A new car.

[Calin Leafshade]

I hate to bring the forum down to the level of discussing cars but...

I've decided to sell my old car and get a different one but i cant choose.

Ive narrowed it down to a BMW 3 series or a VW Passat.

any thoughts?

[arj0n]

That's an easy one: the BMW 3 series 

[zabnat]

Pretty funny, as I'm also thinking of buying a car. And I too have narrowed it down to Passat and 3 series BMW.
For the Passat I'm thinking of a fifth generation one with 2.8 liter V6 and 4WD.
For the BMW I'm thinking of E36 model with 2.5 or 2.8 liter VANOS engine.
I think I'm tipping the scales for the BMW, because I think it would be more fun.

[Calin Leafshade]

Unfortunately i'm only 23 with 0 no-claims bonus and thus if i tried to insure a 2.8 V6 they would laugh at me :p

I'm thinking I will probably get the Passat on account of the fact i get more for my money.

but the BMW is awfully tempting as the obviously better car.

[Chicky]

late 90's Mini Cooper does me well

Both of those will cost you a fair bit on petrol, but that's not always a problem. Passat is probably better for a run around, depends how far you plan on driving each day.

[Calin Leafshade]

late 90's Mini Cooper does me well

Both of those will cost you a fair bit on petrol, but that's not always a problem. Passat is probably better for a run around, depends how far you plan on driving each day.

My girlfriend has a 1990 mini cooper :p

Its adorable.

[Andail]

On a related note, I'm going to sell my Skoda.
Lately I've had my tires sliced, and a side window busted. Yesterday morning the battery was dead, so I was 40 mins late for work.
Some half a year ago the car was broken into and completely destroyed, leaving me with a 400â,¬ repair bill. Just months before that, several electronical components had burnt somehow, rendering the car motionless in the middle of a busy street. Around a year ago I had to change a ball joint and fix a lamp, etc etc.

All in all, just one big hassle. Going back to bicycle and buses now.

[zabnat]

If you want a reliable car get a Toyota Corolla. I've had two of those (late 80's and early 90's) and the only problem they have is rust. They even are legendary being able to start up even on the coldest winter morning.

[InCreator]

Unless you're buying a new one, skip the BMW.

It's tempting car yeah, but not only to you. Used ones are usually raced and broken to strips and scrap metal, even if it's polished a bit before sale.

I wouldn't choose Passat though. Corolla sounds like a foolproof thing... or if it smells too much like senior citizen's car, pick a well-kept Audi instead.

[m0ds]

Oh, so you hate to bring up cars but, a Bugati or a Lambo? Hmm.....

Try a Cincequento...

[Calin Leafshade]

Oh, so you hate to bring up cars but, a Bugati or a Lambo? Hmm.....

Neither :p My car of choice would be a Mercedes :p

[Chicky]

Try a Cincequento...

Damn right, get blown off motorways whilst barely touching 70! 

[Domino]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/skeith2572/CHEVYMALIBU.jpg

How about a nice American made car like mine.

Are there many chevy's driving the roads of England?

2005 Chevy Malibu LS V6

[Calin Leafshade]

Yeah there are chevys here.. although quite rare.

For the interested I bought a 3 Series BMW :p

[arj0n]

Nice and good choice.

Neither :p My car of choice would be a Mercedes :p

Heh, I owned a Mercedes 230CE. I found it an awesome car, enjoyed it every minute driving.
This one looks like it, except for the weird wheels this one has:

One thing left to say: enjoy your 3 Series BMW dude