Family car - 12k

[AjaxAD]

Hi everyone

I'm currently on the hunt for something to do the bulk of the family taxiing and could do with some ideas. Budget is 10-12k
Requirements:
Dog friendly boot
Space for 4 and luggage
Petrol (it will do a bunch of short trips as well as long trips away)
Can occasionally tow a caravan (~1500kg)


The main car is a Jag XFS Sportbrake at the moment, so comparably comfortable and good to drive would be a real bonus. (Although ideally without the constant fear of what's next to break).

Possible contenders include:
VW Passat GTE estate
VW Tiguan 2.0TFSI
Audi Q5 2.0TFSI
A4 Avant
Smax 2.0T

Any thoughts/experience with those would be great to know about

Cheers!

[blue_haddock]

Skoda superb estate ticks pretty much all your boxes.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508225...

[deeen]

BMW 528i estate? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510117...

[Chris_i8]

Mazda CX5 or 6 estate in 2.0 petrol form.

[AjaxAD]

Superb could be a good shout. Essentially a nicer Passat?

528i would definitely fit the bill. I'd kind of assumed they'd all have astronomical mileage.

Used to have a Mazda 6 Saloon. Great car but the lack of torque from the petrol end up being why it went.

Thanks for the suggestions

[ZX10R NIN]

The Superb is a cheaper version of the Passat.

1.6T Peugeot 508 Allure:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508155...

Mazda6 Sport Nav+:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510056...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509166...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507044...

Kia Optima h, you should get one with the balance of the warranty left:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510127...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508015...

If you're considering the Superb then take a look at the Insignia:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508165...

E250 AMG Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504161...

[SillyALFALove]

Don’t overlook the Volvo V90.
12k will buy you an awful lot of car and it’s been well reviewed against it competitors.

[ZX10R NIN]

Any V90 at this price point will have big miles or be a CAT car.

[stevemcs]

Mondeo or Insignia ….. if you want comfort- or an E Class, the Skoda isn’t, it’s also boring. Personally I’d keep the Jag (I’ve got the Skoda at the minute) my Mondeo was a much better car - you want a proper auto box if towing - again I do.