'Luxury' mile muncher

[sam_jw]

Hi all

Looking for a bit of advice and opinion from the PH faithful. Doing about 20k per year for work/personal and I've previously had a work van and a weekend car, but now looking to combine the two and get a 'luxury' car to do both. Would likely run this car as my sole car for around 2/3 years.

Requirements are fairly loose:

- Company pays for all fuel when commuting so not bothered about MPG/efficiency.
- Nothing less than 6 cylinders and preferably a petrol.
- Budget up to £22,500.
- As much power and refinement (excessive road noise is a real hate of mine) as I can get for the money.
- 2010/2011 is probably as old as I would like to go, exceptions can be made on this though.

Obviously there are the usual contenders like 5 series etc, just wondering if I've missed any slightly more unusual/more interesting options?

Thanks in advance!

[Shaw Tarse]

Lexus?

[RSTurboPaul]

V10 / W12 Phaeton?

[Mr E]

We run an e-class with sufficient propulsion and air suspension that would likely meet your needs.

[Mammasaid]

Merc CLS

Audi S4

Infiniti Q50

Jag XF-R

[markirl]

Lexus make some of the best wafters in the world and have great warranties available to anything under 10 years/140k miles:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

BMW also offer great warranties but not as good value as Lexus. 740Li is an interesting prospect:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

A8s are lovely. Their warranties are only available if approved used though:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Obviously S-class should be considered:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say if you want luxury & petrol then Mercedes hits the mark:

CL500 (these & the S Class are luxurious in a way the E Class cant match)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

S500 4.7TT
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

S350 I'd take the 500 every time

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

S350d

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Other Options:

Jaguar XJ 3.0d Portfolio yes it's a diesel but it's a good engine.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

8 Speed box

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Audi A7 3.0 S Line

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

3.0 Bitdi S Line

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

BMW 640d Grand Coupe

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

BMW 740i

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

740d

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[MorganP104]

If you've been used to the practicality and driving position of a van, but are now after a bit of luxury and power, how about a full fat Range Rover? Such as...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

The wheels won't be to everyone's taste (I'm basically saying I don't like them!), but there's no denying that is one handsome brute of a car.

[sam_jw]

Thanks for the swift replies all.

Now, is there anything that should stop me going out and getting one of those S Classes today ?

In all seriousness, the S Class or an SL probably represents the exact sort of car I am after, so it looks like finding the perfect one will be order of the day for the foreseeable future.

[Olivergt]

If you are happy to go a little older and are not to worried about MPG then don't discount a Lexus, only took a few minutes to find this one, there are probably even better bargains out there.

LS460

You would also be coming in under budget...

P.S. If you want a bit newer in the Lexus you end up with the LS 600H which has a CVT gearbox, which is not the best, apparently?

Maybe drive a Lexus and a Merc before making your mind up.

[rovermorris999]

Modern CVT gearboxes are fine, just different.

[craigjm]

Jaguar XJ Portfolio 3.0 diesel

[sam_jw]

Mammasaid said:

Merc CLS

Audi S4

Infiniti Q50

Jag XF-R

That CLS is tempting me, these are based on the E class aren't they?

How much of a step down would a CLS be from an S class? Has anyone here had an experience from both?

[ZX10R NIN]

sam_jw said:

Thanks for the swift replies all.

Now, is there anything that should stop me going out and getting one of those S Classes today ?

In all seriousness, the S Class or an SL probably represents the exact sort of car I am after, so it looks like finding the perfect one will be order of the day for the foreseeable future.

Happy Hunting by the way the 4.7 remaps to a comfortable 480-505bhp with over 600lb/ft