Motoring Discussion > AUTOeBID	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Clk Sec	Replies: 19

Sun 15 Jan 12 13:48   AUTOeBID - Clk Sec

I am hoping to replace my modest limousine over the next 12 months or so, and I wondered if any forum members have bought their cars through AUTOeBID in the past? They have some very positive customer comments on their website. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 14:38   AUTOeBID - CGNorwich

"They have some very positive customer comments on their website." Well they would, wouldn't they? :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 14:57   AUTOeBID - Clk Sec

Ye of little faith, CG... Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 15:00   AUTOeBID - Runfer D'Hills

What are you fancying CS? Only fair to give us the opportunity to ridicule or indeed approve your choice ! :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 15:22   AUTOeBID - Clk Sec

Something roomy, Humph. Most likely hatchback or estate. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 19:57   AUTOeBID - legacylad

roomy...hmmmm.. RS6 Avant, M5 estate E350 CDI estate We can always dream. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:11   AUTOeBID - Old Navy

>> roomy...hmmmm.. >> RS6 Avant, >> M5 estate >> E350 CDI estate >> You forgot the Ceed estate. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:13   AUTOeBID - -

>> You forgot the Ceed estate. :-) >> And the Lancer estate. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:31   AUTOeBID - legacylad

May all your dreams be good ones. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:16   AUTOeBID - ....

The cogs have started turning in the back of my mind about a replacement. If the Volvo main dealers don't get it right then I may be in the market for a replacement. I love the sound of the five pot but I'm also reading up on the current version of a previous trusty companion. SWMBO'd has the family transport, or shed as I like to call it as I currently feel like wiping my feet when I get out of it. 3 door Golf GTi is on the list with it's diet 4 pot. Could be tempted if there is a Jetta or whatever it's called these days equivalent. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:22   AUTOeBID - R.P.

Volvo v50 any of the five pots. Like a very much better Focus ! Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:22   AUTOeBID - R.P.

Crap key though Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:26   AUTOeBID - ....

:-) I love the sound it makes and if they (the dealers) get their act together in the dealership I may have many happy more miles behind the wheel. My car is barely run in at 75k. If I have to jump ship then I have many happy memories at the wheel of a Mk2 GTi. Focus ST was on the list until I found CC was missing even as an option. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:31   AUTOeBID - R.P.

The one we bought at has a good reputation, long established family dealership in Llnfairpwll etc etc Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:35   AUTOeBID - ....

Bit of a drive from Cologne. I would hope Volvo have a reliable dealership somewhere between the two. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 20:30   AUTOeBID - ....

Did you check the key Rob for the difference between the lock and unlock keys ? I agree between the illuminate (yellow button) and triggering the alarm (red triangle button). My digits don't allow me to feel the difference between a small circle and a triangle in the dark only tracking the position of my thumb on the key fob let's me picture what's where. Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 22:16   AUTOeBID - Auntie Lockbrakes

I guess you'll get used to the key. It's also used for S40s, and has been since 2006. Perhaps they would have redesigned it by now if they'd had lots of complaints?! Had a V50 D5 in late 2006 for a couple of years, with the autobox. I'm a Volvo fan but I'd have to concede that BMW do a less gruff engine IMHO. Good comment about the size of the front seats. The V50's driver's seat felt a bit small for me (6-foot plus) and definitely not as big or comfy as the S60 that preceded it. 17-or 18-inch wheels? 17-inch gave me a firm-enough ride, dreaded to think what the ride on 18ers would be like... Reply to this message | Report message

Sun 15 Jan 12 22:36   AUTOeBID - R.P.

17" - ride is fine on it, wife complaining that it was soft compared to the MX5 - she's a petrolhead. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 16 Jan 12 09:59   AUTOeBID - Roger.

Skoda Octavia Estate? Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 16 Jan 12 14:17   AUTOeBID - Clk Sec

As always, thanks for the valued responses. :) Reply to this message | Report message