Estate - £10,000
Discussion
Good evening,
I am looking for a new estate.
I have the following criteria:
Price - up to approx £10,000.
Size - big enough for kids plus the usual bits so 5 series / A6 / 300c size over 3 series / A4 / V50 etc.
Engine - must have 5 plus cylinders, RWD or 4x4, chain not cam belt.
Spec - as much as possible but must have sat nav.
Options:
E350 CDI (post 2012) - real world driveability with reasonable economy. Large. Good spec. I have heard of injectors, turbos, gearboxes giving up early.
E350 CGI - rare but I like big petrols. Same as the above but better reliability?
Subaru 3.0 - reliable car and more simple. Permanent 4x4. Robust. A little cheap interior wise?
Skoda Superb 3.6 - massive inside. Good enough power. Reliable. Good spec. Hard finding one.
Chrysler 300C - not amazing in terms of build but cheap for what it is.
BMW 5 Series - late E61 or early F10. Problematic and not as good as an E39?
I would love a 2012 era E500 but really rare.
Any thoughts?
I am looking for a new estate.
I have the following criteria:
Price - up to approx £10,000.
Size - big enough for kids plus the usual bits so 5 series / A6 / 300c size over 3 series / A4 / V50 etc.
Engine - must have 5 plus cylinders, RWD or 4x4, chain not cam belt.
Spec - as much as possible but must have sat nav.
Options:
E350 CDI (post 2012) - real world driveability with reasonable economy. Large. Good spec. I have heard of injectors, turbos, gearboxes giving up early.
E350 CGI - rare but I like big petrols. Same as the above but better reliability?
Subaru 3.0 - reliable car and more simple. Permanent 4x4. Robust. A little cheap interior wise?
Skoda Superb 3.6 - massive inside. Good enough power. Reliable. Good spec. Hard finding one.
Chrysler 300C - not amazing in terms of build but cheap for what it is.
BMW 5 Series - late E61 or early F10. Problematic and not as good as an E39?
I would love a 2012 era E500 but really rare.
Any thoughts?
S6 - truly love the idea of them. High reving, large capacity V10 but the repair bills scare me a lititle (I run an E500 and R500 amongst others so get it!).
E55 - love them. Essentially a similar engine to my car’s that has been bored out and a supercharger bolted on; what’s not to like! That said, airmatic, SBC etc is a sorry.
I don’t, for one minute, suggest every complex car is ticking time bomb but it is always a worry.
I love the idea of thumping torque (big capacity diesel) and big power (big n/a petrol) or both (super / turbo charged petrol) but each have their problems.
If they would do a VXR8 estate then we are good!
E55 - love them. Essentially a similar engine to my car’s that has been bored out and a supercharger bolted on; what’s not to like! That said, airmatic, SBC etc is a sorry.
I don’t, for one minute, suggest every complex car is ticking time bomb but it is always a worry.
I love the idea of thumping torque (big capacity diesel) and big power (big n/a petrol) or both (super / turbo charged petrol) but each have their problems.
If they would do a VXR8 estate then we are good!
Thank you for the replies so far (especially ZX10 for his standard comprehensive reply).
My thoughts:
Insignia VXR - great on paper but not sold on the interior (never really been a fan of Vauxhall interiors). Timing chain stretch plagued these, along with the SAAB Turbo X, so it is finding one with it done.
E350 CGI - the black one posted is only 5 miles from me so I am going to view that and see.
Audi A6 - like these, I think, but not sure if I would want the older version. My other half has a new A3 and I think I may get interior envy!
E55 AMG - a new one has just cropped up without being a silly price. If it has had the usual airmatic replacement etc then it may be worth a look.
I know I am asking for it all but I am spending more than usual. Affordability is not an issue, more bang for buck. My cheap cars are great and I always am safe in the knowledge that they can be treated as disposable!
My thoughts:
Insignia VXR - great on paper but not sold on the interior (never really been a fan of Vauxhall interiors). Timing chain stretch plagued these, along with the SAAB Turbo X, so it is finding one with it done.
E350 CGI - the black one posted is only 5 miles from me so I am going to view that and see.
Audi A6 - like these, I think, but not sure if I would want the older version. My other half has a new A3 and I think I may get interior envy!
E55 AMG - a new one has just cropped up without being a silly price. If it has had the usual airmatic replacement etc then it may be worth a look.
I know I am asking for it all but I am spending more than usual. Affordability is not an issue, more bang for buck. My cheap cars are great and I always am safe in the knowledge that they can be treated as disposable!
there'll always be the ones that got away.Moderate threat resurrection!
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
Moderate threat resurrection!
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
Moderate threat resurrection!
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
I went to look at the E350 CGI estate.
Quite a pleasant dealer - typical yard and old portacabin office but he was nice and there were some good cars.
The E350 was in seemingly good order. Clean inside and out, the engine sounded smooth and the history all checked out.
The heated seats (both front and rear) indications came on (red lights) but no heat from any position.
I did not have time to drive it but the dealer had no issue in me doing that another time.
So what about price? It is rare, being a petrol, which plays to it but how many people want these? I noticed he has increased the price again which is probably to attract interest but I’m not sure what it is ‘actually’ worth?
I would have thought closer to £8000 but hard to value.
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