£10k refined/quiet saloon or estate?
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Want something quiet and refined for a) long distance road trips on weekends away for a family of three, and b) taking me to the shops.
Not too bothered about economy as do very few miles.
Have largely given up on handling as round here I spend all my time stuck in traffic anyway, but can’t imagine getting back into a car that isn’t the right side of 8s 0-60.
Had a IS250 a few years ago and liked the NVH levels even if it was a bit too small on the inside.
At a loss on what to get next? Done hot and warm hatches… advice?
Not too bothered about economy as do very few miles.
Have largely given up on handling as round here I spend all my time stuck in traffic anyway, but can’t imagine getting back into a car that isn’t the right side of 8s 0-60.
Had a IS250 a few years ago and liked the NVH levels even if it was a bit too small on the inside.
At a loss on what to get next? Done hot and warm hatches… advice?
I've had a couple of BMW 7 series for almost exactly what you have described. Big, comfy, practical, fast enough (ok the last one was the V12...), handling ok but not a sports car, etc.
~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
You could always go full fat
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106234...
Or an XF with the 3.0
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106143...
Or the slightly larger XJ
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105263...
or a slightly newer XJ
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106234...
Or an XF with the 3.0
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106143...
Or the slightly larger XJ
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105263...
or a slightly newer XJ
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...
Low NVH nice ride well spec'd decent fuel economy & a decent amount of go, I think these four tick the boxes:
Q70 35H
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104010...
G37 Saloon
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011166...
GS250 SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106153...
Luxury
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...
Q70 35H
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104010...
G37 Saloon
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011166...
GS250 SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106153...
Luxury
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105243...
I agree with the majority, a luxury barge is only the way to go coming from a IS250. Comfortable, refined and you'll still get good fuel economy if you pick a diesel version.
- S Class Merc, BMW 7 Series, JAG XJ or a Honda Legend/ VW Phaeton if you're looking for something slightly more unique.
- S Class Merc, BMW 7 Series, JAG XJ or a Honda Legend/ VW Phaeton if you're looking for something slightly more unique.
Edited by eleveneleven on Thursday 24th June 13:12
eein said:
I've had a couple of BMW 7 series for almost exactly what you have described. Big, comfy, practical, fast enough (ok the last one was the V12...), handling ok but not a sports car, etc.
~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
Wow I didn't realise the 7 series was such good value. That petrol one for £10,500 looks particularly good though the seller hasn't taken any time at all to write a good description so you would need to do any checks thoroughly. Also when he says "full service history", is that BMW or independent or just DIY oil changes.~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
eleveneleven said:
I agree with the majority, a luxury barge is only the way to go coming from a IS250. Comfortable, refined and you'll still get good fuel economy if you pick a diesel version.
- S Class Merc, BMW 7 Series, JAG XJ or a Honda Legend/ VW Phaeton if you're looking for something slightly more unique.
OP does low miles so I'd say a petrol is the pick.- S Class Merc, BMW 7 Series, JAG XJ or a Honda Legend/ VW Phaeton if you're looking for something slightly more unique.
Edited by eleveneleven on Thursday 24th June 13:12
Kayess5 said:
eein said:
I've had a couple of BMW 7 series for almost exactly what you have described. Big, comfy, practical, fast enough (ok the last one was the V12...), handling ok but not a sports car, etc.
~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
Wow I didn't realise the 7 series was such good value. That petrol one for £10,500 looks particularly good though the seller hasn't taken any time at all to write a good description so you would need to do any checks thoroughly. Also when he says "full service history", is that BMW or independent or just DIY oil changes.~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
good choices. Can I add an XF on smaller tyres- a lot of noise and roughness comes from big wheels and thin tyres/ sports suspension.
Roll the dice on an old Range Rover. Like this:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105072...
Roll the dice on an old Range Rover. Like this:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105072...
Kayess5 said:
eein said:
I've had a couple of BMW 7 series for almost exactly what you have described. Big, comfy, practical, fast enough (ok the last one was the V12...), handling ok but not a sports car, etc.
~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
Wow I didn't realise the 7 series was such good value. That petrol one for £10,500 looks particularly good though the seller hasn't taken any time at all to write a good description so you would need to do any checks thoroughly. Also when he says "full service history", is that BMW or independent or just DIY oil changes.~£10k will get you a F01 LCI (facelift from 2013 onwards). Most are fairly high miles (80-150k), but that'll be long distance motorway miles, so a FSH and it'll be ok.
If you can find one with 4 wheel steering (they call it "active steering") and the all round parking cameras then the 'about town' becomes easy despite it's size. Long journeys are a given. And the look of the F01 is fairly plain, so you dont get people thikning your some big exec knob.
A petrol one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105232...
A smart looking deisel one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104020...
Great if your likely to keep it for about 6 or 7 years though.
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