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    2015 Elddis Affinity 530 vs 2011 Sterling Elite Emerald

    Aug 08, 2019 5 minutes
    Words and photos: Andrew Jenkinson

    THE END-WASHROOM family layout has been around for more than 25 years now, and apart from a bit of a lull in sales, it is still a sought-after floorplan, especially in the pre-owned market.

    We found two great examples of this layout at Marquis Preston, where for less than £12,000 we could bag a smart 2011 Sterling Elite Emerald with all the trimmings, or a 2015 Elddis Affinity 530 with good spec, at £16,495.

    So would spending the extra cash on the Elddis be worthwhile, compared with that classy looking Sterling?

    The contenders

    2015 Elddis Affinity 530

    The Affinity range has proved popular with customers who want to buy a luxury tourer with good kit, without spending a fortune. This 2015 530 layout appealed to us, too. In super condition, the SoLiD-construction Affinity looks good, with its profile very little changed, except for redesigned

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