What do I buy?? Reliable £10k

[joshcowin]

We have 1 car, no kids but a fairly large dog. Hatchbacks aren't big enough as that's what we have at present and the dog ends up on the back seats! Minimum 10 mile journeys mostly a and b roads

£10kish budget
Reliable, happy with maintenance obviously
Heated seats
Auto
Bluetooth
Comfy over our rubbish roads

[dundarach]

X-Trail?

[loskie]

Octavia Scout

[joshcowin]

Thanks for the options!

Both pretty basic interiors!

[BoRED S2upid]

Volvo v50 or 70 estate most will have leather are a nice place to be, go forever, dog goes in the large boot.

[georgeyboy12345]

Lexus RX400h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305167...


Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC 4WD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304156...


Mercedes B170
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307169...

[ZX10R NIN]

joshcowin said:

We have 1 car, no kids but a fairly large dog. Hatchbacks aren't big enough as that's what we have at present and the dog ends up on the back seats! Minimum 10 mile journeys mostly a and b roads

£10kish budget
Reliable, happy with maintenance obviously
Heated seats
Auto
Bluetooth
Comfy over our rubbish roads

1.4T Astra Elite Estate:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301263...

SRI Nav:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305257...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306228...

Avensis:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307199...

[joshcowin]

Anything with a bit of luxury?

I was looking at touregs xc60's audi all roads to name a few, are they unreliable compared to the suggestions?

I only say this as I can't get excited about driving a Honda or Vaux! I accept they fit the brief given but so tha ks for the suggestions!

[biggbn]

Volvo v70 with the D5 motor. Lovely bit of kit, or, I guess at that budget, any 'premium' estate. I'd recommend an Avensis for peace of mind but not exactly glamorous.

[Vsix and Vtec]

Honda CRV or Accord Estate would be my go-to for something reliable with a decent boot.

[Scabutz]

Vsix and Vtec said:

Honda CRV or Accord Estate would be my go-to for something reliable with a decent boot.

CRV. We bought one a few years back. It's the best car I've ever had (well joint first with a V10 S6).

It's the most reliable and comfortable car we've owned. It's never had a fault and only ever needed consumables. MPG could be better but that its the only criticism.

Boot is big and the seats fold completely flat by pulling two handles.

[ZX10R NIN]

joshcowin said:

Anything with a bit of luxury?

I was looking at touregs xc60's audi all roads to name a few, are they unreliable compared to the suggestions?

I only say this as I can't get excited about driving a Honda or Vaux! I accept they fit the brief given but so tha ks for the suggestions!

If you want luxury then here's where I'd be looking:

QX70 30d GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307189...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306268...

Grand Cherokee Summit:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307250...

Limited:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202307240...

[georgeyboy12345]

joshcowin said:

Anything with a bit of luxury?

Umm, the Lexus?

joshcowin said:

I was looking at touregs xc60's audi all roads to name a few, are they unreliable compared to the suggestions?

Yes.

[stevemcs]

If you want reliability then your looking towards Toyota, Honda, Kia,Hyundai, Lexus, it’s certainly not in a VW group car, Nissan, Mercedes car.

[loskie]

Subaru Outback or Forester.

If you want a Touraeg or Allroad for £10k do you have a lot in hand for running costs?

There is a term "Champagne taste on lemonade money"

[hunt123]

I had 1 of these a few years ago, really nice to drive and great on fuel

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275967229837

(Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS 2.1 C220 CDI BLUEEFFICIENCY )

[Kuwahara]

Plenty V60’s on AT at that price point ,not exciting but a comfy place to sit..

[Gad-Westy]

I think I'd be straight to Volvo or Lexus with these requirements. V60 might suit the dog better for getting in and out but if that's not a problem, I think the later RX450h's are falling into this price range, even with sensible miles.

Some good Korean options too. Something like a Kia Sportage would be worth considering.

[joshcowin]

Crv looks good, are the diesel engines OK? Seem to be able to get a decent age and spec for £9k.

Also like the volvos mentioned, is the v60 as reliable as the v70? Just thinking same engine but newer car?

[Scabutz]

joshcowin said:

Crv looks good, are the diesel engines OK? Seem to be able to get a decent age and spec for £9k.

Also like the volvos mentioned, is the v60 as reliable as the v70? Just thinking same engine but newer car?

I have diesel CRV. Engine is fine. Fairly powerful and good pull. As I said above MPG could be better but that's more down to the shape and size of the car than the engine.