535d - the alternatives?

[Robmarriott]

Looking to replace our hateful Insignia hearse early next year as it's the worst car I've ever had the displeasure of owning.

Previously to owning it we (I) had an E90 320d which was decent.

We got rid of that as it had an utterly useless boot, hence the move to Vauxhall.

We both like a quick car so there only seems to be one solution. Something with a decent boot and a decent amount of power.

Obvious choice is a 535d but part of the reason that I was willing to get rid of the E90 was because of the BMWs going AWOL.

So, any other options?

Budget would be about 16k, maybe 18 at a push.

Not too old, 2007 or newer, decent spec (no grey carpets and so on), blah blah....

I'm too lazy to use he beta classifieds on my iPhone, so please help me!

[jamoor]

Octavia/superb?

[Bitzer]

A6 3.0 TDI, Mercedes E320CDI, Jaguar XF 3.0D to name a few.

[bunyarra]

+1 for the XF 3.0D - only just traded mine away and was a truly lovely m'way mile muncher. Always felt special.

[Baryonyx]

A slightly used Audi A8, like the D3 4.0TDi?

[51mon]

Not driven any of the above so can't add anything constructive, but I reckon Jag have got the styling of the XF spot on, that's where my money would go...

[Robmarriott]

Sorry, I thought I'd put it in the first post, it needs to be an estate

[VoziKaoFangio]

Volvo V70 D5.

[Fubar1977]

VoziKaoFangio said:

Volvo V70 D5.

Yep!

[LuvCars]

What about Allroad?

[ajb85]

Go for the 535. You know it makes sense!

[StottyZr]

I remember being very shocked at the stats on the Jag XF 3.0.

271hp and 42mpg

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...

Its the best alternative to a 535d.

[Bitzer]

StottyZr said:

I remember being very shocked at the stats on the Jag XF 3.0.

271hp and 42mpg

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...

Its the best alternative to a 535d.

Not available in an estate form for between 16 and 18K as per the OP's wishes - the estate has only just been released.

Unless it's some scam Auto Trader advert