Sprightly mid-sized estate - Around £4k to 6k

[Joelonghair]

Hi everyone,

Need to move up a size from my Clio 200, and would like a bit better comfort / amenities.

Have considered a larger warm hatchback but am wondering what estates are around that suit?

Car will be daily driven. Mostly short journeys but at least one good motorway stretch a week.

Don't mind petrol or diesel. Prefer manual but would be happy with a well-behaved auto.

Have been looking at Volvo V50 T5 or D5 but have recently been thinking of stretching the budget a little for a Mercedes C320CDI.

Any thoughts on which direction to take or other options?

Preferences are less than 8 to 60, reasonable mpg, and low chances of a big bill.

Cheers

[defblade]

I'd point you at the advert for my Scoobie Legacy GT, which ticks at least two out of three boxes: comfortably sub-7 sec 0-60 and not likely to throw massive bills so long as you leave it stock and keep up the regular servicing... but I'm not sure what you'd call "reasonable" mpg... mid-20s overall for most people, low 30s on a run.

It certainly fits your title though

[Joelonghair]

Hi, nice motor but would mean a few too many compromises for me. Best of luck with the sale.

[Le Controleur Horizontal]

With that suspension, every other estate car is totally lacking. Need more power then they can be remapped with good results.



https://www.rac.co.uk/cars/car-53578021?i=1&m=...

Edited by Le Controleur Horizontal on Wednesday 31st July 23:32

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