Choices?

[AidenL]

I realise that views might swing in one direction in here, but I still wanted to hear what you guys thi

I need a new work car, and as I will be doing more mileage soon, I thought about an X5, probably the twin turbo. Have had an extended test drive of the standard 3.0, and it seems pretty quick for a big vehicle.

On the other hand, I thought about a new V8 M3 as well - now we are talking around 16 to 20 mpg here, and performance in a different league.

Currently, we have a new Audi TT 3.2 DSG in the household - it drives well, is pertty quick, and is only doing around 23mpg as well

So, I'm wondering do I go with practicality, a fair degree of performance, and probably less depreciation in the X5, or go with an out and out road burner in the M3, bearing in mind that I already have one reasonably quick petrol car in the TT. I have always fancied an M car, and would like to try it.

The M3 would range from €10k to €20k more expensive than the X, depending on which way I spec it..........

Just wondering what you guys think?

I'm worried that big engined high performance cars will be very much out of favour soon, whereas a semi-sensible big diesel may be a safer bet depreciation wise down the line.......

Thoughts?

[Scottie]

AidenL go with the M3. Infact I know of a cancelled order if your interested it actually might be built. I can give you the spec if you like.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by Scottie

AidenL go with the M3. Infact I know of a cancelled order if your interested it actually might be built. I can give you the spec if you like.

I wish I could, but I'm here in Ireland with horrendous Irish prices

I'd like to hang on for the DCT / SMG too if I went M3, and its not around till April I believe ?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by AidenL

I wish I could, but I'm here in Ireland with horrendous Irish prices

I'd like to hang on for the DCT / SMG too if I went M3, and its not around till April I believe ?

Can't you buy from Scotland or would it be to much are you North or South.?

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by Scottie

Can't you buy from Scotland or would it be to much are you North or South.?

South, and if we import one, the tax is applied on the list price here, which is € 104 k starting So the Revenue shaft us, and it adds up to a higher price than if it was bought locally..........

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by AidenL

South, and if we import one, the tax is applied on the list price here, which is € 104 k starting So the Revenue shaft us, and it adds up to a higher price than if it was bought locally..........

not good. However on a more postive note your roads are getting much much better hardly any potholes.

[brian5]

Go with the M3 if you have the choice! Unfortunately, with family and with winter driving, I needed a truck so it was a X5 needed now.
Maybe a 335xi next year for me

[Wagner]

This question is silly, M3's and X5's have zero in common. Why not compare a 7 series to a Z4.

[AidenL]

Originally Posted by Scottie

not good. However on a more postive note your roads are getting much much better hardly any potholes.

They are improving thankfully !

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by Wagner

This question is silly, M3's and X5's have zero in common. Why not compare a 7 series to a Z4.

Besides, If you're looking for a daily commuter and worry about mpg, you're looking at the wrong cars.

It sounds like you're keeping the Audi so since you also mentioned practicallity, why have 2 sedans? X5 is the way to go, IMO.