Small size, big boot, nice interior and not too old for 15k.

[codenamecueball]

Hi folks,

Needing some suggestions as I'm at my wits end drawing up a list of candidates.

Requires:
Large boot with wide aperture - I am a photographer and carry a lot of awkwardly sized flight cases and such.
Small size - Live in a city centre with on street parking so spaces can be tight. Currently have a Golf so around that size. Parking sensors and such would be nice but I can look in a mirror so not too essential.
Decent petrol engine - I do 8k-10 a year with lots of town and city driving and would like to enjoy it so none of this diesel DPF pish.
Upmarket interior - Nice logical centre console, good sat nav, and a decent armrest. Have sat inside a few saloons like the Jag XE, Infiniti Q50 which have just what I'm after.
Price - around 15k for a 2 year old example at most. Could stretch for the right car - it'll be a keeper so depreciation isn't the biggest issue.

Current candidates are mostly VAG offerings like the Audi A3, new Golf, Seat Leon (drab interior but 1.8 TSI 184 is ideal)

In an ideal world I'd have the Skoda Superb 280 L&K but at 5m long I think I'd be easier moving house than trying to park it every day. Golf GTI/Audi S3 was investigated but discounted on price and the insurance quotes were ridiculous (circa 2.3k)

So PH, what can you muster up? I appreciate that I'm asking for a lot out of one car so suggestions that don't strictly keep to the criteria are welcome.

[DoubleD]

How about a Lexus ct200h. Although im not sure if the boot will be big enough.

[Heartworm]

DoubleD said:

How about a Lexus ct200h. Although im not sure if the boot will be big enough.

I liked ours as a company car, but the boot is tiny!

[DoubleD]

Ah forget that then

[chonok]

Octavia too big?

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the Focus ticks all your boxes, it's a good steer as well as being packed with kit & being a Ford relatively reasonable to maintain.

2016 Titanium X 1.5T 180bhp 9k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

There are a couple of leftfield options that are just as reliable as the above & VAG products you're considering.

2015 Kia Pro_Ceed GT Tech 1.6T 200bhp 10k (5 Years Warranty Left) An often overlooked option but more than worthy of consideration but check the insurance first.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

2015 Volvo V40 T3 R Design 155bhp 5k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Or if you decide to go bigger then the Mondeo is a great car:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[Anglade]

Mercedes B Class would tick a lot of those particular boxes.....



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Edited by Anglade on Saturday 15th April 10:50

[DoubleD]

Yeah the B Class is a good shout

[Frankthered]

Civics have a pretty big boot, decent petrol engines too.

[Colonial]

Skoda Octavia wagon? or hatch?

The Volvo V40 is a nice car, decent sized boot.

[Piginapoke]

Frankthered said:

Civics have a pretty big boot, decent petrol engines too.

Smallish car, big boot, petrol, must be this

[Pistonheader101]

Golf is cheap and cheerful. ticks all the boxes.

[ZX10R NIN]

So OP have you sorted a top 3 yet?