What's the new "alternative" choice?

[white_goodman]

So, I want a new car, let’s say a 4 door executive saloon but don’t want to follow the crowd and buy a BMW or Mercedes. Would like something a bit more upmarket than a Ford or Vauxhall though. What should I buy?

This is where Audi used to come in but not anymore! Saab and MG Rover? Gone. Alfa Romeo? They only make two cars (both small hatches).

I can only think of Volvo (but not sure if I like the S60), Lexus (a bit Alan Partridge maybe) or a Citroen DS5 (not sure if I’m brave enough to spend that kind of money on a Citroen). Am I missing something?

[stuartmmcfc]

Jaguar xf?

[jas xjr]

stuartmmcfc said:

Jaguar xf?

beat me to it

[Mr Tom]

Mazda 5?
Something Korean?
Not sure if they are premium enough for what you are asking

[Fantuzzi]

jas xjr said:

stuartmmcfc said:

Jaguar xf?

beat me to it

Super cool in black.

great now Im on the jag configurator...

[jas xjr]

Fantuzzi said:

jas xjr said:

stuartmmcfc said:

Jaguar xf?

beat me to it

Super cool in black.

great now Im on the jag configurator...

xfr , you know you want to

[tannedstamina]

Gotta be the Jaaaaag. Love them!

[Fantuzzi]

jas xjr said:

Fantuzzi said:

jas xjr said:

stuartmmcfc said:

Jaguar xf?

beat me to it

Super cool in black.

great now Im on the jag configurator...

xfr , you know you want to

Well on their site it appears that's the best choice, the xf sport is 35k with a 2.2 diesel, or 45k for the 3 litre petrol, might as well get the v8...

[Ozzie Osmond]

Infiniti

No contest.

[wemorgan]

The XF looks nice, but it's becoming quite (very) an old platform.

Lexus GS would be my choice. Or even the Skoda Supurb.

Feeling brave? Hyundai Sonata.

Edited by wemorgan on Friday 23 August 17:56

[white_goodman]

Mr Tom said:

Mazda 5?
Something Korean?
Not sure if they are premium enough for what you are asking

Do you mean Mazda 6? It is quite a nice looking car!

[AmitG]

The Mazda 6 is really, really good looking but IMHO rather close to Ford/Vauxhall whereas the OP wanted something better.

I would say Jaguar XF or (for added alternativeness) Lexus GS.

I think Maserati are bringing out a new 5-series rival at some point?

[Mr Tom]

white_goodman said:

Do you mean Mazda 6? It is quite a nice looking car!

Sorry yes my mistake

[anonymous-user]

Sounds like th op is talking 3-series and A4 size as he mentions the S60 and Ds5. Jaguar is a much bigger car and is a size up!

[Agrilla]

Infiniti - but watch the residuals.

[Jimbo.]

Volvo (S60) or Lexus (IS), I'd say

[j44esd]

I'm biased as I own one, but Skoda Superb - for me it fills the gap left by 'old' Audi and Saab/Volvo. But it was a toss up between the Superb and a V70.

WARNING: Only works in estate format for that future choice of antique shop owner transport.

[METHS]

white_goodman said:

Would like something a bit more upmarket than a Ford or Vauxhall though. What should I buy?

Shame, the Ford Mondeo is a thoroughly excellent car. (and quite rare to see amongst the German Jungle).

We've had a Subaru legacy delivered for one of our work cars. I really like it, seems to be only available in estate form though.

[rtbpfd]

Agrilla said:

Infiniti - but watch the residuals.

I was about to post Infiniti,
Excellent alternative