Can You Buy a Decent Luxury Car for £5k?

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[@MauriOTB]

Wish mainland Europe had UK pricing, can't buy anything fun for 5k in Italy...

[@o_o-_-8639]

Yh, the most “fun” thing I’ve found was a 1.6 citroen c3 109 cv 🥲 with a sloooooow 6 semi-auto. And a 1.6 civic with 800.000 km 🫠

[@stcxps526]

Italy used car prices are stupid 😂

[@NaNa-wj8tw]

What even Alfas?

[@MauriOTB]

@@NaNa-wj8tw Yea mate, the EU market is highly saturated. If you wanna go cheap Germany might have some deals but it's insanity compared to what Brits and Americans pay for a vehicle.

[@o_o-_-8639]

@@stcxps526 well, since no one controls prices this is what happens, also same if not worse story with real estate

[@Levenstone132]

Heart says Lexus. Wife says new bathroom.

[@yunusmukiibi2318]

Lexus for life

[@dansaab11]

Saab 9-5 Aero - Leather seats, Electric seats, Sat nav extra, Cruise control, dual climate control, Big boot, 17 inch wheels, 2.3 Turbo (260bhp, 350Nm of torque and 28 mpg around town and 39mpg on a run.

[@siliconRain]

This was a brilliant video, Matt. It's really great to be walked through Autotrader by someone with loads of car knowledge. I'd love to see more of these for some other car segments: sporty coupes, family cars, hot hatches etc.

[@newjerseywales]

I'd happily pay him to scrutinise cars I was interested in buying!

[@henkholdingastate]

He was 18 years old and immediately bought the car of his dreams. A battleship from an old BMW, and hoped it would be a woman magnet. Nice tearing with a lot of horsepower. But then came the first minor repair. Oeiiiiii those are different prices than dad paid for his VW from the 90s. Sell it again (to the next 18 year old who drives it until its 1st repair). No i am not this boy

[@barryhill1044]

Buy a 2004/5/6 Lexus 430LS and trust my word You will own probably the best car ever built. They are bulletproof and highly spect and a pleasure to own with very little mechanical concerns like some other cars, total comfort. How do I know ? I belong to a family of car dealers and have driven/ owned the lot, Merc’s RR BMW Ferrari Lamborghini Audi. The 430 LS is by far the best car for £5000 Buy one with full service record by Lexus and with Low miles They are good for 3/4 hundred thousand miles without much issue , Just trying to pass on good advice…

[@barryhill1044]

Lexus 430 LS needs a lot of money piled into them ? I stopped reading at that point. The Lexus 430 LS “ is “ probably the most indestructible car ever built Ridiculously comfortable Ridiculously well appointed especially the Ultra Luxury model, Radar / reversing Cameras Soft closing doors, rear reclining seats Fridge touch screen SN Totally quiet almost as quiet as an electric car ..

[@rotwang77]

Glad you recognised the Lexus GS. I bought a GS450h 18 months ago for £4k and it's been great. Absolute overtaking monster and happy doing 140mph on the autobahn. 162k miles and going strong.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I love the refinement

[@michaelyounes29]

Pretty rare nowadays.

[@cosminmoflic8319]

I also have a GS450h, one of the fastest cars you can get for the money and it has a unique effortless way of getting up to speed.

[@davidlee4966]

Fully agree with your conclusion on the GS430, well made with the American market in mind, and tend to be serviced properly by the first few owners which helps the long term ownership; good choice

[@sadmarinersfan8935]

Such a steal for so much great car

[@ianscothern6168]

Hi Matt. Great video. Some comments about the Jaaaag. I had a 2010 XF so pre-facelift. Had it from 60k-120k 1. Facelift looks better. 2. Heavy car goes through tyres, brakes, suspension and wheel control parts, so budget for frequent replacements. 3.Looks great on 20inch rims but makes ride quality poor 4. Door lock actuators fail. Fairly cheap to fix but frustrating. 5. Sponge covering of the electric window action perishes and you get a really annoying rattle in the front doors. 6. Will need a new battery and will need to be coded to your car so you can't buy one and replace yourself 6. Over 80k it Will probably need an alternator, if you can time replacing this and getting timing belt done at same time it'll save you money but expect £600 for alternator and £1000 for belt kit 7. If you are test driving a higher miles 3LDV6, roll the window down and listen carefully when accelerating. A tell-tall 'whoosh' or actually a 'shhhhhhhsh' is not the turbo but a split in the inlet manifold and can be terminal. 8.Coolant system can develop a leak and by the time you see the steam and the light comes on it's probably too late. 9. DPF -sigh- once you're getting frequent regen messages it needs a proper flush as well as a regen, but it might well be nearly time for a 'dpf solution' or new 'dpf'. 10. The pop up gear selector is cool, but the silver ones in bright sun, reflect light directly up in to your peripheral vision. Most will have teh 'growler' sticker on them, don't take it off !!

[@tecnogadgethd]

I would greatly appreciate any link to a video where that manifold sound can be heard to help users troubleshoot, or at least know its not the turbo. Thanks

[@derekstocker6661]

Great review of a lot of things that many would not even think about, thanks for this!

[@paulk1702]

Excellent write up. You should put this on Pistonheads 👍

[@mickadatwist1620]

Sounds like a lot of trouble.

[@andrewpickering5413]

My experience quite different to yours! Had a first of the facelift 2012 car, 3.0s portfolio diesel, bought the car with 16k on the clock and just had it written off with 110k on the clock, only issues were tyres which it ate through, and a parking sensor wiring fault. Service them, and more importantly drive them regularly for long trips and they are an absolute joy to own and drive

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Can't go wrong with a Volvo D5. Just make sure it's had the timing belt done and you're on to a winner. My 2012 V70 D5 cost me £290 to insure and it's effortlessly powerful and comfortable. Brilliant car. It is a bit thirsty though, only returning around 33mpg.

[@VolvoGuy1969]

I have to agree. Easily the most solid and reliable car on that list next to maybe the Lexus. But the Volvo has a bit of quirky cool that the Lexus can’t match. Acres of comfort and durability for the price.

[@EnglishTMTB]

They're quite a bit less thirsty with a manual, regardless of which generation you go for... And TBH, the manual boxes are solid where the autos can be problematic if they haven't been serviced enough. Great cars and great engines - loved my S80, love my S60... Something about a 5-cylinder even in diesel form just sounds great.

[@towerdave4836]

I’ve driven a £5k XF and, honestly, thought it was a brilliant combination of performance and comfort/luxury and handling and economy (diesel) .

[@skd9114]

Nice one Matt. I bought my diesel XF for 4 grand around 6 months ago. I cannot think of many other things that are as good for the money. I'm over the moon with it and servicing and repairs appear reasonable with my local specialist.

[@thetechlibrarian]

You couldn’t even touch a rough xf for under 15k in the states

[@khrisbharath752]

I've been smitten by the old shape XF for ages now. A low mileage, nicely spec'd example with decent rims in dark blue and walnut on the dash just does it for me. It's funny, how this Jag has aged so well, timeless design, one of Ian Callum's best in my opinion. So yeah, I might take the plunge at some point. It'll be quite the departure from my current ride, the Yeti.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Go for a petrol

[@lukajozia6782]

Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

[@Aztekonise]

@@HighPeakAutos any chance you're able to do a review on petrol cars for around 5-6k? I'm in London so ulez has been a problem

[@theauldscientist]

@@lukajozia6782 right hand drive in the UK so they can’t really be shipped off and sold for a profit anywhere else. One of the few positives of being British at the moment!!

[@msalzberg4962]

I prefer the 2015 refresh. Nice headlamps and taillights. I had one with the supercharged V6. Still sorry I got rid of it. Beautiful, inside and out.

[@markslack]

Excellent video! I agree with your winning choices of either the XF or the Lexus. I've had a couple of XFs, both 3.0-litre petrol Premium Luxury, had no issues, reasonably economical and drove well. S80 seems a lot of car for the money too.

[@sandersson2813]

Me too. Only issue on my XF was a button broke on one of the little storage bins, my XE on the other hand was never out of the garage in the 12 months I put up with it

[@markslack]

@@sandersson2813 Yes, when I looked at the XE it seemed rather low rent in quality compared to the XF.

[@sandersson2813]

@@markslack I like tje latest Jag/Land Rover interior, and I'd consider having another again now, but was so glad to get rid of my 2016 XE. It was very cheaply made. I actually switched from Jag to Volvo and the Volvo seemed 10x better built. Be interesting to see what the Jag 2025 relaunch will be when they are attempting to go to Bentley levels m .

[@markslack]

@@sandersson2813 Very much agree with your thoughts and yes the 2025 date will be very interesting to see.

[@mairenared]

Great video Matt, I'd definitely go for the XF. Always had a thing about Jaguars as they run in the family. My father had a Mark VII and my uncle a Mark I. I got driven round the Monteblanco circuit in an XFR and that was quite an experience, though they also took me out in a 1955 D-Type which was totally wild! I also drove the all aluminium XJR when that was launched and that was a lot of fun 😃

[@badwolf4058]

Nicely informative. I was surprised you glossed over the Honda Legend - I had a peer at a 57 plate recently: V6, AWD and definitely in the luxury bracket, also ULEZ compliant but the road tax is £630. I struggle to understand this. The BMW E39 540i (of which you should have had a look at a low mileage example!) isn't ULEZ compliant but tax is around £295. The Jaguar XF has shockingly poor rear visibility so, of the cars I have, if I were swapping my 540i I would plump for the Legend, despite the road tax - although I would miss the V8. As an aside, I do think cheap barges are the way to go until we know whether we are condemned to drive soulless e-vehicles or, indeed, allowed to own our own cars at all ...

[@johnj3577]

I found it so difficult to find something to replace my E39 540i. They are such a perfect car that do everything brilliantly. Kept mine for 16 years and while other cars came and went I couldn't part with the 540. Sold it to a collector in the end though because I knew he'd look after it and keep it on the road. I also considered a Legend but parts availability is a challenge. These days I'm in an Infiniti M37S which is fantastic, but I still miss the 540 with its big solid V8 feel... So out of the cars in this video I'd have the Lexus GS430.

[@kevatcrewe]

If I've learnt one thing in this video, it's the massive depreciation on most of these cars

[@andrewmorton3177]

My brother bought a Lexus GS 300 SEL brand new in 2005 & he’s still got it! It’s in lovely condition, got sub 100000 miles, garaged all it’s life, has full Lexus history & gives him next to no trouble. Recently he spent a couple of grand getting the paint work tidied up, wheels refurbed with a new set of decent tyres. It’s not my cup of tea but definitely still looks the part but he does have to run it on super unleaded because it’s not E10 compatible apparently.

[@lukajozia6782]

Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

[@TheD7035]

@@lukajozia6782 Many new cars these days deliberately over priced to begin with when new. This devious way was devised so that if the car was originally costing £40,000 and over when new and then within a few months or sat one year approx if pre reg the price can drop a lot say up to around 40% approx. This entices a second hand buyer but then in the UK you have to pay the full revised vehicle road tax circa £550 pa. And not the cheaper road tax for a car that cost less than £40k new. (Unless you're eligible for not paying road tax eg disabled.)

[@christopherkelly577]

I bought a good saab 93 1.9 TiD and it was luxurious compared with my previous cars and it felt quick and still 40 plus MPG. Think it has around 250 pound feet of torque. Was only £480 3 years ago. Similar ones now are all a grand and up. 5 grand would get you a nice NG 95. I love them...

[@EpohDerf]

Last year I scooped up a 4.2tdi A8 LWB for £4k. Drove it down to France on holiday, drove it back, had some fun with it, sold it. Great holiday car.

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

The idea of a used A8 tickled me. Here in Australia they are still horrendously expensive even used, but OEM spares are just astronomical. A replacement headlight for that A8 would run you about $6000, or a touch over 3000 quid. Yes, really. And I can't believe you skipped over Saab!

[@davidbusch8912]

Used cars in general are so expensive in Australia 😩. I was hoping to see SAAB represented as well, and Peugeot just for a laugh.

[@seanh9075]

I was offended not seeing an Aero on there!

[@alexwright1359]

Been running an A8 for 4 years no problem, Also have an 89 Saab 900 Turbo Aero! :)

[@leegorman8322]

Off the beaten track, I just wonder how Australia will embrace the EV era (minus range anxiety)? The roads are... long. What gets me if Australia goes the EV route 🙄

[@IceMan-il7dx]

@@davidbusch8912 Dunno....I've an 06 A6 Avant with 143,000kms. $5400 7 months ago. And an 08 Merc E350 on 140,000kms. I'd say used lux is available here in Oz. Facebook marketplace and haggle. Old Holdens and Fords are fetching the mad money 💰 🤑

[@markmcarthur-christie2743]

Brilliant - love this. It's basically my standard Saturday night, even down to thinking 'maybe a C6 wouldn't be a bad idea...'

[@smoothmicra]

Well done for at least giving the Skoda Superb a shout out. An 'under the radar' luxury car, everyone will laugh and call you granddad, in the meantime you chuckle as you waft along the motorway in an incredibly well built executive saloon knowing the next service bill will probably be one less zero than the 'fashionable' brands. Sounds good to me 😉

[@mickyeverton]

Hi Matt, just bought a 2005 Jag S Type with 34,000 genuine miles on the clock (one owner) for under £4,000 with Full Service History!! UNBELIEVABLE VALUE!! Looks like a 25 Grand Motor, I have to say it but YOU REALLY DO GET A LOT OF CAR FOR THE MONEY!! Many Thanks for all your work, Peace From London. 🙏🙏🙏

[@therealshakespeare9243]

There is really no contest in my opinion. The Volvo S80 is one of the most comfortable, safest and reliable car on the road. Don't buy one later than 2006 though for reliability - as when Ford took over they scrimped on quality. Expect a 2005/6 diesel model to run mostly maintenance free for 250, 000 miles or so. Don't worry about "high mileage" as long as they have had reasonable care/service. I bought my last S80 with just 36,000 on the clock about 4 years ago for £3,500. It's still only done 60,000 miles and is just nicely "run in" My last S80 did 60 miles to the gallon (even in Wales). The current one did about 48 mpg on a 2,000 mile trip going to Milan and back from the North of England via the Alps. I have owned S80's for 18 years so far and NEVER had to spend anything on repairs during that entire period. The seats are super comfortable, they age well and still look "up to date" One of the best cars for sure!

[@paulwickenden7143]

I watch your videos with interest and with an open mind. I use refillable lpg bottles on my motorhome and have noticed less pumps here in the UK and also I have noticed an increase in the use of lithium batteries for leisure use. With this in mind I think your comments and video content were on point even if certain people cannot see this. If new ideas aren't embraced progress doesn't happen. MP3 killed cd which killed records. Your thoughts that batteries could kill off lpg seems credible to me. Keep up the good videos, try to forget about the 'haters'.

[@christophers7070]

This is gold. I love the way Mat gets excited at every click of the mouse. Hilarious!. Keep it up

[@surreyguysurrey4898]

Hi Matt first off want to say that i really love your content and this video was great. Completely get that you need to monetise this but please watch the ad frequency only a few mins in and have already lost track of how many ad breaks!

[@jdmguy44]

Interestly, that old Rover 800 you stopped at is fitted with the 2.7 V6 motor from the Honda Legend of that era. Quite cool cars really.

[@oohrah81]

Great video as always. Brilliant to see your reactions to cars with subwoofers, aftermarket nonsense, etc 😂 I'm the same. Always perplexed as to why people spend good money, sticking crap to a car?! I'll be looking forward to the next video.

[@alanorion1]

Hi Matt I chosen a Jaguar S Type Diesel. This was following one of your videos. I took your advice and gave it a gearbox service and a timing belt, it had done 69000 when I bought it 7 months ago I paid £4800 for the car plus the service items The car is pretty well immaculate one or two stone chips only.I am delighted with the car. Keep up the great videos Best wishes Alan

[@lukajozia6782]

Why prices used cars in UK are so cheap For example somebody buy new Audi A8 for 100 k £ and afther 3 years car is worth only 30-35 k £

[@originalshadowfax]

I had a XFS V6 and had it remapped to 325bhp 😁, fuel consumption improved as well, winner winner

[@stephendavies6949]

I had a last-of-the-line 2007 2.7 diesel SE S Type as a company car. It has to be the sweetest turbo diesel engine ever! I was supposed to replace it after 3 years but kept it for 4 and 140,000 miles. I only relinquished it when the HR department threatened me with disiplinary action!

[@martinclift3843]

Nice video! Currently running an S80 2.0 D4. Just immense for wafting up & down the UK motorway network. 55mpg, £30 tax & all in serene comfort. Fantastic cars!

[@andylaws4247]

You can get 2 cheap Jags for 5k ;) X350/X358 are great buys as they have aluminium shells so don't rust like the earlier XJ6s. You do see small areas of paint bubbling where the aluminium oxidises, but not the bad chassis and wheel arch rot you see on earlier cars. Love the way you analyse what kind of owner had the car from what Radio station you find! :)

[@skodakatie7341]

I would go for the Škoda Superb Laurin & Klement, the build quality is excellent, the factory three stage anti corrosion treatment should ensure there are no major rust issues and the reliability is legendary, just ask any taxi driver!!. It may, as you pointed out, look more at home on a taxi rank, than a driveway, but at least if it does go wrong, it won’t cost the earth to repair or buy parts for😊.

[@ruk2023--]

My favourite way of doing this kind of search is to choose engine sizes over 3 litres, petrol and automatic and leave the brand empty.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ah! Good tip

[@ruk2023--]

@@HighPeakAutos One learned from too many misspent evenings. It's only parking limitations in the city centre that stops me from buying some ragged heap of crap that is almost certainly cost more than its purchase price within a week of owning it.

[@matthewday9898]

Great video Matt I sold my 17 plate a5 coupe as moving house and landed on an 2008 Audi a6 avant 2.7tdi brought it with 99k miles and only 1 owner from new paid 5,250 had it 6 months and still absolutely love it and no more monthly payments ! Goes to show you can still get great cars for not a lot of money

[@josephberrie9550]

where did you bring it from........................you buy or you have bought a car you must come from the potteries or crewe lol

[@Will_E_Wonty]

Shame you skipped past the Lexus RX400h. Luxurious, reliable and practical (my current daily). I seem to remember you quite liked it on one of your tests. Nevertheless, good video. This is the sort of sector I've been inhabiting for many years. I love a bargain!

[@SkyScannerBtown]

Got a 3.0l BMW Z4 coupe for 5k. Stunning timeless car, mind you, not sure if I'd class it as luxury! More one for the enthusiasts

[@SonicSystemX1]

"Don't buy a Range Rover for five grand", -"Oh, P38!" That's Matt for you 😀 Gets excited about Range Rovers quickly 😀

[@KravKernow]

I love the P38. I think it was the prettiest of all Range Rover iterations. It just has such an 80s elegance about it. I know it was a mid 90s car; but that's LR for you. But I'd love one in Epsom Green. The perfect RR colour (although don't see it a lot, or at all, on the newer ones, wonder why?)

[@billy7133]

I owned a P38. It's a car to look at not own LOL, Great cars just a pity about the Porous Engine Block, I was quoted £5000 for a new engine back in 2009. I had done my research and knew the 4.8 had the problem so bought a 4.0 which I didn't think had it as I couldn't find any reports of it, I was wrong!!!! Put some engine seal in it and traded it in for an XJR, telling the dealer when he asked that it no overheating issues, which it didn't at the Time! It's put me of Range Rovers for life unless I win the lottery and can buy one new and only keep it for a year!

[@Joe_le-]

SAAB 9- 5 hot fully loaded is the way to go

[@TessTickles00]

Yianni, you are an inspirational type of man, and you have a gift, a gift that you bestow upon others. I am old compared to you, and I have seen charlatans, con men and all sorts of get rich quick merchants. You deserve every success that you now enjoy and you deserve the admiration and respect that you now enjoy after being a straight up, honest man for many years. If I was thirty years old again (and I wish I was) I would use you as an example for inspiration. I don't think any of your success came easy, you're academic skills are far outweighed by your massive effort to succeed. I admire you man, keep it up, and keep helping others to be who they can be. Kudos bro!

[@JP5isalive]

Another great video Matt, keep em coming if possible. Just shows 5 grand can still get you decent motoring. I wanted to say thanks for being interactive with your viewers and subscribers 👍

[@jennysbloke]

It brings back memories indeed. 3-years ago, watching you working in the dark in the car park at work got me through early lockdown. It will be great to see the diesel finally in paint, James.

[@brickhead48]

Picked up my E46 330D Saloon for £4K last year, not sure its really classed as luxury, but being a high spec M-Sport model with heated leathers etc. i'm well happy with it

[@mickeysmouse4800]

You can’t go wrong with an E46. Plus, better to drive than almost everything out there.

[@Bugsy2018]

I bought my 06 GS300 for 2.2k 4 years ago. It’s now on 130k miles and only issue I’ve had is a rusted exhaust. Always starts and never had any issues. Fully loaded as standard it can’t hold its own against cars which are £14-17k. But don’t expect 600 miles to a full tank!

[@michakwiecien1133]

Quite a nice list you got there! Personally my choice would be either the C6, the S80 (MK2 preferably although the MK1 is nice too) or a Jag. I like the Legend too although I’m not sure whether I’d buy one.

[@Piotrekx3]

Ugly asf compared to Audi/BMW ; p

[@michakwiecien1133]

@@Piotrekx3 The C6? I think it’s gorgeous, it’s so unique and I love it looks very modern but it takes inspiration from great Citroën’s of the past. I think its guaranteed to be a future classic.

[@steveegginton535]

I've owned a 2010 petrol XF for seven years - quiet, smooth and refined to drive, fairly quick and the engine sounds good. Some people thought I was mad buying a petrol but other than a fuel pump, my running costs have consisted of servicing, brakes and tyres only! I always feel I have been mugged when paying the VED! but try to console myself by thinking what I might have had to pay to fix the various issues the diesel engines can have. Still like the styling of the XF and can't think of anything (in my price range) I would want to change it for🙂

[@norsegolf76]

I love these sort of vids. It's like geeking out on cars with a friend!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@deaks25]

"Hearing Aid Beige" Haha that's excellent. I now own a 6-Series, not quite that cheap, but I went for a 650 and it is so comfy. The whole car, inside and out, still looks great. What I tell people what the fuel economy is like, the response is always "For what it is, that is pretty good".

[@personal8105]

Matt, I really enjoy these videos and it feels like you're a mate of mine going through Autotrader with me.Very nicely delivered and also very helpful. I'm way down South but I hope to buy a car off you in the near future.All the best.

[@NH00531]

Great and useful video Matt. Highlight for me, and this week’s comedy gold was at 20:43….”don’t buy a Range Rover for 5 grand….oooh a P38” brilliant. 😂

[@jonsstudio9730]

Hi Matt. Great video. Wouldn't the 5-Series be an option as well (although they are similar to the 6-Series I guess)? Also, it would be good to see something like this on the compact end of the luxury segment: the 3-Series, A4, C-Class, etc. Cheers.

[@peterowen4456]

Great video. There's a "beat the system" vibe about getting a lot of car for £5k - it's quite seductive. Being risk averse it's the Lexus every time for me although take your point about needing a rainy day fund. Finally, "inconspicuous consumption" - great phrase which deserves the widest possible circulation. I'm thinking rich Scandinavians here. I wonder what it is in Swedish?

[@Sid3300]

The Saab 9-3 or 9-5 might count, espically if you get an Aero model with the heated seats etc. Pretty well equit cars for the money I'd say.

[@trevorpowell9544]

I knew a mechanic from saab and he always said they were awful cars and he would never buy one.

[@davelawday6609]

Absolutely love your reviews..we recently bought a Mercedes E220 diesel 2013 with good milage..for £4950..she is a proper cutie and I've managed 60 mpg on a run..a super compromise of a cheap running car...

[@Islaharris.12405]

Love the channel M,att, would be good to see a video on maybe some decent, less expensive cars, to avoid ULEZ. I'm going to have to replace my Diesel thanks to Mr Khan!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great suggestion!

[@chrisforster7799]

Love the video, my daily driver for the last nearly ten years is a Jag xj8 2002, the run-out model. It has all the extras and runs lovely. I change the oil every 5K. Average fuel around town is 17-19mpg. 32mpg if I do a longish run on Mway. Love the car.

[@dembaba9843]

I recently purchased a clk320 2004 for 3k, full service history and extremely well maintained. 83k miles and only things that are wrong with it are the non working heated seats for the passenger and the glove box does not close properly. For 3k, its amazing how much 'luxury' one can get. Smooth v6, comfortable ride and pleasant interior.

[@mercman5220]

Hey Demba, this sounds like you just described my previous CLK I part exchanged with a dealer near Stansted Airport when I bought a CLS350 from him. If it is a dark blue with a plate starting with LB, it must be the one. I pampered it while it was in my possession, gave it everything it needed, took it to a Mercedes specialist in Hampshire for a complete health-check and fix everything that needed attention, put new tyres very recently. It routinely returned 38 mpg on a long drive. You got yourself a real peach there. Why did I let it go? I really missed a CLS500 I had a few years ago and wanted to return to these Mark-One CLSes with the 350CGI engine which is the most economical petrol engine in them. With a limited space in my garage I sadly had to sell it. I hate the current over-complicated cars with too much electronics and plethora of screens that distract drivers and have rubbish ergonomics, including the most recent Mercs. Mercedes from the mid-to-late noughties are the best.

[@johnsampey344]

The Jaguar XJ350 won my heart because I found a minter & Yes it's just had all the big service items done including the transmission & cambelts at a cost of £2000 BUT It's just such a wonderful place to be. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I'm a sucker for an older car with low miles, so the Volvo and W210 E Class would definitely be on my list. The thing is though, I really really really want a Lexus, and I prefer the sound a V6 makes to anything else, so I'd almost certainly go for the GS 300. And I'd absolutely love it.

[@davidbusch8912]

The first gen S80 had me excited

[@FredericFreedom]

Looking to get a gs300 or 450h also

[@filipwennergren2712]

You actually tipped me over from years of Bimmers to Lexus RX 400h and i looked at so many before buying mine and they all been serviced beyond, but the hockey-mom did not cared about the cleaning and buffing… So, try to find a Lexus that had a good service (common) but with a cleaning/caring neard as i found. Good luck. It is the best car i’ve ever owned btw. Greetings from Sweden.

[@chrisphillips554]

How can you call a Citroen C6 ugly?! It’s absolutely sublime in a uniquely French way

[@ibxjackcat2565]

Another way of saying ugly

[@lce124]

Had a GS430 for last 3 years, its been faultless. The GS430's come with radar cruise as standard too which is handy on long drives. Don't regret buying it one bit! its quick, smooth, comfortable and reliable.

[@yorkshire_tea_innit8097]

Some really nice cars there. I'm quite into that C6. It seems that the road tax absolutely demolishes these cars unfortunately, especially unfortunate as you probably wouldnt do a lot of miles with a lot of these cars if you owned one. However, if the tax were less, they'd probably be more expensive.

[@nintendokings]

Correct, people see £300-600 tax and obviously they don’t want em

[@yorkshire_tea_innit8097]

@@nintendokings I know it's rediculous. There should be a road tax lite which limits the miles per year and costs less. Unfortunately the car manufacturers have the government by the balls and they are only interested in laws which make people buy new cars.

[@nintendokings]

@@yorkshire_tea_innit8097 yeah the tax situation is a total mess. Why you pay £20 tax on a highly polluting newer (pre-Euro6) diesel, yet an older petrol (which is ULEZ compliant) is £600 tax?

[@yorkshire_tea_innit8097]

@@nintendokings agreed. the fpm from diesels is much worse than any gains you get with co2, yet diesels get a free pass. Reason is probably because of international co2 targets. But not giving kids asthma should be a priority over that.

[@aftabahmad5733]

I did the same search a couple of years ago & went for 13reg CLS350 V6 275bhp fully loaded. Probably best car I ever had but cost a bit for oil seal. Lovely car. Very fuel efficient. 50mph get 70+ mpg. Beat that !

[@rpkruizinga9599]

You definitely missed a trick here. Last generation SAAB 9-5. I bought my 2011 Saab 9-5 aero ttid xwd for under 5k, that was a bit lucky and it needed a bit of tlc. vector models are definitely less than 5. As roomy as a S class but lower maintenance. Lots is based on the insignia, so parts are available and it looks great and much more expensive than they are. Some parts are rare to get though but otherwise fantastic car.

[@meirb7415]

My grandfather has an Audi A8 2006 4.2L engine and it’s brilliant, but it’s very thirsty round town

[@thelivingdodo]

You were right about the S80, they did a 140 and a 170 of the same engine. Shame you missed Saab, the latest gen 9-5 would have made an interesting choice!

[@monk3yboy69]

Saab and luxury in same sentence? No .

[@EnglishTMTB]

​@@monk3yboy69 Depends where you draw the line... Excellent seats that'll be comfy regardless of mileage? Yes. Decent ride quality? Yes. But then... Interior plastics on a 9-5 aren't premium at all, even less so on a 9-3. 4-cylinder engines just aren't luxury. A 9000 was a great old thing to waft about in up to a point, but that's the biggest problem with a 9-5 - it's predecessor was a better car.

[@simondunn6690]

Citroen C6 just because it is so different from anything else. I have had a Phaeton, facelift model, an enigmatic car, so beautifully engineered, just look at the boot hinges, amazing build quality, armchair like comfort from all of the seats, rode smoothly but was so anonymous. Everyone assumed it was a Passat, not a bad thing in my opinion but a significant reason why it didn’t sell in large numbers.

[@tonybooth4]

which engine did you have and how was the fuel economy?

[@themanipulator1]

Personally I'd love to see you review a c6

[@vchukwuma]

Glad you mention the taking of photos with the owner's lower halves pictured in the driver's seat. They always tend to feature in Facebook market place ads and are very off-putting

[@eddietoft3747]

Great content you are putting out Matt ! 👍, loved this one, making me think really hard now for my next car, I'm leaning to the GS now, will have to spend a lot of time looking for just the right one for me , You're advice is top notch ! 😁

[@andrewfrancis3591]

I had the old ES300. Plenty of 500 mile trips up the west coast of Scotland, with one stop. Arrived fresh as a daisy. You just don't feel you need to get out of it.

[@daveholloway8780]

Love the channel- huge fan. Could you do hot hatches for 5k and below? That’s probably going to be my next car😊

[@matauboy]

My choice is a Lexus GS450h. Actually it was my choice and three years down the track I still like it. Not the sharpest steering, great throttle response small boot and very comfortable.

[@Dazzc2011]

For me, the CLS is one of the most beautifully styled cars ever made. I also had an old Y reg Volvo S80 with 250k miles on it. It had the 5 cylinder diesel. Used no oil was very quick and couldn't do less that 35 mpg

[@ThomasBrown93]

Something I'd love you to do is take a subscriber and take their old car to part exchange plus whatever budget they have. Then you get them the best car you can find including insurance change. Was going to ask if you would consider doing for me but a driver without a license crashed into me so lost no claims. Would be good for a series though.

[@meister_harris5623]

This video is literally me around the hours of 10pm-4am😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha glad its not just me

[@meister_harris5623]

@@HighPeakAutos many of us car heads do, it’s like it’s in our blood😂

[@Z-u-m-a]

Like these style of videos Matt. Can't beat a good Autotrader wormhole! With all respect do lose that 'BO55' plate - really cheapens the set up.

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

I do like the idea of a 300C. I've always thought there's "something of the night" about them. If ever a car was going to turn evil, it would be a 300C 😁

[@hughneal6881]

The 300C struck me as a "Chav Bentley".

[@stevenharrison9257]

Had a 2009 300C Lux (diesel) from new for 7 years, which says it all as I normally change every 3 years. The only problem it gave me was swirl valve failure after about 5 years. This puts the engine into limp mode but when I went to drop it off for repair, my friend came with me to give me a lift home & had difficulty keeping up with me on the fast roads! It was an excellent car. That said, my 2018 Superb is even better.

[@MrDreegs]

I got a 2010 3.0 XFS 6 months ago. Clean MOT, FSH. £4500 and its pretty much mint. Have done some preventative work, new boot seal, boot vents, and rear calipers. Everything else was already done by previous owner. Have seen another commenter mention the crap foam on the window regulators so got a new one on its way. I'm still under 5K including labour and loving it.

[@RushPierre1991]

Is this diesel or petrol? Currently looking at getting one but torn between the both!

[@tonybooth4]

@@RushPierre1991 I just bought the diesel great motor let me know how you go

[@caliqm2199]

I love the moments of "You probably shouldn't buy thi- oh but look how cool it is 🤤" in these videos

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its full of those! So tempting...

[@bigKDL]

My mate brought a A8 top of the range 6 months old and the best thing about it was he never had to wash it in the two years he owned it the garage washed it ever time they give it back to him from doing warranty work on the useless heap of crap

[@robertpowell7672]

It's always worrying to buy this type of car due to repair costs (as you said)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah thats right. You've got to be careful

[@FeeneyStephen]

I bought the Mercedes E240 2.6 petrol X reg about 7 years ago at 39,500 miles. I paid under £2000 and it is now worth around twice that, even at 55,500 miles. A great car but its a bit like driving miss Daisy. I was going to sell it and get a newer car but got rid of my C320 at 176k miles. I think you have done a good review of these cars. Keep it up Matt.😎

[@fringe2804]

I'm suprised you skipped Saab

[@bukshyrecording2448]

Hey Matt! I just check back from time to time to see how your channel grows and hear your voice!! I am glad things are going well. I love your work ethic. Keep it up, you re amazing!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ferguslogan6794]

How weird! I was looking at the Citroen C6 last night online to buy as an investment. I hate French cars too, but I think the C6 is a classic of the future

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. I think they will start to rise in value

[@truckerallikatuk]

Other issues with the XF: Dodgy parking sensors... the wiring wears in the bumpers. Just got a 3.0td pre-facelift XF and it has that. It's a high mileage example, but the interior has held up brilliantly.

[@tonybooth4]

cool I just bought a 2009 3.0 V6 S TDI with 170 klm. looking fwd to driving it.

[@Jeffrey_M]

You're not wrong on the MK1 S80, Matt. They did come in 170bhp as well as a lower powered 140bhp version. Both 2.4 20 valve engines and I think the ECU tune was the only difference.

[@beggjd]

140 bhp - 10 valve, 170bhp-20 valve 200bhp-20valve turbo

[@Jeffrey_M]

@@beggjd I am pretty sure they were all 20 valve in the P2 cars.

[@Insurgent-MockingBird]

As a future buyer I really like these kind of videos. Is it possible to make a general role table at the end by brand and models which looking through it was the most interesting you could find at that moment?

[@jonathangiles4854]

Agree with everything about from them the Chrysler 300C - it’s hideous!

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Must admit, I would not have recommended any car with the Jag/LR/Ford/Peugeot 2.7l diesel engine - just asking for major trouble.

[@bernardpowell3582]

Thanks Matt the review was enlightening and rewarding. Your video session underline the need to do your homework when buying a car. Thanks Matt.

[@christianjamesheath]

I've had a Lexus GS 430 before, most dry boring V8 I've had, though packed full of features and easy to service. Had a BMW 645ci and that was way more thrilling. Best of all was my S-Type R though, supercharged V8 glory. Cant beat it.

[@andrewpickering5413]

I’ve had a facelift XFs for the last 8 years, best car I’ve ever owned!!! Just had it written off with 110k on the clock, bought it with 16k on it. Never broke down, no issues with DPF etc, service them and drive them at motorway speeds regularly and they will thank you for it! Beware though, they do eat through tyres and brakes, which on a heavy car are essential and costly, I found Pirelli or Michelin to be worth the money over budgets! Had it serviced at a specialist every year without fail and it was hassle free motoring, fairly quick, very quick for a diesel, extremely comfortable and 45mpg+. Drive one, you will not be disappointed, much nicer drive than typical BMW or Audi if you like comfort but still nice on a spirited drive.

[@user-ze8jl3dv1j]

You might get a VW Scirocco 2.0TSi (GT trim) for £5k - £6k, black vienna leather on heated seats, pano-roof, quick and bonus: it's petrol!

[@S-u-p-a]

Get an xf 2.2 8 speed. Super reliable

[@Spollekop]

I missed Saab and one of those alfa romeo ones. 166 I think.

[@johngunning2123]

I was going with the Honda Legend but I quite like the Volvo S80 however servicing costs and parts availability in Australia are less than ideal. Honda Legend it is.

[@davepork4914]

Great video. Currently drive a Jeep KJ 3.7 V6.... Wanting to upgrade to a Cayenne v6. So much to consider. My heart sank when you said it was the roll of the dice!

[@MattCSLnut]

The XF every time Matt 👌out of the 3 you chose at the end , preferable the quite rare 4.2 N/A V8. Infact after many years of admiring the elegance of the XF I finaly bought one few years ago on a complete whim after watchin one of your early review vids about the XF. NOW SOLD 😢 however I thoroughly enjoyed my short ownership experiance and would highly recommend the XF V8 to anyone who may be undecided.