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[YZ250]

If you replace the smoky derv XJ with a last of the line XJ575 that won't be far from the truth.

I wouldn't mind one of them, but they command strong money still, and more than I can justify considering the car I have doesn't really get used.

I wasn't familiar with that model but a quick search shows two 2018 XJ575's, one at £35K and the other at £39,500. Quite a beast I must admit. 
Would I ever have the desire to travel at 186mph, hmm,  yes I probably would.    Would less than 20mpg annoy me since owning a diesel, yes it definitely would. So, based on those two answers it's probably best if I don't buy one. 

[Doctor Gollum]

I can think of better ways to spend that money...

Obviously a Mercedes... But not the one you might expect

It's not about the top speed or the fuel economy, but rather the whole package

[Sir Tigger KC]

We fully expected an old Merc to pop up when we clicked the link! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I can think of better ways to spend that money...

Obviously a Mercedes... But not the one you might expect

It's not about the top speed or the fuel economy, but rather the whole package

6.9 litres and 8 cylinders.....what's not to like.

A paltry 286 BHP is not a lot these days.

[Doctor Gollum]

I can think of better ways to spend that money...

Obviously a Mercedes... But not the one you might expect

It's not about the top speed or the fuel economy, but rather the whole package

6.9 litres and 8 cylinders.....what's not to like.

A paltry 286 BHP is not a lot these days.

405lb ft of torque though... And no pansy driver aids

Like I said, it's the whole package

[Kevin Wood]

A mate of mine used to run a business importing  gliders from Germany, and he had one of those. Apparently, when he was late for the ferry, it was quite happy towing a glider trailer at 120 MPH.