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Need a newish car with comfortable seats

I have driven Mercedes-Benz 220CDIs for 10 years and have been very happy with them. But I now want the same quality build/engineering,fuel economy,but with more comfort.

I am 61 years old and six foot three inched in height. So I want German engineering with French seating! I like the feel/torque of a diesel,but do only 12,000 miles a year so either fuel would be OK, as long as it goes like a rocket when needed. What do you recommend?

Asked on 13 August 2014 by winker

Answered by Honest John
Volvo S60 D4 181 DriveE SE has good seats, does 60mpg and has 400Nm torque. But be sure to get a big discount. £5k +.
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