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  • Опубликовано: 27 июн 2021
  • In this classic clip, taken from series 24 which was first broadcast in 2014, Vicki looks at cheap alternatives to both Audi & Mercedes. For access to exclusive Fifth Gear content and all FULL episodes from this series, join our channel / @fifthgearuk
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  • @jasonpanamera6892
    @jasonpanamera6892 3 года назад +65

    Good to know that cheap alternative to Audi is Audi RS.

    • @arden6665
      @arden6665 2 года назад +4

      Here here my mind is blown😂

    • @az..0N3
      @az..0N3 2 года назад

      😂😂

  • @Ash-928
    @Ash-928 3 года назад +17

    Three great cars, the Mondeo is a great sleeper, the Rover is charming and the RS4 is awesome.

  • @carrera_4520
    @carrera_4520 3 года назад +15

    Video quality is still same from 10 years ago

  • @MARKSP8472
    @MARKSP8472 3 года назад +6

    Its the running costs that are going to make you file for bankruptcy

    • @licksludgee
      @licksludgee 3 года назад +1

      My Evo tax is £595, up from 585 last year. Combine that with fuel and maintenance and you're eating beans 3 times a day. Never talked about

    • @MARKSP8472
      @MARKSP8472 2 года назад +1

      jesus dude i think the government are trying to force the petrol cars off the road it's wrong this lady presenter never talks about it ...its alright for her she's loaded

  • @qasimmir7117
    @qasimmir7117 2 года назад +4

    The ST220 is a nice car. The sound of that V6 is fantastic reverberating off surrounding buildings. The way it holds the road, turns like it’s on rails, sharp steering. Things to look out for is rust, bottom end engine wear, water ingress.

  • @gwsr55
    @gwsr55 3 года назад +11

    The ST220s always over produced on power. Dynoed from new with between 230 and 235bhp standard. Still fun to drive and getting very thin on the ground now. Plus prices seem to be on the up. Good cars the ST220s

  • @danieldravot341
    @danieldravot341 3 года назад +8

    When we’re talking about two grand for front pads and rotors for the Audi, is that from a dealer or a qualified independent shop?
    Here in the Colonies, owners of used Audis assiduously avoid the former, generally calling them ‘stealerships’. My A4 Quattro is maintained by a specialist Audi shop for about half of what the local main agent charges . . .

    • @ea9167
      @ea9167 2 года назад +6

      I thought dealerships had a bad rep here in the UK - that was until I started talking to Americans 😳😳 My god you guys detest them 😂😂

    • @jakp8777
      @jakp8777 2 года назад

      @@ea9167 for good reason. They will trick you any way they can.

  • @jamessheehy4895
    @jamessheehy4895 3 года назад +12

    Would love a b7 avant in grey

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Aw come on man. Surely you want some colour in your life. Bright blue, no?

  • @LeontariF1
    @LeontariF1 2 года назад +3

    15,000 pounds buys you an RS4 in the UK?!!! I was looking for one here in the US, you can't find one for cheaper than $35,000-$45,000 if they are in good condition and under 100k miles

    • @unclejoe6811
      @unclejoe6811 2 года назад +1

      I think this show is a bit older.

  • @donk115
    @donk115 3 года назад +18

    I'd still have an ST220

  • @philzvids3577
    @philzvids3577 2 года назад +2

    I had the 2.5 V6 Duratech Mondeo and it was a total pain.

  • @kieranwhite6647
    @kieranwhite6647 3 года назад +15

    The ST220 is still a handsome thing

  • @cameraprepper7938
    @cameraprepper7938 2 года назад

    Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch (306hp, year 2009) or Saab 9-5 2.8T (296hp, year 2012).

  • @youtube2kwatcher
    @youtube2kwatcher 3 года назад +2

    repair prices are way out of range thats if you getting ripped off you inspect to pay any of that lol

  •  2 года назад

    That Mondeo in Portugal is rare, and when they are for sale the price can get to 9.000 EUR.

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme 3 года назад +5

    The MG is rwd. Should be the most fun if set up correctly. Not sure how you would go about that with there being so few though.

    • @MGRracing
      @MGRracing 2 года назад

      Kits are available

  • @ColapsMental
    @ColapsMental Год назад

    Just see how cheap and easy is to try to fix the Rover as it's always on strike

  • @Darthadios
    @Darthadios 3 года назад +2

    How about jaguar X-type ? I have been watching used X-types, but I might buy a diesel because the petrol engine have a bad head gasket problems. And that diesel is VAG-based basically an Audi engine.

    • @joriuschuwa
      @joriuschuwa 3 года назад +1

      It’s so ugly imo

    • @CheapskateMotorsports
      @CheapskateMotorsports 2 года назад +1

      @@joriuschuwa strangely I think some of the ugliest cars of the 2000s have aged quite well. Especially the Jag X and S types. Kinda glad no one else thinks the same because it means I could pick an s type up for a grand nowadays.

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      @@joriuschuwa
      Yes, very ugly indeed.

  • @yogeshpatil01
    @yogeshpatil01 3 года назад +1

    The og era

  • @Bando-fx4mf
    @Bando-fx4mf 2 года назад

    I love how she talks , “it’s marmite car, either you love it or you hate it.”

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Saying something is ‘marmite’ is a common British saying.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 3 года назад +2

    All three are amazing classics now.

    • @TheTruth-ht7qm
      @TheTruth-ht7qm 2 года назад

      None of them are classics yet??????

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад +1

      That Rover might look good but I doubt it was made all that well and the V8 is weak. A remapped ST220 will produce a similar amount of power.

    • @timsutherland4033
      @timsutherland4033 2 года назад

      Classic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrDeadsr
    @MrDeadsr 2 года назад +1

    Garages love owners of old Audi RS models

  • @zabaleta66
    @zabaleta66 3 года назад

    The Mondeo is a hand grenade! There's that well known transmission problem, which she pointed out, and the head is a time bomb after 120000km. I'd never get one.
    She's THICC though!

  • @himshan9778
    @himshan9778 3 года назад +2

    Who like fifth gear... Channel like here...

  • @RS4B7BLACK
    @RS4B7BLACK Год назад

    And to think now they cost more than they did in 2014 and on the up.

  • @jontheodore8450
    @jontheodore8450 2 года назад +1

    Why are you quoting values of cars in 2014 in 2021? not much use todays prices...

  • @faustinaadu2284
    @faustinaadu2284 3 года назад +4

    The Mondeo was the hatchback version

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 3 года назад +2

    Wait, they were discussing cars? I was just listening to the honey laden voice of Vicki… I won’t apologise, her voice is dreamy.

    • @zabaleta66
      @zabaleta66 3 года назад

      A lot like Kenny Dalgleish's daughter! Can't remember her name but her voice.....

    • @Ash-928
      @Ash-928 3 года назад

      Every petrolheads dream girl.

  • @supra6t9
    @supra6t9 3 года назад +1

    Wow love that mondeo would pair my mk1 focus ZX3 nicely wish we had them in North America

  • @theenglishtrucker1849
    @theenglishtrucker1849 2 года назад +1

    No one who wants an RS6 is going to buy a MG, or an ST220. Not a chance. They are going to buy an S-line Audi if they cannot afford the RS car.

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Yes, and it’ll probably be a diesel.😂😂

  • @DarkAngel1979fuck
    @DarkAngel1979fuck 3 года назад +1

    The zt 260 is a beast, it handles well and has such a good v8 soundtrack.

    • @callummunro5400
      @callummunro5400 3 года назад +1

      Is it rear wheel drive though? I didn’t see a drive shaft when they had it on the lift?

    • @DarkAngel1979fuck
      @DarkAngel1979fuck 3 года назад +3

      @@callummunro5400 yes I can confirm it's definitely rear wheel drive.

  • @Mr11ESSE111
    @Mr11ESSE111 3 года назад +3

    tons of hp and you have 112kmh speed limit on highways!!

    • @lukecowell7516
      @lukecowell7516 3 года назад +1

      Only when the police or cameras are about I was doing 150mph last night coming home on the a27

    • @Mr11ESSE111
      @Mr11ESSE111 3 года назад +1

      @@lukecowell7516 they can record you anyway too and see your register plates

    • @lukecowell7516
      @lukecowell7516 3 года назад +2

      @@Mr11ESSE111 not where there's no cameras they can't

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Are you one of them people that go ‘wHaT’s ThE pOiNt oF aLl tHaT pOwEr WhEn wE’ve gOt sPeEd LiMiTs¿’

  • @reviewswithhughes
    @reviewswithhughes 2 года назад +2

    the st220 is the best of the 3 there drives lovely and sounds great and is still cheap now to buy

  • @Jamingedling
    @Jamingedling 3 года назад +4

    2k for disks and pads!

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 3 года назад +2

      If you are stupid enough to buy OEM parts at the dealer. xD

  • @Vikturus22
    @Vikturus22 2 года назад

    a 4.6 with only 250hp????? my A6 with a 3.2 had 265.. and I can guarantee the v6 ran 10x smoother and was far better built

  • @miguelramirez644
    @miguelramirez644 2 года назад

    😎👍🏽

  • @varolussalsanclar1163
    @varolussalsanclar1163 3 года назад +5

    Mondeo all day, even if i could afford the audi.

    • @dpayne8611
      @dpayne8611 3 года назад +2

      Have fun having at least one problem with it everg week

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Have you got one?

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme 3 года назад +2

    The Mondeo is great. I would take it over the other two.

  • @Bando-fx4mf
    @Bando-fx4mf 2 года назад

    How is this a alternative to a Audi??? When they showed and Audi ???

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Because it’s an older Audi that’s a lot cheaper…

  • @matthewking5612
    @matthewking5612 2 года назад +1

    I wouldn't touch that Audi, 15 mpg, terrible reliability.

  • @HypnotizinDetailz
    @HypnotizinDetailz 3 года назад +1

    RS4 all day long ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад

      Fantastic car. I’ve got an ST220 but if I had 15k I’d get the RS4 or an E46 M3.

  • @thierryberthy1735
    @thierryberthy1735 3 года назад +1

    The only alternative is a BMW which is better anyway.

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад +1

      BMW E46 M3, Mazda 6 MPS, Alfa Romeo 159 3.2, and Vauxhall Vectra VXR.

  • @vonsauerkraut
    @vonsauerkraut Месяц назад

    alternatives to Audi IS Audi 😄🤡

  • @mr2spyderchronicles287
    @mr2spyderchronicles287 2 года назад

    The audi is the only real contender here. The ford is nice but is on another league. 220bhp for the weight its really not suficient and FWD spoils the fun also. The MG could be an option but not even 300bhp from a 4.7L V8... we are way past that...

    • @qasimmir7117
      @qasimmir7117 2 года назад +1

      Have you driven an ST220?

    • @timhancock6626
      @timhancock6626 2 года назад

      I know a guy with a supercharged MGZT. More like 400 bhp from his car, and reliable too.

    • @mr2spyderchronicles287
      @mr2spyderchronicles287 2 года назад

      @@timhancock6626 yes thats a decent amount of power

  • @DashCamSerbia
    @DashCamSerbia 3 года назад +2

    That Mondeo is so ugly. Who would buy that junk... xD

    • @areyouundoingthatorwhat9181
      @areyouundoingthatorwhat9181 3 года назад +7

      Given that they have sold something like 5 million so far,a lot of people.

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 3 года назад

      @@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181 Well, yeah. 99.x% of people are not car enthusiasts.

    • @areyouundoingthatorwhat9181
      @areyouundoingthatorwhat9181 3 года назад +6

      @@DashCamSerbia 99% of Audi and Merc owners are not enthusiasts either,most are sheeple who blindly pay a premium for some sort of shallow status symbol. for what it's worth almost all of the Audi range for some years now is mind numbingly boring and dull to look at and drive and as some one who's spent over 30 plus years in the motor trade fixing them I can tell you that in terms of durability and reliability the Mondeo walks it against both Merc and Audi and BMW for that matter. in fact even knowing what a pile of snot they are I'd rather choose that MG,it's not pretty but it's better looking than that S4 and yes it might be crap but it's cheap,cheap and crap isn't great but it's always better than expensive and crap. Unreliable is one thing but allowing yourself to be mugged off for it as well for some unfounded badge snobbery is just plain daft.

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme 3 года назад +5

      The mondeo looks great. Always has. Its aged really well.

    • @Ash-928
      @Ash-928 3 года назад +3

      @@DashCamSerbia Real car enthusiasts like cars of all badges, shapes and sizes.

  • @mortaljorma69
    @mortaljorma69 3 года назад +1

    That ford is so bad.