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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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Good Afternoon Gents (and Ladies, ahem)
I am in the market for a used barge. I have the following perimeters which I must stick to, otherwise I'll buy a Caterham and have a very unhappy missus:
1) Comfort - My finer half suffers from severe back pain so a large saloon is required.
2) Mileage - I will cover 12-15k P.A. but I need to keep an eye on the running costs . fuel/service/reliabilty
3) Badge - I want something with a decent badge.
4) Budget - Up to 5k
I've had everything from a V5 Golf to a Phaeton. My short list is as follows:
1) S Class - 2000-2005 Petrol or diesel.
2) 7 Series - Same
3) Jag XJ - Same
4) Lexus 400/430 - Same
Opinions/Ideas would be greatly appreciated !
Shamrocker
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louiebaby
5,332 posts
60 months
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CAPP0
5,814 posts
72 months
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If you don't have a personal preference, I would have thought that the answer there is to go for the best car, regardless of make/model, which you can find within budget from any of the list above.
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MissChief
1,084 posts
37 months
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I like the assumption/prejudice that if you have a bad back only a huge car will do. Everyone knows the seats in anything less than 15 feet long are rubbish.
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RichTBiscuit
398 posts
20 months
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Shamrocker said: 3) Badge - I want something with a decent badge.  I cant be bothered to write something constructive after reading shallow comments such as this.
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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Thanks RichTBiscuit . Then don't.
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Frances The Mute
956 posts
110 months
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If you need decent seats, buy the biggest Volvo you can get your paws on.
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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MissChief.. Perhaps note. Drive 200 Miles in a TT and a S Class.
The S Class will be a more comfortable if not boaty drive.
Thank you for your opinion.
S
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PGN 500sl
394 posts
35 months
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RichTBiscuit said: Shamrocker said: 3) Badge - I want something with a decent badge. I cant be bothered to write something constructive after reading shallow comments such as this. Wow. Only deep thought allowed please.......... Being shallow is sometimes terrifically good for you. And more often than not, the badge signifies a better car. This coming from someone who bought a Phaeton rather than an equivalent S Class. Would I do the same again? No.
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youngsod
159 posts
51 months
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Frances The Mute said: If you need decent seats, buy the biggest Volvo you can get your paws on. Seconded. Volvo seats are second to none. It still amazes me that I can get out of mine after hours of driving and I don't ache. Don't forget the heated option for the always amusing 'have I pee'd myself?' joke you can play on your passenger.
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Dr Interceptor
1,471 posts
65 months
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Jag...
We have a 2002 E430 Merc (4.3 V8) and a 1998 XJ8 4.0 - I'd rather take the Jag every day.
Spec on the Jag is nowhere near as good, just something a bit more special about it.
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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Thanks Frances/PGN/Youngsod
I'd never considered a Volvo to be honest. The S80 looks like a decent unit.
I would consider another Phaeton .. Diesels sadly don't come near my budget.
Thanks for your opinions.
S
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300bhp/ton
26,483 posts
59 months
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Shamrocker said: Good Afternoon Gents (and Ladies, ahem)
I am in the market for a used barge. I have the following perimeters which I must stick to, otherwise I'll buy a Caterham and have a very unhappy missus:
1) Comfort - My finer half suffers from severe back pain so a large saloon is required.
2) Mileage - I will cover 12-15k P.A. but I need to keep an eye on the running costs . fuel/service/reliabilty
3) Badge - I want something with a decent badge.
4) Budget - Up to 5k
I've had everything from a V5 Golf to a Phaeton. My short list is as follows:
1) S Class - 2000-2005 Petrol or diesel.
2) 7 Series - Same
3) Jag XJ - Same
4) Lexus 400/430 - Same
Opinions/Ideas would be greatly appreciated !
Shamrocker I'm guessing that maybe petrol isn't such an issue if looking at some of these? What sort of mpg are you expecting?
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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300Bhp .. I can live with 25Mpg ish combined.
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PGN 500sl
394 posts
35 months
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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Dr Interceptor said: Jag...
We have a 2002 E430 Merc (4.3 V8) and a 1998 XJ8 4.0 - I'd rather take the Jag every day.
Spec on the Jag is nowhere near as good, just something a bit more special about it. Great stuff Dr .. How reliable is the XJ ?
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Shamrocker
Original Poster
42 posts
53 months
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PGN 500sl said: Looks like a nice one ..
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Shamrocker
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42 posts
53 months
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davepoth
19,862 posts
68 months
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Citroen C6 is supposed to have a lovely ride. You can pick them up for tuppence too.
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chris182
442 posts
22 months
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If you have 5k to spend, are looking at Mercs and want the ultimate in comfort, I would suggest the older W126 S-class. Mine is the comfiest thing I've ever been in, fantastic seats and if you got a 300SE/SEL then it would manage 25mpg combined. The reliability is also reputedly better than later models and 5k would buy you a beautiful example. Pretty picture: 
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