Best 5k Motorway Cruiser

[SSG1000]

Hi all, my Dad is looking for a new motorway cruiser for work and has been wondering what car would be best for approx 20kmiles p/a, with a budget of 5k?

Unfortunately, a deer hit is C180 which has caused it to be a write-off whilst going to work.

[Chuck21]

Hi! There are hundreds of fairly sound options at that price point, one of the advantages of big saloons depreciating so heavily!

I had the same question and same budget, I wanted something with a sense of luxury/refinement and something reasonably swift so narrowed it down to Jaguar XF, Audy A6, and Merc CLS, tried all three and the Merc won hands down. I paid £5,500 and got a mint 320 (literally mint!), 2007 with full history, 32k on the clock, and just had a major service. It still turns heads (they were the first of the coupe style saloons), is plenty quick enough, super-refined and comfortable on a cruise, and I get 40mpg on a run.

I suspect it will come down to personal preference though, there's so much good stuff at that price point.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

SSG1000 said:

Unfortunately, a deer hit is C180

Sorry, but that description made me chuckle! Was his car parked at the time?

Sorry to be so unhelpful

[ZX10R NIN]

At this price point I'd be looking for an E Class or CLS

CLS 320cdi

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

E320 Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Avantgarde

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

E280 Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Or if he wants something similar in size to his C Class then look for a C320cdi:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[DavidY]

Volvo S80

[SSG1000]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Sorry, but that description made me chuckle! Was his car parked at the time?

Sorry to be so unhelpful

He was driving as he still works during COVID, for Royal Mail.

[SSG1000]

Chuck21 said:

Hi! There are hundreds of fairly sound options at that price point, one of the advantages of big saloons depreciating so heavily!

I had the same question and same budget, I wanted something with a sense of luxury/refinement and something reasonably swift so narrowed it down to Jaguar XF, Audy A6, and Merc CLS, tried all three and the Merc won hands down. I paid £5,500 and got a mint 320 (literally mint!), 2007 with full history, 32k on the clock, and just had a major service. It still turns heads (they were the first of the coupe style saloons), is plenty quick enough, super-refined and comfortable on a cruise, and I get 40mpg on a run.

I suspect it will come down to personal preference though, there's so much good stuff at that price point.

Thanks for that, think he's now come to the decision for a CLS but going for a 2016+..... think his budget has gone out the window and wants to treat himself ones this all passes....

[Chuck21]

In that case maybe take a lok at the Jag XJ (newer shape, gorgeous car and superb interior with loads of kit; I think the XJ and CLS will feel that bit more special than some of the other options.

[ZX10R NIN]

Tell him to also take a look at the XJ:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Tell your dad to look for CLS's that have the Premium Plus pack fitted:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

SSG1000 said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Sorry, but that description made me chuckle! Was his car parked at the time?

Sorry to be so unhelpful

He was driving as he still works during COVID, for Royal Mail.

Sorry, my point wasn't that he shouldn't be driving. (As always, thanks to the key workers ), it was that the deer hit him rather than him hitting the deer!

[DailyHack]

320/318d perfect rep mobile for pounding the motorway, I have one lovely machine...

also a late model SAAB 9-3 TTid is in budget, rapid machine and very good cruiser many would say, I have one of these aswell

£5k is a good ballpark in this sector.

[goldieandblackie]

As he has said ballpark figure of 5K has gone out of the window.

[fastraxx]

ZX10R NIN said:

Tell him to also take a look at the XJ:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Tell your dad to look for CLS's that have the Premium Plus pack fitted:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

budget is 5k

[ZX10R NIN]

fastraxx said:

budget is 5k

No it's not the OP has said his dad is now looking at 2016+ CLS's & the budget has taken a hike

[Xaero]

Another vote for a Volvo here. S60 for £5k would be a good start.

[SSG1000]

Thank you all for the thoughts, the original 5k budget has gone out the window.

He was tempted by the CLS but has gone with a Jag XE, something different from his history of BMW's and Mercs. Are their any known issues on 2017-2019 models?

[fastraxx]

SSG1000 said:

Thank you all for the thoughts, the original 5k budget has gone out the window.

He was tempted by the CLS but has gone with a Jag XE, something different from his history of BMW's and Mercs. Are their any known issues on 2017-2019 models?

No

[dave_s13]

Can't believe how much Merc CLS you can get for 5k.

What's the catch? I had an e350 CDI for a year or so and it was a nice car, are the CLS with the previous gen engine pretty reliable?