The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2

[TheBoy]

OK, as I do not want a god forsaken Passat, anybody got any sensible options.

RWD
Capable of around 40mpg
200+ bhp
£10k ish
Generally good reliability
4 door
Good corrosion resistance
Ideally sub 10yrs old

It can't be:
BMW (I'd consider proper M stuff, but won't meet other criteria )
Merc
VAG


Fire away 

[tunnie]

Jag XF 3.0d, I really liked everything about it. Around 6.5 secs to 60, fast, comfy, great driving position.

Shed loads of toys, RWD and awesome dash setup with gear selector.

[tunnie]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607145848277/usedcars?logcode=visc

I'd consider wrapping the wood with carbon or silver effect 

[tunnie]

Tbh, if you don't want the Jags, you are a bit stuffed. As I understand it you don't want to go LPG again due to lack of supply, the cars that are RWD and Diesel and don't fall into your "not allowed" list is square route of sod all!

[TheBoy]

Jag XF 3.0d, I really liked everything about it. Around 6.5 secs to 60, fast, comfy, great driving position.

I had discomfort issues after 2hrs driving a poverty spec XF Luxury.

Shed loads of toys, RWD and awesome dash setup with gear selector.

Gimmicks like the gear selector and air vents are of no interest to me. In fact they worry me, as pointless, yet expensive to repair.


XF was on my original list, but the test drive knocked it off, due to the (lack of) seat comfort. As it was the only car on the original list, that's left me scuppered a bit


Also, £10k will struggle to buy a 3.0l diesel now, unlike 4 months ago.

[TheBoy]

Tbh, if you don't want the Jags, you are a bit stuffed. As I understand it you don't want to go LPG again due to lack of supply, the cars that are RWD and Diesel and don't fall into your "not allowed" list is square route of sod all!

Tell me about it. If I go XJ, it would have to be the newer style else it will smell of wee, and then budget is blown.  And the arse is pig ugly (sorry dbug )

[tunnie]

Tbh, if you don't want the Jags, you are a bit stuffed. As I understand it you don't want to go LPG again due to lack of supply, the cars that are RWD and Diesel and don't fall into your "not allowed" list is square route of sod all!

Tell me about it. If I go XJ, it would have to be the newer style else it will smell of wee, and then budget is blown.  And the arse is pig ugly (sorry dbug )

Saw new shape XJ when getting the CC, thought, yes one day! £25k though 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Lexus LS460 pretty much ticks all the boxes apart from the MPG, But on paper at least despite the V8 should be better on fuel than a Omega.

It's a little on the big side, can't see it handling well especially in the twisties, Probably make you feel sick 

Probably one of the most comfortable cars I've been a (passenger in) completely silent inside even on a windy day very relaxing. Plenty of gadgets, Should be reliable. 0-60 is around 6 seconds.

Looks a little bland but a little more sophisticated / clean look over the LS430.

No idea about servicing costs that's the only grey area I haven't looked much into.

Boring but sensible long term car pretty much sums it up? 

[tunnie]

No big diesel in the Lexus IIRC?

[Mr.OmegaMan]

No big diesel in the Lexus IIRC?

Not in that generation of Lexus LS, No idea about the newer LS.. There's always the hybrid version of the LS but that's a very expensive problem waiting to happen IMO. Think it's called the LS600H.

[citroenguy]

An S-type with the 2.7 V6 derv?
or an XJ as mentioned.
If you could be without RWD there´s the Volvo S80 (AWD availible)

[tunnie]

An S-type with the 2.7 V6 derv?
or an XJ as mentioned.
If you could be without RWD there´s the Volvo S80 (AWD availible)

I could never see the fatty little admin in an S-Type. 

Also widely agreed the 3.0d was far, far superior to the 2.7d. Which means XF or XJ. 

[Varche]

Remind me , what is wrong with the Chrysler 300?

If not what about an import? Holden perhaps?

[Nick W]

Remind me , what is wrong with the Chrysler 300?

It's an ancient E-class Merc built by Americans.

[Varche]

And? Moving from one jam to another.....

Just a thought. I have never really liked the styling.