Need a New Family Bus for no more than £15K

[Simon-R]

I have had a Skoda Superb for the last 2 years, it has been fantastic but is going back at the end of Feb, so I need to find a replacement. It will be used by me to get to and from work and as the main family bus for 2 adults, 2 teenagers + dog + bikes etc (on roof)

The requirements are, max £15k, Estate, Auto, 45mpg+ no more than 5 years old.

On my list so far are a BMW 5 Series Touring SE approx 2014 or a Volvo V70 again approx 2014 or maybe a bit newer, Mercedes E Class ( not a lover of Merc but it ticks alot of boxes) I could go down the SUV route with an XC60 or Honda CRV but wont be such a nice place to be on longer journeys.

Can I have your experience or suggestions.

My favourite so far is something like https://www.ccs-carsales.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?ID=6229338

[Toed64]

The BMW 5 series diesel is a nice place to be, it might be best to avoid the pre 2013/14 4 cylinder diesel. The 6 cylinder version has a much nicer engine. If you feel the need to take it to the main dealer for service and repairs, they are expensive to maintain. It's a heavier car than your last one, 45 mpg consistently, might be a struggle.

On your budget, you could get a very nice Merc. Drive one to see if it pleases you. Many Merc owners would not buy another brand. I had one and I probably won't buy another!

Skoda? Seat?

I'd halve the budget and buy something that uses more fuel, depreciates less and makes me smile more.

[Willy Nilly]

Galaxy, surely. It's exactly what they are for, a no compromise family car.

[Simon-R]

Going to look at a Volvo V70 D5 tomorrow, under budget, always wanted a D5 Volvo

[Simon-R]

Going to look at a Volvo V70 D5 tomorrow, under budget, always wanted a D5 Volvo

[MorganP104]

Simon-R said:

Going to look at a Volvo V70 D5 tomorrow, under budget, always wanted a D5 Volvo

Lovely cars. Big, squashy seats, loads of room inside, super-relaxing on the motorway.

Just don't expect it to be a hoot in the twisties - they only really like being hustled in a straight line.

[ZX10R NIN]

For me it would be hard to look past one of these:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I realise the above is over budget but haggle hard & you should get very close to your number.

Or go for a Titanium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

ut the Volvo is a decent car too.

[CYMR0]

Why not another Superb?

You can get a brand new 1.4 S TSi with parking sensors and cruise for about £15k through DriveTheDeal. (Edit: saw the auto requirement so perhaps not).

Budget still stretches to a nearly new auto.

Plenty of ex-rentals around (the plates start wtih G).

[Simon-R]

Ended up buying the V70 today, its a 2013 V70 D5 Geartronic Se Lux with Sunroof, Tempa Spare Wheel, Driver Assistance, Winter and Family Packs.