Here are a few of the Senator's rivals. I have a fascination for a lot barges made around the 1990 mark and have a soft spot for quite a few of them. Needless to say I won't part with my Senator though!
They are listed in the "Colin would like one" order.
Alfa Romeo 164 (1988-98)
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Boxy looks, but superb interiors (love the electric buttons on the console!) and a good 'drivers' car. The engines by comparison are far more powerful than Senator ones and I would love to get my hands on one.
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Lexus LS400 (1990-2001)
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Staggering ownership and running costs (75p per mile!) spoil this goliath of a barge.
BMW 7-Series (1987-95)
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Very high quality. Very high prices. Drug dealer image, but fantastic cars in their own right. Only real minus is their ownership costs
Citreon XM (1989-2000)
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Looks silly, not a luxury car really and very expensive suspension system to repair. Having said that I do have a soft spot for this beast just due to its sheer individuality.
Audi 80/100 (1987-91)
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A car which developed into a better one later. Still see plenty of these on the road.
Ford Granada (Scorpio) (1985-95)
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My dad used to have one of these - very good in 2.8 or 2.9 litre models - bag of bolts in smaller engine sizes.
Rover 800 (1991-99)
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Oh deary me. The reason why Rover got into so much trouble in the 1990's. Rubbish build and duff electrics. Shame as they look quite nice.
Volvo 760 (1982-90)
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Boring, dodgy steering, ten-a-penny and under powered.
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