Which large saloon for comfort?
I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6.
My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling' and 'feel' advantages - hence no Mercedes Sport type model. Please could you tell me what difference wheel sizes make to comfort.? For instance Jaguar have 17 inch to 20 inch wheels - I suspect they would have an effect on comfort but I'm not sure which way and how.
What car would produce least road/wind noise? Is there any other car/model that I should also consider? New or old within this sort of budget. I don't change cars often so am keen to make as informed a decision as possible.
My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and ride quality. I probably would not recognise 'handling' and 'feel' advantages - hence no Mercedes Sport type model. Please could you tell me what difference wheel sizes make to comfort.? For instance Jaguar have 17 inch to 20 inch wheels - I suspect they would have an effect on comfort but I'm not sure which way and how.
What car would produce least road/wind noise? Is there any other car/model that I should also consider? New or old within this sort of budget. I don't change cars often so am keen to make as informed a decision as possible.
Asked on 15 July 2012 by xxxx
Answered by
Honest John
Go for the XF on the smallest wheel with the deepest profile tyres you can get it on. 17" or 18" rather than 19" or 20".
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