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[tunnie]

Tad more miles, but this is stonking value.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605204137994

I read the engines were refined a bit late 2010, going to have to drive one, see what's what.

What the hell is wrong with you 

fnarking disgusting ugly obese astra full of the shittest plastics known to man, a disgusting boring 4 pot diesel piece of WWD cack, shit ride quality, noisey scratty little rep taxi. I would honestly rather walk than ever get in one of those abominations ever again.

Just get a CLS already dammit! 

Sadly I need something that ticks all the boxes, not the most inspiring car but I want something that's fairly cheap to run but has a few toys and has a bit of comfort.

I really do like the CLS, but not sure it will be practical enough for my needs. Hence now also looking at 2008-ish vintage E-Class 320's

Similar interior, same peach of V6 diesel engine just bags more practical.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Tad more miles, but this is stonking value.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605204137994

I read the engines were refined a bit late 2010, going to have to drive one, see what's what.

What the hell is wrong with you 

fnarking disgusting ugly obese astra full of the shittest plastics known to man, a disgusting boring 4 pot diesel piece of WWD cack, shit ride quality, noisey scratty little rep taxi. I would honestly rather walk than ever get in one of those abominations ever again.

Just get a CLS already dammit! 

Sadly I need something that ticks all the boxes, not the most inspiring car but I want something that's fairly cheap to run but has a few toys and has a bit of comfort.

I really do like the CLS, but not sure it will be practical enough for my needs. Hence now also looking at 2008-ish vintage E-Class 320's

Similar interior, same peach of V6 diesel engine just bags more practical.

Please don't.

[tunnie]

Time for diesel 

I found the 320 MB engine a peach, silky smooth and apart from rev gauge not going up as far, very hard to tell it was not petrol.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Time for diesel 

I found the 320 MB engine a peach, silky smooth and apart from rev gauge not going up as far, very hard to tell it was not petrol.

I have never understood the whole diesel experience.

Other than low CO2 figures (which means inexpensive road tax) and decent fuel consumption, they offer little in my humble opinion.

They throw out so much pollution that some authorities are charging extra for both parking and driving a derv car.

In addition, they are expensive to fix as they age, more so than cars using proper fuel.

Sorry, but not a fan of derv.

[Mister Rog]

Time for diesel 

I found the 320 MB engine a peach, silky smooth and apart from rev gauge not going up as far, very hard to tell it was not petrol.

I've not long got my first diesel, apart from a slightly louder and very different engine sound, I don't see any great performance difference between it and my MV6, but I'm not a boy racer type driver.

[tunnie]

Time for diesel 

I found the 320 MB engine a peach, silky smooth and apart from rev gauge not going up as far, very hard to tell it was not petrol.

I've not long got my first diesel, apart from a slightly louder and very different engine sound, I don't see any great performance difference between it and my MV6, but I'm not a boy racer type driver.

Same type of driver here, my main concern about the Merc is the 7g gearbox and its reliability. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Time for diesel 

I found the 320 MB engine a peach, silky smooth and apart from rev gauge not going up as far, very hard to tell it was not petrol.

I've not long got my first diesel, apart from a slightly louder and very different engine sound, I don't see any great performance difference between it and my MV6, but I'm not a boy racer type driver.

Same type of driver here, my main concern about the Merc is the 7g gearbox and its reliability. 

If it is the same  or similar to the box in my Merc than I wouldn't concern yourself too much.

I thought the box was excellent and having seven speeds meant that the engine was always in the right gear for instant acceleration.

Consider a petrol CLS 350.

[tunnie]

7g has 5 forward 2 reverse gears, apparently. Just concerned on it's life as examples I'm looking at are around 100k and I'm doing around 15k miles a year.

Can't consider petrols, I'm currently running the 3.2 as my work car. 23mpg has an effect on the wallet. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

7g has 5 forward 2 reverse gears, apparently. Just concerned on it's life as examples I'm looking at are around 100k and I'm doing around 15k miles a year.

Can't consider petrols, I'm currently running the 3.2 as my work car. 23mpg has an effect on the wallet. 

I get a new car tomorrow.

Well, not new, but July 2013(13)

It runs on petrol and even in my wildest dreams won't return 23 MPG.

[citroenguy]

Could I tempt you with something gallic? 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201608126729577?search-target=usedcars&make=citroen&model=c5&year-from=2010&maximum-mileage=up_to_70000_miles&transmission=automatic&page=1&postcode=se162ub&radius=1500&sort=default&body-type=estate&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=1

Super comfy, great seats, quiet, nice cabin and a very reliable 2.0 hdi DW10 engine . Also you'll get around 40mpg.

Here´s one with the 2.7 HDi V6 (same one as in Jags an Land rovers), less reliable though..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607175933272?search-target=usedcars&make=citroen&model=c5&year-from=2009&fuel-type=diesel&transmission=automatic&sort=default&postcode=se162ub&searchcontext=default&page=1&radius=1500&body-type=estate&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=1

Bit of an odd choice like an omega . There is a good forum for them too: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/

[tunnie]

Humm not bad looking Estates are they? Very reasonable prices too.

I'm calling by a garage on way home that's open late, it has loads of options I'm considering. V70/A6 Avant/Insignia Tourer etc.

I need to get in and drive them really, as at the moment I'm just looking at photos and reviews. But now I've got some free time again, need to get my arse in these cars and drive them

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Humm not bad looking Estates are they? Very reasonable prices too.

I'm calling by a garage on way home that's open late, it has loads of options I'm considering. V70/A6 Avant/Insignia Tourer etc.

I need to get in and drive them really, as at the moment I'm just looking at photos and reviews. But now I've got some free time again, need to get my arse in these cars and drive them

On a practical note many new cars are low -slung these days leaving little headroom for the taller driver.

I'm only six-one so not properly tall like yourself. Even so I find in most cars I need the seat as low as it will go. It is very annoying when your hair/head constantly rubs against the roof.

Cars of old could be driven with a top hat.

[X30XE]

7g has 5 forward 2 reverse gears, apparently. Just concerned on it's life as examples I'm looking at are around 100k and I'm doing around 15k miles a year.

Can't consider petrols, I'm currently running the 3.2 as my work car. 23mpg has an effect on the wallet. 

CLS 350  40mpg
CLS 350 CDI  46mpg

If you buy an insignificant I will track you down and set fire to it.    It's for your own good! 

[aaronjb]

7g has 5 forward 2 reverse gears, apparently. Just concerned on it's life as examples I'm looking at are around 100k and I'm doing around 15k miles a year.

7 Forward, 2 Reverse (You don't call your 5 speed Omega a 6 speed, do you? ) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_7G-Tronic_transmission#Specifications

[Kevin Wood]

WTF? 2 Reverse gears... Why?