Autoblog-opinion: big limo with thick motor for 10k
Posted on 19-03-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 122 Responses”
Everybody has thought about. Are you sitting on Marktpaats to search for a new used car and you apply the search results to: slightly older, slightly more power, slightly heavier.
Because a Fiat Punto, Volkswagen Passat or Toyota Auris are all excellent cars, but for the same money, you can also in something very prestigious and diks drive. Because what can really go wrong? Exactly…
Sten thinks the same way. Sten is a big car enthusiast and shares that love with his friends. As a big fan of Porsche holding Sten of thick and German. A Panamera will certainly not be (unless ‘light rolschade’ is no problem). Anyway, let’s consider the wish list by:
Current /previous cars:None
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€ 5.000 up to 10.000 up to.
Annual mileage:10,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Large car to friends to take
Family Composition:Single
Preferred brands /models:German brands
No-go models / brands:Land Rover & Range Rover
Himself, he was thinking of an Audi A8, BMW 7 series, Mercedes S-class or Volkswagen Phaeton. Or he one had forgotten: no, Sten, the German topklassers. All. However, another requirement is that fairness is subordinate to comfort. A big engine is desirable. In addition, also outside of Germany are battleships built. After lengthy and detailed policy with the AB editors are we up to the following advice:
Passat Plus: Volkswagen Phaeton
If you have a large cruiser like, it does excellent. The Phaeton is devoid of all forms of athleticism and seems to be specifically made to the occupants to please. This gives the car a very neutral feel. The experts know what there is so special, the rest punch you not at the head. In terms of motor, we recommend to search for the 4.2 veertigklepper. The entry-level 3.2 has a hard time with the heavy weight. It has a 4.2 always 4WD. An alternative is the Audi A8, which with its aluminium body is significantly lighter, faster and more economical. But somewhere less cool than a Phaeton. In addition, the D2 A8’s (from ’02) very tidy for 10k.
Tip from @Casperh: Lexus LS
Once again a car to cruising, I have never seen one on the Nürburgring Parkplatz seen. Reliability is a major advantage: if the LS are maintenance will do you good. This is the Lexus insanely quiet and comfortable. And the Mark Levinson stereo is one of a large class. For 10k you have a top LS400 from the late 90’s, or a good LS430 from the beginning of this millennium. Keep in mind: they are quite scarce.
Stylish alternative: Daimler Super V8:
The Jaguar XJ8/XJR is a nice choice, but it has two disadvantages. Firstly, these cars are still reasonably sporty and secondly, is the legroom in the back is limited. That is with the Daimler Super V8 resolved. Then you will have a softer tuned suspension and a longer wheelbase. According to previous owners it is a car with lots of style and class. That Supercharged V8 pulls always and this type of Daimler, known as a well-built car, only there were a few issues with the engine (nikasil coating), which is also in the Jaguar XKR.
Tip from @Wouter: BMW 740i (E38)
One of the most stately BMW limousines of the past few years is, of course, the E38 7-series. For 10 mille, there are fun designs to choose from, both with six-in-line as the V8, there is a L designs, making your friends even more space. Ride in an E38 is heavenly: very smooth, comfortable and yet the block on the road feel. It dates back to the E38 from a time when everything is simpler. Another tip from Wouter: look at a lower class, but with thick motor. You often have just a fresher copy. A 540i E39 is also an alternative, provided that your friends don’t have such long legs.
The default selection: Mercedes-Benz S-class
To be with your friends to cruising an ideal automobile. If ‘320’ you can still make copies with a somewhat reasonable mileage of 150k. It seem most of the 320’s still fairly original. The 500’s in the budget are sometimes weird exhausts, led-lights, ‘AMG’ packages, black wheels and other embellishments that the zigeunerleven romantiseren. You need to taste. In addition, you should keep in mind that this generation S-class can be quite rusted and the air suspension always take a time goes. This evil remedy are quite pricey. Why this S-class still recommend it: there are plenty of specialists for the maintenance and you have a very wide choice. Terms of equipment: an S-class is almost never FULL OPTIONS!!!!’
Lexus Light: Honda Legend
The Legend and the LS400 are well matched. The Legend is however a slightly tighter, without uncomfortable. The six cylinder engine is just also take a bit more lively than the lazy V8 from the Lexus. Another advantage is that all the Legends were just do full-options issued there were no options, including metallic paint and a sunroof were always on). And it is Japanese. On the internet is that the Japanese never destroyed, so it is true. Was sold in USA as the Acura RL, so it is still a premium car too!
Yolo: Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine:
If you really only want to cruise with your friends, I would all the options, don’t even consider, and 10k piece on a stretched Cadillac DeVille. You have a decent selection, and most have not even as crazy as a lot of running. The Northstar engine can be a thorny issue, because this has some specific issues had (oil leaks, torn head gasket and wrong bolts), so search for a as late as possible, type in your budget, and let him check by a specialist. Space is obviously not an issue with this car you can own limobedrijfje on! Check here for the driver tips.
Just a general tip: take care you yourself are not rich. These cars are cheap for a reason: maintenance costs are high, as well as insurance, fuel and road tax. Fear not that your so 5 mille must have changed hands to the toplimousine again in reasonable condition. So a sloop is for sale often because there is an expensive repair about to come. Nobody sells S-class just after the air suspension has been updated. Last tip: check the books and verify that all the parts are original. If not, walk away. For 10 mille that you get a good copy to take. Oh, and a Phaeton was not standard, Rotalla or Tristar tyres. However, a sign that a car is cheap by the APK is gone.
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