Re: another what car thread - car for 40,000 a year+
Some off the wall thoughts:
Saab 9-5 with the 3.0 diesel - very understressed motorway cruiser, not sure about real-world mpg though. The 2.2 diesel was liable to pop, my Saab main dealer always kept a rebuild kit on the shelf. Alternatively the 1.9TD Fiat-based 9-5 or 9-3.
Post 04 W203 diesel looks like a possible alternative - make sure you get the facelifted one, I can get 48mpg if gentle on my estate. So far I've run mine to 100k without bother, only needed an oil drip from the auto box fixed, plus a new front spring from a big pothole (it's the Avantgarde SE with AMG suspension).
Some off the wall thoughts:
Saab 9-5 with the 3.0 diesel - very understressed motorway cruiser, not sure about real-world mpg though. The 2.2 diesel was liable to pop, my Saab main dealer always kept a rebuild kit on the shelf. Alternatively the 1.9TD Fiat-based 9-5 or 9-3.
Post 04 W203 diesel looks like a possible alternative - make sure you get the facelifted one, I can get 48mpg if gentle on my estate. So far I've run mine to 100k without bother, only needed an oil drip from the auto box fixed, plus a new front spring from a big pothole (it's the Avantgarde SE with AMG suspension).