Thinking Of Changing From My Is200

[P38Aaron]

Hi LOC, im needing some help.

I have had my IS200 for over 4 years and thinking its time for a change, we now have a German Shepherd named Storm & he doesnt really fit

Im thinking of getting an Estate but not sure what, I dont want VW or Audi. I would like something thats as reliable as my Lex, something with similar or better economy (im getting 30mpg) also similar or better tax & ins.

I keep looking at the Subaru Legacy but dont know a great deal about them, I recon my budget is £5 to £7k

[kam05]

E46 320D or 330D touring?

[P38Aaron]

BMW is the dark side...I will consider it, Im liking the idea of a 330D as the torque will be there, are BMW as good as what people say? I have heard very mixed reports and to me it seems German cars arnt as good as they used to be

[Yeldarb]

The Subaru Legacy is a fantastic car and very very underrated. The main problem with them is depreciation, apart from that so long as you service it it won't go wrong. They are basically an Impreza with a grown up body shell.

[kam05]

With the diesel BMW's I have heard somthing about the turbos/flaps failing on high mileage cars? Anyway, something like this could be interesting:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1473786.htm

[P38Aaron]

I keep looking but seem to go back to the Legacy, not driven one yet but would like to get a 3 car short list then work from that.

Also had Saab 9-3 suggested & Volvo something

[P38Aaron]

With the diesel BMW's I have heard somthing about the turbos/flaps failing on high mileage cars? Anyway, something like this could be interesting:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1473786.htm

That looks like a bit of a beast & exclusive

[kam05]

I think nice/fast Jap estate is what you are looking for.

[Felix]

I work for a German car parts Dealer, 330D are very poorly made, we can tell from the numbers of parts we are suppling to the trade inc the BM dealer.

Saab dealer is next door, 93 is a joke, don't as my mate works in their workshops once joked about, don't buy any Saab.

Yes, agree with Kam05

[P38Aaron]

Thanks felix...it seems all German cars are not as good as they used to be...looks like it's a Jap wagon then, Subaru is still winning

[Rory]

is the sportcross not big enough?

[P38Aaron]

I thought about the Sportcross as it's something I know very well, then thought that I may compare too much to my existing Lex & if it's not as good then would be a low.

Try something new too