£8k to spend max - Looking for a Diesel Saloon/Hatchback

[90ajw]

Hi all,

Currently coming away from a Company Car and needing to buy a car. I'd love your opinions please.

Ideally looking to spend no more than £8k and would be looking at Diesel and no more than 100k on the clock. From what I've seen a 320d looks a good option but naturaly I'm seeing A4's, Golf's, Octavia's etc. I appreciate for that I'm looking at something around 10 years old too.

What's everyone's personal opinion? I'm swaying toward a 3 series but having never owned one (Always had VAG group Vehicles) I'd appreciate any thoughts!

Thanks

[biggbn]

90ajw said:

Hi all,

Currently coming away from a Company Car and needing to buy a car. I'd love your opinions please.

Ideally looking to spend no more than £8k and would be looking at Diesel and no more than 100k on the clock. From what I've seen a 320d looks a good option but naturaly I'm seeing A4's, Golf's, Octavia's etc. I appreciate for that I'm looking at something around 10 years old too.

What's everyone's personal opinion? I'm swaying toward a 3 series but having never owned one (Always had VAG group Vehicles) I'd appreciate any thoughts!

Thanks

Toyota Avensis, Kia Optima or Hyundai equivalent? Volvo S60 or S80, very comfortable!!

[macron]

Infiniti Q50, Merc diesel engine, slightly weird Nissan effort at posh inside. Surprisingly good, and value.

[Bear-n]

macron said:

Infiniti Q50, Merc diesel engine, slightly weird Nissan effort at posh inside. Surprisingly good, and value.

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[ZX10R NIN]

90ajw said:

Hi all,

Currently coming away from a Company Car and needing to buy a car. I'd love your opinions please.

Ideally looking to spend no more than £8k and would be looking at Diesel and no more than 100k on the clock. From what I've seen a 320d looks a good option but naturaly I'm seeing A4's, Golf's, Octavia's etc. I appreciate for that I'm looking at something around 10 years old too.

What's everyone's personal opinion? I'm swaying toward a 3 series but having never owned one (Always had VAG group Vehicles) I'd appreciate any thoughts!

Thanks

E250cdi Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311284...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310022...

The 350 would be my pick:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401015...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311083...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312295...

DS5 DSport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311304...

Prestige:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310122...

Q50 Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312134...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310203...

D4 S8:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312144...

D4 S60:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310102...

508 Allure:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310203...

[macron]

Bear-n said:

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I was just getting in before ZX!

[ZX10R NIN]

macron said:

Bear-n said:

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I was just getting in before ZX!

Glad others now recognise them as a good buy at this price point too

[JackJarvis]

Bear-n said:

macron said:

Infiniti Q50, Merc diesel engine, slightly weird Nissan effort at posh inside. Surprisingly good, and value.

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[jamesbilluk]

There's the Mazda 6 as well

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15916371

[Brett748]

jamesbilluk said:

There's the Mazda 6 as well

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15916371

The 2.2d Mazda engine seems to have a lot of reported issues. I know two people personally who have had major engine troubles with that lump.

[jamesbilluk]

Brett748 said:

jamesbilluk said:

There's the Mazda 6 as well

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15916371

The 2.2d Mazda engine seems to have a lot of reported issues. I know two people personally who have had major engine troubles with that lump.

Ah, not ideal then!

[Shabaza]

I'd recommend Skoda Octavia
Facelift SEL spec or above.
It will come with LED lights, Half leather interior, masses of boot and legroom.
Cheap and plentiful parts availability/servicing
Apple carplay/android auto
Will be much newer then most of its competition at that price.

For example:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311053...

[ZX10R NIN]

Any of those work for you OP?

[90ajw]

Just reading through everyone's comments thank you all very much, definitely opened my eyes up to some other brands I hadn't even thought of!

[NortonES2]

The early models, 2018, of the latest insignia are in budget.