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**2/51** · 23-02-2010, 16:34

Unfortuantly I found out that a Subaru Legacy is no match for a Volvo C30 in a head on smash or indeed on a very icey road!!

I, luckily, was in my Volvo!

Anyway, back to the question....

Unless you really need a 4x4 for off road work, dont bother with one. Being a total Land/Rangerover fan I love them, but am sick and tired of the running costs. Not just fuel, but tyres, parts, road tax etc etc.

Also, living where I do, in the middle of nowhere, its always the X5's, Patrols, Jeeps etc etc that are sitting upside down in the middle of fields when the weather is this bad.

Weight plus height plus ice plus thinking you can drive them like a normal car spells crash. :P

Have to say that the Volvo V50 is a stunning car. Good MPG in the diesel engined model or good fun in the T5.

The XC series is even better, but less frugal and more expensive.

My next car was going to be a Legacy, but seeing how it fell apart on contact with me, I think I will stick to a Volvo.

**TheIronDuke** · 24-02-2010, 23:54

Originally Posted by oldandangry

Look at a Subaru Legacy

Look at the badge on the back. Little golden stars? Like in Peter fucking Pan? Jesus.

Originally Posted by Johnny2Sheds

I’ve got a budget of up to £15k

Hi. Hows it going? I always liked you.

Right, heres the deal.

Spend £3k on a pre-cherished Defender. It'll make clunking noises and the heater wont work, but buy it.

Tell your lass she can borrow her Mams car to ferry the frog around the place. Spend the remaining £10k on sending a drugs mule to China.

Buy a Bentley with the profit. Simples.

You owe me two grand.

**yamkwak** · 25-02-2010, 18:33

Whatever car you decide on have look here first Car Reviews

Oh and forget the X3, a mate had one it was pants.....

**crabby** · 25-02-2010, 18:35

Originally Posted by TheIronDuke

Originally Posted by oldandangry

Look at a Subaru Legacy

Look at the badge on the back. Little golden stars? Like in Peter fucking Pan? Jesus.

Good way to decide on a car brand - "nah, the badge looks a bit pants, I know it's a free Roller and all, but I've never had a thing for the lady on the front" etc etc...

**sandybag** · 25-02-2010, 18:47

Originally Posted by leveller

Avoid the Subaru Boxer Diesel at all costs.

The Saab will have come out of Vauxhall's parts bin, esp if its diesel or V6.

The Jag is a Ford Mondeo with a pretty clothes and 4wd.

The X3 looks rats, and the X5 is unable to go off road.

Do you really need 4wd? Diesel don't forget you get better mpg but, dearer at the pump, shorter service intervals, more expensive parts, you need to be doing 18-22k per year to make it pay.

Also don't forget manufacturers MPG is in a sterile environment (rolling road, indoors), and without the turbo kicking in, so everytime you hear that turbo whistle, the MPG has just gone out of the window.

check pm's leveller.

**TheIronDuke** · 25-02-2010, 20:33

Originally Posted by crabby

Good way to decide on a car brand - "nah, the badge looks a bit pants, I know it's a free Roller and all, but I've never had a thing for the lady on the front" etc etc...

Sorry, I don't speak Common. But my man has translated as best he can.

We assume you refer to The Spirit of Ecstasy, or "Emily", "Silver Lady" or "Flying Lady"? Bonnet badge of Henry Royce and Rolls Royce Ltd? Yes?

You are right my son. The badge on your car matters.

If it is the The Spirit of Ecstasy, we may speak with you at the races. Maybe.

If it is a bunch of gilt stars splattered around some cheap chrome?

Take my coat. We have a reservation.