Powerful automatic suggestions

My friend is doing a lot of motorway driving and wants a powerful petrol automatic with £8,000 to spend. He is happy to pay the petrol prices but is worried about getting the Audi 3.2 because of the potential repair costs and is therefore considering a Lexus because its supposed to be more reliable. What would you recommend?

Asked on 2 April 2012 by K Crowshaw

Answered by Honest John

The Lexus IS250 auto is stunningly smooth and quiet and is probably the most reliable car he could buy, but isn't particularly quick and is fairly juicy.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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