Fast family mover required

[M.F.D]

You all love these threads, I know you do.

I am on the hunt for a new family friendly daily. I have narrowed down my requirements below, opinions please?

- Estate / soccer mom SUV (need the boot for a small dog crate and pram)
- Fast (subjective I know, but nothing pedestrian or I'll get bored and sell it after a month)
- Nothing fragile, needs to be fairly dependable
- £6000 give or take
- MPG not hugely important, my commute is c. 10miles each way
- Bonus points for something interesting/exclusive

Current thoughts are a Legacy or something T5 Volvo. But interested to see where other peoples money would be?

Thanks!

[Dannbodge]

Octavia VRS estate shouldn't be discounted

[Hub]

Which is more important - fast or dependable?

What about a Lexus RX350?

[M.F.D]

Dannbodge said:

Octavia VRS estate shouldn't be discounted

Great all rounder by the looks of things actually, definitely on my list.

[M.F.D]

Hub said:

Which is more important - fast or dependable?

What about a Lexus RX350?

A blend of both if possible..... the RX350 is a good shout, I like the Lexus brand but it isn't a car that has aged well imo.

[budgie smuggler]

M.F.D said:

Dannbodge said:

Octavia VRS estate shouldn't be discounted

Great all rounder by the looks of things actually, definitely on my list.

I've had two, I didn't intend to get the second, I just tried a few alternatives and couldn't get on with them and none had quite the same balance of attributes.

It's basically 'good' at everything. It's not 'fast' as such but 'quick' (at least in standard form), likewise it's not the last word in handling but it's good enough for an enjoyable early morning out on the country lanes. Space wise it's got a really decent amount of space, the boot is huge, the interior seems to be pretty hard wearing, DSG is excellent if you can afford it. For whatever reason the MK2 didn't come with parking sensors as standard so that's worth looking out for if you want them. On the MK3, they don't get the heated windscreen and adaptive cruise as standard.

If you get a manual one and it's been mapped, budget for an uprated clutch because the OEM ones are marginal.

[AJB88]

SAAB 9-3 Aero V6? I've got the sportwagon with the factory "Hirsch Performance" file on it. Goes well most people presume its just a diesel.

6K wont get you a Turbo X these days.

[GreatGranny]

A4 TFSI

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204224...

V70 2.5T Ocean Race

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203284...

A6 3.0TDi

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204194...

Mondeo

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204014...

NIssan Murano

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112290...

C250d

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111039...

E320

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204234...

[InitialDave]

Nissan Stagea?

[M.F.D]

InitialDave said:

Nissan Stagea?

Would be a stretch at this budget for a nice one surely. Would be cool though!

[ilikejam]

How much 'give' is there in your budget?! About 33%?!

Inifiniti FX

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202252...

[ZX10R NIN]

M.F.D said:

You all love these threads, I know you do.

I am on the hunt for a new family friendly daily. I have narrowed down my requirements below, opinions please?

- Estate / soccer mom SUV (need the boot for a small dog crate and pram)
- Fast (subjective I know, but nothing pedestrian or I'll get bored and sell it after a month)
- Nothing fragile, needs to be fairly dependable
- £6000 give or take
- MPG not hugely important, my commute is c. 10miles each way
- Bonus points for something interesting/exclusive

Current thoughts are a Legacy or something T5 Volvo. But interested to see where other peoples money would be?

Thanks!

2.5T Mondeo Titanium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204214...

Saab 9-5 2.3T 256:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203153...

9-3 Aero 210:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202012...

2.0T Insignia Elite 220:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204074...

SE 220:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203294...


Leftfield.

E500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109067...

[Canon_Fodder]

Porker Cayenne

Look at this beauty, I owner, and FSH, very special you know you want to...

Soccer Mum will be the Karen Brady of the under 11s car park

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112020...

[ZX10R NIN]

Along the above line of thinking.

Nissan Murano:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112290...

Leftfield

R500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204054...

Cadillac SRX:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112310...

5.7 Hemi Grand Cherokee:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202262...

4.8is X5:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204244...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201271...

[Terzo123]

Jeep Grande Cherokee

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112150...

In overland spec, the Boston sound system is tremendous, although slightly lacking for modern connectivity.

[ninjag]

BMW 535D M-Sport Touring
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202052...

BMW 550i Touring
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204124...

[PomBstard]

Subaru Forester XT, 2005-onwards has 211bhp, and 0-60 around 5.5s. From experience, they're big enough inside for 1-2 children plus dog in the back, and also from experience the 2.5T engine doesn't automatically grenade as the miles go on. Look after them and they're pretty damn good...

2007, 130k miles, 2 owners from new, FSH, red, GBP3k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204114...

2006, 91k miles, 2 owners, blue, just under GBP6k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203193...

Of those two, if it all checked out I'd have no qualms about taking the red one, and keeping 3k in the pocket should it be needed.

[M.F.D]

Thanks for the replies folks. The want for something V8 is huge, but apprehensive of the large bills from something like a 550i touring or Cherokee Hemi V8. Hate playing it safe though....

[MattyD803]

Unless you want apportion off £1-2k of your budget for the inevitable repair bills.....I'd probably probably stick with something from Lexus, Nissan or Subaru at this price point.....you just know a 5.0 BMW or Mercedes is just waiting to surprise you with a myriad of dashboard lights.....

Edited by MattyD803 on Thursday 28th April 07:54

[M.F.D]

MattyD803 said:

Unless you want apportion off £1-2k of your budget for the inevitable repair bills.....I'd probably probably stick with something from Lexus, Nissan or Subaru at this price point.....you just know a 5.0 BMW or Mercedes is just waiting to surprise you with a myriad of dashboard lights.....

Edited by MattyD803 on Thursday 28th April 07:54

Yeah this is my fear. Although my last relationship with an Impreza STI didn't end well, so not many marques are truly exempt from this.