Xc60, Audi Q5 or X5?

[addsvrs]

Having just sold my van, looking for a replacement. I was pretty sure I'd be going back to an estate, had a fair few over the years so know what I want but....some up and coming medical procedures for the missus means maybe I need to look a bit to the future so started browsing SUV's. Never wanted one before so I bit clueless, budget isn't great at max 7k

Not bothered by what fuel
Mid size, good size boot
Not bothered by gearbox
Not stupid tax (rules out the ML which I like)
Not Range Rover
Mileage will be between 10 and 15 a year ish

So far narrowed down to

Audi q5 2.0d 170 sline
XC60 R design
X5 e70 3.0 SE

I know the budget means leggy 100k plus vehicles but not concerned too much if history good.
Any thoughts on the above ?
Horror stories on the auto's for both volvo Audi. How true?
Q5 harsh ride in sline trim ?

Haven't viewed any yet as was set on an estate, volvo is currently winning but open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance

[Rough101]

The X5 is a lot bigger than the other two.

[sunnyb13]

XC60.... ignore the R design and get the SE versions. Ultra comfortable and really good on the back.

Just sold mine yesterday for £5.4k and miss it already. Sadly ULEZ crept up on us so had to get rid. Honestly they are brilliant cars and great value for money - I would get another one in a heartbeat.

Was a D5 SE Nav AWD Automatic

[addsvrs]

Rough101 said:

The X5 is a lot bigger than the other two.

Yeah I know but a few came up in budget and I do like a 3lt diesel

[addsvrs]

sunnyb13 said:

XC60.... ignore the R design and get the SE versions. Ultra comfortable and really good on the back.

Just sold mine yesterday for £5.4k and miss it already. Sadly ULEZ crept up on us so had to get rid. Honestly they are brilliant cars and great value for money - I would get another one in a heartbeat.

Was a D5 SE Nav AWD Automatic

I have booked to go see / drive one on thursday

[sunnyb13]

Nice one. Take the MPG figures with a pinch of salt. They say they can do 50mpg, but in reality sit between 36-38

[agent006]

XC70, best of both worlds.

[addsvrs]

sunnyb13 said:

Nice one. Take the MPG figures with a pinch of salt. They say they can do 50mpg, but in reality sit between 36-38

Any preferences regarding gearbox ? Would prefer a auto but unsure how good the volvo one is

[sunnyb13]

addsvrs said:

sunnyb13 said:

Nice one. Take the MPG figures with a pinch of salt. They say they can do 50mpg, but in reality sit between 36-38

Any preferences regarding gearbox ? Would prefer a auto but unsure how good the volvo one is

Auto gearbox suits the car well. Keep a few hundred aside for getting the gearbox oil changed and serviced.

[Trevor555]

addsvrs said:

Rough101 said:

The X5 is a lot bigger than the other two.

Yeah I know but a few came up in budget and I do like a 3lt diesel

Dont the timing chains go on these?

[addsvrs]

sunnyb13 said:

Auto gearbox suits the car well. Keep a few hundred aside for getting the gearbox oil changed and serviced.

Good to know thanks

[ZX10R NIN]

With your budget in mind I'd have a good look at these.

Infiniti FX 30d:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303095...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303145...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256008745393?hash=item3...

Or if you prefer something Q5 sized then the EX30d is the pick they're also cheaper on the tax:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303125...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206307...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255895186728?hash=item3...

All of the above as well as being loaded spec wise also have the added benefit of being ULEZ/CAZ compliant too.

The other car worth a look is the Jeep Grand Cherokee:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302284...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301183...

[addsvrs]

Thanks ZX, Infinity is intriguing but think the boot is too small, added to the list, not many for sale but need to see one in the flesh I think.

[LeoSayer]

The X5 is a great car in many ways but the ride on the E70 is punishing even with the softest suspension (SE) and the smallest wheels.

[ZX10R NIN]

addsvrs said:

Thanks ZX, Infinity is intriguing but think the boot is too small, added to the list, not many for sale but need to see one in the flesh I think.

The boot is practical but I'd agree you'd need to see if they work for you.

[addsvrs]

Probably not much interest but you don't often see conclusions to these type of threads, I threw my original budget out the window after looking at way too many sheds and ended up buying a x3 f25 35d. Very pleased so far.

[nordboy]

addsvrs said:

Probably not much interest but you don't often see conclusions to these type of threads, I threw my original budget out the window after looking at way too many sheds and ended up buying a x3 f25 35d. Very pleased so far.

Nice darts, maybe what you meant to say was that you threw the budget into the next country!! That must have cost a fair bit over £7k?

The X3 is great though, I do like a X5 but I'd probably go X3 if I had a choice.

[jv021]

mrs has a F25 X3 30d that we have had for almost 6yrs and its been perfect, it does everything needed, doesnt cost a fortune to run, drives well, has reasonable performance and is spacious enough for a family of 4.

with the right options, its a very good choice!

[cerb4.5lee]

A very nice choice OP!

Enjoy it.

[addsvrs]

Thanks, yes proper man maths prevailed lol. Was a straight fight in the end between x3 and q5 with the 3.0d, audi was losing though as I find the colours a sea of blandness, tbf alot of x3's are black or grey aswell , when this popped up in this colour it was a fk it moment so bought it. Performance is laughingly ridiculous. Hope it treats me well