Struggling to decide on new car, Help!

[Rick_James_Bitch]

I currently have a 2014 VW Passat, but it’s starting to give me a bit of grief and I’m wanting to replace it. Had it 5 years and clocked up 140k so I’ve had good use out of it.

Ive been looking online for last few weeks but struggling to make my mind up.

I do about 25-30k a year, mostly motorway driving, so want something economical but not too boring. Like my last car I would be planning on keeping it 5+ years so looking for something reliable for the long term

Would be looking for an automatic. Would have a budget of about £20k, but could probably stretch that a bit.

So far I’ve been considering 3 series, A4s, Kia Sportage and Tiguans.

Any other suggestions, or pros / cons of the cars I have been looking at?

Thanks

[Boringvolvodriver]

Might get a Volvo V90 or S90 with that budget - think the V90 looks pretty good

Kia Sportage would give a good warranty but maybe the Optima to consider

The Skoda Superb is another one or indeed the Kodiaq although maybe not many diesels?

Or a Jaguar XE might be within range

[Wheel_Turned_Out]

With that budget for a Kia I'd be more tempted by the Stinger over the Sportage, if you're looking for something interesting. They're getting well down into the low-20's now. Might not be the most economical choice, but the warranty and lack of likely borkage makes up for it for me.

[ZX10R NIN]

Obviously the trick is to spend the least amount for the best (which means low miles/Big Spec/Good Ride/NVH/Reliable & a decent steer) car, which IMO the following are:

Q50 Sport Tech with Adaptive etc

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102068...

Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102048...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103150...


Keeping it RWD I'd also find it hard to look past the Giulia in Speciale 180 spec:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103120...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011256...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103049...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102199...

Mondeo Vignale 210 the best FWD in class

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010155...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009023...

AWD 180

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102048...

190

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012257...

Passat BiTDI 240

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010114...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009083...

S90 Inscription 230

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103059...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012297...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009093...

With a budget stretch you'll & some haggling you'll get a 2.0d Kia Stinger with 5 years of Warranty left on it which means a lot of peace of mind:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012016...

[mike9009]

Given the mileage you are likely to cover in 5 years (150k) and I am assuming the finances are a concern, I would look for the cheapest and newest diesel you can get. So, the Kia would get my vote on your list.

It depends on your not boring criteria though.

[MOMACC]

You'll get a low mile 5 series for 20k

https://www.arnoldclark.com/used-cars?payment_type...

[ElBuffalo]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I had already had a look at the stinger and really liked it but the lower mpg put me off.

I will have a look through all the other options posted to see what else is out there.

Any other suggestions or tips are much appreciated

[Cylon2007]

If you liked the Passat have a look at the Kia Optima Estate. My brother went from a 15 plate Passat (which he loved) to an Optima. He does 20 plus k a year and rates the Kia above the Passat. It th top model, diesel auto, but on PCP with 20k miles a year he got it for under £300 per month. I've driven it and it is lovely to drive, very different form my MX5 but as an ex multiple Passat owner as well I can see why he likes it so much.