paulcockermouth

So I went to my local dealer to look at a GS, a 300 SE-L. Living in the sticks has some disadvantages, the lack of used cars a major one! I liked it, the interior is ok, the dash isn't too plasticky,a concern before. The leather is lovely, better than my Volvo and Audi. A couple of niggles, lack of headroom with sunroof and lack of rear leg room, due to having the seat down and back to accommodate my height. I didn't bother to drive it as the 450h is a very different proposition-I need to travel to a region that has a better selection of cars. Not sure if the driving position with regard seat and height may be a problem.

Thanks for all those answers, if I can get 33-38mpg I will be very happy (where I live the idea of rush hour is more than 10 cars! Therefore it's never really stop start driving) I am about to put my car up to gauge the interest before I attempt a p/ex. If I bought a gs450 from a private individual, with FLSH, what are the main things to look out for above the standard checks?

Currently have a V70 D5 (163bhp) as my daily. I have had it 14 months so I have the need to change. (I tend to change every 12-18 months, stupid I know). Have an average of 42-44mpg. I was initially looking at 2.0d Legacy estates - had a quattro A6 and gf has an s3 so like 4wd (my reason is I live in the Lakes with untreated back roads in the winter). Since the decision to change I have started looking at what 8-12k buys... Legacy 2.0d Outback 2.0d Octavia Scout Then I noticed the Citroen C6 (30-35mpg and loaded with toys) and have recently stumbled on the Lexus GS450h. 35-40mpg and pretty quick, also loaded with toys.. Would be a car with 50-80k miles and 4-5 years old, something like: www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20121346015... My commute is 16miles each way at a steady 40-60mph (A-Roads) and the occasional 400mile motorway bash at the standard 70-80. Annual mileage is approx 12-15k. Am I mad for even considering it?! Is it opening a whole can of hurt?Would I be better going for a more expensive main dealer car? Will I honestly get 35+mpg? What do people get at 75 on the motorway and at 50 on an A-road?