Wafting for circa 10k - A8, E class, 7 series, Jag, others?

[Zippee]

I want a comfy barge - I have my T350 for fun but at times it's just a pain when all I want to do is get in and drive in comfort and relax.
Apending between 6-10k what would your choice be and what would they be like in terms of running costs/ownership for those that have owned them?
I don't want a huge 6.0 V12 for example, more likely a 3.0 V6 or similar but do want ride comfort - something seriously lacking in top end cars nowadays (so no S line Audis), toys, reliability, build quality.
Just something I'm thinking of for now as I plan to also put my TVR away over winters.

[PJ S]

Hmmm....V6 you say?
Enter stage left, Lexus GS300 in 3L form, and the 450h 3.5L with leccy motor, but reduced boot space.

Edited by PJ S on Wednesday 25th April 10:46

[matthias73]

3grand would get you the best on the market, with all the boxes ticked and a nice v6 to go with it. 1 grand would see you a decent one!




Or one of those with a couple of grand spare to spend on a manly BBQ and beer fridge set up.

[SVX]

My money would be spent on an S350 CDI for that budget, £10k gets you into a late model previous gen S-Class which, if you can find a facelift model - doesn't suffer from the electrical and corrosion issues of the "Chrysler years".

Not much bigger than an W211 E-Class, more toys, and supreme wafting comfort. The 3.0 CDI is also a very long lived unit with correct servicing.

[PaperCut]

Zippee said:

I want a comfy barge - I have my T350 for fun but at times it's just a pain when all I want to do is get in and drive in comfort and relax.
Apending between 6-10k what would your choice be and what would they be like in terms of running costs/ownership for those that have owned them?
I don't want a huge 6.0 V12 for example, more likely a 3.0 V6 or similar but do want ride comfort - something seriously lacking in top end cars nowadays (so no S line Audis), toys, reliability, build quality.
Just something I'm thinking of for now as I plan to also put my TVR away over winters.

Got to be a Jaguar XJ6!

[Benbay001]

Skoda Superb? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

VW Pheaton?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

[deltashad]

Benbay001 said:

Skoda Superb? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

VW Pheaton?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

Like the Pheaton personally I wouldn't have a problem with a cat d. Very nice indeed with low mileage....

[911p]

This.

[Japveesix]

Alfa 159 3.2 Q4:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3776475.htm

Random suggestion time Honda Legend, seems pretty well equipped

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3720811.htm

Chrysler 300 with the 3.0 V6 diesel?

[Japveesix]

Bitzer said:

Wouldn't buy a car from Baker Brothers. Stay well clear.

Don't worry, I suspect it's quite unlikely that the OP is going to dive in and buy that car purely because I posted a picture of it on here as an example of what you can get for £10K.

[PJ S]

Japveesix said:

Random suggestion time Honda Legend, seems pretty well equipped

Definitely not - and this coming from an Accord owner!
Centre console terrible design, 5-speed auto box (in 2006?), thirsty, even when being lightfooted (24-25mpg), £460 to tax.
Lexus GS300 on 05 - pre-23/3/06 registration is £270 and hybrid is £240.

[recalluk]

4.4 V8 S80 ?

[new_bloke]

£10k ought to get you into a pretty nice S-type. I had one and it was the most comfortable car I've ever owned. And when you're sitting in it, you don't have to look at it

[XB70]

Lexus ls430...a lot more frugal than you would think

[tr7v8]

new_bloke said:

£10k ought to get you into a pretty nice S-type. I had one and it was the most comfortable car I've ever owned. And when you're sitting in it, you don't have to look at it

Or less, had 2 both 2.7D one SE & a Sport. I loved the looks & so did a lot of others.

[SubaruSteve]

Having just spent a few weeks in an E350 V6 petrol 06 facelift with the 7G gearbox, I would say that is about as good as it gets for that kind of money (well slightly over but not much). Wafty, yet handled well when required, a most excellent allrounder and WAY nicer than the diesel version if you like a bit of peace and quiet.