The CLK has clocked 175k with little problems this week. I've decided to put her on semi retirement after years of faithful service. I was in denial. But the Mrs noted that I was using her Fiat 500 more and more (twice last week!). I've decided to buy a "sales rep" car. A sort of wolf in sheep's clothing...Nothing premier. Price wise...around "just ex-fleet - diesel". I'm open to the Mondeo, Insignia, Avensis etc. But they're too common! At the same time I don't want to standout...help!
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Mondeo - they've been competent since the day they were launched. There are some stylish specs around too.
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I'm driving a Mundeo for work at the moment. It's a very able car. Auto is thirsty though....
finisterre
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3 series 330d
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nippy and the touring are not as popular
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nippy and the touring are not as popular
Saw a new Mondeo estate outside the office today, looked very inoffensive.. 
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Vauxhall Insignia.
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W8 Passat 
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Audi A6 avant? I really like these but as we must have an auto, the very unreliable Multitronic box means these are not on the list for my new estate.
The mondeo in upmarket Titanim X Sport trim looks great, but these are expensive.
The mondeo in upmarket Titanim X Sport trim looks great, but these are expensive.
I suppose depends what you are looking to spend .
There are those who say there is no finer car than a C Class estate . Although mine is an older C270CDI , I can vouch for that , although it is a bit of a bore coming out of the 500SEL
A W204 C220CDI may fit the bill though ?
There are those who say there is no finer car than a C Class estate . Although mine is an older C270CDI , I can vouch for that , although it is a bit of a bore coming out of the 500SEL
A W204 C220CDI may fit the bill though ?
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Later Face lift Skoda Octavia Estate.
My boss has one and they really are exceptionally good
My boss has one and they really are exceptionally good
trapperjohn
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A buddy of mine has one of these as a company car. Just coming up to 3 yrs old and has 100k+ on it. Not an ounce of trouble and his next company car (by choice) will be a Mazda 6 again.
Its diesel and goes for miles at the sniff of an oily rag. 6 speed manual box if I recall. I have been in it and had no instant - "Jeez I would never buy on of these" moments.
Its diesel and goes for miles at the sniff of an oily rag. 6 speed manual box if I recall. I have been in it and had no instant - "Jeez I would never buy on of these" moments.
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I looked into the new Mazda 6 estate last year. There's an internet campaign running about unreliability and poor response from Mazda and dealers. This might be old hat and now put to bed, but check carefully before you dive in.
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It would certainly give you that "just a bit different" feel - good call.
