Estate car for dogs and a bit of comfort

[Birdster]

Hi,

Have a couple of cars and both have become problematic and need expensive repairs and to be honest are past their best.

Looking to replace with one do it all, comfy car. I'm thinking estate and needs to be ULEZ compliant and looking to spend around £10K. One longer journey a week and a daily 12-14 mile round trip. So think a diesel might be okay if it's the right one and gets a weekly run out for an hour each way. I did look for a 340i but they're quite expensive and not sure I'd get the use out of it.

All searches seem to lead to the F31 330d.

Any thoughts on the below car? It seems to have most of the options I'd like. Such as heated seats, pro nav (I think) and the LED lights. It looks clean and tidy inside and the service history seems up to point from the photos. I'd like the estoril blue, but at this price I'm thinking condition, spec and euro 6 is more important than color and it seems to suit the silver.

Looks like a private sale and nice drive etc, but can't help feeling the photos are too professional and the ad it a bit too dealer, but not sure if I'm over thinking it.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411066...

Thanks.

[Saudade]

F31 in general is a good machine for what you want.

That silver one you've linked does look a bit suspicious but could be a dealer or someone who advertises well/like a dealer.

Edited by Saudade on Wednesday 13th November 12:01

[macron]

145k mile diesel BMW and you're worried about expensive repairs!??

[66HFM]

Ask the seller how long have they owned it / why are they selling?
Is the V5 in their name

Dependant on the above go from there...

Skoda Octavia VRS Estate; Audi A4 / A6 Avant

[ZX10R NIN]

If you're worried about big bills then a car with nigh on a 150k isn't the place to start imo.

Alternates

508 GT Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409174...

Older shape but with a 3rd of the miles that the BMW has:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409164...

Insignia:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410295...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409184...

Passat:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409204...

Mondeo Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312144...

C220d AMG Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401235...

Kia Optima hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411015...

[nobrakes]

Seats up space suggests the dogs will thank you for the Passat.

[nobrakes]

Your observations

‘Looks like a private sale and nice drive etc, but can't help feeling the photos are too professional and the ad it a bit too dealer, but not sure if I'm over thinking it.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411066...

Definitely someone who has made a few adverts in their time. That doesn’t make it a bad car, but I’d say you’re way better off with either of the above suggestions.

Don’t be afraid to travel for the right car.