Lexus GS450h ?!
Discussion
Currently have a V70 D5 (163bhp) as my daily. I have had it 14 months so I have the need to change. (I tend to change every 12-18 months, stupid I know). Have an average of 42-44mpg.
I was initially looking at 2.0d Legacy estates - had a quattro A6 and gf has an s3 so like 4wd (my reason is I live in the Lakes with untreated back roads in the winter).
Since the decision to change I have started looking at what 8-10k buys...
Legacy 2.0d
Outback 2.0d
Octavia Scout
Then I noticed the Citroen C6 (30-35mpg and loaded with toys) and have recently stumbled on the Lexus GS450h.
35-40mpg and pretty quick, also loaded with toys..
Would be a car with 50-80k miles and 4-5 years old, something like:
www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20121346015...
My commute is 16miles each way at a steady 40-60mph (A-Roads) and the occasional 400mile motorway bash at the standard 70-80. Annual mileage is approx 12-15k.
Am I mad for even considering it?! Is it opening a whole can of hurt?
I was initially looking at 2.0d Legacy estates - had a quattro A6 and gf has an s3 so like 4wd (my reason is I live in the Lakes with untreated back roads in the winter).
Since the decision to change I have started looking at what 8-10k buys...
Legacy 2.0d
Outback 2.0d
Octavia Scout
Then I noticed the Citroen C6 (30-35mpg and loaded with toys) and have recently stumbled on the Lexus GS450h.
35-40mpg and pretty quick, also loaded with toys..
Would be a car with 50-80k miles and 4-5 years old, something like:
www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20121346015...
My commute is 16miles each way at a steady 40-60mph (A-Roads) and the occasional 400mile motorway bash at the standard 70-80. Annual mileage is approx 12-15k.
Am I mad for even considering it?! Is it opening a whole can of hurt?
The fuel economy (and the boot size) are my only quibbles so far..
Is it unreasonable to expect 35+ mpg?
Reviews are very mixed, from 20's to 40+ mpg!
I have considered the German 3....
I used to have an A6 3.0tdi (was great but p/ex against partners S3 hence the cheap V70d5 for me) so would have another..
BMW dont do it for me (had a Z4 3.0i... not that impressed) would consider a merc actually..
I think i want something else now though! Something a little different...
Is it unreasonable to expect 35+ mpg?
Reviews are very mixed, from 20's to 40+ mpg!
I have considered the German 3....
I used to have an A6 3.0tdi (was great but p/ex against partners S3 hence the cheap V70d5 for me) so would have another..
BMW dont do it for me (had a Z4 3.0i... not that impressed) would consider a merc actually..
I think i want something else now though! Something a little different...
Edited by paulcockermouth on Monday 2nd April 12:26
So I went to my local dealer to look at a GS, a 300 SE-L. Living in the sticks has some disadvantages, the lack of used cars a major one! I liked it, the interior is ok, the dash isn't too plasticky,a concern before. The leather is lovely, better than my Volvo and Audi. A couple of niggles, lack of headroom with sunroof and lack of rear leg room, due to having the seat down and back to accommodate my height. I didn't bother to drive it as the 450h is a very different proposition-I need to travel to a region that has a better selection of cars.
Not sure if the driving position with regard seat and height may be a problem.
I am now considering the Audi A8 4.2 tdi, although its quite a bit bigger.
Not sure if the driving position with regard seat and height may be a problem.
I am now considering the Audi A8 4.2 tdi, although its quite a bit bigger.
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