What Next?

[Sulli]

It seems that after a few weeks of dropping the price of my Focus ST2 it will finally be sold this week - frustrating that there's so many crap ones out there so cheap driving prices down, but hey ho.

I am pondering what to get next. Budget of around £8k, happy to save a few quid and drop down, or maybe spend a little more for something special.

I need something ideally with 5 seats, very quick, fun to drive when I fancy but luxurious enough to keep me happy when trundling up and down the M1 - cruise, nav etc is nice. I was thinking of another E39 M5, however I've had one and it would be kind of like shagging an ex: fun for while, but ultimately you wonder why you went back and remember why you got rid That's not strictly accurate as I shifted the M as I got an offer I couldn't refuse, but I do belive variety is the spice etc etc.

Another one I am thinking of is an S4 - heard they are very thisty but I think fits the bill in most departments, and understated too, which is good.

Seen the C32 AMG Mercs are going cheap - never had a merc - would it compare to the M5 or S4?

Any other suggestions?

P.S. Contacted a few cars for sale on PH - unbelievable how many sellers sound like wannabe gangstas who for varying ridiculous reasons haven't got the V5 or service book!!! I think there should be a dedicated section for genuine sellers.

[FreeLitres]

What about the fast Jags?

4.2 S-Type R?
4.2 XJR?

[Sulli]

Thought about an S Type R, however looks a bit 'old mannish' if you know what I mean - not ready to start wearing driving gloves
Isn't the XJR a 4 seater?

[Wadeski]

Caddy V?

[Matt UK]

Could that budget find an AMG E55 Merc without any rust?

[Sulli]

What's a Caddy V?
E55 Merc: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
However this concerns me:
Fuel consumption (urban) 12.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 17.8 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 8.8 mpg

I know an M5 and S4 aren't great, but that is ridiculous!! Also wrong probably.....

[Matt UK]

Sulli said:

What's a Caddy V?
E55 Merc: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
However this concerns me:
Fuel consumption (urban) 12.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 17.8 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 8.8 mpg

I know an M5 and S4 aren't great, but that is ridiculous!! Also wrong probably.....

Not sure how the combined can be lower than urban?

[Sulli]

I did think that, but still pretty major drink problem!

[Sulli]

Anymore for any more?

[Sulli]

OK, been offered an S4 with nearly 100k miles, little bit tatty but service history. Low spec model - no nav, sunroof or cruise. Should I take it?

[bimmer528]

XJR should be like the 6 and 8, both have 5 comfortable seats mate.