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That’s what I’m unsure of. The e46 was £2600. Do I need to double that to get something more fun? Am I also likely to halve my MPG in the process? lol.
Was tempted to try and swap the 320d for a 330i, but the tales of 20mpg had me rethinking that.
Nef-
Nice xtype estate with the 3l v6 engine and awd?
Or the s type with the V8 engine but not estate....what about a chrysler 300c?
EDIT: Or is it what I fancy at the mo.
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Whats fun? Define fun before you go further or you're just searching for something intangible.
0-60
Handling
Feeling
Looks
Top speed
30 -100
Wind in your hair -
You'll struggle to get something fun with not terrible mpg in that price range that isn't horribly unreliable. E46 330i is a good shout as well as an E91 325i.
The other issue is that if you're mostly doing motorway, an n/a 200-230bhp estate after a 320d will feel annoying. You might have a different experience, but to me, I don't want to be working the gearbox just to accelerate from 50 back up to 70 on the motorway, I just want to press the accelerator and for it to happen.
A 330i or N52 325i will be more engaging off the motorway but they won't give you thrills on the commute or motorway based long journeys.
lynx
skinny
NurseHolliday
Absolutely not.
Got a budget in mind?