Another ‘what car?’

[beerok]

Evening PH’ers

I love reading options people get given when ask you guys for suggestions, and hopefully you can guide me also.

Im always reading the forums topics and knowledge you often have is great.

So....here goes

I’m after a car that has the following for a price of up to £12k

Hatch/estate
Manual
Heated seats
Sunroof
Sat nav etc
Cruise
Good space for family of 5
Low tax £30 ish
Fancy a few driving Holidays Uk and Europe
Upto 4 years old
Below 60k miles
Comfortable, spacious and 45mpg on a run
Average 12k a year
Like sportier looks

Current car 2010 320d bmw Saloon

Looking at all sorts but can’t decide.

TIA
Beerok

[Fiisch]

Skoda Octavia vRS (diesel for the requested mpg).

Best all round car I've ever owned. Sold in 2017, but gave me 60,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. Sporty, yet practical. Performance won't set the world alight, but it's enough, and I think the pre-facelift mark 3 is a looker.

Comes in a rather fetching green if you're feeling brave.


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

[beerok]

Thanks for your input.

It was one car on my list.

[ZX10R NIN]

Is there a reason you don't want an auto in most cases you'll find the auto is better suited than the manual as well as being a bit better on fuel.

The Mondeo is the pick it's the best FWD in it's class & is a very nice place to be a Titanium with the X Pack is the pick:

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

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

The DS5 is an overlooked car but they make a great family car but they only come in Auto form.

Prestige 180

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

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

Manual 150

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

Elegance

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

V60 D4 190 R Design Nav

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

Insignia Elite Nav

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

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

SRI Estate

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

Passat GT

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

Octavia VRS

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

[beerok]

I was hoping you would reply! Your suggestions are always spot on, thanks.

The Mondeo is really growing on me, I actually like it in estate form too.

Thank you

ZX10R NIN said:

Is there a reason you don't want an auto in most cases you'll find the auto is better suited than the manual as well as being a bit better on fuel.

The Mondeo is the pick it's the best FWD in it's class & is a very nice place to be a Titanium with the X Pack is the pick:

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

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

The DS5 is an overlooked car but they make a great family car but they only come in Auto form.

Prestige 180

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

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

Manual 150

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

Elegance

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

V60 D4 190 R Design Nav

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

Insignia Elite Nav

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

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

SRI Estate

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

Passat GT

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

Octavia VRS

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

[ZX10R NIN]

beerok said:

Also look at the DS5 that first one I linked to is very good spec wise, when I was looking I went for a Vignale so I do like the Mondeo but if you don't need an estate then the DS5 is a good 2nd choice to the Ford.

[beerok]

ZX10R NIN,

I would be interested if you can give me your thoughts on a car that’s just come to me whilst searching.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203007207637

Something along these lines. Miles might need be higher than preferred but I’m sure a Mercedes could handle it.

What are these like?

Thanks

ZX10R NIN said:

Also look at the DS5 that first one I linked to is very good spec wise, when I was looking I went for a Vignale so I do like the Mondeo but if you don't need an estate then the DS5 is a good 2nd choice to the Ford.

[ZX10R NIN]

I see we've had a budget creep as much as I'm Mercedes bias I wouldn't buy one with that mileage at that price also some of the later 4 pot diesels have started showing a similar timing chain issue to the BMW's so bare that in mind because it's an engine out fix.

There are lot's out there that are running fine but it's something to bear in mind also with those & your annual mileage also expect to be giving the car a suspension refresh in the next few years.

Here are few options I'd be going for instead:

V60 D4 R Design Nav

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

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

3.0d XF Portfolio

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

3.0tdi S Line

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

190 S Line Ultra

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


A4 Black Edition Plus

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

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

Vignale 180

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

C250 AMG Line Premium

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

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

[beerok]

Thanks for replying again, its appreciated!!

ZX10R NIN said:

I see we've had a budget creep as much as I'm Mercedes bias I wouldn't buy one with that mileage at that price also some of the later 4 pot diesels have started showing a similar timing chain issue to the BMW's so bare that in mind because it's an engine out fix.

There are lot's out there that are running fine but it's something to bear in mind also with those & your annual mileage also expect to be giving the car a suspension refresh in the next few years.

Here are few options I'd be going for instead:

V60 D4 R Design Nav

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

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

3.0d XF Portfolio

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

3.0tdi S Line

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

190 S Line Ultra

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


A4 Black Edition Plus

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

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

Vignale 180

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

C250 AMG Line Premium

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

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