Which car should my friend buy?
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I’m hoping some members maybe able to help. A friend of mine had a budget of £5k for a car. He’s found some that could be a good fit;
Saab 9-5 Aero
Mercedes E350 Avantgarde
Mercedes CLK350
Volvo V60 D6
Now it’s a mixture of petrol, diesel and a hybrid that he’s chosen. He does around 20k miles a year. He’s a keen golfer and also has started hiking with myself on weekednds.
He decided to look at the 9-5 due to having one a few years ago. Which he said he really liked. The Mercedes is well because it’s a Mercedes and the one he’s found has full MBSH. But then he’s also seen the Volvo V60 D6, quite a rare car, a little unusual, but would more than suit his needs.
He did also consider a Range Rover. But that would be financial ruin.
Saab 9-5 Aero
Mercedes E350 Avantgarde
Mercedes CLK350
Volvo V60 D6
Now it’s a mixture of petrol, diesel and a hybrid that he’s chosen. He does around 20k miles a year. He’s a keen golfer and also has started hiking with myself on weekednds.
He decided to look at the 9-5 due to having one a few years ago. Which he said he really liked. The Mercedes is well because it’s a Mercedes and the one he’s found has full MBSH. But then he’s also seen the Volvo V60 D6, quite a rare car, a little unusual, but would more than suit his needs.
He did also consider a Range Rover. But that would be financial ruin.
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 17th April 19:12
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 17th April 19:23
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 17th April 21:49
Same or different friend to before? Change of mind on the 5?
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scot_aln said:
Same or different friend to before? Change of mind on the 5?
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Different friend. He’s bought a 5 series GT.https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
ZX10R NIN said:
Again yes, also your friend was looking at a CLK 350 which is petrol not great when doing 20k a year.
He did say that he’s not really fussed about the fuel cost. He would rather choose the best car. Overall he wants something that’s reliable and will hold its value after a number of years.Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 18th April 09:40
Rob 131 Sport said:
At that price point, I’d be looking at something simpler and mainstream such as a Diesel Manual Mondeo, 508 Peugeot or Insignia.
I’d definitely avoid the Saab, as they look awful, are painfully dated and (thankfully) haven’t been in production for years.
Mondeo is okay. But Peugeot are horrible and well Insignia….. plus the Saab is probably more reliable, better built and safer than all 3 of those cars. Also those 3 don’t really hold their value. I assume out the ones he’s listed the Merc will however. I’d definitely avoid the Saab, as they look awful, are painfully dated and (thankfully) haven’t been in production for years.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 19th April 10:30
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