So then, what car are you buying next?

[The Doc]

All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?

Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance 

[Murrayedition35]

Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit...

[The Doc]

Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit...

What A1 is it and spec also do you mind if I ask how much they gave her for it?

[squirrelGTi]

I may consider a change completely. Had a look at the range rover evoque, starts at 29k.

[The Doc]

I may consider a change completely. Had a look at the range rover evoque, starts at 29k.

Yes but ends up being 50k with all the toys, auto and 4wd lol, we looked at it for Mrs Doc and yes we both liked it but at twice the price (after discount) of a similarly specified and sized yeti it was a no brainier not to buy one.

[Steve30]

Well the wife's black edition A1 is going....She's ordered a new 5 door A3 which is out in March 2013. I really think she wanted Golf as she seems to drive my ED35 quite a bit...

What A1 is it and spec also do you mind if I ask how much they gave her for it?

+1 I would like to know too mate?

[The Doc]

Nosey buggers aren't we 

[Murrayedition35]

They are giving her £17k against the new A3...


It's a 2lt diesel S line black edition...

[dubber36]

All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?

Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance 

I'm going to have to go and have a drive in one. I can't afford a 535d, plus I've had nearly 8 years of bearly 40mpg in my Passat V6 TDI, so fancy something that is going to give me better fuel consumption and cheaper tax (like my Golf). I just need to find a dealer that can be bothered to look up from his desk when I go into the showroom now.

[Mr_F]

All this talk of BMWs has got me looking in that direction for a possible replacement for the Passat next year. I think the 5 Touring is cracking value as an everyday car, but would the 520 be considered too gay?

Not at all, they are a fine car with that engine, I'd go for either a 520d or a 535d as you either want it all or good economy with good performance 

I'm going to have to go and have a drive in one. I can't afford a 535d, plus I've had nearly 8 years of bearly 40mpg in my Passat V6 TDI, so fancy something that is going to give me better fuel consumption and cheaper tax (like my Golf). I just need to find a dealer that can be bothered to look up from his desk when I go into the showroom now.

Know what you mean, I went in looking at Alpina D3's before I got the golf, asked if I could talk with someone and they left me waiting 15 mins, so I walked out.