What's the most 'soothing' car you've had..?
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Northernboy said:
My current Range Rover Sport. It may be harder than a “proper” Range Rover, but to me it definitely feels wafty rather than racy, and with the big engine and the traditional auto box it encourages a relaxed approach to driving.
The “go anywhere” thing helps too. I know that any modern car should still deliver you where you want to go irrespective of conditions, but the RR feels like it’d do it irrespective of floods, or snow, or whatever is thrown at it.
It’s just a lovely car to be in.
The “go anywhere” thing helps too. I know that any modern car should still deliver you where you want to go irrespective of conditions, but the RR feels like it’d do it irrespective of floods, or snow, or whatever is thrown at it.
It’s just a lovely car to be in.
L322 Range Rover. Nothing compares for me.
I happily jump in mine and drive from Inverness to London and back in a day. Never had another car remotely close to this for me.
1200 mile days with a trailer is a breeze. Like driving in your favourite comfy armchair. People being idiots doesn’t phase you, you just don’t care.
I happily jump in mine and drive from Inverness to London and back in a day. Never had another car remotely close to this for me.
1200 mile days with a trailer is a breeze. Like driving in your favourite comfy armchair. People being idiots doesn’t phase you, you just don’t care.
Rob 131 Sport said:
and31 said:
P5BNij said:
Superb!!
Just wonderful. I bet your really tempted by an SUV 
NotThree years ago I traded in my Lexus GS 450h for an AMG. The Lexus was a great ownership experience, totally reliable, quiet for london commuting and very economical. On motorways is offered mile munching comfort and the hybrid power was very useful. Comfortable and pampering every day so this tops my list. The C63 wagon is a different beast.
My old s90 inscription.
Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
Ella Jean said:
My old s90 inscription.
Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
My smoothest car is my current Jag. I also have a Volvo V90 which I love however it crashes over speed bumps compared to the Jag. As I have said in a previous post I am sure the inscription suspension would be better than my R design.Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
Man of gas said:
Ella Jean said:
My old s90 inscription.
Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
My smoothest car is my current Jag. I also have a Volvo V90 which I love however it crashes over speed bumps compared to the Jag. As I have said in a previous post I am sure the inscription suspension would be better than my R design.Until I inherited this my car of choice was always low with sporty suspension. I never realised how pleasant and enjoyable a smooth riding car could be.
Adaptive cruise control and self steering (providing you kept your hand lightly on the steering wheel) made it easy to find yourself dozing off on a long motorway run though.
Lexus LS 430.
owned it for 2 years before trading in for my XKR.
Superb car, never owned a car before where so many passengers nodded off in it - even on short journeys.
2 minor faults with it in 30,000 miles.
Combine the quietness with the great Mark Levinson stereo and it was superb for long distance driving.
If i had somewhere to park it i wouldn't have sold it.
owned it for 2 years before trading in for my XKR.
Superb car, never owned a car before where so many passengers nodded off in it - even on short journeys.
2 minor faults with it in 30,000 miles.
Combine the quietness with the great Mark Levinson stereo and it was superb for long distance driving.
If i had somewhere to park it i wouldn't have sold it.
I’m going to say an Impreza WRX wagon.
Even 15 years on, the ride and handling is a brilliant compromise between soaking up the bumps but still giving a ride that doesn’t make people sick, like some big saloons that do a great impression of an ocean liner.
Also because it has the capability to overtake virtually anywhere , I don’t get frustrated stuck behind people who have a clue how to overtake even a tractor.
Even 15 years on, the ride and handling is a brilliant compromise between soaking up the bumps but still giving a ride that doesn’t make people sick, like some big saloons that do a great impression of an ocean liner.
Also because it has the capability to overtake virtually anywhere , I don’t get frustrated stuck behind people who have a clue how to overtake even a tractor.
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