Most relaxing car you've owned?
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Other factors affecting relaxation, other than luxury
Reliability, being worried that something will break is not relaxing
Size, depends what you are doing but I find our C1 much more relaxing to drive round town and park than the other cars, a Range Rover is not relaxing in Sainsburys car park.
Your finances, a Supercharged Jag is relaxing if you can afford it and its fuel whilst it is under warranty, out of warranty and when you are watching the fuel gauge because you cant really afford to run it, is not as relaxing.
The not given a toss is good as well but different factors to it are wheels with sensible tyres that you dont worry about kerbing, suspension that doesnt crash into potholes, bodywork you arent fussed over, load area you arent bothered about crap in, interior you arent fussy about.
Reliability, being worried that something will break is not relaxing
Size, depends what you are doing but I find our C1 much more relaxing to drive round town and park than the other cars, a Range Rover is not relaxing in Sainsburys car park.
Your finances, a Supercharged Jag is relaxing if you can afford it and its fuel whilst it is under warranty, out of warranty and when you are watching the fuel gauge because you cant really afford to run it, is not as relaxing.
The not given a toss is good as well but different factors to it are wheels with sensible tyres that you dont worry about kerbing, suspension that doesnt crash into potholes, bodywork you arent fussed over, load area you arent bothered about crap in, interior you arent fussy about.
Last year I picked up a cheap E38 728i. I ended up scrapping it because of a MOT being due very soon, and a number of jobs needing doing on it and right as I was due to sell it, it decided it didn't want to start any more...
But.
It was SPECTACULAR. The most comfortable seats in the world with adjustable EVERYTHING, air con, cruise control, silent cabin when cruising on the motorway, GIGANTIC boot and rear seat space so supremely practical, looked amazing... it even felt surprisingly grunty despite the small engine and the size of the car. I took it on a 1000 mile drive to Germany and back and it was the perfect, perfect companion. Such a relaxing drive.
I *adored* it, and I will have another E38 some day. They just don't make em like that any more.
I'd only owned it a month but I almost wanted to cry when it got dragged away on a low loader.
But.
It was SPECTACULAR. The most comfortable seats in the world with adjustable EVERYTHING, air con, cruise control, silent cabin when cruising on the motorway, GIGANTIC boot and rear seat space so supremely practical, looked amazing... it even felt surprisingly grunty despite the small engine and the size of the car. I took it on a 1000 mile drive to Germany and back and it was the perfect, perfect companion. Such a relaxing drive.
I *adored* it, and I will have another E38 some day. They just don't make em like that any more.
I'd only owned it a month but I almost wanted to cry when it got dragged away on a low loader.
Chicane-UK said:
Last year I picked up a cheap E38 728i. I ended up scrapping it because of a MOT being due very soon, and a number of jobs needing doing on it and right as I was due to sell it, it decided it didn't want to start any more...
But.
It was SPECTACULAR. The most comfortable seats in the world with adjustable EVERYTHING, air con, cruise control, silent cabin when cruising on the motorway, GIGANTIC boot and rear seat space so supremely practical, looked amazing... it even felt surprisingly grunty despite the small engine and the size of the car. I took it on a 1000 mile drive to Germany and back and it was the perfect, perfect companion. Such a relaxing drive.
I *adored* it, and I will have another E38 some day. They just don't make em like that any more.
I'd only owned it a month but I almost wanted to cry when it got dragged away on a low loader.
Check this out - I'm very very tempted by this But.
It was SPECTACULAR. The most comfortable seats in the world with adjustable EVERYTHING, air con, cruise control, silent cabin when cruising on the motorway, GIGANTIC boot and rear seat space so supremely practical, looked amazing... it even felt surprisingly grunty despite the small engine and the size of the car. I took it on a 1000 mile drive to Germany and back and it was the perfect, perfect companion. Such a relaxing drive.
I *adored* it, and I will have another E38 some day. They just don't make em like that any more.
I'd only owned it a month but I almost wanted to cry when it got dragged away on a low loader.
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/179842/2000...
The abs problem worries me slightly though
J4CKO said:
Other factors affecting relaxation, other than luxury
Reliability, being worried that something will break is not relaxing
Size, depends what you are doing but I find our C1 much more relaxing to drive round town and park than the other cars, a Range Rover is not relaxing in Sainsburys car park.
Your finances, a Supercharged Jag is relaxing if you can afford it and its fuel whilst it is under warranty, out of warranty and when you are watching the fuel gauge because you cant really afford to run it, is not as relaxing.
The not given a toss is good as well but different factors to it are wheels with sensible tyres that you dont worry about kerbing, suspension that doesnt crash into potholes, bodywork you arent fussed over, load area you arent bothered about crap in, interior you arent fussy about.
Not quite sure you have got the hang of this.Reliability, being worried that something will break is not relaxing
Size, depends what you are doing but I find our C1 much more relaxing to drive round town and park than the other cars, a Range Rover is not relaxing in Sainsburys car park.
Your finances, a Supercharged Jag is relaxing if you can afford it and its fuel whilst it is under warranty, out of warranty and when you are watching the fuel gauge because you cant really afford to run it, is not as relaxing.
The not given a toss is good as well but different factors to it are wheels with sensible tyres that you dont worry about kerbing, suspension that doesnt crash into potholes, bodywork you arent fussed over, load area you arent bothered about crap in, interior you arent fussy about.
It was which car was most relaxing to drive and would leave you feeling decent after a long stint, not which car was most relaxing on your wallet and some peoples overly sensitive parking issues.
My S Class. When I drive any other car and drop into this one you can feel the difference. Driven to Portugal and France effortlessly in this and even managed 21mpg on a very long run. Kids love it too as there are TV's etc in rear so no "are we nearly there yets" ..... Very very relaxing.
Controversial entry - 2.0 petrol Qashqai +2 (the seven seater)
A previous company car in which we made (IIRC) 6 return trips from NL to France, down near the Spanish border. Mostly in one go - about 13 hours with a pair of 2 3-6 year olds in the back.
Remarkably good car for sticking cruise control on on the autoroute, and a big fuel tank.
A previous company car in which we made (IIRC) 6 return trips from NL to France, down near the Spanish border. Mostly in one go - about 13 hours with a pair of 2 3-6 year olds in the back.
Remarkably good car for sticking cruise control on on the autoroute, and a big fuel tank.
Mine would be my 1998 Merc C180 Elegance Auto.
Not remotely fast...and I think that's the thing. As many others have mentioned...it's not going to go quickly, so enjoy it wafting slowly.
Nice comfy cloth seats (didn't look much but were comfy), smooth ride and the luuuurvely smooth auto box + cruise control, etc.
Just...good, cheap waftage.
My 9-5 Aero was probably as or more refined than the C180 (and a lot quicker!)...but...the overall whole 'aura' of the C180 was smoooooth and relaxing, understated.
With the 3 pointed star at the end of the bonnet...it did feel stately and serene.
Shame about the rust.
Not remotely fast...and I think that's the thing. As many others have mentioned...it's not going to go quickly, so enjoy it wafting slowly.
Nice comfy cloth seats (didn't look much but were comfy), smooth ride and the luuuurvely smooth auto box + cruise control, etc.
Just...good, cheap waftage.
My 9-5 Aero was probably as or more refined than the C180 (and a lot quicker!)...but...the overall whole 'aura' of the C180 was smoooooth and relaxing, understated.
With the 3 pointed star at the end of the bonnet...it did feel stately and serene.
Shame about the rust.
Edited by M1C on Thursday 30th July 13:56
A big thumbs up for the Saab 9000 back in the day....BUT the most comfortable cruise barge I have ever owned was our glorious 3.5 V6 Vel Satis that had sublime seats and ate the miles all day long on our long haul trips down to Perpignan. An XJ300 3.2 was good but not as accomplished as the Vel. The fact that you were higher up helped too.
In 9 days I was back and fourth three times (family illness) ferrying folk to and fro from UK to Perpignan and the big Vel took it all in his stride...some 5000 odd miles and I climbed out (relatively) fresh each time. A great Bangernomics barge (although it was quick too when needed).
Our latest cruiser does long trips well too - and rear passengers get a very comfortable deal (Skoda 3.6 Superb estate).
In 9 days I was back and fourth three times (family illness) ferrying folk to and fro from UK to Perpignan and the big Vel took it all in his stride...some 5000 odd miles and I climbed out (relatively) fresh each time. A great Bangernomics barge (although it was quick too when needed).
Our latest cruiser does long trips well too - and rear passengers get a very comfortable deal (Skoda 3.6 Superb estate).
Edited by wile7 on Thursday 30th July 14:00
My D4 A8. Lovely big V8 petrol. Massage, heated and ventilated seats. With the latest super clever cruise control. On the motorway, dial in 85 leptons and relax. All you gotta do is keep it in the lane. Even vibrates at you if you start to drift. And 35 mpg which I think is rather good for 400hp.
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