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    fat bmw or smaller a5

    I'm considering changing a car, and thinking to buy something fairly economical and stylish.
    I was thinking about used bmw 5 or convertible audi a5

    Audi A5 2.0 TDI S Line 2dr
    or
    BMW 5 SERIES 520D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS 4DR 2.0

    Im fearing bmw wil be "too big" for daily commute (i had saab 9-5 a while ago ,and hated it every time i had to park it)
    on the other hand always dreamed about convertible , but fearing it will be impractical in the winter.

    I have no kids, just gf, so most of the times 1/2 seats will be taken...

    Any input? What do you guys think?

    #2
    I'd get the Audi. It looks much nicer.
    If you're worried about driving it in winter, get both.
    England's greatest sailor since Nelson lost the armada.

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      #3
      "fat bmw or smaller a5 "

      I guess it depends how big your arse is
      I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

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        #4
        £17,000 ?!!!

        Be a contractor

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          #5
          fat bmw or smaller a5

          I own a 320d [184] - so no efficient dynamics.

          The thought of an ED 520d does not appeal. It would be weak on power.

          Suggest you consider a 330d coupe;

          http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...?atmobcid=soc3

          245bhp
          0-60 6.1seconds
          http://www.cih.org/news-article/disp...housing_market

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            #6
            I'd concur with the mauve monkey.

            I think the BMW drives nicer than the Audi, too.
            Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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              #7
              Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
              I'd concur with the mauve monkey.

              I think the BMW drives nicer than the Audi, too.
              Ey yup lass. Fancy a spin in my RR ?

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                #8
                Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
                Ey yup lass. Fancy a spin in my RR ?

                No, thank you. Although I haven't been in a Robin Reliant before, I will probably still give it a miss.
                Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
                +5 Xeno Cool Points

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
                  Ey yup lass. Fancy a spin in my RR ?

                  Rolls Royce
                  or
                  Reliant Robin

                  Do you feel lucky?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View Post
                    I own a 320d [184] - so no efficient dynamics.

                    The thought of an ED 520d does not appeal. It would be weak on power.

                    Suggest you consider a 330d coupe;

                    BMW 3 SERIES 3.0 330d M Sport 2dr

                    245bhp
                    0-60 6.1seconds
                    mpg is absolutely dissatisfactory and 180 tax. Im after not loosing too much over longer period (2-3 years) in value of the car, petrol cost, tax etc

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