Merc, Beamer, Saab or Volvo, which is the best car?

[Cammelia]

Which of these 4 does anyone recommend to me?

chocolatemummy -

I'm chopping my hatch in after our holiday next week, looks like it will be for something like a Zafira [dull mummy-wagon emoticon]

ndp I did used to get burned up all the time when I had my BMW, in my Saab I get completely ignored which is fab

Glad you said that about audi mt, was just about to ask theose who recommended it to tell me what they liked about it

I have never met your parents, Malory.

I've got a jaguar xtype estate...its not bad! very nice drive.

company car, so I don;t have to worry about servicing costs.

Dh has SAAB 96, very nice car to dive..but v boring!

none, sorry.

Audi A4 quatro definately

Methinks the lady doth protest too much

We had the choice of these cars (as we bought tax free) and we went for the SAAB (96 convertible) simply because as standard spec you get alot more.

Having said that before we go home DH will be buying himself a car (the SAAB was for me ) and he will be buying a Volvo (estate type family car). That's my opinion anyway

Audi A4 Quattro

SAAB 93

Volvo, Volvo, Volvo (espcially V70 T5), love it to bits.

Agree about the Audi. I hate mine (A6 estate) - endless problems and expense that we don't have with our other car (and haven't had with any past cars). We'll keep it until it comes to the end of its life because we need the huge boot space (big pushchair and up to 3 dogs), but I wouldn't get another one.

Wouldn't get a BMW either - wanky (but so are Audis, IMO)

oh McDreamy that is a fab car, I may change my mind about the Audi

It is a fab car - fun to drive not boring at all!

saab everytime, but i don't like german cars!

used to have a saab, loved it, gorgeous, powerful and sadly cost a fortune to run I have just got a new BMW 1 series which I never thought I would, can't stand BMW drivers but it is lovely, tis the facelift version, new this spring and I can't fault it...

to answer your question with a list:
Saab
Volvo
Merc
BMW

I currently drive a 2yo Saab 93 conv - it is our 3rd, and surprisingly spacious. The facelift model is dramatically better than the pre 2004 model. You get a saab practically fully loaded for list price, unlike:
We previously had a Merc Estate, which was like driving a small african nation, but great for carrying loads, and a dream in town/on motorway. I believe the current model has lots of problems. The main problem with this and BMWs, is the car has a list price, but you need to spend a further £10-15K on speccing it up. If you are going to go for a merc, always, always, always, get an automatic. Manuals have poorer resale value.

volvo speaks for itself, - safe, quality, but just so volvo - ish. The XC90 is an honourable execption, but put off by poor emissions and mpg ( and parking/congestion charge hike that goes with that)

BMW - The 320d Touring is ok, as is the current m5. Not really my scene otherwise.

DH has a saab 9-3 estate and it's great never had one before, but great to drive and it looks nice. Also looked at the 3 series, but it was tiny, the kids were almost next to each other on the back seat. I drive an A-class and it is very expensive to service, £440

Volvo has best safety credentials - both for passengers and pedestrians.

I'd say it depends what tpye of car you are going for - the models - not just the make. Different makes do better at different styles of cars.

Oh, and we loved our Audi. Was fantastic and gave us no trouble at all. One of best cars we have owened. Was the Audi A4 cabriolet, lovely

FIL works for Volvo garage, and has had many Volvos in past. Very reliable, good quality cars. Not very sexy though!