New Car - 4-5k

Howard · 17 Jul 2010 at 22:12

Styles said:
What about the Volvo S60? Any opinions?

Excellent comfortable cars. Not sure why it hasn't already been mentioned tbh, but finding a nice one in budget might be a bit tricky

mjt · 17 Jul 2010 at 22:37

The 5 cylinder petrols are not economical at all, so expect mid to high 20s unless it's 70 mph on cruise control.

Very comfortable, solid but ultimately a bit on the dull side.
Servicing isn't particularly cheap at main dealer prices.

Other than that, a lot of car for the money.
The diesels are decent but good ones are probably just out of your budget.

s0ck · 18 Jul 2010 at 00:03

Chiiives said:
lol

lolwut?

Styles · 18 Jul 2010 at 08:59

mjt said:
The 5 cylinder petrols are not economical at all, so expect mid to high 20s unless it's 70 mph on cruise control.

Very comfortable, solid but ultimately a bit on the dull side.
Servicing isn't particularly cheap at main dealer prices.

Other than that, a lot of car for the money.
The diesels are decent but good ones are probably just out of your budget.

Thanks for the reply, what model would you recommend?

Also, the S60 looks nice too, would this be a better car? For the man in me the 2.4D looks very nice, but are running costs going to be VERY high and what about reliablility?

Thanks

iaind · 18 Jul 2010 at 09:52

s0ck said:
lolwut?

What do you think sits between the engine and gearbox on a diesel vectra?

Styles · 18 Jul 2010 at 11:35

Hmm, Looks like I can push my budget to approx. 6k.

Any recommendations for this range?

You can get some nice Jag X Types, are these any good?

Thanks

iaind · 18 Jul 2010 at 11:42

X type is good yep, 2.5 is probably the best bet

DM · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:30

iaind said:
X type is good yep, 2.5 is probably the best bet

I like X Types as well, not much difference running a 3 litre or a 2.5 i wouldnt have thought though.

Styles · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:31

Are the servicing costs high?

DM · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:35

Styles said:
Are the servicing costs high?

Use a Jag specialist not a main dealer, then they will be reasonable.

I use these people for my Jag, excellent service, sensible prices. http://www.surreyjag.co.uk/

iaind · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:49

Are the 3.0s not quite sought after so more expensive to buy? Also, there are a lot of 3.0s with the AWD system which can be troublesome.

Still, they are mostly mondeo underneath so parts and things aren't expensive, neither are they very complicated

Styles · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:50

Any opinions of the Volvo S60 2.4 D5? Bigger than the S40 which looks a little small for what I need.

Lovely looking car and the interior looks solid and comfortable. Size wise, this looks as if it would be ideal for a small family.

DM · 18 Jul 2010 at 12:56

iaind said:
Are the 3.0s not quite sought after so more expensive to buy? Also, there are a lot of 3.0s with the AWD system which can be troublesome.

Still, they are mostly mondeo underneath so parts and things aren't expensive, neither are they very complicated

All the 2.5s are 4 wheel drive as well, its just the rubbish diesels and 2 litre ones that are 2 wheel drive