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Title: £25k Company Car
Post by: ScottMGee on September 20, 2010, 08:53:27 PM
I am looking for a new comany car, budget £25k, suggestions please?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: KarmaDope on September 20, 2010, 08:55:47 PM
Does it have to be brand new or limitations on age?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: SirPerceval on September 20, 2010, 08:57:25 PM
I've had a C class Merc as a company car for 3 years and would recommend it. Think it cost about £28k but cost depends a lot on spec.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ScottMGee on September 20, 2010, 08:59:13 PM
Only real restrictions are company car tax cost and the wife (and two kids)


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Delboy on September 20, 2010, 09:00:52 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: KarmaDope on September 20, 2010, 09:01:05 PM
Off the top of my head...

Mercedes C Class

BMW 5 series

Lexus 220

Audi A3/4/6


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Delboy on September 20, 2010, 09:11:16 PM
Just seen the price of the Class....

Damn my company's restrctice car list


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 20, 2010, 11:00:14 PM
PM me I'll get you into a great BMW or email jonathangrice@sytner.co.uk

As a thank you if I get the deal I will put you into a DTD £336

Regards

M

 


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: outragous76 on September 20, 2010, 11:11:18 PM
there are some amazing deals on the vw passat cc at the minute and you will probs get change


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The-Crow on September 21, 2010, 12:37:14 AM
For a real investment get one of these

There were only 2,000 produced in Topaz Mist hence they have become increasingly rare.

 The Figaro was sold without the Nissan name. and increases in value by about £1000 every year

It has leather seats leather upholstery and a leather radio

It also  has a Turbo engine fitted as standard


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: celtic on September 21, 2010, 12:52:27 AM
For a real investment get one of these

There were only 2,000 produced in Topaz Mist hence they have become increasingly rare.

 The Figaro was sold without the Nissan name. and increases in value by about £1000 every year

It has leather seats leather upholstery and a leather radio

It also  has a Turbo engine fitted as standard

Really? I know someone who has one and it's been valued at £6500. He bought it 10 years ago for £10k. He appears to be £13500 short.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: paulhouk03 on September 21, 2010, 01:00:43 AM
honda accord


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Girgy85 on September 21, 2010, 02:30:16 AM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: faireycakes on September 21, 2010, 07:11:44 AM
A couple of questions.

Do you have to pay for your personal fuel use ?

How old are you kids/how tall are they / you

Does the cars tax bracket mean that you will get stung?

(i get the feeling the last one might stuff you up)


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 21, 2010, 12:46:17 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: KarmaDope on September 21, 2010, 01:01:57 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

This. Especially if you can get a decent deal from Regards.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: boldie on September 21, 2010, 01:40:40 PM
I used to drive Mercs...now A6 FTW...not even close IMO.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: rex008 on September 21, 2010, 03:31:17 PM
I had a 53 plate 530D that I took from 108000 to 154000 miles. Rock solid. Probably the best car I've owned. I then moved, my commute went from 56 miles a day to 8, so I thought; sod the planet, and got myself a 2002 M5 (average 15mpg so far :)).

Company car can't go wrong with 530D though. Or even a 520D if you want to pay less tax. Still a good car without quite so much shit off a shovel factor.

And 5 years ago I never thought I'd be a BMW driver. I try to be extra polite to make up for it.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: outragous76 on September 21, 2010, 03:45:28 PM
BMW>>>>>>AUDI>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>VW>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>//insert 10,000 arrows??>>>MERC


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: StuartHopkin on September 21, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
I prefer my Audi to the BMW I had. Cant justify it though as I know nothing about cars.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: outragous76 on September 21, 2010, 04:10:43 PM
I prefer my Audi to the BMW I had. Cant justify it though as I know nothing about cars.

it is fairly close, and if you factor in costs, probs not far from even, but i think driveability wise the beamers just edge it for me

how mercedes is still considered a premium brand im just not sure - their sub £50k cars are terrbile imo - and their auto gear box stinks


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: StuartHopkin on September 21, 2010, 04:48:13 PM
I prefer my Audi to the BMW I had. Cant justify it though as I know nothing about cars.

it is fairly close, and if you factor in costs, probs not far from even, but i think driveability wise the beamers just edge it for me

how mercedes is still considered a premium brand im just not sure - their sub £50k cars are terrbile imo - and their auto gear box stinks

Costs?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 21, 2010, 04:49:30 PM
I prefer my Audi to the BMW I had. Cant justify it though as I know nothing about cars.

Possibly because your BMW was a base model whereas your Audi's got big fuck off wheels?

For me there wasn't a lot to choose between the A5 and 3 series coupe but the Audi edges it on looks.

Rear wheel drive apparently is better but I personally can't tell the difference because I don't drive round race tracks.

Reason I went for a 5 series over the Audi A5 was there was plenty of space in the back seats to get the dog in. BMW also did a really good seat cover especially for dogs. Simple as that. It meant having an older one cus they're more expensive new but it was worth it for me.

Would've preferred an A5 at the time because they were just out and looked da nuts but had to be practical.

Don't think you could go wrong with any of these cars tbh.

Personally I prefer to go for one slightly older with a few more bits on it but I'm sure I'd cope without if I didn't have all that stuff.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: StuartHopkin on September 21, 2010, 04:52:38 PM
I prefer my Audi to the BMW I had. Cant justify it though as I know nothing about cars.

Possibly because your BMW was a base model whereas your Audi's got big fuck off wheels?

For me there wasn't a lot to choose between the A5 and 3 series coupe but the Audi edges it on looks.

Rear wheel drive apparently is better but I personally can't tell the difference because I don't drive round race tracks.

Reason I went for a 5 series over the Audi A5 w  ;)as there was plenty of space in the back seats to get the dog in. BMW also did a really good seat cover especially for dogs. Simple as that. It meant having an older one cus they're more expensive new but it was worth it for me.

Would've preferred an A5 at the time because they were just out and looked da nuts but had to be practical.

Don't think you could go wrong with any of these cars tbh.

Personally I prefer to go for one slightly older with a few more bits on it but I'm sure I'd cope without if I didn't have all that stuff.

The A5 has a surprisingly big boot...............






which can be useful after surprises.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 21, 2010, 05:23:07 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: lazaroonie on September 21, 2010, 06:38:27 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Longines on September 21, 2010, 06:47:17 PM
25k won't stretch to a new 5 series - I doubt your company scheme would let you buy used,

Having taken an A4 and a 5 series to 100,000 miles and beyond (the 5 is on 160,000 and climbing) I'd go for the latest 320d Touring. Dirt cheap on P11D costs and sips fuel.

Mrs Long has a 3 Touring and it's done 120,000+. Doesn't creak or squeak and has never let her down.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 21, 2010, 06:59:01 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Fo sho. But on this vehicle the effect is looking pretty negative (as a predicition) as the new 5 series is being received so well.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 21, 2010, 11:55:09 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

Insignia as new £23990 - http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Vauxhall-Insignia-2.0-CDTi-160-Se/236060/

Insignia 2 years later £11490 min £14500 max (autotrader)

58 plate 530d - About 25k (Autotrader)

56 plate 530d - About 16k (Autotrader)

Obviously a very quick search so I'm sure there's plenty of other examples about.

There's more 530s about so a much bigger spread but this was about average.

So 9k dropped on the 530d and between 9 and 12.5 on the Vauxhall.

Pretty close I suppose.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 21, 2010, 11:57:25 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Is this because the new model's f**king ugly?

Or is it because people can't afford new ones any more which is supporting residuals in the current climate?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Marky147 on September 22, 2010, 01:27:05 AM
I had a brand new Audi A8 back in 2006 and the lad I was living with at the time had a new M3. His parents were over from Spain for a week and we swapped cars so he could ferry them about.

By the time they went home I was on complete lifetilt, the Audi was such an incredibly nicer car to drive. Granted the A8 is a much different type of car but everything about the Audi was just so much better imo. I suppose I'd have to have driven a 7series for a while to be able to compare more accurately  but meh w/e

The bubble burst and I now have an old Lexus which is pretty reliable and nice to drive, not had any bother out of it in 12months


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 22, 2010, 03:39:22 AM
Ah just reread your post mr pie didn't realise you meant specifically vs the Insignia.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 22, 2010, 03:26:18 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Is this because the new model's f**king ugly?

Or is it because people can't afford new ones any more which is supporting residuals in the current climate?

The used car market is actually in decline and it was long before the 60 plate.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: sofa----king on September 26, 2010, 04:38:19 AM
For £25k
I would go for either 2009 q7
or 2008 range rover sport hse don't get the base rr it's chit and don't resell well
or at a push e220 Merc sport Amg pack


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 26, 2010, 07:55:35 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Is this because the new model's f**king ugly?

Or is it because people can't afford new ones any more which is supporting residuals in the current climate?

The used car market is actually in decline and it was long before the 60 plate.

The used car market has been amazing for the last 2 Years. People will buy, you  just have to have the right stock.

Were very proactive and there are models of BMW where customers who brought 2 years ago are getting 100% of there money back in cash or PX.

2 Years motoring and not lost a penny.

Regards

M

 




Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 27, 2010, 09:47:41 PM
Yeah it's crazy. The 5 door A3 at the minute is also ridiculous. You can sell an 18 month old one for more than you can buy one for from Audi. Surreal.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Bongo on September 27, 2010, 10:11:40 PM
Is that because there's a huge waiting list?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 27, 2010, 10:43:34 PM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Is this because the new model's f**king ugly?

Or is it because people can't afford new ones any more which is supporting residuals in the current climate?

The used car market is actually in decline and it was long before the 60 plate.

The used car market has been amazing for the last 2 Years. People will buy, you  just have to have the right stock.

Were very proactive and there are models of BMW where customers who brought 2 years ago are getting 100% of there money back in cash or PX.

2 Years motoring and not lost a penny.

Regards

M



Is this some kind of joke?

Would love to know which model and how much they bought it for 2 years ago.

Just looks like typical BMW salesman talk to me tbh.

It's exactly what the lying f**k told me 2 years ago before my car dropped 14k.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ScottMGee on September 27, 2010, 11:05:05 PM
Test drove an 08 520d m sport touring this morning (cheers mpower) - great drive.

Just got to decide between a touring and a saloon now.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 27, 2010, 11:18:11 PM
Test drove an 08 520d m sport touring this morning (cheers mpower) - great drive.

Just got to decide between a touring and a saloon now.

Good choice mate. Can't go wrong with a 5 series imo for 25k.

Would have to be the saloon for me tbh. Looks much better but if you need the space obv it's the touring ftw.

Have you tried the 525 or 530 as well? The extra 2 cylinders make a big difference.

Might be worth a go just to feel the difference. If performance isn't an issue you'll be fine but I found the 520 just a bit sluggish for my liking. I had come from a 330i though which made a difference.

Whatever you go for you'll love it. Good choice.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 28, 2010, 07:35:29 AM
I have had an insignia 2.0 CDTi SE for the last year and 30,000 miles with no trouble at all. Would recomend it

As the man said insignia ftw!!

Or you could get an 18 month old 530d M-Sport with c.15k on the clock for about the same money.

The 530 would be worth a lot more in 2 or 3 years when you come to change it again as well and also look a lot better in the car park at work.

Stacks of space for the family, passes as pretty sporty whilst being professional looking for work, decent on fuel and goes like shit off a shovel.

Total no brainer for me but I guess if you've always aspired towards a vauxhall then an insignia it is.

Dont agree here. The new 5 series being the main reason.

actually the introduction of a new model affects residuals on older models much less than you might think.

Is this because the new model's f**king ugly?

Or is it because people can't afford new ones any more which is supporting residuals in the current climate?

The used car market is actually in decline and it was long before the 60 plate.

The used car market has been amazing for the last 2 Years. People will buy, you  just have to have the right stock.

Were very proactive and there are models of BMW where customers who brought 2 years ago are getting 100% of there money back in cash or PX.

2 Years motoring and not lost a penny.

Regards

M



Is this some kind of joke?

Would love to know which model and how much they bought it for 2 years ago.

Just looks like typical BMW salesman talk to me tbh.

It's exactly what the lying f**k told me 2 years ago before my car dropped 14k.

Do a bit  of research .

A clue 2 X 2008 Cars yesterday @ BCA Derby 1 sold for £53800 the other for £51000 both listed around £49000 New.

One 28000 miles No History the other about 15000 miles.

ps I have never sold Evilpie a car.

Regards

M


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: outragous76 on September 28, 2010, 10:53:24 AM
nothing against you M power but i got told the same shit by my BMW dealer too and mine dropped 6k in 18 months

you are a car salesman - its in your blood


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: Longines on September 28, 2010, 11:18:54 AM

A clue 2 X 2008 Cars yesterday @ BCA Derby 1 sold for £53800 the other for £51000 both listed around £49000 New.

One 28000 miles No History the other about 15000 miles.


Wow. Really? E92 M3?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on September 28, 2010, 12:01:29 PM

Is this some kind of joke?

Would love to know which model and how much they bought it for 2 years ago.

Just looks like typical BMW salesman talk to me tbh.

It's exactly what the lying f**k told me 2 years ago before my car dropped 14k.

Do a bit  of research .

A clue 2 X 2008 Cars yesterday @ BCA Derby 1 sold for £53800 the other for £51000 both listed around £49000 New.

One 28000 miles No History the other about 15000 miles.

ps I have never sold Evilpie a car.

Regards

M

My research was in my previous post where I asked you John. Can't you just tell me?

I'd guess at some kind of special edition M3 or Alpina at that price. Bit cheap for an M5 or M6 special.

I apologise if my previous post made it look like I was calling you a lying f**k btw :) I can confirm that you have never sold me a car.

I'll save that comment until my next one that I'll probably get off you in return for entry in to a GUKPT (I'm not as cheap as Scott ;))

Can you give me an example of a car that has lost lots of money please? Preferrably one that you sold to a customer and then took as px a couple of years later. Or is it impossible for you to say it?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on September 28, 2010, 08:14:56 PM
Quote
The used car market has been amazing for the last 2 Years. People will buy, you  just have to have the right stock.

Were very proactive and there are models of BMW where customers who brought 2 years ago are getting 100% of there money back in cash or PX.

2 Years motoring and not lost a penny.

Followed by

Quote
Do a bit  of research .

A clue 2 X 2008 Cars yesterday @ BCA Derby 1 sold for £53800 the other for £51000 both listed around £49000 New.

Ah ok. I was talking originally about the used car market generally, not a sp/ed 50k car. My mate lost nothing on his Scuderia after 18 months - not really sure it applies to the common used car market tbh.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 28, 2010, 08:25:13 PM
Ok. Matt just for you and of course no offence taken.

If any one can give me the phone number of anyone who owns a BMW X6 3.5i PETROL

You will be well rewarded. If I buy it.

Regards

M


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: bragunn on September 28, 2010, 09:14:55 PM
on average which depreicates more % wise: 1 series or 3 series? and is the % depreication greater on bog standard models or models with a higher spec?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 28, 2010, 10:14:52 PM
on average which depreicates more % wise: 1 series or 3 series? and is the % depreication greater on bog standard models or models with a higher spec?


Hi I'd say you buy any used BMW 1 Series or 3 Series % loss will be similar if you chose the right model.

I always say to customers run the car for 3 years and do average milage you will lose half your money.

BMW 1 Series i'd buy a BMW 118d £35 a year road tax £250 for 5 years servicing to 62000 miles and 60+ combined MPG.
The service pack is available on X Demo's and X BMW management cars registered in 2009/09+

For BMW 3 series the BMW320ed 167BHP with the same offers as above.

To make the car more attractive when you sell it I'd go for bluetooth and a comfort pack. As far as residuals the more you spend the more you lose.
BMW 1 Series v BMW 3 Series residuals are about the same.

If you looking for something Quick the BMW 135i will murder point to point most things on the road.

Regards

M




Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: sofa----king on September 29, 2010, 01:38:13 AM
Ok. Matt just for you and of course no offence taken.

If any one can give me the phone number of anyone who owns a BMW X6 3.5i PETROL

You will be well rewarded. If I buy it.

Regards

M

i bought 2 x x6 last week for cyprus,,both 2009 one was £35k the other was £37k tv pack ect....what are you looking for....
i look hard and nearly always find it...one came from ireland the other was from kent...
what do you need i will find them for you...i got offered a 2007 new shape x5 today silver with all extras £20,500 that was very,very cheap miles a bit high 87k,,,but still very cheap for the new shape...

in the middle of negotiating for 320 m sport 2006 £10,200


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: pleno1 on September 29, 2010, 02:21:58 AM
obv not a company car but what's peoples thoughts on the new mini coopers?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: MPOWER on September 29, 2010, 07:21:07 AM
Ok. Matt just for you and of course no offence taken.

If any one can give me the phone number of anyone who owns a BMW X6 3.5i PETROL

You will be well rewarded. If I buy it.

Regards

M

i bought 2 x x6 last week for cyprus,,both 2009 one was £35k the other was £37k tv pack ect....what are you looking for....
i look hard and nearly always find it...one came from ireland the other was from kent...
what do you need i will find them for you...i got offered a 2007 new shape x5 today silver with all extras £20,500 that was very,very cheap miles a bit high 87k,,,but still very cheap for the new shape...

in the middle of negotiating for 320 m sport 2006 £10,200


Were they petrol?

Regards

M


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: sofa----king on September 29, 2010, 10:17:30 AM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: RED-DOG on September 29, 2010, 10:21:33 AM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles

Never mind all that, where's that runabout for my youngest?


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: sofa----king on September 29, 2010, 11:44:53 AM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles

Never mind all that, where's that runabout for my youngest?.,.,.,wow i forgot mate srry what do she want?



Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: kinboshi on September 29, 2010, 12:32:02 PM
obv not a company car but what's peoples thoughts on the new mini coopers?

The Cooper S is a great car to drive.  Loads of fun, especially the JCW ones.

The other models are a bit underpowered, if you're after a driver's car.  M might be able to tell you more, but I think the minis still hold their value very well.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: RED-DOG on September 29, 2010, 05:04:51 PM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles

Never mind all that, where's that runabout for my youngest?.,.,.,wow i forgot mate srry what do she want?


Anything that's clean, level, small, and cheap to insure.

You know, typical girl's car, pink with two vanity mirrors and a choke to hook your handbag on. Circa 2k


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: sofa----king on September 29, 2010, 05:18:18 PM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles

Never mind all that, where's that runabout for my youngest?.,.,.,wow i forgot mate srry what do she want?


Anything that's clean, level, small, and cheap to insure.

You know, typical girl's car, pink with two vanity mirrors and a choke to hook your handbag on. Circa 2k
ok will keep an eye out
any of these any good for the traveller boys tom
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260670031094&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

i had about 25 of them now they sell well cost you around £2400 no vat,,,make good tippers or dropsides twin wheelers///


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: RED-DOG on September 29, 2010, 05:23:15 PM
I'll mention them around.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The-Crow on October 06, 2010, 05:43:12 PM
Found a real bargin

A Ferrari F430 Scuderia in Red

Very cheap to run, easy to park, no road tax required

Can be insured under your house contents

No age limit on drivers



Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ScottMGee on October 12, 2010, 11:49:19 AM
Well hopefully MPower's sorted me out with a nice motor.

I have put down a deposit on a 2009 520d M Sport Business Edition Saloon, 177bhp Auto , 7k miles, Silver with Black Leather.

Lots of toys: -
19" 172 Wheels
M Rear Spoiler
Professional Sat Nav
USB interface
Bamboo Trim
Visability Pack
Heated Front Seats
Sun Protection glass
Folding Mirrors

A little over my initial budget but never mind just means I will have to keep the car for a couple of months extra, i.e. 4 year 3 months rather than the normal 4 years.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: StuartHopkin on October 12, 2010, 11:51:28 AM
Well hopefully MPower's sorted me out with a nice motor.

I have put down a deposit on a 2009 520d M Sport Business Edition Saloon, 177bhp Auto , 7k miles, Silver with Black Leather.

Lots of toys: -
19" 172 Wheels
M Rear Spoiler
Professional Sat Nav
USB interface
Bamboo Trim
Visability Pack
Heated Front Seats
Sun Protection glass
Folding Mirrors

A little over my initial budget but never mind just means I will have to keep the car for a couple of months extra, i.e. 4 year 3 months rather than the normal 4 years.


Sounds v nice Scott

Pics of the bamboo trim though please, I have an image in my head, I hope Im wrong!  ;)


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ripple11 on October 12, 2010, 08:04:14 PM
Diesels but them prices included the vat which was taken off
as they were going abroad
the 320 is auto

just got offered 3 q7s 2008 all under 20k miles
s line for £78,000 minus the vat for export
this works out this works out around
£21,450 each for export they are very cheap
but we haven't got a customer in cyprus for them
only buying to order ATM
but the q7s are very cheap with good miles

Never mind all that, where's that runabout for my youngest?.,.,.,wow i forgot mate srry what do she want?




Anything that's clean, level, small, and cheap to insure.

You know, typical girl's car, pink with two vanity mirrors and a choke to hook your handbag on. Circa 2k

The "true story" has been around awhile, but does make me chuckle:

http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/choke.asp



Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ScottMGee on October 19, 2010, 10:51:55 PM
Picked up my new toy this afternoon - thanks MPower.

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd111/scottgallacher/BMW%20520d/66323_10150300923885331_824130330_15343860_248305_n-1.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd111/scottgallacher/BMW%20520d/67728_10150300924440331_824130330_15343867_7494730_n-1.jpg)


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: ForthThistle on October 19, 2010, 11:25:14 PM
Looks Awesome and Enjoy.

Please provide report after initial 3 months. LOL..


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: EvilPie on October 20, 2010, 01:59:07 AM
Looks good Scott.

Great choice of colour too. I've had mine 2 and a half years and have never cleaned it and it still looks ok.

It gets done when it has a service but other than that I've never touched it.

If you have the tinted rear windows the rottweiler snot doesn't show up from the outside either which is handy.

Enjoy.


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: reaper30 on October 23, 2010, 11:09:27 AM
I am looking for a new comany car, budget £25k, suggestions please?

Check out the Skoda (yes SKODA!!) Superb models SE and above.
Very very nice cars! So nice on the advice of a Merc owner (he traded in his Merc for a Superb) I went to have a look myself and ended up ordering one for myself :o)


Title: Re: £25k Company Car
Post by: The Baron on October 24, 2010, 07:16:48 PM
Ahhh the days of the business edition. Thems were the days!