Family Estate

Nathan · 3 Aug 2016 at 11:15

mjt said:
Good shout. Only problem is limited rear legroom, but if it's only kids in the back, it's all good!

Kicking seats can get tiresome. I looked at the golf estate and needed more rear leg room to prevent the child from kicking the seat.

I ended up with a superb estate with the same budget. I would like a new shape a6 mine but good ones are still circa 25k

HouR · 3 Aug 2016 at 13:31

arfoll said:
If you want comfort/leg room and space I'd just go Volvo V70, something like:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607185950428

Ditto - My V70 would pass all of your requirements. The R-Design with a decent engine goes well enough and is very comfortable.

***F1ZZY*** · 3 Aug 2016 at 21:37

Some good suggestions here guys, thanks.

The Golf and Volvo I hadn't really considered, I'll have a deeper look. The S-max is intriguing too. I'm surprised no-ones suggested a Mondeo yet!

Mercedes doesn't really receive much love on these forums, any reason? A c220 looks a pretty good option from where I'm sat. Anything I should be aware of or watch out for?

TheDean · 3 Aug 2016 at 21:54

Skoda superb 100% of the time. Only reason we bought a Passat was VW were doing £2k deposit contribution and 2 x free services. Worked out as just over £13k for a 15 plate SE Business as they gave me £3k for my 07 Leon

VincentHanna · 3 Aug 2016 at 22:11

That F11 seems cheap.

[TW]Fox · 3 Aug 2016 at 22:22

VincentHanna said:
That F11 seems cheap.

Because as I said, it looks ex police to me...

Nathan · 3 Aug 2016 at 22:41

[TW]Fox;29864001 said:
Because as I said, it looks ex police to me...

If it is it's really low milage. Ours don't go back until they hit at least 100k.

Howard · 3 Aug 2016 at 22:50

It has a calibrated speedo, it must be.

Dandle · 4 Aug 2016 at 05:32

***F1ZZY*** said:
ok, thanks.

A quick look on Autotrader with fresh eyes sees this - i like it mostly for the fact that they have used actual paper to mask the number plate LOL - not seen that before

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...earchad=new,nearlynew,used&logcode=p&adPos=10

is this F11 or E61 (how to tell?)

Should have chrome trim on the door handles. That signifies the ambient light package is fitted. Which was standard on the 530d. Must have been a special order one to omit it.

rodenal · 4 Aug 2016 at 06:57

***F1ZZY*** said:
Mercedes doesn't really receive much love on these forums, any reason? A c220 looks a pretty good option from where I'm sat. Anything I should be aware of or watch out for?

They're decent enough cars these, though you'll struggle to buy one at sensible money with any sort of proper warranty coverage and repairs aren't cheap. An E class is also quite the step up so is where I'd be looking if going Mercedes

The other "Problem" is that the pre facelifted interior leaves a bit to be desired and the money you'll pay for the revised one feels like an awful lot of money for what it is. I'd rather have a well specced A4, personally, though the Merc drives better

[TW]Fox · 4 Aug 2016 at 07:30

Dandle said:
Should have chrome trim on the door handles. That signifies the ambient light package is fitted. Which was standard on the 530d. Must have been a special order one to omit it.

Like a police car?

Nathan · 4 Aug 2016 at 07:36

Deffo a police car looking at it more closely, good spot. Pretty cheap though, good to see them falling in price now.

[TW]Fox · 4 Aug 2016 at 07:57

It's pretty cheap because of its history (and therefore poor specification). A non-police one with that mileage is somewhat more.

Dandle · 4 Aug 2016 at 07:58

[TW]Fox;29864561 said:
Like a police car?

[TW]Fox · 4 Aug 2016 at 07:59

They are bizarre spec cars - basic AC as well yet it has Sport Automatic Transmission? I can't imagine SAT being that beneficial really so it's odd that it was optioned.

Malevolence · 4 Aug 2016 at 21:02

Would a 300C Touring be a wildcard option? A mate has one and it's a hell of a lot of car for the money.

Mal X · 4 Aug 2016 at 21:10

if it's an ex- cop car it's probably been rammed a few times............ probably by a 15 year old Asbo retard in a stolen Corsa

TheVoice · 4 Aug 2016 at 23:53

[TW]Fox;29864616 said:
They are bizarre spec cars - basic AC as well yet it has Sport Automatic Transmission? I can't imagine SAT being that beneficial really so it's odd that it was optioned.

Quite common (if not standard spec) on Authorities vehicles, the Met ones have it too.