman was delighted to say was before any dealer discount I could negotiate.
So any suggestions on other vehciles I could/should consider?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Cheers