Help me pick a new(ish) car

[MatteAva]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 06 February 2020 at 10:52

[underphil]

Auto or manual?

(I'd imagine auto for that kind of mileage)

[MatteAva]

underphil said:

Auto or manual?

(I'd imagine auto for that kind of mileage)

Well yeah Auto seems sensible

[Shiv_P]

I'd go for a mk7 golf. SE and above will come with DAB etc and most importantly adaptive cruise which is very good for long commutes

[ZX10R NIN]

With the kind of miles you're going to be doing I agree a diesel would be best but I'd be making sure you buy a Euro6 spec diesel (auto radar cruise would be a nice options too) with the Euro6 in mind here are some options:

Infiniti Q50 now this would require you upping the budget up to between 11-14k to get a good one but they come with everything but the kitchen sink the drivetrain is Mercedes (same as the C220d) & depending on spec/year you'll have some warranty left or the option to extend it. These also come with adaptive cruise making motorway work a piece of cake.

Premium

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

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Sport

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

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

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

Of course there's always the Kia Ceed in 4 Tech trim\:

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

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

308 GT 180

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

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

Giulietta QV Line 150

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

175

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

Astra Elite 135

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

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

[Jonny_]

For all the boring stuff - economy, reliability, practicality - I'd look at Auris hybrids in estate (Touring Sports) form. I ran one for 3 years, it averaged around 55mpg, was roomy and comfortable, and faultlessly reliable. £13k should be enough for a decent 2015 example.

[MatteAva]

Thanks everyone for the help. I will have a look at the suggestions