Phil H
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Mine had folding seats so must be an optionI suspect ladders are the only thing you would struggle with. The boot is remarkable IMHO. But no ski hatch or folding seats
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Mine had folding seats so must be an option
I’ve just bought a W213 estate as I’m in a similar situation to you and need to do miles, carry loads more frequently and accommodate a hound. Coming from a Ghibli S I find it more comfortable and a better ride, which I also thought comfortable, interior and equipment way above. It’s got the later 2.0 diesel engine and to be honest it’s a decent unit very quiet for a diesel and and has decent grunt. Downside is tyre noise at motorway speeds but I think a lot of that is down to the landsil run flat ditch finders which will be going in a skip somewhere very shortly. If you need comfort with some power maybe have a look at the E400d.Yes, I think they have dialled it up a bit on the 213. I had a 212 E Class Estate that was fine too.
It did come with the optional 20" alloys and 30/35 series tyres and I have dropped them down to the stock E43 19" alloys with 35/40 series tyres. I thought that might do the trick and it has helped but negligible really. Just seems the chassis is set up as more driver focussed. The Audi S6 Avant I drove before I bought the E43 was better biased to comfort in comfort mode but I didn't like the S-Tronic gearbox.
If you look at the outer bolsters on the backrest there should be a leather pull tab. Only 60:40 and if you fold the 60 side down you need to take the centre headrest out or it will smash your rear vent. Ask me how I knowOh wow. OK, maybe I should have a poke at mine
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I haven’t had a diesel for years, last one an Alfa Brera 2.4, and swore I would never have another. They do seem to have come on leaps and bounds for refinement over the years since I last drove one.I know you will think this is a bit left field, but would you consider a Skoda Superb? I suspect, particularly in estate form, it will meet most of your needs. I had a Sportline (2019) model and it was superb! Very comfortable and definitely more towards the comfort end of the range. There is a 4 wheel drive 280 bhp model which is very well regarded. I had the 170 bhp 2 litre and it was surprisingly nippy and so very refined. I would say Audi A6 level of comfort.
Is yours the 190 diesel then with 46mpg?I can vouch for my Giulia
Best all round car I’ve had, the power gives me 0-60 of 4.5 secs and still gives me 46mpg on motorways
Handles amazingly well
could be selling it too……
and long term test of 33 mpg according to Autexpress over 11k miles.Is yours the 190 diesel then with 46mpg?
The 210bhp diesel Stelvio does 38-40mpg.and long term test of 33 mpg according to Autexpress over 11k miles.