New ride - decisions

[Mr I]

First things first;

1) I will be buying
2) It will be second hand
3) I like german; BMW and maybe Mercedes, Audi I only like RS4
4) I want a convertible as I never had one
5) I like diesel oil (huge torque, great economy) but could be tempted with the right petrol.

So in terms of BMW I like the 335d and could get a sub 100k mileage on say 2008 plate for the money.

I also like some of the E class mercs

thoughts?

[Turbo3000]

Convertible? Hard top or no go.

[Mr I]

I just never had one, the weather has started to pick up and I like the idea

[rado]

Convertible? Hard top or no go.

And Mercedes doesn't sell either of those in diesel.

[FitnessBrat]

I personally dislike convertibles, but I definitely wouldn't get an older car with one because it's bound to eventually (if not already) become weathered and leak, etc.

Besides, England + convertible?! Come on, Mr I! :P

[Mr I]

And Mercedes doesn't sell either of those in diesel.

Check it out

[Mr I]

I personally dislike convertibles, but I definitely wouldn't get an older car with one because it's bound to eventually (if not already) become weathered and leak, etc.

Besides, England + convertible?! Come on, Mr I! :P

You should visit

The weather is better these days ha

[rado]

Check it out

I forget you're in another country, but they don't sell those in america

[Scrumhalf]

Ugh, automatic only. Is it a paddle shifter?

[Mr I]

I learnt to drive manual but these days I only buy automatic

And I will say this, the BMW automatic box is pretty much the best there is, at the lights virtually nothing beats it

[Bouncer]

Auto is the way to go. Especially the newer gear boxes. They are faster and smoother then stick.

The only thing I'll say and this could be a culture difference between England and US but a man with a convertible is seen as a bit fruity bro. Not that I would give a shit about what others think.

On top of that, a convertible sacrifices body rigidity of the car.

I wouldn't buy a used convertible, not even German.

[Mr I]

The build quality of a BMW convertible or an RS4 is pretty good. Sure there is still a little roll and more bodyweight but I just never owned one so for me it would be something new

[Bouncer]

I here ya bro. Get what ya want. I just don't see you in a BMW convertible. Not your look IMO, bit too girly for you.

[Scrumhalf]

I think a convertible works for a guy if it is a roadster. For a sedan, not so much.

[Mr I]

I think a convertible works for a guy if it is a roadster. For a sedan, not so much.

You seen the size of my head brah, I'd look like fucken noddy hahaha

Bouncer, maybe a coupe is better