£5-£10k estate/SUV/4x4

[fuzzyyo]

Looking for a big car to replace golf estate which is a bit small for current needs. 5-10k budget depending on age and spec.

Needs to big enough for dog, child, plus various camping equipment and outdoor toys. I do 20000 miles a year so would prefer something relatively frugal but if powerful and good to drive it would be a bonus.

Been browsing the classifieds and nothing is really jumping out at me. Open to any suggestions.

[snake_oil]

XC70?

[scot_aln]

How much bigger? Passenger space or load capacity or both?

Passat estate a little bigger or Skoda Superb estate noticeably bigger

[fuzzyyo]

XC70 - Good shout. Facelift versions look decent.

Load space really. Only 3 people (one a child) and a dog to carry. Just seem to take lots of stuff everywhere...

[300bhp/ton]

Jeep Commander or Grand Cherokee.

Discovery 3/4

Range Rover

[Phil Dicky]

XC90.

[fuzzyyo]

300bhp/ton said:

Jeep Commander or Grand Cherokee.

Discovery 3/4

Range Rover

All good for space, none are particularly frugal.

[jas xjr]

Nissan elgrand or Toyota Alphard.

Obsessed with these atm

[fuzzyyo]

Phil Dicky said:

XC90.

Don't think the older XC90s have aged well.

[fuzzyyo]

jas xjr said:

Nissan elgrand or Toyota Alphard.

Obsessed with these atm

Cheers but not for me.

[Deerfoot]

scot_aln said:

Skoda Superb

This.

[ZX10R NIN]

There are some good cars at this price point:

Estate wise these would be my picks the first is leftfield but if you want a spacious well spec'd 4x4 estate that is very frugal then this is it:

508 RXH I've supplied a few cars with this drivetrain & the owners are getting very good numbers fuel wise & they're not a bad steer.

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

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

The best steer will be the Mondeo in Titanium X Sport form:

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

Mondeo Titanium with X Pack

180

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

150

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

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

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

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

The 508 in GT 180 spec is another good shout:

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

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

Mazda6 Sport Nav 180

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

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

SUV wise I'd be taking a close look at the Infiniti EX:

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

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

Kuga Titanium X Sport

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

Titanium X

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

[Deerfoot]

ZX10R NIN said:

SUV wise I'd be taking a close look at the Infiniti EX:

These have a small load area though, 340 litres (seats up) compared to his present Golf Estate (around 500 litres).

[dmsims]

V70 ?

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

[ED209]

Liking all these suggestions, I can see me going down this route in 18 months when my v90 lease ends. Something for about £8-10k bought outright and no monthly payments.

All of those would probably fit my criteria but I would like a more modern infotainment system. Still I suppose in 18 months new options will come within budget.