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markwilliams82

markwilliams82

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In the new year I'm thinking about changing my Audi A5 Quattro TDI 67 plate with 65k miles for something a little higher off the ground. As much as I love the A5 I'm getting constant wife moans for being so low so thought I'd use the chance to look at an SUV but keep with something stylish and reliable

Ideally I'm after diesel, quattro or equivalent, good MPG and not going to get caught out with the new car tax rules

I've been looking at the Audi Q3 or Q5 sportbacks, BMW X4 or X5, VW Tiguan or Volve V60

They all have their good and bad points when I've looked on Autotrader but what is peoples feedback or recommendations? Would be greatly appreciated!
 
They are all fine, but if you are looking at small to medium SUVs like the Q3/Q5, then the BMW equivalents are the X1/X3..

I prefer the Kodiaq over the Tiguan, but the Kodiaq is actually a Tiguan All Space so a little large..

The Volvo SUVs are really the XC40/60 and worth a look, slightly pricier but they are competent and appeal to some, but I don't like the annual servicing.

And oddball 'fun' SUV might be the mini countryman, they are surprising in that even our CEO (usually drives bentleys) has the JCW version for tootling around in and loves it. Then you have the Merc GLA/GLB's as other rivals to BMW/Audi of course.

Other then that, pretty much the best thing is stop with looking in Autotrader and just go and look at and drive a few..
 
Depends what I can get part ex for my car but think budget would be £25-30k

Aren’t car taxes supposed to be having a big hit next year? Don’t want to be too affected by anything changing
 
markwilliams82 said:
Depends what I can get part ex for my car but think budget would be £25-30k

Aren’t car taxes supposed to be having a big hit next year? Don’t want to be too affected by anything changing
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Only for new cars and certain business/BIK purposes, everything else is only rising by inflation or whatever so like 2-3% plus or minus some small changes.
 
Demon said:
Other then that, pretty much the best thing is stop with looking in Autotrader and just go and look at and drive a few..
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Yeah - one of my colleagues recently changed to an SUV and were initially interested in the Qashqai and Tiguan - partly because myself and others at work have/had them but when they went and drove a few they ended up liking the Skoda Kamiq more for their uses (mostly changing due to a medical condition).
 
I am in the same position.
On my list is.
Xc60 pretty much what I need but concerned about reliability, and a bit extra money.
CR-V ok but needs more power and the infotainment screen is terrible.
RAV 4 ok and probably the best option but there are security issues.
Skoda Kodiac looks good but the VW auto box is a bit suspect.
 
Chabsy said:
I am in the same position.
On my list is.
Xc60 pretty much what I need but concerned about reliability, and a bit extra money.
CR-V ok but needs more power and the infotainment screen is terrible.
RAV 4 ok and probably the best option but there are security issues.
Skoda Kodiac looks good but the VW auto box is a bit suspect.
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Its a nice position to be in for sure but with the cost of them, its about making the right choice! Don't want that kind of regret over me, like when I sold a VW golf mk4 years ago for a Renault Megane sport coupe - worst decision of my life, no idea why I thought that was a good idea at the time

I think I've narrowed down to either a BMW X3, X4 or a Audi Q5 - depends what I can get PX for my car as to my budget but seen some nice one around.

I always go for a car with a nice look and interior too but unfortunately the Tiguans and XC60 don't do it for me
 
We swapped the M135 for a X1 (23i version for the Xdrive) last year and cannot recommend it enough, I miss the take off of the 135 but it's a really nice cabin and very comfy, also the boot is a lot bigger than I thought it would be which was one of the reasons for changing from the 1 Series to the (new)X1
 
Thats some good feedback thanks!
I've made an enquiry about a BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport at a local BMW garage so I'll see what its like and what they offer for mine to see if its worth it.

I did look at the X1's but I didn't want to loose too much space if moving from the A5 so the X3 looked a good enough equivalent without going too big
 
Yeah the X3's are bigger but look at the newish X1 (22 onwards) as they are quite a bit bigger than the previous model but it also depends if they fall in budget as I'm not 100% sure they will, also if space is what you want don't look at the X4 as it's effectively a 4 series (hatchback) on stilts whereas the X3 is more a 3 series touring for space
 
I have an X3. Not new (2018) but I love it.

Previous car was an m140i but had to get something higher and a bit softer suspension wise.

Couldn’t give up that lovely B58, straight six goodness, so have the M40i :D
 
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