wafty diesel motorway estate

[bennno]

20k budget, do a 220 mile e/w journey regularly, plus highish mileage, so seeking car with sub 35k/40k miles

Initial scan says e220 or v90 d4 - which would you take + any other suggestions?

[bennno]

Must be at least mid sized, 4 pot derv ok as more efficient.

Already have twin turbo flat six and a supercharged v8 for fun

[bennno]

ZX10R NIN said:

CLS220d:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401085...

E220d:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402276...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401255...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402226...

Ive found a later shape e220d amg line 66 plate 2017 car as per the links you added, at a mb dealership, in silver with the widescreen dash and premium pack, 30k miles for £19300

Ive also been offered a 2019 v90 momentum, volvo dealership,, 33k miles, 2 years warranty and servicing inclusive

Volvo is 2 years newer, has full leather seats and better autonomous tech

Mercedes is nicer looking, on paper its more efficient, has a nicer interior and twin sunroofs

Checking BMW now - Im just wondering a3.0L diesel 6GT or A7 would be any better

Wife says it cant be a saloon as we've 2 small dogs - if not for that id just buy a 7 series, S class or A8

Edited by bennno on Saturday 13th April 18:24

[bennno]

G-wiz said:

5 series Touring has air suspension at the rear.

So it seems does the e class and v90 on rear…..

[bennno]

Mammasaid said:

V90 in either D4 or D5 in either Momentum or Inscription trim.

All V90s have Pilot Assist which makes for a very relaxing motorway drive.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403187...

I agree, that’s nice, but Volvo main dealers throwing in 2 years warranty and servicing which is a nice to have…..

[bennno]

ZX10R NIN said:

I'd take the E Class over the V90, the 6GT is a very good car but I think you'll struggle to find one under budget.

If I up the budget what’s the very best way to waft down the motorway, must be estate, big hatch or perhaps suv.

[bennno]

Visit to dealers confirmed e class is comfier than a6 avant.

However

A8 on another planet, working on wife

[bennno]

fflump said:

If you are considering an A8 you should check out its competitors (7-series, S-Class) as well?

The a8 seems better value than a s class - bmw 7 series seems a bit more dated - but both in 23-25k range at main dealers.

[bennno]

fflump said:

So you've dropped the 4-pot diesel criterion? And the estate one?

4 pot wasn’t really criteria, more not bothered if 4 or 6.

More about long distance comfort.

Estate is better, or large hatch / suv.

But sting in an a8 earlier confirmed it was immediately way more comfortable than an a6 avant and a bit better than a e class estate

[bennno]

stevemcs said:

sunnyb13 said:

Tesla model 3 long range with a home charger

Will it do a 440 trip without charging ?

I can charge on arrival, but when you factor in the 80-20% guidance the current ionic 5 needs to stop once in both directions, plus be charged on departure and arrival.

[bennno]

Having reflected on this i'm leaning towards the 2017 / 66 plate, 35k miles, e220 amg line wagon i've found at a main dealer for under £20k.

The A8 is better, but it's difficult with 2 dogs and a heap less practical.

[bennno]

Frankychops said:

the cls would still be the best 'waft'.

Is it not just a chopped roof version of the e-class or old e-class or am I missing something?