Looking for a cruiser - would appreciate recommendations
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Hey guys
First this forum is a brilliant resource, I asked 3 years ago a similar question but with a view to only keeping that car for a year and with a lot of very helpful and much appreciated replies settled on a Saab 9-3 Aero, well that car cost me just over 1 bag and lasted me 3 years with little to no trouble whatsoever (everything worked), its now developing electrical faults (eek), a knackered stereo (wow - but the engine is still great) with 120k on the clock and I want to swap it out for something else.
I have a budget of about 4,500 max and want it to last me a couple of years, was hoping for:
1. 2005 - 2007 range?? maybe I'm being a bit ambitious here
2. Super cruiser, similar thrones to the Saab (great seats, you guys were right about that!)
3. Lots of electrics to go wrong (electric seats, heated seats, cooled seats, parking sensors, all the awesome crap that can break later and not get fixed but good when it worked and doesn't stop the car driving or being illegal when it does break)
4. Child friendly, i.e. big cruiser, luxury (I'm getting old)
5. a bit of umph
6. Diesel with enough smoke trails to hide a small island from view
7. a boot big enough to store a small shed in (bike)
8. The important stuff, i.e. the engine, clutch etc built like something out of the Panzer division.
The other option is to personal lease, but I've never done this before - mileage per year is probably about 10,000 not much really.
I was looking at the BMW 5 series MSport diesel but the mileage on those things at my budget is 115k+, whats your take on that kind of mileage?
Would really appreciate any replies and also thoughts on lease.
Thanks all and again cheers for such a great recommendation on the Saab, solid car for the money, bargain really.
First this forum is a brilliant resource, I asked 3 years ago a similar question but with a view to only keeping that car for a year and with a lot of very helpful and much appreciated replies settled on a Saab 9-3 Aero, well that car cost me just over 1 bag and lasted me 3 years with little to no trouble whatsoever (everything worked), its now developing electrical faults (eek), a knackered stereo (wow - but the engine is still great) with 120k on the clock and I want to swap it out for something else.
I have a budget of about 4,500 max and want it to last me a couple of years, was hoping for:
1. 2005 - 2007 range?? maybe I'm being a bit ambitious here
2. Super cruiser, similar thrones to the Saab (great seats, you guys were right about that!)
3. Lots of electrics to go wrong (electric seats, heated seats, cooled seats, parking sensors, all the awesome crap that can break later and not get fixed but good when it worked and doesn't stop the car driving or being illegal when it does break)
4. Child friendly, i.e. big cruiser, luxury (I'm getting old)
5. a bit of umph
6. Diesel with enough smoke trails to hide a small island from view
7. a boot big enough to store a small shed in (bike)
8. The important stuff, i.e. the engine, clutch etc built like something out of the Panzer division.
The other option is to personal lease, but I've never done this before - mileage per year is probably about 10,000 not much really.
I was looking at the BMW 5 series MSport diesel but the mileage on those things at my budget is 115k+, whats your take on that kind of mileage?
Would really appreciate any replies and also thoughts on lease.
Thanks all and again cheers for such a great recommendation on the Saab, solid car for the money, bargain really.
Edited by Aironet on Tuesday 11th October 09:58
Thanks chap - the Volvo's do look like they would fit my requirements but I was holding out to see if I could bag a Merc or a BM, or something else? its on the list! if I have to sacrifice anything I'd sacrifice boot space.
Any more recommendations? also what kind of mileage buying range is ok for these cars? considering I'd probably keep it a couple of years.
Cheers
Any more recommendations? also what kind of mileage buying range is ok for these cars? considering I'd probably keep it a couple of years.
Cheers
stumpage said:
Saab 9-5. The most comfortable and effortless cruiser I have owned. Not sure what the diesels are like though.
I've got the 2.2 diesel, its rough and rattly at idle, but is OK cruising. Power is enough, but not great compared to 'modern' diesels.On the plus side it hasn't got a DPF to worry about
If the C6 is too much of a challenge a C5 Exclusive Auto (X7 newer shape) would be in your price range. Ridiculous value and super comfy. Still in production (in France) as well.
You'll find various W203 and W211 Mercs in your price range but they need very careful vetting and can be a right pain if/when they go wrong.
You could do worse than an up-spec Mondeo as well.
You'll find various W203 and W211 Mercs in your price range but they need very careful vetting and can be a right pain if/when they go wrong.
You could do worse than an up-spec Mondeo as well.
The battleship is about the best on offer at the minute :-D, I loved the Saab it was / is a luxury missile but fancy something different, the 9-5 does look good but again something new, what do you think?
Also open to personal hire / lease but could probably only stretch to about 200 a month max and would also need 10k miles p/a.
PS Had 2 x Subaru's already so they are done to death, great cars though.
Cheers fellas!
Also open to personal hire / lease but could probably only stretch to about 200 a month max and would also need 10k miles p/a.
PS Had 2 x Subaru's already so they are done to death, great cars though.
Cheers fellas!
Aironet said:
Thanks chap - the Volvo's do look like they would fit my requirements but I was holding out to see if I could bag a Merc...
I picked up my 2003 E320 CDI for £4k so although a little bit older than the era of car you've mentioned it fits the criteria in every other respect. Mine has 107k on the clock but wears it's age and mileage amazingly well. Even after 6 months of ownership I'm still impressed with it. I'm not saying it's THE definitive car for you but the majority if my mileage is taken up on the M25/M4 (500-600 miles a month) and it makes for a comfortable cruiser and is great on fuel. Plus the engine has plenty of guts for overtaking.
I have been looking at BMW 7 series like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122166122257
Big mileages again though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122166122257
Big mileages again though
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