Best saloon car ever made? - Page 5

biggbn · Feb 8th, 2019, 22:49

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Originally Posted by tofufi

This

Don't forget, it's got a magnesium crankcase, independent rear suspension and robust construction. Not to mention having better build quality than any equivalent British offering even as late as the 60s and 70s. It was engineered to be simple and effective, which it is. Only ruined by too many being serially neglected and bodged time and time again due to their ability to withstand punishment.

I might be biased as I've owned mine for 14 years now... but I also own a Morris Minor and know which is the better engineered car.

Others:

Rover P6. Funky suspension gives great ride and handling. Quiet, quick and capable.

Original Mini. I'd love to drive one, never have.

W126 Mercedes. I love every mile driving a decent V8 one. Even tired ones have real presence and feel special.

Struggling to come up with a 5th at the moment...

Try ls400 mate, a w126 stripped down and rebuilt by obsessive compulsive Japanese engineers..and yet...a 560sel is one of my lottery cars!!

biggbn · Feb 8th, 2019, 22:58

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Originally Posted by GSB

When I started driving, a Vauxhall senator was synonymous with one thing...

“Police”.

Usually unmarked, though often seen in full jam sandwich livery too, but always ready to tug a young tear-away and check his tyres for him... The police were it seems the only people buying senators in my neck of the woods. So, perhaps you were a member of Her Majesties finest?

I saw a Senator in Majorca last year, and even though it must be 2 decades (or more) since the police last used a Senator in the uk, I still instinctively checked my speed and tried to look innocent...

The other option was someone wanting to avoid the police....you can decide....

tofufi · Feb 9th, 2019, 07:53

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Originally Posted by biggbn

Try ls400 mate, a w126 stripped down and rebuilt by obsessive compulsive Japanese engineers..and yet...a 560sel is one of my lottery cars!!

I'm sure the LS400 is more precise than the W126. I'd like to drive one someday.

Sometimes flaws make something more perfect

christheancient · Feb 9th, 2019, 10:00

Going back to the Ford 'Grandads' (deliberate spelling) mentioned.

I had a 2.8 Ghia auto some years back. Without doubt, the most comfortable car I've ever been wafted around in and a pleasure to be behind the wheel. It was like being in a comfy arm chair. And everything was just so effortless.

For a while, it was getting me between Cumbria and Essex return journeys on a weekly basis. And never a need to stop to stretch the legs or straighten the back.

Unfortunately, the dreaded tin-worm got into awkward places. So it had to go. It did, however, get a bit of the way to the deposit for the next car (something a bit more economical to run!).

biggbn · Feb 9th, 2019, 15:18

Ghia X estate, 2.8 carb, fantastic big hauler.

phil1968 · Feb 9th, 2019, 19:35

Loved the Mk.1 & 2 Granadas. The hatchback Mk.3 will never be classic IMO & just what were they thinking with the bug-eyed Scorpio

biggbn · Feb 10th, 2019, 13:13

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Originally Posted by phil1968

Loved the Mk.1 & 2 Granadas. The hatchback Mk.3 will never be classic IMO & just what were they thinking with the bug-eyed Scorpio

I would quite like a top spec bug eye Scorpio, I remember the leather being sumptuous and the cabin vast, you can't see the outside from the drivers seat!!

Rumbo · Feb 11th, 2019, 14:22

BMW E39 528i SE
The sport is too firm...

biggbn · Feb 11th, 2019, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Rumbo

BMW E39 528i SE
The sport is too firm...

My old 525i se, the car that got me thinking about this thread. A fantastic car.

Dippydog · Feb 11th, 2019, 18:14

Ah,last of the good looking BMWs.

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christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	Going back to the Ford 'Grandads' (deliberate spelling) mentioned. I had a 2.8 Ghia auto some years back. Without doubt, the most comfortable car I've ever been wafted around in and a pleasure to be behind the wheel. It was like being in a comfy arm chair. And everything was just so effortless. For a while, it was getting me between Cumbria and Essex return journeys on a weekly basis. And never a need to stop to stretch the legs or straighten the back. Unfortunately, the dreaded tin-worm got into awkward places. So it had to go. It did, however, get a bit of the way to the deposit for the next car (something a bit more economical to run!). __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

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phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	Loved the Mk.1 & 2 Granadas. The hatchback Mk.3 will never be classic IMO & just what were they thinking with the bug-eyed Scorpio __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

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biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	Ghia X estate, 2.8 carb, fantastic big hauler.

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Rumbo Time Traveller Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 00:08 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cornwall	BMW E39 528i SE The sport is too firm...

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Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Ah,last of the good looking BMWs.

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