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

[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

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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

[wadsy]

Thanks for replies/suggestions chaps

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

Cheers

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CX53 said:

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

Probably, but worth a look/try maybe

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spookly said:

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

Probably too big and the fuel bills would certainly be!

Cheers

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allroad one said:

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....

Nice

But too big!...anything similar but smaller?!

Cheers

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HustleRussell said:

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.

True!

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cerb4.5lee said:

If you want ultimate refinement I would avoid the diesels and stick with a nice petrol for sure, although the diesels are good at the performance/economy mix.

I should have said; the car would be my wife's daily driver and as such needs good economy for her commute and not too big so it's not awkward/inconvenient in work/shop car parks.

The comfort/refinement requirement is for me on longer journeys as my health isn't good.

I'm wondering if we can find a car that gives the all-round ability needed or if we'd need more than one car, which then of course may well bring increased running costs!

She currently has a Golf mk5 TDi and I have an old Pajero as a run-about/off-road, maybe we should consider something like a Jag XK as a 'GT' for the longer trips!?...but, I know she's not keen on three lots of running costs!

Thanks for all the replies/input

Cheers

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RobM77 said:

This largely depends on spec. For example, the 3 series isn't generally known for its refinement, but in objective tests for noise at speed they frequently come up tops. The reason is that very few of them out in the real world have the standard wheel and tyres - mine does and it's extremely quiet and has a pretty good ride too. I rode in an S Class a few years ago with my wife and we got straight into my 3 series and it was genuinely just as quiet, if not slightly quieter. I drove an A4 for a few months a few years ago though, and on 19s it was so noisy we had to stop for a rest on a long journey!

A good point

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allroad one said:

wadsy said:

allroad one said:

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....

Nice

But too big!...anything similar but smaller?!

Cheers

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


Ok, a more serious answer..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Cool truck!

I've tried a C350 and must admit I wasn't that impressed...interior quality not as nice as an Audi, ride quality not great and engine a bit rough!