Father wants a new barge

Invertigo · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:04

Basically, he currently drives an E39 528i and fancies a change. He's looking at something similar in terms of being a wafty effortless car, while being comfortable, but not lacking in power either (similar to the 528, or more powerful is his preference)

Budget is around £10k, he wants an automatic, and petrol engined. I've already suggested he look at the Jag XF 3.0 V6 and he does like the look of it, just need to get him to drive one now!

Any other options? Was looking at a few different models, such as the Merc CLS, Audi A6 and the previously mentioned Jag XF

teenwolf · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:17

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M5-5-...806109?hash=item33b408c69d:g:2GMAAOSwLpdW9BCX

Armageus · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:23

S4?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201512099334257?

StonedPenguin · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:25

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series-2007-330i-M-Sport-2dr-Auto-Coupe-/321987563473?hash=item4af7f44fd1:g:S7MAAOSwFMZWsYeC

radderfire · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:27

£9,790 Lexus IS 250 2.5 SE-I 4dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603081757653

geekman · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:41

teenwolf said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M5-5-...806109?hash=item33b408c69d:g:2GMAAOSwLpdW9BCX

A previously written off E60 M5, what could possibly go wrong?

The XF with the 3.0 V6 sounds a good choice to me - it's a very solid engine, economical for what it is, and perfectly adequate performance wise: I had the same engine in my XJ6 and it was exactly as quick as an E39 530i at both rolling and standing starts. He could also look at X350 XJs - they're cheaper and more barge like, albeit less modern inside.

teenwolf · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:43

geekman said:
A previously written off E60 M5, what could possibly go wrong?
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shhhhhh

[TW]Fox · 25 Mar 2016 at 11:46

teenwolf said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M5-5-...806109?hash=item33b408c69d:g:2GMAAOSwLpdW9BCX

Armageus said:
S4?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201512099334257?

In which way are either of these cars wafty and effortless? One is a small saloon the other has a 9000rpm V10 with a harsh SMG box! The S4 will feel no nicer inside than his E39, they are both cars from circa 2000 really...

He wants something 'similar in power' to a 528i - they are 190bhp. There is absolutely no need to buy into the world of bottom of the market tatty 500bhp megasaloons.

Honestly, this forum at times

V6 XF or a Mercedes E280/320 sound ideal.

jigger · 25 Mar 2016 at 12:15

A Range Rover maybe.

Armageus · 25 Mar 2016 at 12:24

[TW]Fox;29320329 said:
He wants something 'similar in power' to a 528i - they are 190bhp.

Actually he said "or more powerful is his preference"

[TW]Fox;29320329 said:
There is absolutely no need to buy into the world of bottom of the market tatty 500bhp megasaloons.

S4 is clearly not a 500bhp mega saloon, and £10k is hardly a bottom of the market tatty example. I'll give you the fact it's probably not as big and wafty as it could be, but the OP asked for

Invertigo said:
Any other options?

radderfire · 25 Mar 2016 at 12:55

Also for consideration:

£9,250 Honda Legend 3.5 i VTEC V6 EX 4dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602161096711/

Invertigo · 25 Mar 2016 at 16:17

[TW]Fox;29320329 said:
In which way are either of these cars wafty and effortless? One is a small saloon the other has a 9000rpm V10 with a harsh SMG box! The S4 will feel no nicer inside than his E39, they are both cars from circa 2000 really...

He wants something 'similar in power' to a 528i - they are 190bhp. There is absolutely no need to buy into the world of bottom of the market tatty 500bhp megasaloons.

Honestly, this forum at times

V6 XF or a Mercedes E280/320 sound ideal.

Armageus said:
Actually he said "or more powerful is his preference"

S4 is clearly not a 500bhp mega saloon, and £10k is hardly a bottom of the market tatty example. I'll give you the fact it's probably not as big and wafty as it could be, but the OP asked for

I'd assume Fox was saying the S4 is a small saloon, and the M5 is the 500bhp bottom of the market example. While he has said he'd love an M5, he's also well aware he would have to double his budget to get a halfway decent one

StonedPenguin said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series-2007-330i-M-Sport-2dr-Auto-Coupe-/321987563473?hash=item4af7f44fd1:g:S7MAAOSwFMZWsYeC

Same issue as the S4, its a small saloon and a step down in 'waftyness' than the 5 series he has currently

radderfire said:
Also for consideration:

£9,250 Honda Legend 3.5 i VTEC V6 EX 4dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602161096711/

I doubt he'd go for a Honda after the last 10 years owning a 5 Series (and a brief period with a Jaguar XJS, that was lovely!

)

Dis86 · 25 Mar 2016 at 16:24

Plenty of newer 520's to choose from. Good selection of jag xf's too.

radderfire · 25 Mar 2016 at 17:32

I just thought I'd mention the Honda as it's a bit out of the ordinary. The German cars are better I think.

What about an A5? Or does he want a 5 door?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603162016146

Nasher · 25 Mar 2016 at 19:10

Most Audis are pretty hard rides if your looking for luxury. You need to pick specific specs to get one with a soft ride and it won't be a performance one. Where as all the Lexus models are pretty smooth, especially the old ones.

Used Lexuses are better value as well I think. You get a lot more for your money. Plus they don't break.

BTW use this site to check the MOT history of a car before seeing it: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
I find theres usually a reason some cars a listed cheaper, usually recent fails or expensive advisories. Or if theres no MOT history (where there should be one) it's even more worrying