Dad's looking for a daily driver to replace A8 - suggestions? - Page 3

Mr. Mercedes

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Originally Posted by Mr. M

You guys are right... So far, the S seems like the more likely choice. I just wonder if the hybrid technology is really worth the wait though, or if just getting a diesel is good enough.

Another car came out in my mind: the GTI.

This is really endless.

If you don't want to wait for the FL and Hybrid the S320CDI would be way to go.

Tumbo

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Sell the QP and keep the A8.

In the long term the A8 will prove much more reliable and well build.

I do agree.
On other terms, why not go for the new A4? It will surprise you how big it is. And the the 3.0 TDI is an amazing engine.
So you'll get a new car, best in it's class, with a good handling and accelerationa and of course good economy.

fortuner

hey sorry for such a late reply well the c class teh c220cdi is absolotly fanatstic car its apleasure to drive especailly in city so easy to park and manouver it really is a fun easy car to drive and live with well the consumption is very very good on the c220cdi and i think it has ample power for city driving if you need more power go for a c320cdi that i beleive is a monster off a car.overall the c is superb and built solid and let me tell you it handles brilliantly yesterdai idrove on a 20km stretch windy and curvy raod and it was absoluetly amazing never driven a merc that handles so well apart from the c63 and yet the car is so comfortable.

on the other cars i think the suv is bit heavy on fuel the e and 5er are going to change soon iwe also have a s 350 at home and if you thinking of a car that size think no futher it is the most amazing car ever alos if you not in a hurry wait for the facelift which is soon hope this helps

Just_me

Are you really going from a big A8 to a small A4 or a C-CLASS?

Stay with the big guns, S-class, lexus, 7er or maybe a used Bentley Contiental?

SDNR

^ They are trying to be more economical with the fuel

....sensible

DaSilva

Q7 Hybrid is around the corner

but
Wait for the new A8 that's my best suggestion

Untill then
Sell QP!

klier

lol, easy choice....new F01 730d

ree

Still difficult!! I would definitely keep the Maserati!! Special car, extremely high fall of value and as you already mentioned, you're family has a "special realtionship" to this car. I would still think, that downgrading is a possible way to go. But right now, I have absolutely no new ideas…

Poverty

Newsflash, the advantages that diesel had over petrols is dimishining by every passing day. Soon petrol will be number 1 again.

Mr. M

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Originally Posted by ree

Still difficult!! I would definitely keep the Maserati!! Special car, extremely high fall of value and as you already mentioned, you're family has a "special realtionship" to this car. I would still think, that downgrading is a possible way to go. But right now, I have absolutely no new ideas…

You echo all of my sentiments ree. Think we'll just "wait-and-see" for now. Lots of fun stuff coming up, especially the F01 and the new E.