A8, S Class, XJ or 7 series? help my dad decide

Deep · 1 Nov 2006 at 11:31

my dad wants a new car and he is going to treat himself to one of these cars.

he will get a diesel, and long wheel base version.
So its:
Audi A8 3.0TDI LWB
Mercedes S Class 320CDI LWB
Jaguar 2.7TDVi LWB
7 Series 730d LWB

my dad prefers the jag, but i think the audi, merc and bmw have much more road presence (sp). my favourite is probably the Audi A8 as it is just amazing.

but what would you lot recommened my dad to get?

o and there is also the lexus LS but i dont think that can compete

Thanks

Deep · 1 Nov 2006 at 11:50

about the lexus, i'm sure its an excellent car but it only comes in one engine size. which is a 4 litre petrol so thats the only problem.

lol id try and persuade my dad to get a phaeton as no one owns them but apparantly the running costs are to high so might not work out better

Deep · 1 Nov 2006 at 13:36

Jez said:
If your dad prefers the jag then let him go for the jag. Its a lot of money afterall and being your dads car hardly matters to yourself.

he needs help to choose his car.
he likes all the cars but he is leaning to the jag, im just showing him his options avaiable

he will make the final decision, but at least he knows which one will suit him better

Deep · 1 Nov 2006 at 23:18

Rilot said:
I'd go with the Audi A8. In fact I did, but not a stinky diesel.

If I was buying a new car again today it would be a hard choice between an A8 and an S-Class.

Actually thinking about chopping the 4.2 in against a 6.0 W12 next month.

i remember you posting some pics of the computer inside your A8, seemed awesome.

you have the 4.2 then swb or lwb? what is the mpg like with it if you dont blast it?