Kent to Devon 2/3 days a week in comfort, what saloon/estate

Kent to Devon 2/3 days a week in comfort, what saloon/estate

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Norton850

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710 posts

42 months

Yesterday (17:51)
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I currently have a Polestar 2 long range at my home in Kent and a Ford Ranger at my work place in Devon, both cars are used around their respective areas but i want a comfortable saloon/estate to do the journey 2/3 days a week.

The Polestar is being sold to make way for something sportier soon that i don't want to add lots of miles to, preferring to add those miles to the car in question.

I own the business in Devon and visit regularly to check in on things and enjoy the long drive but travel a time that suits missing the worse of traffic issues when possible.

Budget is £20k, must be auto, have great seats and have some grunt.

Is the answer a Bmw 5 series of some sort?

2 GKC

2,032 posts

110 months

Yesterday (17:57)
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530d SE

BlindedByTheLights

1,400 posts

102 months

Yesterday (17:58)
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F31 330d

raspy

1,750 posts

99 months

Yesterday (18:20)
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Luxury saloon that’s S class or similar, with a V8 minimum

T1547

1,131 posts

139 months

Yesterday (18:27)
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Yep 5 series

SFTWend

981 posts

80 months

Yesterday (20:41)
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With comfort and best seats being key criteria I'd be looking at a Volvo. A T5 engined model will have adequate grunt for most.

I always thought Volvos were for old flat cap types, but once you've tried one..... They are a very relaxing drive.

Edited by SFTWend on Saturday 28th September 20:59

bennno

12,467 posts

274 months

Yesterday (21:46)
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Norton850 said:
I currently have a Polestar 2 long range at my home in Kent and a Ford Ranger at my work place in Devon, both cars are used around their respective areas but i want a comfortable saloon/estate to do the journey 2/3 days a week.

The Polestar is being sold to make way for something sportier soon that i don't want to add lots of miles to, preferring to add those miles to the car in question.

I own the business in Devon and visit regularly to check in on things and enjoy the long drive but travel a time that suits missing the worse of traffic issues when possible.

Budget is £20k, must be auto, have great seats and have some grunt.

Is the answer a Bmw 5 series of some sort?
Up the budget slightly and find an a8

Mr Tidy

23,817 posts

132 months

Yesterday (21:57)
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If fuel costs aren't an issue the S Class and A8 suggestions would be great, but then so would a 7 Series or a Jaguar XJ.

Although I find my old 330i is very relaxed for long trips and plenty big enough for travelling solo.