I’m stumped...

[Deadlysub]

I have found myself without a car and I need one ASAP but I’m completely stumped at what to get.

My requirements are:
Budget- £18k- £20k
Under seven seconds to 60
Practical as I have two young kids, so need something bigger than a hot hatch.
Petrol, really don’t want a diesel but may have to bite the bullet.
Under 3 years old
Apple car play

I know these threads can be annoying but I really need some help!

Over to you guys.

[interstellar]

BMW 340i estate

Refined, fast and reliable

[stevemcs]

interstellar said:

BMW 340i estate

Refined, fast and reliable

This, or a 440i

[interstellar]

Might be out on budget. Estates start at 21k

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

[kieranblenk]

Would a Mini Clubman Cooper S/JCW be big enough?

Otherwise a 3.0 BMW of some description or a Skoda Octavia VRS 245.

[Fonzey]

Leon Cupra Estate?

Although I complained a bit about it when I had one (hatch version), in hindsight it's probably one of the best all-round cars I've had. Best fuel economy I've ever had out of a "hot hatch", most power, most traction/usability and excellent trim level (including Apple/Android as required).

You're bang in the zone for budget too on a 2017 model I reckon.

[Deadlysub]

Thanks for all your responses, I will let you know how I get on.

[CrippsCorner]

Audi Q3 S-Line?

[irocfan]

Monaro/VXR8


ETA - bugger, I didn't see the under 3 years old bit

Edited by irocfan on Thursday 13th February 21:43

[Pistonheader101]

340i touring

[ZX10R NIN]

Mondeo Vignale

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

430i GC

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

XE R Sport

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

330i M Sport

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

If you can live with a hybrid:

330e M Sport

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

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

Infiniti Q50h Sport Tech

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

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

[Mr_Megalomaniac]

Jaguar XE (240bhp trim) is right on the money for your consideration.
So too is a 320i-330i and probably a few 340i's as noted by others. Possibly even a 430i gran coupe.
Skoda Superb as well.

I was recently on the hunt for something and all the above came up in similar criteria (I added a low mileage limit too), so I think you're in a good bracket for buying.