After about 12 months umming and ahhing I've this afternoon finally gone and ordered the replacement for my current MY00 Impreza Turbo. I've gone all sensible and grown up and ordered a new Merc E320cdi Avantgarde Estate (got myself 4% off list too which I think isn't bad for a UK supplied Mercedes!). Even more sensibly I've gone for brilliant silver with full black leather (they all seem to be in this colour combination..although not on this site from the looks of the Gallery). My only concession to Scoobiness is 17" 5 spoke alloys and sports suspension! (plus Parktronic to stop my Missus dinging it!)
The kid in me was tempted by a 5 door PPP'd Impreza WRX or a new Audi S4 Avant but I don't think they're big enough for what we need as a growing family (not to mention the thirstiness).. I also drove the new BMW 530d in anticipation of next year's Touring but the looks of it don't do it for me (nice drive though). I didn't want to wait for the new A6 and the new Legacy doesn't tempt me either so it felt a bit of a default choice in the end. I'm also tempted by the Brabus tuning options for Merc diesels at some point, although I'm thinking the E320cdi will be Torquey enough for now
What do you guys think? Good choice or not?
Thanks for all your help on these Forums in helping me decide by the way..Can't wait till March 1st for delivery now..anyone want to buy an Impreza?
The kid in me was tempted by a 5 door PPP'd Impreza WRX or a new Audi S4 Avant but I don't think they're big enough for what we need as a growing family (not to mention the thirstiness).. I also drove the new BMW 530d in anticipation of next year's Touring but the looks of it don't do it for me (nice drive though). I didn't want to wait for the new A6 and the new Legacy doesn't tempt me either so it felt a bit of a default choice in the end. I'm also tempted by the Brabus tuning options for Merc diesels at some point, although I'm thinking the E320cdi will be Torquey enough for now
What do you guys think? Good choice or not?
Thanks for all your help on these Forums in helping me decide by the way..Can't wait till March 1st for delivery now..anyone want to buy an Impreza?