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[Swervin_Mervin]

Not that I'm aware of - some '30d engines were also subject to the EGR recall relating to self combustion, so probably just worth a check to see if was one in the affected date range and if so whether it's had the work done.

[scotta]

Not that I'm aware of - some '30d engines were also subject to the EGR recall relating to self combustion, so probably just worth a check to see if was one in the affected date range and if so whether it's had the work done.

Steering racks seem to be a weak point. Make sure there are no knocks from it.

[Swervin_Mervin]

Not that I'm aware of - some '30d engines were also subject to the EGR recall relating to self combustion, so probably just worth a check to see if was one in the affected date range and if so whether it's had the work done.

Steering racks seem to be a weak point. Make sure there are no knocks from it.

Oh yeah - not sure how I forgot that given we had one replaced FOC on the 125i! When I looked into it it was common across most of the models IIRC

[nuttinnew]

Away from BMW for a mo', iirc someone on here ran an A5 2.7tdi auto and regularly/easily got 50mpg from it, so A4 avant?
Back to BMW, 5GT?

[Rich B]

Just make sure there are no crunches on the gearbox, our 320d was a bit noisy if you were a little slack on the 1-2nd change, nothing crazy but it got worse as we had it. Warranty fixed it though.

[Jackleg]

Were steering racks ever a recall issue, or just a suck it up item outside of warranty?
[mention]Rich B[/mention] it's an auto, so hopefully no slack gear changes.

[Swervin_Mervin]

Were steering racks ever a recall issue, or just a suck it up item outside of warranty?
@Rich B it's an auto, so hopefully no slack gear changes.

I'm not sure tbh. Ours went in for a free service and we got the call to tell us the rack needed replacing but it would be done FOC. This despite not having a warranty at the time.

Which is something else I'd recommend btw, for the relatively low cost. But you'll need to find a <100k model to get it covered and take out on a monthly basis rather than annual.

[Rich B]

Don't know about the steering rack, it's not something we've had.

[simon_g]

Given it’s meant to be one of the most efficient engines going, a Civic Tourer with the 1.6 diesel. Yes, 6 cylinders is nice but all you hear is wind noise at 70 on the motorway.

[Jobbo]

If you're putting 25k miles a year on a car, starting with one on 100k miles seems silly. I did look at F31 330ds and they are a very good choice, but being an old man I preferred the interior plastics etc of my Merc, which wasn't any more expensive for the same age and mileage.

I also looked at mk7 Golf TDIs. The GTD holds its value too well to justify paying a lot to put miles on, but a GT comes with lots of spec and you can of course get an estate version:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9244170365
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8242863112
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9113597274

[scotta]

If you're putting 25k miles a year on a car, starting with one on 100k miles seems silly. I did look at F31 330ds and they are a very good choice, but being an old man I preferred the interior plastics etc of my Merc, which wasn't any more expensive for the same age and mileage.

I also looked at mk7 Golf TDIs. The GTD holds its value too well to justify paying a lot to put miles on, but a GT comes with lots of spec and you can of course get an estate version:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9244170365
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 8242863112
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9113597274

Agreed - Hence my suggestion of a 320D with 53k on it

[Shlergen]

Makes this look like a bargain.

[Jobbo]

Makes this look like a bargain.

A Golf GT TDI estate with 82k miles would be 2/3 the price of the Superb, though.

[Shlergen]

Fair point. Didn't spot that

[Swervin_Mervin]

330d on 62k

328i on 32k

[Jackleg]

Oh you and your sensible suggestions [mention]Jobbo[/mention].
A golf is what I have at the moment, albeit a MK5, and obviously it's one of the more sensible options, a 6 cylinder is so much more appealing though. A shame the 250 mercs aren't 6's.

[Delphi]

Makes this look like a bargain.

A Golf GT TDI estate with 82k miles would be 2/3 the price of the Superb, though.

And you could probably fit the Golf in the back of the Superb!

[Jobbo]

Yeah, I went through the sensible options, tried a Golf (thought that would be your response - I didn't want the same car I had before either, particularly a boring economical version), 330d, C250d, 530d and CLS. You get nicer interiors with the bigger cars but if you're not an old man like me I can entirely appreciate why you wouldn't have one. All roads lead to 330d Touring, don't they

FWIW, the interior of the C-class is nicely designed but the materials aren't that pleasant, but they are really economical - I've heard plenty of 70mpg+ tales.

[JonMad]

You said you should give Mercs a go? As per an earlier Jobbo suggestion
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9274274181

edit: that was filtering on £9-11k, Engine >= 3.0; Estate; Year >= 2012; <60k miles. It came out as this, which looks lovely, or a white 530d.

[Jobbo]

I spotted that E-class too - it is lovely (not on its original alloys, though) but it's definitely more an old man spec