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What petrol estate car?

I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and go back to a petrol estate, however choices seem to be quite limited as everyone is still buying diesels.

Looking to spend between 6k and 9k for an up to 7 year old medium sized estate (preferably with Leather seats), current list seems to be, Mercedes C-Class C180K or C200K, Saab 93 2.0T (previously owned a 1.8t), BMW 320 (although not so keen on the looks)

Asked on 27 February 2013 by Marc

Answered by Honest John
Volvo V40 1.8 or 2.0i petrol, Ford Focus 2.0i petrol, Ford Mondeo 2.0i petrol. You will get a newer, lower mileage petrol engined car than a diesel. And yes, SAAB 9-3SW 2.0T (NOT diesel).
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