Best car for a 700 mile commute?

[markyp]

Originally Posted by mystabe

Is this 700 miles a day 5 days a week for 6 months......? I'm not sure that's physically/mentally possible tbh never mind the car

No the 700 miles will be a return trip completed once every 4 days....

[markyp]

So a Volvo or 75 are the clear leaders....., with a mazda 6 the one to avoid.
I am getting to know my way around a 75 diesel and all its various niggles and fixes....with a LOT of help.
So a 75 diesel tourer it is.......

[Dorset Bob]

Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

Im saying my dads mazda chucked its engine at 108,000 miles on an 05 plate car fully serviced.
Im only going on what has actually happened.
If yours is ok then thats good for you but im just saying what happened.
Hope this helps

Originally Posted by tareim

just look at the long list of bad points for the mazda 6

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar.../?section=good

My Brother in Law had one and the engine blew up too, at about 80,000 miles.
It was diagnosed as oil sludge. It took out the main bearings and the engine seized.
There seems to be a design fault with in inadequate pick-up for the oil pump, too.

Mazdas have a fantastic reputation for reliability, but I would not touch the Mazda 6 diesel.

[tareim]

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

My Brother in Law had one and the engine blew up too, at about 80,000 miles.
It was diagnosed as oil sludge. It took out the main bearings and the engine seized.
There seems to be a design fault with in inadequate pick-up for the oil pump, too.

Mazdas have a fantastic reputation for reliability, but I would not touch the Mazda 6 diesel.

I'd quite happily take the 2.0 petrol sport, just not the diesel

[TR75]

I would seriously consider a 75 Auto Diesel.

It's nowhere near your mileage but I do 300 miles a week in my 75 and it doesn't miss a beat. Couple weekends ago I did a 600 mile round trip in two days and it was effortless.

Doesn't lose a drop of oil, coolant is always on the level and the MPG is very good for such a big car.

I honestly wouldn't look anywhere else.

[Dorset Bob]

For long journeys, I would look for the best for comfort.
There is a survey here.

Also, ride quality is important too, and there is a survey here.

Or you could slum it in something like a Merc. or a Jag.

[mbrenn]

Did anyone really ever think that the answer would be anything else but a Rover 75 diesel auto?

[markyp]

Originally Posted by TR75

I would seriously consider a 75 Auto Diesel.

It's nowhere near your mileage but I do 300 miles a week in my 75 and it doesn't miss a beat. Couple weekends ago I did a 600 mile round trip in two days and it was effortless.

Doesn't lose a drop of oil, coolant is always on the level and the MPG is very good for such a big car.

I honestly wouldn't look anywhere else.

Yes I think a 75 Auto Diesel Tourer would be ideal for the journey.....,
as I have family in Launceston you might even get to see it driving about.
The hunt is now on for a car, place to live and a new job.......

[markyp]

Originally Posted by mbrenn

Did anyone really ever think that the answer would be anything else but a Rover 75 diesel auto?

Not really ....but its good to get some knowledgeable advice...

[markyp]

Originally Posted by Cardinal Wolsey

Are you going to be travelling from Grantham to Devon? 165 Port and Maritime Regt ? Either way it's one hell of a journey.

Rover 75 Diesel or a Volvo diesel would be my choices.

No I am not in the forces.....Not that brave...,
Mech/Elec Engineer in the food industry, moving back to Devon. But until I can find a new job I will be commuting between my work in Lincolnshire and new home/family in Devon.