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Hammond limped over. "You know what? That car is better than all of us."

James May, known as "Captain Slow," went for the logical choice: a W123 chassis Mercedes-Benz 230E. This is widely considered one of the most reliable cars ever built. It was a tank—heavy, over-engineered, and comfortable. While Clarkson sweated in the Lancia and Hammond bounced around in the Opel, May sat in air-conditioned comfort, listening to classical music. It was a masterclass in buying a car for reliability rather than excitement. top gear botswana cars

£1,200 The Philosophy: Reliability (and a bit of character). Hammond limped over