What's the most 'soothing' car you've had..?
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L322 4.4 tdv8 are pretty good. I went into my purchase with the mindset of “whatever £££ I buy the car for, have the same left for fixing”
Extremely happy I bought a cheap one
They’re extremely comfortable and quiet. Double glazed front windows, logic 7 a/v, decent seats, quickish, decent mpg as standard from 2010-2012
Extremely happy I bought a cheap one
They’re extremely comfortable and quiet. Double glazed front windows, logic 7 a/v, decent seats, quickish, decent mpg as standard from 2010-2012
BrettMRC said:
Get the biggest, newest Lexus you can.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Can't go wrong IMO.
I was 5 up in a LS400 when they first came out the 5th ( or middle of the rear bench ) passenger was not happy! https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Can't go wrong IMO.
Bit more poverty spec than some of the suggestions here. But a Vaux Omega 2.6 V6 CDX.
Lazy underpowered V6 bolted to an old school auto slush box. High profile tyres, soggy suspension and being CDX had (at the time) lots of toys and comfort.
It just wafted everywhere. Even on twisty B roads I felt happy pottering along in comfort, no need to push on.
Great car for what it was.
Lazy underpowered V6 bolted to an old school auto slush box. High profile tyres, soggy suspension and being CDX had (at the time) lots of toys and comfort.
It just wafted everywhere. Even on twisty B roads I felt happy pottering along in comfort, no need to push on.
Great car for what it was.
Edited by wiliferus on Saturday 26th June 12:46
m20b25 said:
L322 4.4 tdv8 are pretty good. I went into my purchase with the mindset of “whatever £££ I buy the car for, have the same left for fixing”
Extremely happy I bought a cheap one
They’re extremely comfortable and quiet. Double glazed front windows, logic 7 a/v, decent seats, quickish, decent mpg as standard from 2010-2012
How has your luck been?Extremely happy I bought a cheap one
They’re extremely comfortable and quiet. Double glazed front windows, logic 7 a/v, decent seats, quickish, decent mpg as standard from 2010-2012
I’ve had a few 3.0 and 3.6 but never the 4.4. Never had any dreadful bills just small niggles to sort myself.
The Don of Croy said:
1999 Volvo V70.
Audible sigh as you slip into the leather seats.
Everything works, don’t vex over clipping the apex, just appreciate a deep level of adequacy.
Although I’d like a T5 or T5R. Obvs.
Also on a Volvo theme, after rolling my souped up Escort in 2002 I needed a car quick, and my local garage owner had just lost his old man, I bought the deceased father's Volvo 940. Coming from a series of modified Fords into a big Volvo was quite an eye opener. I have been wafting about in big Volvos ever since.Audible sigh as you slip into the leather seats.
Everything works, don’t vex over clipping the apex, just appreciate a deep level of adequacy.
Although I’d like a T5 or T5R. Obvs.
Slow said:
How has your luck been?
I’ve had a few 3.0 and 3.6 but never the 4.4. Never had any dreadful bills just small niggles to sort myself.
Just wear, tear and preventative maintenance. Belts, pulleys, tyres, ball joints, bushes, ‘box flush, the odd pipe, rear brakes, front wiper motor, battery, starter. Not a huge amount in parts but a bit in labour - all easily diy if you have the timeI’ve had a few 3.0 and 3.6 but never the 4.4. Never had any dreadful bills just small niggles to sort myself.
Another S- Class
There was something about this S class I had for a few years as my work car... It always felt 'cozy' and protective. Black interior and I think it had some sort of 'scent' system. If I had a long journey I would always take this. Here it is at the long stay at Gatwick... after a tiring trip.. loosen the tie, light a cigar, pop on a bit of Bach and sail home... ahhhh...
Mr Tidy said:
I'm undecided on which was the most soothing.
My contenders were a 1978 Granada 2.8 Ghia, a 1985 Scorpio and a 1980 Mercedes W123 280e.
Thinking about it now probably the Merc. It just rode so smoothly with minimal road noise.
I bet the Scorpio was a bit of a come down after the Mercedes 280E. My contenders were a 1978 Granada 2.8 Ghia, a 1985 Scorpio and a 1980 Mercedes W123 280e.
Thinking about it now probably the Merc. It just rode so smoothly with minimal road noise.
Inspectorclueso said:
Ok, so maybe not the most p'head question, but after returning to a motorway commute this week, in traffic, in the rain / dark...whilst wondering why I need fairly hard suspension and 420 Bhp (M4) for this particular journey, maybe it's my age, but I got to thinking what's the most soothing car I could choose for say £20k to £30k...You know, quiet, soaks up the third world road conditions across the UK with aplomb, feels secure and safe, seats you'd choose over your sofa and easy to punt along with effortless pace. Preferably not diesel.
I did contemplate an S class for the above reasons but so many are diesels which I've just gotten out of, but any experience or alternatives as an antidote to the stresses of 90%+ of modern motoring ?
A Poll at the front of this thread would be a helpful addition. Please?I did contemplate an S class for the above reasons but so many are diesels which I've just gotten out of, but any experience or alternatives as an antidote to the stresses of 90%+ of modern motoring ?
Rob 131 Sport said:
Mr Tidy said:
I'm undecided on which was the most soothing.
My contenders were a 1978 Granada 2.8 Ghia, a 1985 Scorpio and a 1980 Mercedes W123 280e.
Thinking about it now probably the Merc. It just rode so smoothly with minimal road noise.
I bet the Scorpio was a bit of a come down after the Mercedes 280E. My contenders were a 1978 Granada 2.8 Ghia, a 1985 Scorpio and a 1980 Mercedes W123 280e.
Thinking about it now probably the Merc. It just rode so smoothly with minimal road noise.
It converted me to large-engined barges.
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