If you had up to £29K to spend, which estate car would you buy ?. either new or up to one year old ?
requirements for this vehicle are
1. Large carry capacity ( like a volvo) 2. reliability. 3. deisel power ( plenty of it )
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I can feel a Chrysler 300 CRD coming on...or a used 530D Touring. Anything but a Volvo please!
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I think I'd be looking for a MB E class estate - absolutely huge loadspace. Take a look at the MB Direct websites; you should get one of the ex MB UK cars under a year old for that sort of money - aim for an E280 CDI or E320CDI for decent performance. Alternatives are the current 5 series estate or A6; in my experience though the MB has a far larger load space than the BMW, though the BMW does feel far smaller to drive
Just my thoughts
Peter
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Can ONLY ne the Chrysler!!!
VB
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The E series MBs are not the car they once were, sadly. MB has thrown away the best name for solidity in the business and bulit cars to a price. It shows.
Audi?
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Drove a new Ford Galaxy tonight and am left very impressed by it. It felt no larger than my mondeo estate to drive and park. The one I drove is a low spec version but was fine inside. I would change to one in a flash, if I was wealthy enough!
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If reliability is a concern then be wary of Chrysler. I don't know what the very latest ones are like, but their previous efforts have not been well built (they have the poorest electrical design of any modern car I've looked at). Parts are dear from the dealers and supply for anything older than 5 years is problematic.
Despite recent quality wobbles an MB is probably the best all-round bet. If you don't mind spending less than £29k then one of the Subarus (Forester or Outlander) would be a good buy.
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£29k on a car the worlds gone mad,buy a year old mondeo diesel have a world cruise and buy a conservatory and still be in pocket.
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Probably 535d if u can get one for that money.
Merc 320 cdi
300c Chrysler touring.
300c - probably easiest to find for the money.
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Assuming that brand isn't an issue, as the OP hasn't mentioned prestige or image as a requirement, I'd have a long hard look at a diesel Skoda Octavia in Elegance trim with the DSG auto gearbox. Comfy, economical, well built, good dealers, and I'd expect to get it new for 1/3 under budget, too.
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Take a look at Audi A6 2.7 avant - might get ex-demo for this money - fine car , great engine
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Subaru Legacy and pocket the change.
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If it must be diesel, it's not going to be a Subaru, unless you are a patient man.
Depends on your priorities.
If outright power, then the Chrysler.
If reliability, then the Toyata Avensis with the D-4D 180 engine.
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If reliability, then the Toyata Avensis with the D-4D 180 engine.
About £22k OTR so £7k to spend on a motorbike!
Having driven a T180 I would also suggest a year old Mondeo as proposed above, a top spec 2.2 diesel, more low down torque than the T180 and cruicially a bigger boot, all for around £14 to 15k with less than 10k miles.
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I've got a 300C with 13500 miles on it & so far (touch wood) it's as perfect as the day that i got it.
I speak to a few 300C Touring drivers, and they are firmly in the happy bunny camp as well.
MTC
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£29k sounds like a company limit, and if so it's only human nature to want to spend up to it.
I'd say your choice is:
Mercedes E-class or Volvo V70 for capacity
BMW 5-series for driveability
Audi A6 as the best compromise and the one I'd go for
Chrysler 300C Touring - you'll either love or loathe the looks but go and try one.
If mpg is important you could have fun speccing up a Honda Accord 2.2 diesel Tourer. Personally I'd want a 6-cylinder diesel: my current Mercedes B200 CDI isn't a patch on the previous A4 2.5 TDI.
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If mpg is important, the Accord isn't for you. Low 40s is the norm, although some are lucky and get a more efficient one.
If driveability, power, handling and refinement are important, then it's a great choice, although the levels of road noise are very dependant on surface and can be fairly high.
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A nice Mondeo estate of some description, a 7, a TR6, an elderly Landrover and an MX 'bike. The rest of the money should be invested in wine and women/men/sex objects of your choice.
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Sold the Golf then, Ken? Come into a bit of cash?
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Still Got the Golf, a freind of mines come into loads of money ( and I mean LOADS) he asked me to post the estate question- he wants a good workhorse..
He,s also looking to buy a new Bently or Aston Martin, If I,m lucky might get a drive !.
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Sorry to impose, but if your friend has few financial restraints, why a diesel?
If he wants reliability, a Subaru should at least be considered
If he wants a 'workhorse' a Legacy Tourer should be considered
If he wants value for money and an enjoyable driving experience, a Spec B (with a years depreciation) should be considered.
IF your friend chooses the latter, please contact me in four years time when I might just be able to afford it!!!
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I've never driven a Spec B tourer but the saloon is one hell of a car. Cheap as chips for what they are.
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>> He,s also looking to buy a new Bently Martin, If I,m lucky might get a drive !.
In that case DEFINITE the Chrysler - ask Murphy The Cat - he had loads people asking him about his Bently, before they new what it really was!!
Thus actually svaing him some £$£$£ too!
VB
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