Which car is your opinion is flashier/classier?

diystarter7

I'm considering changing my car and have been for a while.
I've always wanted a proper 4x4.

I've been looking at 16/18 plate cars with up to 40k miles and the two models I prefer are



I will go for a lower year one owner car if they have the pan roof and other extras but I'm happy to go without.

The X5 will be an earlier model and may go to 50k miles with FSH as I may go for the 7 seats



Sounds corny but which car looks more classy and less gangster type, and in your opinion you'd think one that looked more classy.

Many, many thanks if you can help.

Btw, I have an old Merc, C class diesel and I think one of the injectors may have gone or timing gone as every so often there is a cloud of smoke, 
light greyish smoke and this has happened several times over 12/18 months but passed its mot and cars done 50k miles a 2007 car.

marlot

I loved my 6-cylinder BMW.

But before I bought either I'd see if there was a convenient marque specialist nearby.  I wouldn't want to pay main dealer rates on a 5-6 year old german diesel.

MalMonroe

For me the classiest and flashiest one starts every time, is 100% reliable, uses fuel economically in an environmentally friendly way, has no tax charge, small insurance bills and allows me to nip in and out of traffic and park in the smallest available spaces.

A car for me is simply a way to get from A to B and I'm just not impressed by expensive motors that use a lot of fuel and damage the environment. 

Seeking the approval of others by acquiring expensive fuel guzzling motors is a bit sad, imho.

Why not just look for a car you like, whatever the make? Smaller cars are better for the environment, unless you have a large family of course.

[Deleted User]

Neither if them are classy. They are dirty diesel Chelsea tractors.

If you want classy then maybe a Polestar 2 or electric Lexus. Kia EV6 is very nice too. Merc EQC.

diystarter7

Thanks to both.
I would never say this in real life but the car I buy next I will keep for several years and want to impress people. Sorry, that is how I feel.
I've researched both and been in both as friends have these cars and I liked them both. Servicing is more expensive on the Mercs via the main dealer.

Both cars were replaced with enw models but look similar to me. The inside of the gle has changed a lot but I can afford that.

The x5 has the opinion of 7 seats in the model I am looking at but not the GLE.

The GLE has that automatic brake and braakes for you and I'm not sure if all X5's have got that thing.


So which one appears classier to you guys.

DrEskimo

At an average mileage of 3,000 miles per year given your current car is 15yrs old and has only done 50k miles is a strong indicator that you will benefit little from a diesel.

Far better off looking at petrol, EV, or even perhaps a bike...?

Grumpy_chap

diystarter7 said:

I've always wanted a proper 4x4.

the two models I prefer are

Mercedes GLE, 250d AMG line
or
BMW M Sport any diesel engine

which car looks more classy and less gangster type, and in your opinion you'd think one that looked more classy.

Neither of these are a proper 4x4.

Neither are classy.

It is irrelevant which one you choose but at least you can choose the other in two week's time once the first has been stolen.

Proper 4 x 4:

• Defender
• G-Class
• LandCruiser

Classy 4 x 4:

• Range Rover (so long as it is not "pimped")
• X7
• Q9

EssexExile

If you buy a Merc or a BMW you will impress a number of people. A similar number of people will think you are bonkers. The same probably goes for just about every make. Buy what you want and need.

[Deleted User]

I think you need to work on your self-esteem issue tbh.

motorguy

Grumpy_chap said:

diystarter7 said:

I've always wanted a proper 4x4.

the two models I prefer are

Mercedes GLE, 250d AMG line
or
BMW M Sport any diesel engine

which car looks more classy and less gangster type, and in your opinion you'd think one that looked more classy.

Neither of these are a proper 4x4.

Neither are classy.

It is irrelevant which one you choose but at least you can choose the other in two week's time once the first has been stolen.

Proper 4 x 4:

• Defender
• G-Class
• LandCruiser

Classy 4 x 4:

• Range Rover (so long as it is not "pimped")
• X7
• Q9

I think you're confusing "classy" with "unnecessarily large"

motorguy

DrEskimo said:

At an average mileage of 3,000 miles per year given your current car is 15yrs old and has only done 50k miles is a strong indicator that you will benefit little from a diesel.

Far better off looking at petrol, EV, or even perhaps a bike...?

Big petrol 4x4s are rare and usually quite expensive (because they are rare).

They also incur even larger running costs - much higher Road Tax, and are even harder on fuel.  They could be doing mid teens to the gallon.

They're also a very niche market so could be tricky to sell down the line.