Car for long commutes

[HeyArnold]

So I've just started a job with an 80 mile round trip on the dual carriageway each day, I'm looking to spend around £3k on something I can slam a load of miles and will be as comfortable as possible. Ideally a diesel with cruise control and aux connectivity, any suggestions?

[Plate spinner]

I’m in a similar position and purchased a high miles merc c class 220cdi auto.

30k miles in and it’s proving to be a dependable beast of burden.

[HeyArnold]

what sort of mpg do you typically get out of it?

[A205GTI]

Mondeo mk4 mine is comfy and loads of room. 600+ miles per tank

[Plate spinner]

HeyArnold said:

what sort of mpg do you typically get out of it?

35-40mpg with a fair bit of stop / start m25 rush hour ever day.
Also I tend to make progress, so I don’t particularly drive for economy.

But my dad borrowed it for a week, got 50mpg over a tank.

[Jag_NE]

HeyArnold said:

So I've just started a job with an 80 mile round trip on the dual carriageway each day, I'm looking to spend around £3k on something I can slam a load of miles and will be as comfortable as possible. Ideally a diesel with cruise control and aux connectivity, any suggestions?

assuming you havent got a big maintenance budget id shoot for the lowest mileage, well maintained mondeo/vectra/octavia you can find. volvos and mercs are nice but parts and repairs will be more expensive.

[smn159]

V70 D5. I have a similar commute and mine averages around 50mpg (although the OBC indicates over 60!)

[ZX10R NIN]

Go for a 270 if you can find a good low mileage one, depending on your commute 35-40mpg should be a breeze & if you remap it mid forties will be achievable. Unless you need the four doors I'd go for the CLK.

The drivetrain is pretty much bulletproof the gearbox needs fluid & filter changes every 40k if there's no evidence of this being done budget £200 to get this done.

The 220 is a good option but the extra torque & power from the 270 make it the one to choose I sold mine with 170k on the clock, the only things that failed was an Injector & alternator.

CLK270

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CLK220

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

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C270 Avantgarde SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

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C320cdi Elegance SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

C220 Avantgarde SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

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On long runs I'd average 48's but mid 40's for shorter runs A/B roads.