ewan221 Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 With work I do pretty big miles - 10k in last 3 months. Not wanting to pile on the miles to the pending 370 So plan is to find something relatively cheap but reliable and comfortable for long drives. Any suggestions? Roughly £5k budget Quote
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 I've got a Honda civic gen 9 12 plate diesel. Its brilliant for mile munching, I do around 30,000 miles a year and it just keeps plodding along. I also get around 60-80 mph which isn't bad at all. I highly recommend 1. Quote
Ekona Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Andy_Muxlow said: I also get around 60-80 mph which isn't bad at all. Bit slow mate, must make overtaking a pain 2 Quote
Andy_Muxlow Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Ekona said: Bit slow mate, must make overtaking a pain Its plenty fast enough for a daily Dan its 2.2 so not too bad at all I am just an old git not Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Or can get a petrol Civic which will give around 50mpg which my CRZ does at the moment. £20 takes you 175 to 180 miles I think. Quote
Umster Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Cheap? Japanese. Reliable? Suzuki/Honda Comfortable? Toyota/Lexus Grab a Civic or a Swift, cheap as chips to run and decent all round cars. Quote
ewan221 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Posted July 16, 2020 Cheers - never thought about a civic. Not sure how comfortable a swift would be as motorway car ? Was 4 hours in car yesterday and that’s pretty normal Quote
Ekona Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 C-Class would be a good shout too, epically comfortable seats in those. A Class too, but almost certainly more expensive to buy than the C. Wouldn’t even look at a Swift for long drives. Civic maybe, but I’d rather get RWD so that way you at least have the option of a fun drive should you find yourself in that position at any point. Quote
marzman Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 On 14/07/2020 at 05:04, Ekona said: 320D. /thread 1000% agree. Ive been driving an 05' E90 320d with 170k on the clock for the last 3 months (my wife's car). Its quick and fun to drive - more fun than my 5.0 Mustang tbh. Hydraulic steering is lovely. I enjoy driving it so much i've booked a track day at Donnington next week and i'm taking that and not my 'stang! Quote
Umster Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 OK 4 hours in a Suzuki ain't a recommendation 5k would get you a decent 3 series or A4. Perfect for a daily beat em up. Quote
Mikey_S Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 17 hours ago, ewan221 said: Cheers - never thought about a civic. Not sure how comfortable a swift would be as motorway car ? Was 4 hours in car yesterday and that’s pretty normal I had a 2.2 icdti (mk8 version) type s civic, was great fun, cheap to run and had a bit of oomph about it I've been tempted to pick up another and make the Z a weekend toy Quote
Lee370Z Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 21 hours ago, marzman said: 1000% agree. Ive been driving an 05' E90 320d with 170k on the clock for the last 3 months (my wife's car). Its quick and fun to drive - more fun than my 5.0 Mustang tbh. Hydraulic steering is lovely. I enjoy driving it so much i've booked a track day at Donnington next week and i'm taking that and not my 'stang! I put 157k miles over a 6 year period on a 3 month old 2006 E90 330d auto back in 2006, and it was a great mile muncher for sure. I do like the 3 series and I've also had a 2006 E90 330i and a 2009 E92 M3. As you mention the Hydraulic steering is lovely in them. Really good all round cars I reckon. 1 Quote
ewan221 Posted July 18, 2020 Author Posted July 18, 2020 Typically went to sell my E85 Z4 today and roof decided not to work so going to have to use the 370z meantime. Thanks for suggestions so far. Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 4 hours then maybe not a Civic then. Suspension is pretty average. Mercedes is good shout. Maybe its just me but I find 4 door sedans to be the most comfortable over coupes. Suppose it depends. Avoid sports suspensions lol Quote
StevoD Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 I have a civic 1.6 tdi tourer perfectly great to bomb along the motorway in and still get 60ish mpg Quote
Ekona Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 You’re also 67 with a bad hip. That’s the demographic for Civic Estate drivers, right? 2 Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted July 19, 2020 Posted July 19, 2020 mannn, maybe things have changed with the civic and civic estate but i wouldn't recommend anything short of a soft Rover 75 or jaguar type suspension to anyone with back or hip problems. Depends what level of comfort is doable Its not just about motorways. Theres also town and city roads and the awful judder you feel within your bones when you smack a couple of craters mated together Quote
StevoD Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 On 19/07/2020 at 07:03, Ekona said: You’re also 67 with a bad hip. That’s the demographic for Civic Estate drivers, right? ****ing feel it at times 1 Quote
docwra Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 On 19/07/2020 at 11:59, GranTurismoEra said: mannn, maybe things have changed with the civic and civic estate but i wouldn't recommend anything short of a soft Rover 75 or jaguar type suspension to anyone with back or hip problems. Or perhaps the air suspension system from the Bentley Arnage/Continental? And double glazing, 18 way adjustable massage seats and draft free 4 zone aircon? Well under budget: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202007201441463 About on budget: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-12-VW-PHAETON-3-0-V6-TDI-DIESEL-4-MOTION-SWB-AUTO-PHANTOM-BLACK-BLK/264800044635?hash=item3da750065b:g:HHUAAOSwS1xfBZKR Seriously, the best car Ive ever owned and Ive got an F355 on the drive at the moment. 1 1 Quote
alexgv1 Posted July 24, 2020 Posted July 24, 2020 If comfort is a major concern then I'd say Volvos are worth a punt, used market has plenty of S/V60s and S/V40s. Seats are always very comfy and if you avoid R Design (sportier suspension) trim then you should be alright. If diesel is your thing then there are loads of high mileage examples to boot and they tend to go on for quite a while, just avoid any 1.6D and try to get a five cylinder over the newer with four if you can. Just my 2 cents, I have a daily Volvo and can sit in it for 3-5 hours without stopping. Friends have commented on the seat comfort. Quote
GranTurismoEra Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) well its not really a suggestion but i did see a 2015 370 roadster for sale. Had me scratching my head lol Edited July 25, 2020 by GranTurismoEra Quote
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