Estate Car - Peugeot 508 or Volvo V60

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I'm wanting to get an estate (poss saloon if they are cheaper or better value) and quite like at present the current shape V60 and the 508.
Looking at ideally 2018 on and between 15-20k max.
Requirements are;
Decent power 180bhp plus
Petrol or at the very least no DPF as there will be short journeys
Android auto
Decent spec (memory seats, leather, camera, heated wheel, LED lights)
Comfortable/relaxing on long journeys - a car that doesn't creak and rattle

Both the above seem to have this and are within budget.
As said above, doesn't have to be an estate but I quite like then and the useability but if an equivalent saloon is cheaper because it's less in fashion then happy days

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Thank you, I'm not 100% on the insignia tbh but maybe just need to go look at and drive one.
The 508 is a handsome car, I'm just a little worried about Peugeot build quality of old but very much one i like.
Volvo is my favourite purely in terms of looks - despite the type of car it has to have some sort of aesthetic appeal

Just needs to be realisable, comfortable, well built but at the same time cheap to run, tax and insure hence not really considering the German brands

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jmb123 said:

Hi,

My last 3 cars were 2017 320d m sport, 2020 Volvo S60 T5 and now I have a Peugeot 508 GT line.

I feel the Peugeot doesn't have the build quality of the other two. I would say my 508 is nice inside but quirky with a number of bugs.

The Volvo was the best built & my favourite car of the 3.

Given my time again I wouldn't buy the Peugeot.

Thank you, that's handy to hear. What are the bugs you mention?

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Thank you.
This is one of the v60s I'm interested in https://www.marshall.co.uk/volvo/stock/17412743-vo...

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georgeyboy12345 said:

Nice, looks like a good one. Does it have memory seats and a camera though?

Def has the seats, I would guess at least a reversing camera

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Had a drive in an S60 T5 Inscription Plus on Saturday.
Actually quite liked it, seats were very comfy, fuel economy a tad lacking and the gearbox was at times a little 'off' - just like it couldn't truly decide on which gear to be in.
The car was a 20 plate, grey with cream leather and 26k on the clock
Just a touch over budget at 22k which I'd want to get down to around 20 - 2 years warranty and 2 services included in price with Volco finance.

Also considering now a 430i gran coupe - any thoughts on these? 19 plate, 33k on the clock but sub 20k.

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Thanks. Tbh I'm not after outright excitement, I have an AMG GTC for that. I do want relaxed comfort, decent ride and reliability..
I'm just not sure if I want the Volvo or something a little more 'normal' such as the bmw.

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768 said:

Volvo have just given our V70 D4 a (significantly) bigger bill to fix than the value of the car. 9 years, 110k miles. Has put me off to be honest.

Ouch! What was the problem?

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georgeyboy12345 said:

Peugeot 508's are good but I don't think you'll find one with a heated steering wheel or memory seats.

You might struggle to get a V60 with your desired spec under budget. Here's a T5 with the spec you want
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402276...

With the saloon S60, the same spec is a fair bit cheaper as customers really desire the practicality an estate offers (lots of people have dogs/kids).
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402266...

Just thought I'd give a quick update and also a thank you to yourself for pointing out the saloon.
In the end I upped the budget a little and went for a 3 year old S60 T5 Inscription Plus. Lovely spec and colour and it is just a very relaxing car to drive. Not a squeak or rattle to be found anywhere. A touch thristy (28-33mpg on average) but given the miles I do not a huge issue.
Got a couple of roof mounted racks included in the deal for my bikes and I'm a happy chap.