630i or CLS 320Cdi
Discussion
Hi 
I'm looking to change my car and have narrowed the choices to these two. I'm travelling a fair way to view a 630i tomorrow and last weekend looked at (and drove) a CLS 320Cdi. I love the style of both but prefer the 630, the rear doors make the CLS a bit more practical (two kids), the 630 run-flats make me nervous about ride quality and the CLS will presumably be more economical. Whichever I go for, it will likely be an Approved Used. The warranty renewal cost (I would almost certainly renew after year one) for a 630 seems a lot less than a CLS... almost half the price. Regrettably my budget won't extend to a 635d, which would make it an easier decision.
It would be interesting to hear the opinion of anyone who's owned both. I do around 15-18k a year, one third being daily commute (10 miles e/w) and the balance being mostly motorway miles and a few weekend jaunts. Priorities are: comfortable (particularly on the motorway), quiet, a little sporty when called for. I should probably be looking at a 5 series or E class, but neither appeal a great deal. After four years in a Volvo (nice, but dull) I'd like something that will make me smile when I look at it/get into it/drive it
I'm looking to change my car and have narrowed the choices to these two. I'm travelling a fair way to view a 630i tomorrow and last weekend looked at (and drove) a CLS 320Cdi. I love the style of both but prefer the 630, the rear doors make the CLS a bit more practical (two kids), the 630 run-flats make me nervous about ride quality and the CLS will presumably be more economical. Whichever I go for, it will likely be an Approved Used. The warranty renewal cost (I would almost certainly renew after year one) for a 630 seems a lot less than a CLS... almost half the price. Regrettably my budget won't extend to a 635d, which would make it an easier decision.
It would be interesting to hear the opinion of anyone who's owned both. I do around 15-18k a year, one third being daily commute (10 miles e/w) and the balance being mostly motorway miles and a few weekend jaunts. Priorities are: comfortable (particularly on the motorway), quiet, a little sporty when called for. I should probably be looking at a 5 series or E class, but neither appeal a great deal. After four years in a Volvo (nice, but dull) I'd like something that will make me smile when I look at it/get into it/drive it
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