Car choice help! 8k budget

[Aka-Matt]

Was in a similar position last week whilst looking at a car within an 8k budget for similar reasons. The following were all within budget and easily superior in terms of comfort and drivability than similarly priced Skodas, Fords, VW's etc

• Jaguar XF 3.0
• Mercedes E-Class
• Mercedes S-Class (picked up a super clean S320 '58 for under 8k including VED, with fully stamped Mercedes history, 75k miles, new 19" alloys and good condition 17" standard alloys). Insurance was £700 FC at 30 with 0 NCB without need for a tracker through admiral.
• BMW 5 series

Insurance was also surprisingly lower than newer fiestas, focuses, superbs, but VED was higher given the larger emissions.

 

[sideways14a]

Yes but if any of those break, which they will (yes been there) then its a proper whipping by a garage or specialist coming your wallets way.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Yes but if any of those break, which they will (yes been there) then its a proper whipping by a garage or specialist coming your wallets way.

I was thinking the same thing. That's why I'm tempted to stick with Ford / Vauxhall / Skoda.

I've been stung with the mini recently.

 

[Drumroll]

Passat, S60. Think it’s difficult to see past the Superb in terms of bang per buck.

Leon ST, but basically the same car. Skoda has better quality interior, Leon looks more sporty.
For your mileage, a diesel can just do it, but at the moment, wouldn't recommend one, as as soon any city ban them, pretty much many others will follow.
The 1.5 petrol seems to return good mpg.

 

[coupe69]

Nice does yours come in the cheaper tax bracket? My journey sounds similar to yours bit of motorway / dual track and A roads (although a few more miles each way).

Mine's a 2012 SE manual 5 door model, so comes in at £160 for a years tax. Some of the newer models are cheaper on tax, especially the 1.6 TDi. Problem is the 1.6 engine is just a little underpowered for such a large car. I'd go for at least the 140BHP 2.0 TDi.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Mine's a 2012 SE manual 5 door model, so comes in at £160 for a years tax. Some of the newer models are cheaper on tax, especially the 1.6 TDi. Problem is the 1.6 engine is just a little underpowered for such a large car. I'd go for at least the 140BHP 2.0 TDi.

Thanks so confusing these days with what to go for swear it used to be more straight forward

I've seen a few of the newer ones this one is a 16 plate 2 L deisel 149bhp is £20 year tax.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001186306568?atmobcid=soc3

 

[coupe69]

Thanks so confusing these days with what to go for swear it used to be more straight forward

I've seen a few of the newer ones this one is a 16 plate 2 L deisel 149bhp is £20 year tax.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001186306568?atmobcid=soc3

If you can run to that then brilliant. You'll be amazed by how spacious they are, especially for the back seat passengers.

 

[mjt]

Thanks so confusing these days with what to go for swear it used to be more straight forward

I've seen a few of the newer ones this one is a 16 plate 2 L deisel 149bhp is £20 year tax.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001186306568?atmobcid=soc3

Is it just me or does that driver's seat look like it's done a lot more than 60,000 miles?

 

[coupe69]

Apparently they're not great wearing. My mk2 is worse than that, although granted it's done nearly 100,000 now. There's a thread on Briskoda about the poor quality bolsters on the mk3 - link

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Apparently they're not great wearing. My mk2 is worse than that, although granted it's done nearly 100,000 now. There's a thread on Briskoda about the poor quality bolsters on the mk3 - link

Ah good old briskoda been a member for ages but for one reason or another haven't owned a Skoda (yet!)

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Leaning towards a Vauxhall Insignia now in the elite spec as seem to get more for your £

Can pick up a good one with low miles with FSH for around £7k.

 

[vanpeebles]

Lol, no!

 

[Joe T]

Leaning towards a Vauxhall Insignia now in the elite spec as seem to get more for your £

Can pick up a good one with low miles with FSH for around £7k.

Elite spec is lovely.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Looked at 100's still no idea what to go for. haha

 

[inflames]

8k will get you a nice Passat cc.
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201912195461295

Passat CC gets my vote, i own one. You can get a cracking one with that budget, loads of space, good on fuel, good looking car and decent size boot.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

Passat CC gets my vote, i own one. You can get a cracking one with that budget, loads of space, good on fuel, good looking car and decent size boot.

They do look great I can't find anything by me that they linked though nearest I can get is a 12 plate for that sort of cash. Need the car to last as long as possible.

 

[inflames]

They do look great I can't find anything by me that they linked though nearest I can get is a 12 plate for that sort of cash. Need the car to last as long as possible.

If you join the owners facebook group there usually a couple of good ones up for sale.

 

[Matt_West_Mids]

If you join the owners facebook group there usually a couple of good ones up for sale.

Cheers will have a look.

 

[mOdO]

My Mazda 6 has been good so far. 2015, 2.2 diesel, 50mpg on my commute of majority motorway, £30 tax.

 

[MissChief]

You'd get a cracking Mondeo Titanium X Sport Power shift for £8k.