I'm looking for a comfy auto saloon, 1-3k ?

Mohandas

Hi

I'm thinking about buying a comfy auto saloon with leather. 1.8 - 2.5 Petrol (diesel one ok too if mileage/price not sky high)

My budget is 1-3k so I know the car will be around 10 years old.

I don't want anything too overtly stand outish, and I need something fairly reliable.

I was think about an e-class merc. or 5 series, S60 or such like ? I'm open to other suggestions as well.

What models/trim in the range should I have a look out for ?

I'm hoping with a light right foot I might be able to achieve 30-35mpg on longer runs, is this realistic ?

Any reccomendations / advice greatly appreciated.

Happy motoring.

johnos1984

Check out the bangernomics thread

Mohandas

johnos1984 wrote: »

Check out the bangernomics thread

Thanks, I have indeed, and it's very good.

I'm looking for specific make and specific model reccomendations if anyone has them.

Rolli

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3113825


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3117844


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3064610


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2942728?cid=2942728&

Check out the Bangernomics thread everyday and you'll find something

Mohandas

Thank you Mr. Rolli, those are all nice cars, IMHO the merc and S 60 look particulary nice models.

Rolli

Mohandas wrote: »

Thank you Mr. Rolli, those are all nice cars, IMHO the merc and S 60 look particulary nice models.

S60 looks great. Definitely take a look at it.

If your looking for a comfortable saloon, have a look at a Honda Legend

bazz26

Rover 75:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=201202206583750&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20Rover%2075%2C%20Saloon%2C%20Automatic%20Transmission%2C%20Petrol%20Only%2E%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below%2E&CFID=140314796&CFTOKEN=65172425

Saab 9-3:


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201145205419733

Eoin

E39 5 series is a fantastic car. But it's a harsh enough ride if it has the M-Sport package, as it's a sportier car than other large saloons in normal form as it is.

I think it's aged a lot better than the merc that was posted.

I'm hoping with a light right foot I might be able to achieve 30-35mpg on longer runs, is this realistic ?

I think I got about 32mpg in my 525 with mostly motorway driving.

Yawlboy

Have a look for a Saab 9-5 they are cheap and well kitted out.

unkel

Plenty of good suggestions and they'll all do 30-35mpg with a light foot on a long run. Not much better than 20mpg around town though.

But beware the individual car that you buy, test drive it. Wheels and suspension settings can significantly alter the level of comfort

The E-class will be hard to beat for comfort. These are not without issues though so buy carefully.

The E39 is the best all round saloon car of the 90s / 00s. It is not up there in terms of comfort, especially not if you have one with 18" M5 wheels and M-tec or other sporty suspension, like the Eibach that came with mine

The Rover 75 I had was extremely comfortable, probably helped by the standard 15" alloys with plenty of rubber on the 195/65 tyres

The Saab 9-5 I have now is quite comfortable, but nowhere near as comfortable as the Rover 75, probably because mine came with the biggest (17") wheels with low profile tyres...

Would you consider an S80 instead of an S60? Plenty to be had and a good bit more comfy than the S60, probably lots more bells & whistles too

I'm not familiar with the Lexus, but an issue could be that the base model is a 3l, not the cheapest to own / run

Dark horse: Citroen C5 with the hydractive suspension (don't buy one without it )