Auto box used car search doing my head in

[ollyhammond]

I need to replace my car and am after an estate or MPV, which must have an automatic gearbox because of various circumstances.

Whichever models I put on my shortlist, I always come across loads of online problems reported, especially with VAG cars.

I've got my eye on a 2013 Kia Optima 1.7 diesel auto and a 2011 2.0 TDI Skoda Superb DSG. My priorities are reliability and build quality, not so much economy and driving experience. Is the 2011 Skoda Superb II 2.0 TDI DSG a wet 6-speed, which I understand is more reliable than 7-speed dry clutch? And do you all generally think it's better to get a car that still has a manufacturer's warranty on it than a car I'd actually be happier with in various other ways?

[ollyhammond]

Thanks. They're all really good suggestions but sadly my budget is £11k max. I know what you mean about the internet mainly containing doom and gloom over cars. I'll start adding some slightly older Mondeo estates to my search...

[ollyhammond]

Saabs are lovely cars but not really my think for some reason.

I drove a Peugeot 508 when they first came out and liked it - a leftfield choice worth shortlisting.

Out of them all, I would love the Honda Accord estate but in EX trim, which is rare for my budget. There's a 2009 EX for sale in Anglesey for £7,500 but it's too far for me to go if it turns out to be no good.