Next car car thoughts

[Stuart O]

1 year old ML 350 grand edition or new Volvo Xc 60 ?

Really confused with all the options at mid 30's K just now..

A6 estate
XC 70 estate
E class estate / C class estate 350 cdi

New 3 series estate
The skoda superb 4x4top spec estate is v good value also..

Heads burst just now and need to get something sorted in next month or so..

All views appreciated..

Stuart

 

[paul73mt]

I would go for the BMW esp a 330d or a 335d

 

[Ian Donkin]

Depends on what you need and what's most important to you... Some will depreciate more, some are bigger, some will have higher running costs. You currently have an ML; is size and 4x4 important? Mid £30's - cash or finance? Company or private purchase... Lots of variables!

 

[bing]

You're contemplating on 3 different classes here, Mid SUVs, Estates and Small estates. You need to decide on size and then narrow it down to one class, then begin your research.

 

[st4]

Gotta be the 212/204 or the BMWs

 

[chrisbin]

As said, need some more info on what exactly it is that you want!!

XC60 really isnt comparable to an ML
E class waaay bigger than C class
New F30/31 or E90/91 3 series???

 

[A-AvantGarde]

As said, need some more info on what exactly it is that you want!!

XC60 really isnt comparable to an ML
E class waaay bigger than C class
New F30/31 or E90/91 3 series???

As others have said what are your requirements?

I initially started looking at GL's and the R Class and added the Cayenne & X5 to the shortlist. I briefly considered an S212 E350 but ended up buying a BMW 5 Series GT - it's worth looking at, based on the 7 series platform with raised ride height and from the rear looks a little like an X6. It may not win any beauty contests but if you need a large car it's seriously worth a look - it's a great comfy cruiser.

 

[JasM]

How about a Range Rover Sport?

 

[MUGGY]

I would cross the Skoda off the list. My boss has one and he is very unhappy with it. Everytime he gets into my 8 year old E Class he starts moaning and groaning about how crap his new Skoda is and how much better my MB is. I, of course, agree with him !

 

[Stuart O]

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You are all right of course but that's how confused I am, after a rethink the ml is off the list , rfl and lack of suitable pcp option has ruled it out , for a year old one at any rate , not sure of new shape either..

Swmbo seems to like the c estate so I think it looks like a pcp on a 350 cdi with pano roof if possible, any thoughts on the artico seat fabric as I don't like the sound of it..

Failing that either an a4 or new 3 series estate 6 cylinder diesel.

My previous ML is history now and I will have an old CRV if 4x4 needs crop up..

Make more sense ???

 

[st4]

C class estate is a car of champions. IIRC not sure if you can get a pano roof on one.

C350cdi is a great car, as is the larger E class. Poorer seating IMHO in the E class.

BMW 3 and 5 30d or 35d are nice cars.

Do you not think that a 4wd A4 or A6 may make more sense where you live. Winter tyres. AWD, its going to be good in the winter

 

[gIzzE]

I would definitely consider an 330xd.

Discounts of around 10% on list so maybe a smidge over your £35k budget, but great car, 3 series dynamics, good space inside, really nice ride, 4WD and 40mpg with that awesome 8 speed auto 'box.

 

[gIzzE]

Some amazing deals on the A6 3.0tdi Quattro allroad at the moment too. £339+vat a month for one on the contract hire deals. Not bad for a £50,000 car.

 

[Oli]

Forget being sensible and buy a used C63? .

I love the C Class and can't help feeling the E would be better still, out of your choices probably an E350 CDI Sport would be my choice.

 

[theiC]

I looked at XCs a while ago and was horrified at the state of the leather in cars three-plus years old. There is a synthetic and a real leather, but I've never seen one which didn't look horribly worn. I discussed this with a couple of dealers and they admitted it was a significant problem...

And at the risk of being flamed badly, if your shopping list is as described, you really should look at Discovery 4 HSEs... That said, I often regret not going the ML route (until the soggy Labrador jumps into the back!).

 

[gIzzE]

Disco 4 for me every time if you can afford it, but get a big discount on a new one, they loose so little in the first 3 years it makes more sense than buying used.
Also make sure it is the later 8 speed version.

Amazing car.

 

[theiC]

That's a good point too. When I change cars I do some careful analysis of the likely cost including depreciation. Discoveries show very well out of this, as does the R class.

By the way, lovely avatar... What's he/she biting?

 

[gIzzE]

My dinner!!!

 

[theiC]

That has put a big smile on my face!

 

[Stuart O]

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Tried to price a 330 xd 3 series , too pricey according to official website offers, I did see some possible deals on A6 avant and will follow both these options up in the next few days but tbh I can't see anyone beating the merc pcp option..
Of course I could be wrong..