Refined cars?

[wadsy]

I'm looking for something refined!...and stumbled upon this old PH thread...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Most of the car though are 'large' ...7 series, S class, etc

These are probably a bit too big for out needs and was looking for suggestions for 'mid-size' vehicles, more 3 series size really, but with the refinement as well.

Any suggestions please?

10-15k would be good, maybe up to 20k

Although I've just spotted the Lexus RC and like the look of that; seem to start at about 30k though!

Cheers

[EnglishTony]

Get a Jag

[Krikkit]

Citroen C5 with the airmatic suspension is very comfortable, probably a bit low-rent for most though.

[V88Dicky]

A petrol powered Jag is a must.

Nice, low mileage XF;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

or XJ;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[spookly]

V88Dicky said:

A petrol powered Jag is a must.

Nice, low mileage XF;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

or XJ;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Not really 3 series size though, are they?

I don't think you get the same refinement as a 7 series or S class in smaller cars, as the smaller cars are considerably cheaper. That level of luxury seems to go hand in hand with the big barge type car.

[wadsy]

Thanks for the replies chaps

We'd looked at the XF, but think probably a bit too big really.

Any suggestions as to what's going to be the most refined in the class size below?...Lexus GS?...Audi A5?...4 series?

Cheers

[S10GTA]

Krikkit said:

Citroen C5 with the airmatic suspension is very comfortable, probably a bit low-rent for most though.

Airmatic?

[wadsy]

spookly said:

I don't think you get the same refinement as a 7 series or S class in smaller cars, as the smaller cars are considerably cheaper. That level of luxury seems to go hand in hand with the big barge type car.

I reckon you're probbaly right there

[Nickbrapp]

Citroen c5 all the way, so comfy and so quite inside,

[cptsideways]

Try a new Gen Mazda6 lovely things, nice ride, good handling and refined in a Japanese way & probably in budget these days too. Prompted by the Mazda under the radar thread.

[Tuvra]

You want a fully loaded Volvo, S60 probably.

[rainmakerraw]

cptsideways said:

Try a new Gen Mazda6 lovely things, nice ride, good handling and refined in a Japanese way & probably in budget these days too. Prompted by the Mazda under the radar thread.

I owned one until a few months ago. Great to drive, room for family, engaging and direct when you want it to be (albeit could use more power)... But refined? Na. Sorry. OP, refinement and big cars go hand in hand precisely because the cars are big. Long wheelbase, more space and room for sound deadening, plusher materials, larger comfy chairs etc.

[Jim AK]

Lexus IS?

[wadsy]

Thanks for replies/suggestions chaps

Any thoughts on A5 3.0 TDi Quattro or 4 series 430d?

Cheers

[CX53]

Is an A7 too big? They're prob in budget or not far off

[spookly]

Just get this. V12, comfort... it's big but has parking sensors :-)

[HustleRussell]

wadsy said:

Thanks for replies/suggestions chaps

Any thoughts on A5 3.0 TDi Quattro or 4 series 430d?

Cheers

On the smaller wheels / tyres they might be alright. Neither Audi nor BMW are known for their comfortable ride these days though.

[anonymous-user]

spookly said:

Just get this. V12, comfort... it's big but has parking sensors :-)

Ahem. Stuttgart has something to say. Something quite scary indeed..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...


Bring out the big guns you say?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Now youre talking mean....

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say a 3.0cdi C Class or E Class Coupe but in SE trim

[wadsy]

CX53 said:

Is an A7 too big? They're prob in budget or not far off

Probably, but worth a look/try maybe