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I've got a BMW M5, it's the third one I've owned, and although I really enjoy driving it and listening to it, I need something a bit more practical, ideally something with a boot for the dogs.
My choices are the new Merc C63 estate, Audi RS4 estate or a BMW X3 M40i. Has anyone got any experience of them? What are your thoughts?
Thanks 😊
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Absolutely not 🤣 where would the dogs go?Quote:
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Next to the shampoo and curlers...Quote:
Originally Posted by dickdutch
I've had five M5s over the years, went to a 2014 RS4 for a couple years but boring as F.
The C63, and E63 in particular, get good write-ups.
Not quite in your league but I've got one of the new A6 Avants with the dual screen dash, same as A7 and A8.
Lovely car with loads of space in the back for my kids and dogs.
I really like the A6 Avant, I'm tempted to add the S6 or even RS6 to the list.Quote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
The RS4 feedback is good to now, they look good, sound good, but what's the point if you could be driving a 2l diesel?Quote:
Originally Posted by GraniteQuarry
Are you back in an M5?
The new rs6 looks fantastic.
Doesn't it just, but a new RS6 is a little beyond my budget.Quote:
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Buy a Range Rover. I’m sure the dogs would appreciate the more sedate journey.
And he lives in SolihullQuote:
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PHer ? [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by seadog1408
X3M? Should be a good compromise for M performance and SUV styling..
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Isn't that an oxymoron?Quote:
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That's exactly the reason not to buy one, every other car is a JLR car, maybe a slight exaggeration, but the point stands.Quote:
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That's what I was hoping, maybe I need to accept that the days of owning a V8 need to be over?Quote:
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Slightly off topic but how is the M5? Is it the F10 or F90 version?
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If it helps, we changed an X5 (35) to a newer X4 M Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by dickdutch
Bit smaller, much quicker and averaging 38mpg as opposed to 23mpg.
I’ve got to say I like it from the front but the back is BarryQuote:
Originally Posted by lenlec
Didn’t think I was that bad looking.Quote:
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It's my third one, speaks for itself, every time I come to change, I get another one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkeeboy
It's the F10, I'm not sold on the F90 version, and it's really expensive. But the M5 is probably the best car I'll ever own, I doubt I'll get a car that I like as much, it looks good (in my opinion), it's quicker than most other cars you come across, it's incredibly comfortable and it sounds brilliant.
I agree with this; it looks good aside from the rear, specifically the detail around the exhausts and the bit in between.Quote:
Originally Posted by RJM25R
If you regularly carry adult rear seat passengers don't consider the RS4, look at the RS6 or S6. Both will make you smile, the RS6 will make you laugh out loud.
As does +80k for an estate car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skier
An estate car that will outperform many sports cars. Have you owned and driven one?Quote:
Originally Posted by number2
Had an rs6 for the weekend a few weeks back as we’re looking at new car and what a car, I particularly like when it shuts down 4 cylinders for eco driving although I thought the boot would have been bigger, maybe on the small side for family with 2 kids
Just to edit op the rs4 is a boring car I wouldn’t bother
Unfortunately iv not had the privilege to own either but I think it has to be a choice between a RS6 or E63 estate.
If you are into modifications then you can really push the E63 to some serious BHP......... 1000+.
I assume your in Birmingham so MSL are on your door step.
Good luck with the choice.
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Alternatively you get yourself ready for the 3rd decade of this century and get an electric car. I test drove the I-pace last week, and it’s was superb fun to drive. 0-60 in 4.5s and instant throttle response means it’s probably faster than any of the previously mentioned cars in real world conditions. Reasonably practical compared with the other cars mentions though for us we needed something bigger (e-tron ordered instead).
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I intend to drive a petrol car for as long as possible, the bigger the engine, the better.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuie-t
X3 M40i.
I can see us keeping ours for a few years, incredibly practical and plenty enough power not to be bothered by tailgating yobs in ‘hot hatches’.
Don’t buy without the adaptive suspension.
It’ll do 30mpg.
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Sharp eyes and a good memory, Sir. I bet you're a dab hand at Snap / Pairs.
It's the bragging which usually outs them. Someone with a small tool like Ally cannot live without showing off his Rolex watches and cars.Quote:
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You are very strange Raffe , are you not concerned about your self ? Is this the life your parents would have chosen for you ? Try to let go ..find God or something or have a w@*k FFS .Quote:
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You got a watch? Just curious.Quote:
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Yes .You got a life ? Just curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raffe
What about a Skoda Superb Sportline Estate with the 280bhp engine. Huge boot, good performance, way better and cheaper than the BMW, Merc and Audi on fuel economy and a good looking motor too.
Smaller but more practical is the Golf R estate.
I quite like the golf r estate, a neighbour’s got one, nice looking cars, and pretty quick.
You have to admit, that is a good comeback by any standard.Quote:
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Well spotted R!Quote:
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-Owlly- was quick to reply, a bit too quick if you ask me...
Get your tongue out of his arse Bobbee ..dogs do that! . 'Bricktop'.Quote:
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Is this G&D? Or the BP? Just act appropriately guys.
I recently bought the F90 M5 competition and it’s plenty practical with super car performance and handling. My 2 dogs are happy and comfortable in the back (with the appropriate seat protector). I have had many sports car “a over the years including the last 2 C63 AMG’s and a couple of more exotic cars. The M5 is by far the best car I have ever owned, astonishing thing!!
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Good to hear. I imagine your dog(s) are not of the large variety in the back of a saloon?
They are huge and ferocious Cockapoo’s!Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyman
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Good for you, going with a pure sports saloon, with two dogs of that size. I went the easy route with a G Wagen. Much slower, but perhaps a tad more suitable.
The G 63 is no slouch! Little on the pricey side though.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyman
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They are proving popular - yet not flooding the market.
All sorts of options on power etc - and wont go wrong.