5 seat luxuryish SUV up to £25k, after 2016 - Page 1 - Car Buying

Original Poster

5 posts

32 months

Sunday 26th November 2023

Hi all,

Appreciate this is a well trodden route but reading all the other forums has just made me more confused haha.

I'm looking for a nice, post-2016 SUV- something luxury is preferred.

My current shortlist is:

BMW X5, Audi Q5, Maserati Levante, Mercedes GLE, Vovlo XC90, Lexus RX450. Any history/ expereince with these is apreciated, as are any alternatives (bar a Range).

Main priorities are reliability, interior quality and (somewhat ironically) fuel efficiency. Obviously a good MPG is difficult with SUVs, but something not absolutely horrendous does the trick.

On a related note, is it worth steering compeltely away from 2L engines for a SUV, or is it worth it for the better fuel creds. Thank you!

barryrs

5,008 posts

250 months

Sunday 26th November 2023

That’s very nearly EQC territory if you can live with 200 miles range and can charge at home.

ZX10R NIN

30,375 posts

152 months

Sunday 26th November 2023

Original Poster

5 posts

32 months

Monday 27th November 2023

barryrs said:

That’s very nearly EQC territory if you can live with 200 miles range and can charge at home.

Have you used the EQC? How did you find it?

Original Poster

5 posts

32 months

Monday 27th November 2023

I've heard the Jaguar's have the same issues with the Range's in terms of high theft and frequent repairs?

barryrs

5,008 posts

250 months

Monday 27th November 2023

ZaidS05 said:

Have you used the EQC? How did you find it?

About 9 months into ownership now and really like it.

Range is good and I’m averaging 2.9 miles per kw so with an overnight EV tariff it costs just 3p per mile.

I would definitely recommend a test drive.

930 posts

186 months

Monday 27th November 2023

There’s a very cheap lease deal available on the EQC at the moment, £375 a month with about £3300 up front

930 posts

186 months

Monday 27th November 2023

Have a look at a G01 BMW X3 30d, I had one for 18 months & I regret changing it, the 3.0 diesel suits it perfectly, it’s no slouch & the MPG is very good, interior is decent as well, one with the tech pack would be ideal.

Original Poster

5 posts

32 months

Monday 27th November 2023

335dTot said:

Any thoughts between getting the X3 or the X5? What made you pick the X3 over say a Q5?

MarcelM6

592 posts

133 months

Monday 27th November 2023

Whatever SUV you choose, suggest checking insurance prices first. Could be a lot more than cost of fuel.

Fast Bug

13,427 posts

188 months

Monday 27th November 2023

335dTot said:

There’s a very cheap lease deal available on the EQC at the moment, £375 a month with about £3300 up front

Where have you seen that? It should be for business users taking 2 cars as a minimum in a 6 month period. There's no PCH for MB these days sadly.

930 posts

186 months

Monday 27th November 2023

ZaidS05 said:

Any thoughts between getting the X3 or the X5? What made you pick the X3 over say a Q5?

It basically came down to requirements, the size of the X3 suited us perfectly, the X5 did come into the equation but I’d have been getting an F series X5 & the G series X3 was the newer model & the interior was a massive step up from the previous gen X3, also the X3 is a lot easier for parking in car parks.

The Q5 wasn’t an option as I don’t like the Audi interior & prefer the BMW idrive system to the Audi version.

930 posts

186 months

Monday 27th November 2023

Fast Bug said:

Where have you seen that? It should be for business users taking 2 cars as a minimum in a 6 month period. There's no PCH for MB these days sadly.

Have a look on the lease thread, it’s a PCH lease, it’s been a big topic of convo over the last week or so on the lease thread.

Fast Bug

13,427 posts

188 months

Monday 27th November 2023

335dTot said:

Fast Bug said:

Where have you seen that? It should be for business users taking 2 cars as a minimum in a 6 month period. There's no PCH for MB these days sadly.

Have a look on the lease thread, it’s a PCH lease, it’s been a big topic of convo over the last week or so on the lease thread.

I can see that being pulled as whichever dealer is supplying them isn't allowed to do that under agency. Anyone that wants it should jump on it sharpish

soupdragon1

4,741 posts

124 months

Monday 27th November 2023

I was just in the same boat, looking for a used, large SUV that could also tow.

I went with a Range Rover Sport. I can only guess you are put off by the reliability? I got my from Land Rover, approved used, 2 year warranty so at least I've some piece of mind.

The only reason I bring it up is because you are getting more for your money now. Mine is 2016, 61k miles, approved used, £25.5k. When researching, I came across a 1 year old youtube video, and the 2016 car was for sale at just under £40k - a year later its £25.5k due to insurance issues in certain postcodes, particularly London and Manchester it seems (my insurance is £874)

The Q7 was on my shortlist, just need to look for air suspension as it wasn't std on all cars, and its supposed to be great so if you go Q7, look for that option seems to be a general consensus.

I just didn't like the GLE.

Don't discount the X6 from BMW. They have a very large boot, a more car like drive and typically you find them with more/better options.

blue_haddock

4,976 posts

94 months

Monday 27th November 2023

ZaidS05 said:

I've heard the Jaguar's have the same issues with the Range's in terms of high theft and frequent repairs?

Cant say anything about the nick-a-bility of the jag but yes they do have the same engine issues as landrovers

biggbn

31,684 posts

247 months

Monday 27th November 2023

Some flavour of X6...or for sensible shoes a large Lexus...or if your kinda brave a Cayenne?

ZX10R NIN

30,375 posts

152 months

Monday 27th November 2023

blue_haddock said:

ZaidS05 said:

I've heard the Jaguar's have the same issues with the Range's in terms of high theft and frequent repairs?

Cant say anything about the nick-a-bility of the jag but yes they do have the same engine issues as landrovers

I haven't heard about Jaguars but it's very possible BUT there is now an update out there that has supposedly reduced thefts by 40% no idea how true this is but maybe get an insurance quote & also talk to your local JLR dealer about the security update.

macron

13,090 posts

193 months