Suggest a replacement car for me

[triggerhappy21]

I've had a 2011 E91 335d for the last 7 years. It's been fantastic, (just about) big enough for a family of 4, plenty of pace, comfortable etc.

The last couple years has led to me working from home for the foreseeable, and my mileage has reduced significantly. Lots of short journeys has led to inevitable DPF & battery issues. I'm leaning towards maybe trading it in, and always like to be confident in what is next in line. This time I'm really struggling though.

- Need a bit more space so larger than the E91, always preferred estates (1st car E90 touring), but would consider an SUV.
- Budget £30,000 max so would be looking at used.
- Relatively decent performance - around 300hp - Wouldn't want to end up in anything much slower than current - At the same time wouldn't go for anything too performance orientated (AMG, S/RS).
- The tricky one is fuel. I'm guessing for my requirements I should be looking at petrol or electric. Electric still appears too expensive, and petrol seems to limit my options considerably. The vast majority of vehicles that fit my list are diesel, but it's usage won't suit diesel at all...

My options seem to be Jaguar XF Sportbrake 300 (2.0i), the V90 T5, or the V90 Cross County T5/T6.

Does anyone have any other suggestions or opinions on my shortlist?

Cheers.

[M.F.D]

What about a BMW 540i xDrive Touring?

More space and more performance than you're current 335d.

[triggerhappy21]

M.F.D said:

What about a BMW 540i xDrive Touring?

More space and more performance than you're current 335d.

I figured they would be well out of my price range, but you're right, they're creeping close to £30k. Definitely a good shout.

[Lotobear]

A6 Allroad

[ingenieur]

If you can't move on any of your specification then there are only two options.

VW Golf 4x4 estate or Mercedes CLA45 Shooting Brake: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107165...

Both a bit similar in size to the 335d...

I think the problem is your budget. Petrol cars were side-lined for the 2010s until governments changed their minds on diesels and petrol cars are only just coming back into the market. Lots of large Mercs with bigger petrol engines available as new cars: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...

[Stuart70]

Brand will stop you, I suspect; a Skoda Superb (estate) with the 280bhp petrol engine and 4WD would be about ideal for your criteria.

Much larger and more suited to a growing family than the other VAG options.

Edited by Stuart70 on Wednesday 19th January 16:47

[ingenieur]

The Leon is there as well... basically all the same car.

[triggerhappy21]

Golf estate and CLA would be too small. Definitely looking for a size up.

You're right the used car market from 2010 to the last few years seems to be lacking in large petrol vehicles, unless you look at performance models.

A6 allroad biTDI was always my planned replacement before my mileage was cut. Looks like any TFSIs are much newer and out of my price range.

Superb 280 has been on the list for a while too, forgot about that one. That would definitely be suitable for performance and size, Volvo I'd imagine would be the more comfortable cruiser.

Few options to consider, appreciate the input.

[ZX10R NIN]

Petrol Hybrids

C350e AMG Line Premium Plus

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110018...

508SW GT Line

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112050...

V90 T8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110078...

Petrol versions:

508SW First Edition

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201061...

New Shape Insignia Estate Elite Nav 260 (this one is to give you an idea of the interior) & you'll get one well under budget, they're hard to find:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201141...

XF Sport 300

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112310...

C300 AMG Line Premium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111249...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...

C43

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109257...

Superb Sportline Plus:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110289...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111159...

Mondeo ST Line X 240

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

[triggerhappy21]

ZX10R NIN said:

Petrol Hybrids

C350e AMG Line Premium Plus

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110018...

508SW GT Line

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112050...

V90 T8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110078...

Petrol versions:

508SW First Edition

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201061...

New Shape Insignia Estate Elite Nav 260 (this one is to give you an idea of the interior) & you'll get one well under budget, they're hard to find:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201141...

XF Sport 300

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112310...

C300 AMG Line Premium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111249...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...

C43

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109257...

Superb Sportline Plus:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110289...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111159...

Mondeo ST Line X 240

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

Thanks for that, there's a few others there I hadn't considered. Petrol hybrids opens up quite a few options. That Jag feels top of the list at the minute. Just need to get my head round running a 4 pot first....

[ingenieur]

that's an issue too. 6-cyl is so much nicer than 4-cyl regardless ultimate output levels,

[MattyD803]

Seat / Cupra Ateca ? (Golf R running gear but with the space of a Tiguan?)

Sub 5s to 60, carry 4 in relative comfort with space for bits and bobs. 25mpg round town, 35mpg on a run. Fairly sensible insurance. A little bit quirky/unique and passes under the radar as a TDI unless you know what your looking at.

£30k should see you into a 2019 car from a main dealer.

[joshcowin]

The superb is the answer here surely, get the right spec and they look very good.

Go mad and get a jeep grand cherokee SRT 35k get a really nice one loads of room and never see them about!

Audi do a 2.0 petrol A6 with 250ish bhp about 3 or 4 year old ones available in budget

[M.F.D]

MattyD803 said:

Seat / Cupra Ateca ? (Golf R running gear but with the space of a Tiguan?)

Sub 5s to 60, carry 4 in relative comfort with space for bits and bobs. 25mpg round town, 35mpg on a run. Fairly sensible insurance. A little bit quirky/unique and passes under the radar as a TDI unless you know what your looking at.

£30k should see you into a 2019 car from a main dealer.

This is a solid shout actually.

[ZX10R NIN]

triggerhappy21 said:

Thanks for that, there's a few others there I hadn't considered. Petrol hybrids opens up quite a few options. That Jag feels top of the list at the minute. Just need to get my head round running a 4 pot first....

If it had to be a four pot then the XF would get the nod for me too.