That's exactly the problem - but there's very little on the market in terms of equivalent bang for the buck. You can pick one up for low 20s

The S5 does still have the "old" 4.2 VB that used to be in the old S4, RS4, etc.... Audi have now replaced it in the portfolio with the 3.0 V6 supercharged engine. Same performance, but greener - I presume the next S5 willl also have it  

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Darn - I test drove the V8 and it was worth the money for the growl.

Looking at finance it seems interest rates are working against me quite badly at the moment so I may have to sit tight for a while. I usually lease but leasing prices seem to have shot through the roof. Even to lease an equivalent RRS to mine (new in Jan this year) I'm looking at £200/month hike in price! WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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Yeah I think the S5 is now sporting the new 3l V6 TSFSI (or however they badge it), once remapped it should give decent economy (well decent for a 435bhp car that is) and performance should be more than respectable.

With regards to the Vauxhall, all I can say is go and drive it - there are now several converts over on Tyresmoke, all thoroughly enjoying the the budget price supercar. I mean even brand new if you knwo anyone who works for Vauxhall you can get £9k of the list price so a brand new Bathhurst edition would cost £28k

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Thanks mate. I'll take a look but its because I use the car for business I have to retain some semblance of adherance to the company car policy my employer operates

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Yeah, it doesn't make a good company car.... BIK figure must be through the roof. 

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Surprised you've not suggested the S3 Angel.

I know you've not actually driven one but I'm sure the experience of the 1.6 A3 has given you a good insight into their quality.  Current: I can't say...Oh the Shame!
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Gone: Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro 180bhp
Gone: BMW 535i
Gone: 1985 Audi Quattro
Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (rubbish)

Second hand Bentley GTs available from 45K.....

A3

 

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S3 is ok, but unless they release a version with the 2.5T the TT has it'll still be a bit lacking, although saying that a dealer just down the road from Cardiff Bentley has a Suzuka Grey S3 with 370bhp for sale......

While I remember how about A Nissan GT-R Cardiff BEntley had one there, didnt look too bad.

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2005 DB9..... 49,995..... So a fiver left over for fuel
What more could you possibly need!
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2006Java/Alpaca/4.4HSE/PTIS/Tracker/pp/Tasmods/Black side repeaters/Custom exhaust (gone but not forgotten!)
Land Rover Defender 110 CSW 200 TDi blue (Offroad prep'ed).
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
Aston Martin DB9 Tungsten Silver
Another Citroen C4 Grand Picasso (Christinemobile)
1990 Mini Cooper SE - classic! (now sold)
New addition - 1972 Triumph Stag Pimento Red

Sit on the fence Ant, why don't you?  

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As much as I love Astons and Bentleys I just can't justify spending £50k on a four year old car on my meagre income! Plus - I would like a car that bears some semblance to reliability and in my experience that brings me full circle to BMW again.

I am seeing very little that actually captivates me at the moment. When did the mid range (imo) choice of cars become so mundane.

At present the list comprises another RRS, Cayman S or even the TT RS which looked ok. The Alpina suggestion is not bad either.

I love the Nissan GTR but I fear that particular car style carries a certain stigman and Chester isn't quite equipped with roads that can cope with "Toky Drift" style driving. Mind you that doesn't stop some of the locals trying it out in their 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa's with noisy exhausts and a boot full of bass. Ah classy! WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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C class Merc AMG ? Comfortable and quick! Current: I can't say...Oh the Shame!
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Gone: 2005 RRS SE, Silver, Chrome Mirrors, Tinted with a stupid spare wheel!
Gone: Audi A4 2.5 TDi Quattro 180bhp
Gone: BMW 535i
Gone: 1985 Audi Quattro
Gone: Subaru Imprezza Turbo (rubbish)