Advice on purchasing a car

[Ash00182]

Hello

I'm looking at getting another car in a couple of months and just wanted some advice on what would be the best purchase for the specs I'm looking at.

What I'm looking for:
- MPG (40+)
- Acceleration below 6s
- Max cost £19,000
- Year (2014+)
- Millage (Below 40,000)

Options I'm current considering:
BMW 335d
BMW 335d GT
BMW 125d
BMW M135i
Golf 7R DSG

Are it stands, depending on where my work is going to place me I could be travelling 100 miles per day or 10 miles. Mainly looking for Automatics but if there's a good deal I'll considering getting manual. This will be my second car, jumping from a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SXI to one a performance vehicle will be an interesting experience. Been driving for just over years.

Thanks in advance for your advice

-Ash

[ZX10R NIN]

As I'm sure you're aware what you buy will be dependent on mileage & what you want from your car.

If you're doing 100 miles a day then these 3 are where I'd be looking.

640d M Sport you'll have to break your 40k threshold but it's a very nice place to be:

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

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

E350cdi AMG Line

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

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

XF S Portfolio

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

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

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

If you're commute becomes shorter:

When it comes to the VAG options I'd take an older RS3 over the Golf R I found it a more interesting car than the Golf & obviously the depreciation is softer too & then there's the Engine yes it'll be older but haggle hard & you could land one:

RS3

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

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

I was going to suggest an A45 but they still command a premium.

Back on budget:

S3

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

R

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

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

The 235i is a good shout but for me the RS3 edges it.

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

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

Other options if you can find them:

330i 2.0T

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

XF S Portfolio 3.0SC

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

XE Portfolio 2.0T 240bhp

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

Audi A5 SE/SLine

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

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

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

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

Insignia VXR

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

Out of the alternates list I'd be looking at the Jag & VXR fuel will realistically average 24-30mpg & on a run 32-38mpg

Test drives are the order of the day so you can decide what car suits you best (you have a decent time scale to do this) but try an RS3 as well.

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Thursday 5th July 17:23