Hello everybody , have a 2.4 2003 A4 cabriolet ...only done 40K but wanting to replace for another cabriolet.. due to carting boat stuff etc want a rag top with a big boot and no struts..so BMW 3 series out ..feel my options are either an A5/S5 or the new Merc E class. Plan to test drive both
Biggest prob will be choosing engine.. diesel or petrol.? and then what size? .Clarkson in sunday times said he would rather buy a nose bleed than the smaller diessel. As both makes are in high demand expect I will have to order new (first time ever...usually buy demo with high spec)
I dont do a lot of miles per yr , tend to keep car for a long time and could afford most models . Never had a diesel (noisy? uncool sound?) and am worried smaller petrol engine will dissappoint in terms of performance. 3.0tdi or S5? Or am I being over the top? Am worried re some of the posts on audi new car problems on this forum ..but have no experience about Mercs either. To quote my Audi specialist independent garage "they dont build them like they used to"
Any thoughts welcome. Duncs