Replacing MCS for something more practical

[dan]

Actually, I know the perfect car for FC here. I mean, it's so obvious.

[zach]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

No, DCT only. Need to get a golf if you want manual

I've always hated this about the A3. It would be so cool with AWD and a 6 spd.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by undefined

She has a fucking $50,000 Land Rover.

What makes me think that's not really her car? I seem to recall she does not like to commute into the city in big vehicles--hence the Mini.

[FC]

Originally Posted by TD

I guess I'm confused as to the role the LR was supposed to play.

It does sound like you should have kept at least one of the two - the Jeep or the BMW.

Wow, lot's of comments...

Anyway, the LR4 is my DD car as I drop off/pick the kids. The mini is her DD car (usually train station, occasionally to the city). The LR4 is also the family car and primary car for use on weekends for errands/shopping/transporting dog/etc, as well as the car to use during terrible weather.

The MCS is just a back up when a second car is needed and I can't use the 997.

The BMW is was too expensive to be used as the Mini is used. The Jeep was very old and my wife didn't trust it or want it anymore. Plus it was awful on fuel economy.

[FC]

Originally Posted by JST

Which is why you should keep the Mini.

I agree.

Originally Posted by JST

But, if you do decide to sell it, post it here first.

OK. It only has 32k miles.

[zach]

Do the larger Minis have room for 5 people?

[dan]

I think she would prefer a car that could carry a fifth person in a pinch or the four of us and some semblance of luggage or leftover room for some shopping.

So why would the Land Rover not be used in those circumstances?

[FC]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

I think your wife deserves something nicer than a beater. Can you find her a lightly used A3 TDI? Do they come in a stick?

She doesn't want something nice for her daily driving. She doesn't want something 10+ years old that is beat to hell. Basically, the MCS is perfect: worth $10-12k (I assume), looks nice, is fun, etc.

An A3 would be nice, but probably too much $$, no?

[John V]

So your wife wants something with four doors, bigger than a Mini but not too big, room for five people or four and some shopping cargo. Better fuel economy than a Jeep. A nice car, but one that's depreciated enough that you don't care about a few dings at the train station. Has some personality and a manual transmission. Has to be able to get through inclement weather.

This is a no-brainer. The answer is a 330i ZHP with a set of winter tires.

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[bren]

Originally Posted by John V

a 330i ZHP with a set of winter tires.

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Too old.

Also too bad he didn't already have one of those in the garage....