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TLDR:
After a new car, open to convertible, SUV, estate etc. Prefer 3 litre + diesel or a V8.
Hi all,
Long time lurker, I'm looking for some advice on what car to buy as I simply can't decide!
I've been lurking in the barge thread, currently changing job as I have been driving rental cars for almost a year. Have got used to Apple CarPlay etc. and all "mod cons" so may need to invest in a head unit that is compatible for older vehicles
My requirements / considerations are as follows:
- Preferably RWD or AWD/4WD (Haldex etc perfectly fine, I do not want anything FWD.
- Ideally would spend around £10-£15k, can go more for the right car and also happy to spend less. Looking around a 2013/14 car but happy to go older for a compelling reason (hence including LS460 below)
- Mileage very flexible, doing less than 10k a year but will do 50 miles a day when I do go out (I won't be driving every day), so can consider petrol as well as diesel. Am happy to go for a 3 litre diesel
- Open for car type - I prefer larger vehicles but this is my only chance to do a convertible if I am going to do one, so considering E350 CDI / SL500 (I see no need to go for an SL350). Also open to a cheap saloon, but would prefer an estate or hatchback
Currently considering the following:
- Mercedes Benz E Class (E350) / CLS (350 CDI & 500, both Saloon and Shooting Brake) / S Class / perhaps an ML, GL or R Class
- BMW F10 e.g. 550 or 535d (drove one and liked it)
- Lexus LS460 / 600h (haven't driven one, have driven an NX which was OK for what it was but I am not that keen on the Toyota infotainment / cluster but could live with it)
- Audi A8 (any)
- BMW 7 series (probably a diesel)
- Older VW Touareg
- VW Phaeton (drove one and liked it)
- Jaguar XJ (X351) (drove one as a pool car and loved it)
Likes:
- Non-black interior - white, cognac (any shade of brown is fine), even red - I am fed up of cars with dark interiors!
- Premium audio is a must
- Have enjoyed S222 S-Class and new GLS which I've been given as an occasional upgrade in the last year. Very much liking dual clutch transmissions (both VAG and Kia) and I like the new modern Mercedes
- Different colours to the usual sea of black / silver / white / grey - this can be compromised though whereas I do not really want to compromise on the dark interior (dark headlining is fine)
- AMG Line / M Sport Editions as I do like the looks
- 3 litre + diesels, although would consider a V8
- Heated seats and massage seats
- Recent cars I have driven in various places and have liked a lot are Chevrolet Tahoe / Cadillac Escalade / Camaro SS Convertible / Jaguar XJ / Tesla Model 3 / Volvo XC40 / Mercedes C200d estate (the C200 petrol convertible leaves a bit of want for overtaking and I am too tall and head touches the roof) in case that gives any insights!
- 3 series / C class are a pinch too small for me, always feel cramped in them. Used to have a BMW E60 535d and after than (most recently) an Audi A8 3.0 TDI Black Edition (D4) but am not looking to tie quite so much money up, unlike last time I looked.
- Would consider Infiniti etc. but don't know a lot about their product range. Have driven a Nissan Armada and really like the Infiniti QX80
Don't like:
- Black interior
- Vauxhalls
- 4 cylinder engines (I have driven many, many of the latest offerings and am surprised by modern Kias etc)
- Steering wheels that aren't 3 spokes e.g. latest 2013/14 onwards M Sport / Audi A8 D4 runout steering wheel
I have considered an L322 but can't quite bring myself to go for one. I have driven one (3.6 TDV8) and it was fine.
Also, worth me saying I am not put off my high mileage, I will change all fluids on a new car purchase anyway
I am hoping ZX10R NIN posts as I have had some sensible suggestions in the past when I was leasing the D4 and considering a used XJ etc.
I think I have driven a small saloon (Q50?) from Infiniti and it was OK but it was a very small hybrid 4 pot that I do not remember what it was.
Thanks in advance all!
After a new car, open to convertible, SUV, estate etc. Prefer 3 litre + diesel or a V8.
Hi all,
Long time lurker, I'm looking for some advice on what car to buy as I simply can't decide!
I've been lurking in the barge thread, currently changing job as I have been driving rental cars for almost a year. Have got used to Apple CarPlay etc. and all "mod cons" so may need to invest in a head unit that is compatible for older vehicles
My requirements / considerations are as follows:
- Preferably RWD or AWD/4WD (Haldex etc perfectly fine, I do not want anything FWD.
- Ideally would spend around £10-£15k, can go more for the right car and also happy to spend less. Looking around a 2013/14 car but happy to go older for a compelling reason (hence including LS460 below)
- Mileage very flexible, doing less than 10k a year but will do 50 miles a day when I do go out (I won't be driving every day), so can consider petrol as well as diesel. Am happy to go for a 3 litre diesel
- Open for car type - I prefer larger vehicles but this is my only chance to do a convertible if I am going to do one, so considering E350 CDI / SL500 (I see no need to go for an SL350). Also open to a cheap saloon, but would prefer an estate or hatchback
Currently considering the following:
- Mercedes Benz E Class (E350) / CLS (350 CDI & 500, both Saloon and Shooting Brake) / S Class / perhaps an ML, GL or R Class
- BMW F10 e.g. 550 or 535d (drove one and liked it)
- Lexus LS460 / 600h (haven't driven one, have driven an NX which was OK for what it was but I am not that keen on the Toyota infotainment / cluster but could live with it)
- Audi A8 (any)
- BMW 7 series (probably a diesel)
- Older VW Touareg
- VW Phaeton (drove one and liked it)
- Jaguar XJ (X351) (drove one as a pool car and loved it)
Likes:
- Non-black interior - white, cognac (any shade of brown is fine), even red - I am fed up of cars with dark interiors!
- Premium audio is a must
- Have enjoyed S222 S-Class and new GLS which I've been given as an occasional upgrade in the last year. Very much liking dual clutch transmissions (both VAG and Kia) and I like the new modern Mercedes
- Different colours to the usual sea of black / silver / white / grey - this can be compromised though whereas I do not really want to compromise on the dark interior (dark headlining is fine)
- AMG Line / M Sport Editions as I do like the looks
- 3 litre + diesels, although would consider a V8
- Heated seats and massage seats
- Recent cars I have driven in various places and have liked a lot are Chevrolet Tahoe / Cadillac Escalade / Camaro SS Convertible / Jaguar XJ / Tesla Model 3 / Volvo XC40 / Mercedes C200d estate (the C200 petrol convertible leaves a bit of want for overtaking and I am too tall and head touches the roof) in case that gives any insights!
- 3 series / C class are a pinch too small for me, always feel cramped in them. Used to have a BMW E60 535d and after than (most recently) an Audi A8 3.0 TDI Black Edition (D4) but am not looking to tie quite so much money up, unlike last time I looked.
- Would consider Infiniti etc. but don't know a lot about their product range. Have driven a Nissan Armada and really like the Infiniti QX80
Don't like:
- Black interior
- Vauxhalls
- 4 cylinder engines (I have driven many, many of the latest offerings and am surprised by modern Kias etc)
- Steering wheels that aren't 3 spokes e.g. latest 2013/14 onwards M Sport / Audi A8 D4 runout steering wheel
I have considered an L322 but can't quite bring myself to go for one. I have driven one (3.6 TDV8) and it was fine.
Also, worth me saying I am not put off my high mileage, I will change all fluids on a new car purchase anyway
I am hoping ZX10R NIN posts as I have had some sensible suggestions in the past when I was leasing the D4 and considering a used XJ etc.
I think I have driven a small saloon (Q50?) from Infiniti and it was OK but it was a very small hybrid 4 pot that I do not remember what it was.
Thanks in advance all!
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