Petrol family car, to tow with £5000

[Helical]

Currently got an Audi A4 AVANT (B7) 2.0 TDI.

Its served us pretty well; can get a load of baby crap in the back, and torquey enough to pull the caravan (I'm embarrassed to say I acquired [Most 34yr olds have caravans right..? Shush.]) easily enough, but its time for a change.

With Diesels becoming more and more out of favour, I'm keen to replace it with a petrol.

Any suggestions for something that will have enough whoosh to drag a caravan along comfortabley, and serve and decent family car. Ideally an estate too. For not much more than 5k...

go!

[tharriso]

I think a Mondeo will give you the most car for your money.

The towing limits vary wildly though so be mindful of that. Big engine does not necessarily mean big towing:

http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp?make=Fo...

[Fastdruid]

Mondeo 2.5T if you can find one. Tow car of the year when it was launched and can now be picked up for pennies.

I don't tow caravans but rather use it for the bikes and even fully loaded to the gunnels with two bikes on the trailer it's barely noticeable I'm towing anything. Only really notice it a bit on the brakes and then when I empty the car it feels very spritely!

[ryanthescot]

lexus gs430

[Helical]

Good shout on the Mondeo. It seems only Ford and Volvo make reasonably sized petrol engined estates.

Valid point also on towing capacity

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the 2.5T Mondeo fits the bill, it'll have the torque to pull the caravan whilst still being a good well equipped steer when not.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Other alternatives:

Mercedes E350 Avantgarde

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

C350 Elegance

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

BMW 325i SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

BMW 530i SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Insignia 2.0T SRI

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Saab 9-3 Vector Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

A6 4.2 S Line

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

3.2 A6 SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[tharriso]

Zx10r you could make a living as a used car consultant. Not really. But imagine!

[DoubleD]

The cheapest thing would be to keep the car that you already have. Its good for towing and is big enough to carry everything that you need.

[ZX10R NIN]

tharriso said:

Zx10r you could make a living as a used car consultant. Not really. But imagine!

Lol thanks I don't do badly when sourcing new or used cars for clients.

[Helical]

A decent list ZX10R NIN - thanks very much

[TheVole]

Volvo V70 T5?

[steve-5snwi]

Subaru Legacy ? The problem with this size of car is they are nearly all diesel so the choice of petrol power is limited. Any decent petroleum with enough grunt are likely to fall in the £500 tax bracket.

How about a Jaguar XF 3.0 petrol ?