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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I would keep my options open to include anything and everything*


*......provided it doesn't run on lorry fuel.

[Mister Rog]

OK. Suggested budget might need a rethink, nice, late ones seem to be north of £3K...

Try this as an idea...
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=121990982566&category=9858&pm=1&ds=0&t=1465414278647

Ummm sorry I don't think I have even mentioned a budget

I'm thinking along the lines of V70, XC70, 5 Series, E Class, maybe passat, or Audi A6, curve ball Honda Accord.

Solid reliable long distance motorway cruiser. All estate, all auto (sorry)

[05omegav6]

The suggested part was my initial £1,500-2000 for a nice Vectra C rather than a specific budget

If you want to be going posh and auto, then you're only sensible choice has to be the '03 on Eclass 

[tunnie]

These are nice, but command stupid money!

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603192130355?page=2&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&searchcontext=default&model=e_class&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&postcode=tw75qd&make=mercedes-benz&price-from=8000&body-type=estate&logcode=p

[Crazycarzowner]

I would go for an e class or 5er bmw. Similar size both also a lot more powerful

Or go s class or 7er if you want rwd then maybe an a6 or a8 if you can let go of superior rwd

5Series tourer boot is a joke, nice Merc estates are stupid money and the rest of the list are all saloons

Al's not wrong about the 5series, it looks good until you open the boot, especially if you're used to using the Omega. An A6 isn't much better.


The only real option is a V70: avoid the diesel, and under no circumstances buy an automatic.

 

[05omegav6]

These are nice, but command stupid money!

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603192130355?page=2&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&searchcontext=default&model=e_class&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&postcode=tw75qd&make=mercedes-benz&price-from=8000&body-type=estate&logcode=p

Shop around...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201601280494278/sort/priceasc/radius/1500/make/mercedes-benz/model/e_class/page/1/postcode/rh104pf/usedcars

And before you bleat about the £490 rfl, the £4K saving buys alot of petrol

Prices start at £3,500

[Sir Tigger KC]

How about a 'Bentley' Rog? 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605194105283?page=1&search-target=usedcars&body-type=estate&sort=default&make=chrysler&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&radius=1500&model=300c&postcode=rh104pf&logcode=p

[tunnie]

These are nice, but command stupid money!

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603192130355?page=2&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&searchcontext=default&model=e_class&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&postcode=tw75qd&make=mercedes-benz&price-from=8000&body-type=estate&logcode=p

Shop around...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201601280494278/sort/priceasc/radius/1500/make/mercedes-benz/model/e_class/page/1/postcode/rh104pf/usedcars

And before you bleat about the £490 rfl, the £4K saving buys alot of petrol

Prices start at £3,500

I'd want the 320 rather than 280. Faster & better on fuel 

Also that one is not the Sport version, I like the external trim of the Sport and it has fair few less miles on it than that 280.

All hypothetical really, as my next car purchase will either be a Zafira Tourer, Ford Galaxy/SMax or similar 

[Mister Rog]

How about a 'Bentley' Rog? 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605194105283?page=1&search-target=usedcars&body-type=estate&sort=default&make=chrysler&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&radius=1500&model=300c&postcode=rh104pf&logcode=p

Blimey. Are they allowed to do that ? If I was Bentley I would not be happy. However, it does had a certain over-the-top novelty appeal  But no

[Mister Rog]

Not ready to buy anything at this stage, just forming some ideas.

The Mercs certainly have an appeal. And, nobody has said to watch out for particular faults

No real comments on the XC70, which is a strong contender for me. I don't know why 

[05omegav6]

Not ready to buy anything at this stage, just forming some ideas.

The Mercs certainly have an appeal. And, nobody has said to watch out for particular faults

No real comments on the XC70, which is a strong contender for me. I don't know why 

Here's an XC70 comment for you...

It's mechanically identical to the V70, ergo the same things apply, only the handling is more role poly

[Viral_Jim]

No experience of xc70, so no constructive comments I'm afraid

How about a Saab 9-5 estate? I've had 2 saloons and found them to be excellent. Some of the comfiest seats in the business 

[Nick W]

Not ready to buy anything at this stage, just forming some ideas.

The Mercs certainly have an appeal. And, nobody has said to watch out for particular faults

No real comments on the XC70, which is a strong contender for me. I don't know why

Volvos have the same appeal as an Omega for me: it's intended to be a big, practical, comfortable, sensible car with none of the  pretentious marketing wank( Ultimate driving machine, Let's all pretend it's more than a tarted-up VW, etc) the German competitors indulge in.

[Mister Rog]

Not ready to buy anything at this stage, just forming some ideas.

The Mercs certainly have an appeal. And, nobody has said to watch out for particular faults

No real comments on the XC70, which is a strong contender for me. I don't know why 

Here's an XC70 comment for you...

It's mechanically identical to the V70, ergo the same things apply, only the handling is more role poly

My local mechanic has one and that's what he says.

XC70 is AWD, and higher than V70 but not in big 4x4 land.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about a 'Bentley' Rog? 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605194105283?page=1&search-target=usedcars&body-type=estate&sort=default&make=chrysler&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&radius=1500&model=300c&postcode=rh104pf&logcode=p

Blimey. Are they allowed to do that ? If I was Bentley I would not be happy. However, it does had a certain over-the-top novelty appeal  But no

Agreed. That is just so wrong.