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One of these came a very close second to the Q2 when I was looking at the beginning of 2018. I had the Active Tourer in mind despite the silly name: the Gran Tourer is slightly longer and has a third row of seats (so that Gran can come too).
I was looking at the 220i but the diesel might suit you given your mileage. Difficult to know whether diesel's general decline will continue or whether people will accept that it's still a good option for larger, high-mileage cars. On that will hinge how well the 2-series will hold its value.
Lower depreciation was one factor in favour of the Audi: others were:
- you seemed (this was in 2018, before the facelift) to sit on the front seats rather than in them: I couldn't get comfortable;
- the Q2's doors extend over the sills so you don't get dirty when getting in and out. The BMW's don't, and we live in a muddy part of Dorset;
- the ride and handling were only so-so, I think because the car is taller than other BMWs, rather than becasue it's FWD;
- the indicator and wiper stalks are infuriating.
When you're liiking at these, also consider the X1 which is a similar size. List price is higher but I think it holds its value better so there could be good leasing or PCP deals on this.
That said, it was a good car and if the Q2 hadn't existed I might have had one and been happy with it.
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