What an interesting thread, interspersed with banter and hostilities! For me, this has always been the eternal challenge; driving a car I enjoy, whilst meeting many diverse requirements and probably explains why I have owned more than 60 during my 27 year driving and well over one million miles. For years I would flip between what was required for the weekend and what made sense during the week with extremes such as a Dutton Phaeton, a Renault Turbo 2, Saab turbos, 535i and an original MX5! Then I tried compromises such as M3s, M5s, RS6, S8 and various AMGs (incl 3 E class) before I realised no one car does everything. For mile munching there have only been two I would say are close to perfect, S Class (mine were 500s but sure a 350cdi would do) and my current RR TDV8 4.4. Until I owned the RR, I never understood why so many petrolheads drove them. Fantastically comfortable, practical and easily the best car to cover 400+ miles without fatigue. Mine does 27mpg, which is also not bad and is a great contrast to the GTS at the weekend. Just need to get the Caterham and I reckon most bases covered! We also have a 335d touring, which is a great car but 6'3 and 18 stone is probably a bit too much for every day use in something so compact......,
