Advice on changing my car??

[Jay123]

I am currently deciding on changing cars, I have a 2001 Golf 2.0 GTi 56K FVWSH excellent condition, I am considering changing to a BMW 325ti Sport 03 reg 20K for �15k from a Main Dealer.

A few of Questions, firstly, how much could i expect as a px on my golf, and could I expect to a further reduction in the asking price for the BMW?

Also any who owns a BMW how are dealers for service and what are the cars like for reliability?

Lastly, does any one have any other suggestions, I am looking for a totally reliable car, has to be sporty, comfortable, high quality, low depreciation and reasonable running costs??

Thanks

[Impret-Sir]

In this price bracket the 325 seems to tick all your boxes, but everyones got one, so I think I would go for something different, like an Audi A4 PD130, or a VW Passat V6 4-motion.

If you must have a 3 series, then I would go for a 330 diesel, the best and sportiest deisel car in the world.

[spammylou]

Stick with anything German unless it's a Trabant. Seriously though steer clear of the larger BMW's I think they probably depreciate quicker than a pro's knicks.

[slimjim]

Might seem a bit obvious, but the car that meets all of your stated requirements is the new Golf GTi. Slightly over the 15K but not by too much. I have a Golf GT TDi which is pretty impressive. But I have driven the new GTi a few times now and can confirm that it is rather special.

[Jay123]

thanks to all who answered, just found out the 325 is going to be a nightmare to insure being 24yrs old, so going to consider a 318 or 320 instead. Anyone recommend the new A3, 2.0FSI? have read that its v.good but heard its problematic! any owner experiences would be apprecaited.

[spammylou]

I have to agree with Slimjim, now on my (lost count) ? golf gti they are excellent all round motors, but I have not had the pleasure of driving the latest one. Bah!!!