New car need for 65 year dad - Help

[IceBoy]

Hi All,

My dad has asked me to find a replacement for his BMW X3 20d 2013.

His requirements are:

SUV/cross-over type vehicle
Auto gearbox
Space for the grand kids and gold clubs (not at the same time)
Built in Sat Nav
Economical to run

He is not a petrol head and knows very little about cars.... but I've always got him nice cars nice cars, previous cars:

BMW 730d Msport Black/Black
BMW 530d SE Baritz Blue/Cream
VW Golf TDI
VW Passat TDI

So, his budget is £15-20k and knowing him, he probably wants as new as possible.

Initially I was thinking (2015-2017):

BMW X3
BMW X1
VW Tuguan

To stick with premium German brands but then I got thinking......

How about a new or 1 year old:

Kia SUV with 6 years remaining warranty
MG ZS SUV with 6 years remaining warranty
Hyundai SUV with 4 years remaining

Has anyone gone from a 6-7 year old BMW and felt short-changed with one of the above cars?

The reviews are very positive and they look OK'ish, have all the tech and specification.

Help needed.
IceBoy

Edited by IceBoy on Wednesday 19th February 11:19

Edited by IceBoy on Wednesday 19th February 11:31

[stevemcs]

He would feel short changed with all of those in terms of interior quality, with regards to mechanical quality he may find the Kia and Hyundai much better than the other german stuff. I would discount the MG because they are poor in comparison, I would look at the Ford Kuga too.

[Summit_Detailing]

Skoda Karoq or Seat Ateca with DSG box bridges the gap between the current car and the Kia and Hyundai mentioned in terms of perceived quality (imo)

Infortainment also excellent on these with easy to use, logical, user interfaces.

Happy Shopping!

Cheers,

Chris

[Davel]

I'm 65 and usually choose my own.

Why not take him out to see what he likes.

I know very little about cars but I'd like to choose my own really.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say these three are where you should consider looking they're well spec'd with a high level of fit & finish which is on par with the German offerings with a spec that is hard to match, whilst still being a clear step above the more mainstream options.

Lexus NX300h

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

Infiniti QX50 GT Premium

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

XC60 D5 R Design Lux Nav

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

D4 R Design Lux Nav

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

These are my three mainstream picks:

Ford Edge 210 Sport/Titanium

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Tucson Premium SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Renault Koleos Signature Nav

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Now I'm not sure how many grand kids you're dads picking up, but the're is the option of a compact SUV:

Infiniti QX30 Premium Tech

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Q3 S Line Plus

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[Lordbenny]

Skoda Kodiaq seems like it will fit the bill!

[A500leroy]

High end dacia duster ( not sure if autos an option) ?

[Joelonghair]

My Dad was in a similar position and got an Infinity Q30, high spec for £20k new a few months ago. Think list was around 28k so good discounts to be had.

[flatso]

A500leroy said:

High end dacia duster ( not sure if autos an option) ?

This...use the rst of the money for some nice travel,he will get more out of them.

[breamster]

I don't know how the quality compares to the X3 but have you had a look at qashqais? I know a few people who have them now and rate them highly.

[mikeiow]

breamster said:

I don't know how the quality compares to the X3 but have you had a look at qashqais? I know a few people who have them now and rate them highly.

Got a pal with one perhaps 3-4 years old: tells me the quality is awful!

I’ve had a 2014 XC60 D4 SE Nav from new, and can’t imagine many more comfortable seats to be sat in....you should take him to try one. I personally never found bmw seats that good, BUT he might prefer them
The 8-speed auto is super smooth: the older D5 was pretty agricultural when I tested one. That said, the D5 gets 4wd, mine is FWD (still gets up to ski resorts with winter tyres, and on one occasion, chains!)
Only thing to watch with the D4 engine is the “VEA check engine light EGR . Volvo have issued recalls - mine has just been called in: I’ve not had any problems (~80k miles in), but clearly some have.

Aside from my raving about Volvo comfy seats....if he likes his X3, I’d look at a more recent one of the same! Lexus always get great reviews too....