3.0l+ 5dr £30-40k with adaptive cruise

[FWIW]

I’m looking for a replacement for an S90 T4 I’ve had on lease for 18 months. The Volvo has been fantastic but the gutless, inefficient 2.0 4-pot is not worthy of the car.

I’ve enjoyed pilot assist in the Volvo and would like adaptive cruise in its replacement.

I’d like something 6-cyl 3.0l+ (hate to say premium, but there you go, I said it) to buy because I can’t stomach the dreadful lease deals on offer at the moment.

Shortlist is:
A7 50tdi or 55tfsi
540i
C43
E43

Problem is that Mrs FWIW and Jr FWIW moan that the estate versions of the 5, C and E... “old man” cars. Which is fair enough as I’m 51...

So I seem to have settled on the A7. Love the tech and interior, it isn’t a box, and has a bit of poke.

I’d like it to be less than 3 yrs old and under 30k miles.

Infinity is out of the question, sorry ZX!

Am I missing any options?

[RonnieHotdogs]

You might get lightly used BMW m340i with adaptive cruise within your price range.

Just depends if it's big enough for you.

[FWIW]

RonnieHotdogs said:

You might get lightly used BMW m340i with adaptive cruise within your price range.

Just depends if it's big enough for you.

Probably, but I’d rather the 5 if I can get it past Mrs FWIW.

[ZX10R NIN]

At 30-40k I'd want something a bit more swish than the older UK Infiniti range.

Panamera Turbo

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102078...

GTS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102028...

E53 Premium Plus

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104161...

CLS 400d

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105112...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105202...

[fflump]

For something that distinguishes you from the PCPers maybe a QP or Gulia QV?

[FWIW]

Blimey, those CLSs look like stonking vfm. And the E53 for that matter. Don’t think they have adaptive cruise?

Panamera is on the radar but too old for something in budget - I’d rather have some manufacturers warranty.

QP/F food for thought but I think I’d rather have 5 doors.

[dunc69]

Biased, but Kia Stinger GTS. 365 bhp. Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist work really well together. Has every other toy too.

I looked closely at C43 and 540i too before choosing. No regrets.

2019-on preferable, but 2021 with new infotainment in budget. 7-year warranty.

Edited by dunc69 on Wednesday 26th May 06:42

[ZX10R NIN]

That particular E53 doesn't but I've supplied one with it, the CLS's both have it.

You can get a Porsche approved warranty on the Panamera's.

[dunc69]

FWIW said:

Blimey, those CLSs look like stonking vfm. And the E53 for that matter. Don’t think they have adaptive cruise?

Agree, those CLSs are a huge amount of car for the money! Wow.

[Seeker UK]

Jag XF?

https://www.swansonmotors.co.uk/used/jaguar/xf/30-...