Top 10 European Cars for Cruising
Ok. Inspired from someone’s post about top 10 best American cruisers, I have made the European version of this, as I’m a Euro car fan.
This is my first blog post. But, sorry for the quality given (maybe the quality of the post is too s*).
1. BMW 5 Series Sedan
Yes. I could choose the 7 series, but the 5 Series is a better choice on cruisers. It’s way more cheaper then the 7, and also is a good runner. Want something faster? Get an Alpina B5 BiTurbo. Although I prefer the M5 over the B5 BiTurbo, but, hey, the B5 is designed for Autobahn cruising and it’s better for driving slow, too.
2. BMW 6 Series Convertible
Wanna a two seater? A 6 Series convertible is a perfect choice for cruising. It is an grand tourer designed in mind, adding a soft top is also great, too.
3. Aston Martin DB9
The DB9 is fast, but it’s a good cruiser too because it is designed to become that. You can always upgrade to DBS, too. But, hey, at least you just became a James Bond impersonator (although he droves a DB10 now)
4. Mercedes Benz SL
The SL is also a good grand tourer, despite it’s more of a large sports car. Yes, It is, but it’s also a great GT, too.
5. Citroen SM
The SM is ill-fated, yet legendary. Although it fitted with a measly 2.8 V6 (from Italy), but it’s still comfy and fast (for a French car), and it’s a perfect French GT ever built.
6. Gordon-Keeble
Powered by a Chevrolet V8, though this is an GT, not an muscle car. The interior had an old luxury jet feel, with white on black gauges, toggle switches, and quilted aircraft PVC.
7. Audi R8 V8
Why the V8? 420ps isn’t what a supercar is now, but the V8 engine is hell better than the V10. Also, it comes with an manual transmission. And AWD is an good thing, too.
8. Maserati Bora
The Bora is thirsty, yet the Bora is very smooth. And it also have a 4.7 V8 can make the car run to 275 km/h. It is classified as a supercar, but is a great cruiser, thou.
9. Lamborghini 350GT
The original 350 GT marks the starting point for Lamborghini. So, 3.5 V12, and fast speed? Who cares if this is a historic GT?
10. VW CC
All above too expensive for you? Get a VW CC, although slow, but good enough for cruising, and you don’t need to break your wallet after owning it.
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made by CTzen, Ferrari V12 kicked in yo (https://www.carthrottle.com/user/ferrari_v12_kicked_in_yo/)
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Comments
Great write up!
Nice article
But the Lambo 350 GT must be a nightmare in reliability
R8 V8?! Elaborate pls i dont think the V8 “is better” . Plus I would chose the V10 for the sound any day
“R8 V10 is more better”? What argument is that?
Although the V8 is slower but it has more soul than the V10.
Who needs the R8 V10 if there’s faster ones exist?
The VW CC is one of the most underated cars ever.
I agree. Made a great BTCC racer too.
One of the greatest designs in VW’s modern history, Sleek and stylish… People just disregarded it and bought an A6 or 5 Series which is a huge shame…
Especially the Volkswagen CC R36!
Great list but you missed something
A 540i E34 is a great budget cruiser. Lol, any E34 is great actually.
Great!
Volvo s80 pick them up working for under 1k would handle most things across europe easily and it is subtle
Yeah, James Bond clearly droves a DB10.
I’m a bit more realistic so I would go with Alfa 166, it’s awesome car and you can buy one for peanuts. I would either go with 2,4 five cylinder diesel or orgasmic busso v6
While most of the cars listed are great cruisers they are a bit expensive, for me personally I’d choose a Volvo C70 Coupe MK1 (I’m slightly biased as this C70 is mine) reason why i would pick this is because you get a good range of powerful engines (especially the 2.3 T5) the interior can comfortably hold four people, it’s a Coupe which is what most GT cars are but while all the cars on this list are expensive, this C70 only cost me £1200 (a good one can be bought for about £2500) which is within anybody’s budget, also being a Volvo it’s got an array of safety features incase a crash occurs.