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I am looking to buy a large excecutive saloon to keep for 7- 10 years, which you would recommend? Volvo S80 D5, Mecedes-Benz E220D, BMW 520d?
It would need to be high spec and auto diesel.

Asked on 7 November 2011 by boatman126

Answered by Honest John
Not the Volvo because it's belt cam. Either the F10 BMW 520d or the W212 MB 220CDI.

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