Had my 59 plate 1.4 petrol astra for 2 years (first car) but was a total loss due to crash a few weeks back - not my fault.
Looking to get an estate to replace it. Daily commute is only 1.5-2 miles. However at weekends I play in a band and regularly go wild camping etc, so will do 50-200miles of a weekend. additionally with some rehearsals this may add 50 miles on top on some weeks. Yearly mileage is 11,000; the weekends make up for short commute journies. My close family are also a 2 hr motorway drive away.
a mixed bag of driving, but most of the miles or motorway/dual carriageway.
Due to interests and hobbies I want more boot space, more torque & power whilst more efficient on the longer drives.
I have around £4k to spend.
Been looking at things like Skoda Octavia Estates, audi A4s... any further suggestions? Any thoughts on petrol vs diesel? I am keen to get away from Vauxhall, not overly keen on Fords but would consider, same with Volvo V50s etc. What common faults should I be looking for when looking at these models? I know I can expect mileage of 60k-90k in this price range - what should I be weary of??? The mpg of diesels on long journeys is currently attracting me..
Looking to get an estate to replace it. Daily commute is only 1.5-2 miles. However at weekends I play in a band and regularly go wild camping etc, so will do 50-200miles of a weekend. additionally with some rehearsals this may add 50 miles on top on some weeks. Yearly mileage is 11,000; the weekends make up for short commute journies. My close family are also a 2 hr motorway drive away.
a mixed bag of driving, but most of the miles or motorway/dual carriageway.
Due to interests and hobbies I want more boot space, more torque & power whilst more efficient on the longer drives.
I have around £4k to spend.
Been looking at things like Skoda Octavia Estates, audi A4s... any further suggestions? Any thoughts on petrol vs diesel? I am keen to get away from Vauxhall, not overly keen on Fords but would consider, same with Volvo V50s etc. What common faults should I be looking for when looking at these models? I know I can expect mileage of 60k-90k in this price range - what should I be weary of??? The mpg of diesels on long journeys is currently attracting me..