Here we go again...recommendations/ thoughts?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:42 pm

Now.. I know I'm not famous for changing cars very often but I am considering buying a new car (or two) and would like some recommendations:

Always fun for 'car people' IMHO.

Criteria:
Estate car (not an SUV thing I can't stand them). The bigger inside the better.
Petrol (as I do a lot of very short journeys)
2016 or newer
50k or less
Must have sat nav and parking sensors
Must be fun..I don't want a 100hp washing machine.
Budget is around £15k, give or take a couple of bags of sand.

I have a car in mind, but any suggestions?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:01 pm

Skoda Octavia VRs?

Until you change your mind again.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:17 pm

I had a Passat Estate TSI 2 litre AWD. Loads of room and quite quick off the mark. Not looked at prices recently though.

sars · Post by **sars** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:18 pm

That's not going to be easy with your desired criteria, my choices don't include the Ford Focus as you don't remind me of a chav

1) BMW 3 series MSport estate https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 16&fromsra
2) Audi A4 2.0 TFSI SLine https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 16&fromsra
But if you can stretch to a bit more then
3) Volvo V60 T4 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 16&fromsra
Good shout on the Passat
4) Volkswagen Passat 2.0 DSG https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 16&fromsra

axelleveau · Post by **axelleveau** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:31 pm

Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 ?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:35 pm

axelleveau wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:31 pm Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 ?

Forgot to mention....something that doesn't break down every 20 miles!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:37 pm

sars wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:18 pm my choices don't include the Ford Focus as you don't remind me of a chav

Had a mk5 ST two years ago. Great car but been there, done that. The mk4 is within budget but is a little 'chavvy'.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:39 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:01 pm Skoda Octavia VRs?

Head, hit, nail on the!
Best VFM for what I want, as far as I can see. I was thinking of another Mazda6 estate, as I have had two and they are great, but the petrol is a n/a 2 litre so is a bit 'boring'.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:42 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:39 pm Head, hit, nail on the!

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:45 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:35 pm
axelleveau wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:31 pm Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 ?
Forgot to mention....something that doesn't break down every 20 miles!

Would you own it for that long though?

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:47 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:45 pm Would you own it for that long though?

We had a boring 1 litre Octavia which was kept for three years (leased, mind). Great car just needed a bit more poke, so the VRs (with the Golf GTi engine) seems just the ticket.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:49 pm

Also forgot to mention in the criteria;
Must be manual. Not keen on those automagic thingies. Also the wife flatly refuses to drive an auto.

Doddsy · Post by **Doddsy** » Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:04 am

It’s Seat cousin looks canny too

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311133898505

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:39 am

Doddsy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:04 am It’s Seat cousin looks canny too

Good shout.

More non-identical twin!
Didn't think of a Cupra. I prefer the looks of the Skoda, but if the Seat is cheaper for the equivalent, then definitely wouldn't discount it.

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:28 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:39 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:01 pm Skoda Octavia VRs?
Head, hit, nail on the!
Best VFM for what I want, as far as I can see. I was thinking of another Mazda6 estate, as I have had two and they are great, but the petrol is a n/a 2 litre so is a bit 'boring'.

What about a Superb estate, bigger again than the Octavia and I think there’s a big engined 4 wheel drive version

Hmm, 3.6V6 but might be DSG only

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