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I need an auto as I'm having to work the in the middle of Manchester. Would you buy a c class merc. I'm looking at a c350 cdi.

If not what would you suggest.

I like a sporty ride and something with some go...

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Had one...

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

in the middle of Manchester ........ a smart car is my recommendation ...lol its a turbo and meets you inner city needs great mpg as well

EDIT- and there like shit off a stick

Edited by BENROSS on 14th Aug, 2013.

Forgot to say its a 44 mile commute... So got to beable to take a crash... Been there two days and already had a young girl drive into the back of me...

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Having been I the new 5 series and the equivalent merc I would have the 5 anyday. My best mate has a 320 efficient dynamics and I have to say its a bruiser when it comes to sipping fuel. End of the day its what you want not everyone else

Edit forgot to add my dad and I managed nearly 1000miles from one tank in his 525d (new one) that was at 65-75 for 85% of that

Edited by Paul R on 15th Aug, 2013.

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I have an 07 520d and I do love the drive just which I had got he auto at the time... I guess the new ones are a little out of my price range but will have a look.

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

You would be suprised can get some very good deals with bmw at the moment , my dad has the 525d (212bhp 400nm torque) 8speed auto m sport, it doing something stupid lik 1500rpm @ 75mph, I myself have been pondering on a 1series efficient dynamics

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If you want a sporty ride, forget the Merc. Having driven a few mercs I would steer clear. I have found them all shitly made and badly thought out.

I'd try the commute in the manual and see how you get on. It never bothers me queuing in a manual.

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The clutch is the worst I have ever used. I have owned the car two years and I can still stall it, you have no control? I think the use a delay valve and it's shite. I also damaged my knee a while back, it never bothered name before as everything was motorway, a week of this and I'm starting to notice it.

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

I would say BMW mate i love mine, like said before there is some very good deals in there at the min, also there very good on fuel.

Edited by madmk1 on 15th Aug, 2013.

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Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

Fair enough. What about a VW/Audi group car with the DSG. Everyone I know who has one loves it.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Chop the BM in for an auto version? I love my 535d.

Ok then, how about a g wizz

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Merc auto gearboxes can be troublesome, also look at merc mpg its shocking regardless of model

Subaru make very very good autos

I'm very impressed with the new mondeo, the DSG box is supposed to be excellent also.

I have the estate which drives like a hot hatch. Superb grip and feel.

Mondeo's are the way forward.

What about a 120d , still a bm just smaller for town

That's good to hear my Titanium X arrives next month (not auto though)

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

My gaffer has a Tit X Mondo with the TDCI engine and powershift auto box. It's a cracking thing to drive.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

all I can add to this is that I went from manual to auto when I bought the A6. It is great about town and in traffic but it is a hell of a lot heavier on fuel than the manual. I do know people running newer models (BMW, Merc Audi) who are getting far better consumption which I assume is due to advances (mine is a 2006 car).

all auto's get crap mpg but the vw / audi seem good
a passat estate gets me 45mpg round town

as much as it pains me to say the bini's seem to be class leading atm with 60+

depends whether you need a willy waving car or not

Reading up on RTS Clutches

I must admit I do love my current car, trying to find one with the auto that isnt over my budget.

The new shape F10 onwards is a very very nice car, but a little too expensive at the mo.

I have noticed that cars seem to be more expensive now than they were two years ago but maybe thats me...

The new auto's seem to be good on fuel and if you can stretch to one of those 8 speed ZF boxes they are listed as good as the manual..

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Head above parapets, Clio tdci 60 mpg. I suffer from all manner of back and joint problems and I find it astonishingly good to drive. Sat on the drive is the W124 E280 Merc and the GTB Legacy and I grab the Clio keys every time.

Own the day

Bmw every day, my mates 320ed averages 63 combined, and another has the 116ed maily motorway driving gets 72 average my dad 525 has better mpg in town and motorway than my clio tce!

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Graham , ive been looking at different cars and yes they have all gone up about 20% over what they were 18mts ago