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lazer-zxr

My 2002 2.0 HDI Xsara Picasso - bought 2010 for £800.
Had a bit of squeeling from the brakes.
Checked it in for the "free" brake check at Halfords, well aware of the likely condemnation and exagerated repairs.

Picked up with a couple of advisories, but nothing that really needs doing ....

dcouponzzzz

Bijl if you're looking at S type size and comfort would an E320 not do the job better? Can't speak for all S types but my dads has been a money pit since he bought it. 12k, 2 years and about 6 new tyres later trading in for 3.6. That's before they know the servo and shocks are gonners.... It'd be a pleasure to drive if you didn't need to anticipate triple the braking distance at the moment

bigjl

dcouponzzzz wrote: »

Bijl if you're looking at S type size and comfort would an E320 not do the job better? Can't speak for all S types but my dads has been a money pit since he bought it. 12k, 2 years and about 6 new tyres later trading in for 3.6. That's before they know the servo and shocks are gonners.... It'd be a pleasure to drive if you didn't need to anticipate triple the braking distance at the moment

Don't want an E Class as I don't like performing significant rust repairs.

I know more Merc owners that have had significant and expensive problems than Jag owners.

Go figure.

parking_question_chap

Merc E class W211 would get my vote all day long.

Been to Greece a few times and all the cab drivers have one. Always running nicely and good specs.

bigjl

parking_question_chap wrote: »

Merc E class W211 would get my vote all day long.

Been to Greece a few times and all the cab drivers have one. Always running nicely and good specs.

I suspect they are not going to be affected by the rust issues. And how many are Auto.

They could also be the automotive equivalent of "triggers broom"

mcjordi

contemplating selling the scenic and getting a v6 MG ZS/ZT as i dont do the miles i may as well have a car i want.. insurance due in october so may change cars

motorguy

mcjordi wrote: »

contemplating selling the scenic and getting a v6 MG ZS/ZT as i dont do the miles i may as well have a car i want.. insurance due in october so may change cars

Just bought this for £750. Well pleased. Its a 2.5 v6.

:beer:

motorguy

bigjl wrote: »

Don't want an E Class as I don't like performing significant rust repairs.

I know more Merc owners that have had significant and expensive problems than Jag owners.

Go figure.

+1

I'd have another S Type in a flash. Great cars. Plenty around. Try to get a post facelift 2002 onwards model.

I've had a handful of S Types - varying between £700 and £1200 from memory..

mcjordi

motorguy wrote: »

Just bought this for £750. Well pleased. Its a 2.5 v6.

:beer:

nice.. i had a 1.8 zs a few years back.. was a bit of a nail and when the HG went it wasnt worth repairing..

motorguy

mcjordi wrote: »

nice.. i had a 1.8 zs a few years back.. was a bit of a nail and when the HG went it wasnt worth repairing..

Yes, i wouldnt have the 1.8 variant about me.