Best interesting family barge under 3k

[The Modfather]

Basically, I refuse to lease or finance a car & have a strange fetish for owning weird cars.

I have a budget of sub 3k, need 5 seats, be safe & want some sort of performance for overtaking, millage doesn't scare me & budget for repairs so doesn't have to be ultra reliable.

I have a 2-mile round trip per day so doesn't have to be amazing MPG but I like heated seats etc, I have currently compiled a list of the following......E280cdi or R280cdi or possibly even a S320cdi, L322 V8 RR, Lexus LS460, BMW 7 series diesel/petrol, possibly even a Renault Vel Satis (I'm a sick man).

I appreciate they will all be higher millage, needing some love etc. at that price, just want advice on if people have owned any and possibly any other options I have forgotten about.

Cheers

[Rich1973]

Get a nice, early XF for that budget.

[jaydeeuk1]

Alfa 159
Honda legend
Kia magentis
Lexus gs
Porsche cayenne (don't)

Edited by jaydeeuk1 on Monday 4th November 22:51

[BrownBottle]

BMW 7 series E65

I had a lci 730d sport and it was a brilliant car, great to drive and I loved the interior.

The repair bills were expensive though.

[macron]

2 mile round trip?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024080625...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024040382...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024082633...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024090637...

None of this diesel ste!

[nobrakes]

macron said:

2 mile round trip?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024080625...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024040382...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024082633...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024090637...

None of this diesel ste!

^ that Volvo!

[macron]

Yeah should have just said get on the barge thread, but...

[blue_haddock]

Get yourself a saab 9-5

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408162...

[ilikejam]

Slightly over budget and possibly too sensible?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

[layercake]

ilikejam said:

Slightly over budget and possibly too sensible?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

That would be my choice, merc engine, alot of car for not alot of money

[eth2190]

Surely a job for a v8. This l322 seems good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186752427312

[Lefty]

You definitely want petrol!

750?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024021064...


XF?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024092343...

S500?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024102455...

A8?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024092343...



Nice problem to have!!

[macron]

layercake said:

ilikejam said:

Slightly over budget and possibly too sensible?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

That would be my choice, merc engine, alot of car for not alot of money

A 2.2d for a 2 mile commute. I can smell the DPF from here. Putting up with the bus would genuinely be less traumatic.

[loskie]

2 MILE ROUND TRIP!!!


Honestly do you need a car for this?

[CrippsCorner]

Ha, yeah, get an e-scooter and a vape and be on your way.

[MrBig]

macron said:

2 mile round trip?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024080625...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024040382...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024082633...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024090637...

None of this diesel ste!

I'd be all over that S class just for the challenge of keeping it running on a shoestring (once I'd painted the wheels silver!)

[ZX10R NIN]

Sensible options.

MG ZT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410145...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410295...

2.5T Mondeo:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406200...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410195...

ST220:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410305...

BUT given your needs I'd be looking for the nicest CLS 500, if you can live with 4 seats:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409113...

E320 if you can't:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404048...

Honda Legend:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411045...

[Decsim]

Volvo V70 T5?

Sub 3k, 5 seats, safe, has performance for overtaking, and has superb comfy heated seats.

I'm slightly biased as this one's mine (though I am supposed to be selling it).

[The Modfather]

Thanks for replies, I have to be able to drive due to weird hours and working on a port, so biking isn't very safe with murderers and rapists driving round (lorry drivers).

I have whittled it down to the following:

Gs300 - safe, quite boring but should be comfy and semi reliable.

Jag XF - forgot these can be had for cheap now and am seriously tempted

Merc E Class - would love a 5 litre s class but have to be somewhat sensible

Range Rover V8 L322 - Still top of my list but borkage levels increase, anyone running a L322 without eating savings up 😂.

Any threads on any of the above would be appreciated.

[Rayny]

The Modfather said:

Thanks for replies, I have to be able to drive due to weird hours and working on a port, so biking isn't very safe with murderers and rapists driving round (lorry drivers).

I have whittled it down to the following:

Gs300 - safe, quite boring but should be comfy and semi reliable.

Jag XF - forgot these can be had for cheap now and am seriously tempted

Merc E Class - would love a 5 litre s class but have to be somewhat sensible

Range Rover V8 L322 - Still top of my list but borkage levels increase, anyone running a L322 without eating savings up ??.

Any threads on any of the above would be appreciated.

Googling :
L322 Readers cars;pistonheads.com
Brings up some reading