Ultimate motorway vehicle for 8k?
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what would be your weapon of choice for a car to do 25k motorway miles per year to arrive refreshed and ready to go at potentially contentious meetings?
price about 8k- reliability and cost very important- outright performance not so. a lot of modern cars seem to have jittery rides and firm seats- ideas?
oh shoudl also have a bluettoth handsfree, and ideally be an estate with 4wd!!!
price about 8k- reliability and cost very important- outright performance not so. a lot of modern cars seem to have jittery rides and firm seats- ideas?
oh shoudl also have a bluettoth handsfree, and ideally be an estate with 4wd!!!
The estate and 4wd part make it tricky, otherwise I would have recommended a Citroen C6 or Jag S-type/ XJ diesel.
Large cars tend to be more bargy and comfy, but other than Audi Quattros(which tend to be quite firm), I can't think of a decent comfy and economical 4wd estate.
How about a Merc E270?
Large cars tend to be more bargy and comfy, but other than Audi Quattros(which tend to be quite firm), I can't think of a decent comfy and economical 4wd estate.
How about a Merc E270?
doogz said:
If you hadn't said estate, i'd have said 3.0TDI A8.
Well, it wouldn't be my choice, but it probably wouldn't be a bad choice.
Why an A8? Of all the large luxo barges, Audi's are known to have the worst ride quality. Be much better off in a Lexus LS, or anything else in the class tbh.Well, it wouldn't be my choice, but it probably wouldn't be a bad choice.
doogz said:
Codswallop said:
Why an A8? Of all the large luxo barges, Audi's are known to have the worst ride quality. Be much better off in a Lexus LS, or anything else in the class tbh.
Really? The air suspension in the A8 is pretty damn good in my experience.One of these?
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AUDI Allroad 2.5 TDi Quattro 2004
5 Doors, Automatic, Estate, Diesel, 58,000 miles, Metallic Grey. stunning throughout, exceptionally clean. Full 12 Months MOT, ABS, Navigation system, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Multi function steering wheel, Electrically adjustable seats, Cruise control, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Leather seats, Leather upholstery, Climate Control, Heated seats, Electric windows, Electric mirrors, Anti theft system, Colour coding - Interior, CD, Colour coding - Body, Adjustable seats, Air conditioning, Front armrest, Headlight washers, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Rear armrest, Roof rails, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Rear headrests, Traction control, Front electric windows, PAS, Remote central locking, Alarm, Metallic Paint, Drivers airbag, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Front fog lights, Front head restraints, Height adjustable drivers seat, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Electrically adjustable drivers seat, Leather seat trim, Trip computer. Insurance Group:16, £7,995
PugwasHDJ80 said:
4wd drive not key- actually estate isn't key either
being massively comfortable IS key though- haven't found modern day passats and the like comfy- the seats don't "coddle"- you sit on them rather than "in" them.
Oh, well my suggestion of an A6 Avant quattro will be changed to a Lexus LS430, then.being massively comfortable IS key though- haven't found modern day passats and the like comfy- the seats don't "coddle"- you sit on them rather than "in" them.
A lex said:
I drove a Volvo V70 in diesel guise and to my shock horror I was rather impressed. 
If I needed a motorway crusier to do very high miles then I'd go for a Diesel E Class. Not in estate guise and it's not 4WD! Mega comfortable and nice places to be.
edo said:
hornetrider said:
er, 4wd and estate?!
OP PugwasHDJ80 said:
4wd drive not key- actually estate isn't key either
being massively comfortable IS key though- haven't found modern day passats and the like comfy- the seats don't "coddle"- you sit on them rather than "in" them.
being massively comfortable IS key though- haven't found modern day passats and the like comfy- the seats don't "coddle"- you sit on them rather than "in" them.
Another vote for V70 D5s. Volvo do the best seats, ride is lovely, excellent hi-fis and very relaxing, and you'll get more for your £8k than you will from ze Germans.
My old year 2000 V70R-AWD is a better place to be on the motorway than my Mum's new A6 3.0TDi - (rubbish fuel economy notwithstanding).
My old year 2000 V70R-AWD is a better place to be on the motorway than my Mum's new A6 3.0TDi - (rubbish fuel economy notwithstanding).
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