Which luxury car to replace our Volvo V70?

At some point I plan to replace our trusty and excellent 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto. I was thinking about a 2008 or 2009 E-Class estate or the new V70. Is the Mercedes-Benz worth the extra money? Will...

Is a Mercedes-Benz good long term car?

I currently drive 20,000 miles a year on a 120 mile round trip commute which is mainly motorway and have a 6 year old Mazda 6 diesel with 120k on the clock. This is a reliable car and will probably keep...

What to look out for when buying an older S-Class

A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider? What average MPG Short and long distance? What is...

Which luxury Mercedes-Benz should my partner buy?

My partner is driving me to distraction, he always said when he retired he would buy the youngest S-Type or similar F-Type. Now retired he cannot make up his mind whether to keep his Volvo S40 saloon or...

Luxury and Economy - Which car is for me?

I'm trying to decide which car to buy next and I keep going round in circles. I always seem to regret my purchases soon after buying. I currently have a 2004 MG ZT 18.T which I love - stylish, comfy,...

Ear raid warning

Having reached an age when my hearing now requires aids, I find these in fact distort extraneous sounds so that it is quite useless trying to listen to the radio on long journeys. Also, because of the...

What should I look for when buying an Aston Martin DB9?

Unfortunately there is no column like yours in Canada, so I am writing to you. I would like to buy a 2005 or 2006 Aston Martin DB9 convertible. What are the concerns I should look at before buying, and...

Do dealers sell luxury cars at cost?

Please pass this on to Mike Rutherford in relation to his item about dealers selling cars “at cost”. Many years ago David Brown Senior was at a lunchtime cocktail party in Huddersfield when he was approached...

Choosing a used luxury sports car?

We are considering purchasing a used convertible sports car for touring in our retirement. Cars that appeal to us include the Aston Martin V8, Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Reliability, comfort and cost of...

Which luxury car could I buy for £15,000?

Would appreciate some comment and guidance as to how best to spend up to £15,000 on a second-hand 'luxury' saloon. I only travel around 6000 miles annually, mostly short journeys with occasional 200 -...