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[TheBoy]

I used to do the Cornwall run (approximately 300 miles) in one hit in my beemers (all of which were M Sports) and always felt ok when I arrived.    Migrating from my 3.2 to my A6 however took some time to become truly comfortable. It’s like a mobile armchair to me now though, but took a few weeks of adjustment to feel happy again. 

I never stop if I can get away with it, and certainly not just the little jaunt to St Ives/Hayle we often go.  She is very firmly told before we set off to ensure she isn't going to need any facilities en-route...   ...although coming back from Cornwall a couple of weeks back getting stuck on the M5 near Worcester for over 90 minutes fully tested her bladder control .  And mine, if I'm honest!  But she still had to wait until I'd finished teh M5, M42, M40 and A422 to Brakkers

[TheBoy]

The issue with buying second hand is you're at the mercy of the person that ordered it. Even the E39 was available with the seats from the E38
750, but I think I have only seen four cars with those seats fitted.

Its not the seats (I think), its the chassis tuning.

You need something to cleanse the Omega from your soul. Something so mundane and incomparable that the car that replaces it will be a breath of fresh air.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312054561267

I'm fairly sure they are FWD.

[YZ250]

Should add the only reason to discount the 5 series is my back injuries cause me issues with them.  Well, that and the fact Mrs TB won't get in it, but I see that as a bonus!

Do as I do on long holiday runs …...err, I mean what I used to do.    Travel at night at very high speeds and you’ll get there in half the time, thus spending less time in the vehicle. 
I think you and Mrs TB know in your hearts that the 530d is a great choice but are too embarrassed to admit it after slagging off BMW’s. 

[TheBoy]

And, Al, I'm not really brand loyal.  Granted have a pre 2012-ish GM product or pre 2019-ish JLR product has benefits when doing DIY diagnosis, which is a consideration....

...although Gixer is (unintentionally) talking me into an all-in lease of whatever shitbox gets closest to me requirements

[TheBoy]

are too embarrassed to admit it after slagging off BMW’s. 

Beemers in these parts are now rare as rocking horse shite.  I bet I see more Mundanos than Beemers round here.  Rarity of a model gives it a bit of kudos in my book, as long as not so rare you can't get bits when I break it

Every useless idiot around here drives Mercs.  Suspect that the F1 place has a deal for friends and family.

[TheBoy]

Thats not quite what I typed.  Somebody been messing with that censor again

[Doctor Gollum]

Thats not quite what I typed.  Somebody been messing with that censor again

[Doctor Gollum]

I know the Camry is wwd, and as dull as dishwater, but that's the whole point. but it should meet your other requirements in a get the job done kind of way, and they're more economical than you might think.

Going from the 3.2 to a Focus saloon to an E39 to a £400 2.2 Omega estate to an A Class and finally an S was quite a cathartic process. In fact that list cost about £2k combined.

The only reason for the R Class was parent transport requirements and the current S is a step forward from that.

[TheBoy]

Al, you're missing the point that for health reasons, I really cannot have FWD.  I can manage them for short journeys, usually, hence foreign little shitboxes you pick up from the airport are doable.  But more than about 40 miles, especially as the driver, I really can't do

[Doctor Gollum]

Perhaps I am

I get that a Yaris or Aygo or Adam might be considered a shit box and uncomfortable to get to the end of the drive, and you'll note that I didn't suggest such a car... the Camry isn't a small car.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312054561267

Without prying, (we all have issues), and bearing the above in mind...I don't understand how wwd is health related 

As an aside, SE spec BMWs are notably softer than the M Sport/full fat M siblings.

[Doctor Gollum]

Oh and from experience, it will do 40+ MP/G US, so the advertised 53.1mpg isn't unrealistic.

[ronnyd]

Should add the only reason to discount the 5 series is my back injuries cause me issues with them.  Well, that and the fact Mrs TB won't get in it, but I see that as a bonus!

Do as I do on long holiday runs …...err, I mean what I used to do.  Travel at night at very high speeds and you’ll get there in half the time, thus spending less time in the vehicle. 
I think you and Mrs TB know in your hearts that the 530d is a great choice but are too embarrassed to admit it after slagging off BMW’s. 

Only trouble with that these days, is most roadworks are overnight jobs now.

[YZ250]

Should add the only reason to discount the 5 series is my back injuries cause me issues with them.  Well, that and the fact Mrs TB won't get in it, but I see that as a bonus!

Do as I do on long holiday runs …...err, I mean what I used to do.  Travel at night at very high speeds and you’ll get there in half the time, thus spending less time in the vehicle. 
I think you and Mrs TB know in your hearts that the 530d is a great choice but are too embarrassed to admit it after slagging off BMW’s. 

Only trouble with that these days, is most roadworks are overnight jobs now.

 Very true. 

[Andy B]

I can recommend a ML on Airmatic 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Perhaps I am

I get that a Yaris or Aygo or Adam might be considered a shit box and uncomfortable to get to the end of the drive, and you'll note that I didn't suggest such a car... the Camry isn't a small car.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312054561267

Without prying, (we all have issues), and bearing the above in mind...I don't understand how wwd is health related 

As an aside, SE spec BMWs are notably softer than the M Sport/full fat M siblings.

Quite an imposing car in an 'ugly as f*uck' sort of way.