Comfy Cars AKA what car do I want?

[P-Jay]

I want to change my Car in a few months, I was going buy a Golf R estate, or possibly some kind of interesting 3 Series Touring and I was toying with the idea of an S4 Avant.

But, as of this morning, as this seems to be the week everyone has gone back to work, I've decided the problem with all of those is that, whilst I quite like the idea of a sub 5 second 0-60 time, 155mph top end and lots of grip etc, 99% of my driving is School Run and Motorway and my current car just lives to crash over pot holes, drone it's tyres and generally look a bit agro (even if it's not) and it's all be bit irritating really.

Do any manufacturers make comfortable Saloons and Estates anymore? Something that's quiet, has soft seats, compliant suspension and some kind of auto (DCT or Auto, not fussed).

I'm looking for something between £20k and £30k, 3-4 years old, will do 30+mpg on the motorway.

Finally, and probably the hardest bit, isn't an SUV.

[mosp]

Volvo V90 with sensible size wheels?

[Krikkit]

One of my neighbours has just bought a Jaguar XJ - 2018, 3.0 diesel, I think he said 19k miles, for £21k including extended warranty etc from our local dealer. Seems like an absolute bargain to me.

[P-Jay]

mosp said:

Volvo V90 with sensible size wheels?

Oh good suggestion!

I don't know why I didn't think of that, my Dad's got an S90 ha ha.

[DoctorX]

P-Jay said:

mosp said:

Volvo V90 with sensible size wheels?

Oh good suggestion!

I don't know why I didn't think of that, my Dad's got an S90 ha ha.

I've just bought a V60 Cross Country and it has a very comfy ride. Not fast, but reasonably brisk with the 250 bhp petrol.

[ExPat2B]

Krikkit said:

One of my neighbours has just bought a Jaguar XJ - 2018, 3.0 diesel, I think he said 19k miles, for £21k including extended warranty etc from our local dealer. Seems like an absolute bargain to me.

Isn't this the Jaguar engine implementation that is fundamentally designed wrong and doesn't get its DPF hot enough ?

[BrettMRC]

Lexus?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012036...

[Olivergt]

Lexus is a good choice, but I would be going with something like this for comfort:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104302...

[Nickbrapp]

I’m exactly the same, can’t be dealing with hard ride and big wheels

Options include Mercedes E class in SE spec

VW Passat. Ford mondeo (still the best seats I’ve ever sat in)

Volvo S60 in inscription with small wheels

Basicly avoid anything “line” or sporty.

In your budget could be several S class or 7 series BMWs, all with air suspension goo

[Summit_Detailing]

ExPat2B said:

Isn't this the Jaguar engine implementation that is fundamentally designed wrong and doesn't get its DPF hot enough ?

I'm pretty sure you are referring to the 2.0 diesel found in Disco Sport, Evoque, e-pace etc where I think the fundamental flaw is to do with the dpf location relative to the engine.

3.0 V6 diesel in the bigger Jaguar's/LR's is just as good as the 6cyl engines from Audi, BMW & Mercedes.

Cheers,

Chris

[Kawasicki]

Pretty much every modern Volvo I’ve driven has had, in my opinion, surprisingly bad ride, yet they keep coming up on threads as suggestions for great riding cars. They have great seats, but the ride?

[darreni]

I'm in the process of moving back to the UK & need a daily (my CSL will be a bit much for regular trips from Somerset to Scotland), & am looking at a 2018 BMW 530D touring. Its the SE rather than Msport so should be a bit comfier. 261 brake, decent MPG & plenty of toys - £20k ish.

[donkmeister]

P-Jay said:

I'm looking for something between £20k and £30k, 3-4 years old, will do 30+mpg on the motorway.

Finally, and probably the hardest bit, isn't an SUV.

Mercedes E43 and E400d are just about skimming the top of your budget in that age, and you still get to have sub-5s 0-62mph times with a modicum of fuel economy. Plus they are comfy, and available as a wagon.

[ZX10R NIN]

At the very top of your budget comes the E350d All Terrain they come with 20's but ride very well.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104081...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105062...

535d GT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105182...

4.2d A8 SE, pretty much everything you want power pace & comfortable suspension

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103019...

[P-Jay]

ZX10R NIN said:

At the very top of your budget comes the E350d All Terrain they come with 20's but ride very well.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104081...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105062...

535d GT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105182...

4.2d A8 SE, pretty much everything you want power pace & comfortable suspension

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103019...

Those A8s suffer from obscene depreciation don't they.

[Honeywell]

I think a BMW 530d SE on small wheels is absolutely plush particularly with X Drive as it adds 10mm go the ride height. The non-Sport seats are also superb. Find one with the rare Driver Assist option and it will practically drive itself to Scotland.

[ZX10R NIN]

P-Jay said:

Those A8s suffer from obscene depreciation don't they.

They do but that's to your benefit as they'll have steadied off now & that 4.2tdi is a peach.

[Mr_Megalomaniac]

P-Jay said:

Do any manufacturers make comfortable Saloons and Estates anymore? Something that's quiet, has soft seats, compliant suspension and some kind of auto (DCT or Auto, not fussed).

I'm looking for something between £20k and £30k, 3-4 years old, will do 30+mpg on the motorway.

Finally, and probably the hardest bit, isn't an SUV.

Used Jag XE or XF (petrol) should hit the mark.
New VW Arteon looks quite nice although I haven't driven one as of yet.