Cheap, reliable, comfy 6k daily

[onlinebacon]

Hey guys,

I’ve been racking my brains recently, trying to find a decent new (used) car. I was going to go the finance route but with pcp and interest rates the way they are now I’d rather avoid it.

Ideally it’d be automatic, relatively reliable and comfy for approx 6k to 7k.

Any ideas at what fits the bill? I’ve looked at 320ds, c220ds, insignias, accords, any other ideas at all?

I feel like I’m missing something but can’t think what!

Cheers

[acme]

I too have a similar look out & a Lexus IS250 MK2 seems a reasonable option, if the slight thirst of a 2.5 v6 & 395 pa tax is acceptable. I’d hope the famed Lexus reliability is the offset to higher costs.

I’ll be interested to see other suggestions.

[SWoll]

You'll have more joy with automatics and comfort if you jump up to E-Class/5-Series IME.

I you can put up with 3 doors the E-Class coupe is a nice place to spend time.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304086...

Or how about a facelift Jag XF?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304035...

[QJumper]

If you want reliability, then perhaps something like Toyota, or maybe Lexus if you want the comfort too.

[ZX10R NIN]

onlinebacon said:

Hey guys,

I’ve been racking my brains recently, trying to find a decent new (used) car. I was going to go the finance route but with pcp and interest rates the way they are now I’d rather avoid it.

Ideally it’d be automatic, relatively reliable and comfy for approx 6k to 7k.

Any ideas at what fits the bill? I’ve looked at 320ds, c220ds, insignias, accords, any other ideas at all?

I feel like I’m missing something but can’t think what!

Cheers

If you can live with a coupe there are some great alternatives:

RCZ GT 160:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303295...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303285...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303235...

Laguna GT 235 a better car than it's given credit for:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304086...

2,0dci 180:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209059...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302023...

325d M Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302164...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304015...

330d M Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303165...

330d SE:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302224...

3.0tdi A5 Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303185...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303155...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304166...

2.0tdi SE:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303275...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303255...

E350cdi SE:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303125...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304035...

Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304035...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...

CLK320cdi Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304035...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206146...

C250cdi Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304116...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303205...

220cdo Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302254...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303315...

[sunnyb13]

Volvo xc60 surely

[anonymous-user]

NathanDoore said:

This Jag would be perfect

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304035...

Although it doesn’t seem to score very well on this

https://vehiclescore.co.uk/score?registration=GU62...

[Lincsls1]

I've recently picked up a 2015 Astra diesel with 68k miles....£5k, in excellent all round condition.
Being the base model it has soft suspension and huge tyre walls so it's very comfy. It still manages to steer very well too for what it is.
It meets all your criteria.

ETA: sorry, it's not automatic, but think you can get them.