Sub £3000 e38 ? Or alternative luxo barge?

[DegsyE39]

Hi there chaps, Looking for advice on a decent sub 3 grand barge something like an e38 or perhaps an XJ?
Currently on an E39 535I 5spd manual which ive owned since was 19 and have enjoyed immensely time for a change , Looking for something bigger with an auto ,
What better place to seek wisdom than Pistonheads? Apologies if this post is in the wrong place any advice appreciated!

Regards.

[carreauchompeur]

S8. Definitely

[sparks_E39]

D2 4.2 A8. No more expensive to run than an E39 V8 really.

[tgr]

Is a D2 S8 more expensive to run than a standard A8 of the same vintage? I imagine suspension bits, brakes and consumables have an 'S' tax a bit like the BMW 'M' tax?

[Baryonyx]

Definitely a D2 A8. Superb for wafting.