5 or 6 cylinder diesels.

[TheAngryDog]

I am doing a fair bit of mileage in my new Job. I am considering a diesel as my M5 isn't really something I want to use for site visits etc. I'll have a budget of around £2500. I have been looking at s320 cdi's (w220), but is there anything else I should be considering?

Thanks

[TheAngryDog]

Thanks guys. Would an s80 be a good call?

[TheAngryDog]

Thanks guys. I was thinking of the S class as I thinking it would be nice and comfortable and well specced.
My driving isnt all motorway, its also A and B road and town town driving.

I want an auto as my M5 is a manual plus I want to give my left knee a rest. I want a big car as I move kit around as well, but do not really want an estate if I can avoid it.

What is the 3.0 diesel like in the Vectra? I'd go for a petrol but it would need to be 5 or 6 cylinders, but I need reasonable fuel economy.

[TheAngryDog]

Looks like the D5 may be the one to go for....

[TheAngryDog]

Collectingbrass said:

OP, it mught be worth considering an LPG conversion if you want the fuel economy of a diesel. Also have a look at your employer's car scheme rules and expenses policy, make sure you're claiming every penny you can from either them or HMRC - and make sure it's insured for business class use as well

I get paid a mileage allowance of 45p a mile. I don't want lpg as there are no log stations near me, I would have to travel 20 miles to the nearest one and I don't want to lose boot space as I lug equipment around. I want to maximise that 45P hence the diesel.

My M5 is insured for business use, wasn't that expensive either.

[TheAngryDog]

Kind of undecided at the moment. I'd only want a 5 or 6 cylinder as I suffer with a hearing complaint and even driving my M5 is a struggle some days.

Alternative would be an auto 6 cylinder petrol.