£5k daily - mountain bike hauler - fun ???

[anthonysjb]

Looking for a bit of inspiration.

After a car that will be comfortable on the daily commute, decent power, able to return good mpg on the motorway, and easily take a mountain bike in the back.

Currently options:

- BMW 330I or D
- Volvo V70 T5 or D5
- Saab 9-5 Aero HOT
- Mk5 Golf GTI

Coming from a Mk7 Fiesta ST thats at the end of its PCP. Just a bit too small for me and the bike.

Anyone have any inspiring ideas? Not too fussy about age of the car.

Cheers!

Edited by anthonysjb on Sunday 3rd February 12:24

[ZX10R NIN]

How many miles do you do per year?

My first pick would be a Focus ST you'll see 35mpg on the motorway with an average of around 27mpg with mixed driving.

ST-3

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

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Or the Mondeo with the same engine in Titanium X trim would make a great daily & take mountain bikes with ease be it hatchback or saloon, you'll see around 35mpg on the motorway, they're the best FWD steer in the class so are worth a good look.

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

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2.0T Titanium X Sport you;ll see high 30's to low 40's with this model

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

Trying to find a 330i Touring in your budget with sensible miles will be the hardest part.

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

Leftfield:

Vectra VXR

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

[anthonysjb]

Some great ideas, cheers! Vectra VXR a bit Barry for me unfortunately.

Currently still thinking GTI. BMW sounds good but don't think it'll be too fun on a daily basis! Focus ST a good idea too, but coming from a Fiesta ST I do fancy something a bit different.

Mileage 10-15k a year. Predominantly on the A3 50mph zone, and then motorway trips to funner roads (Wales, Scottish Borders etc).

Cheers!

[loskie]

octavia vrs hatch or estate