Medium Saloon / Hatch advice

[WAVman]

I wonder if you boys and girls could help me along with a decision.
I currently have an E220 AMG Line on a MB staff scheme lease, which is now going back on the 29th Dec as the business I work for has been sold and I no longer qualify for the scheme.
Our new owners have increased my car allowance and I have been looking at all manner of lease deals, but as I do c20k pa anything I would class as remotely sensible is c£500pm and then maintenance to factor in on top. 520d M-Sport MHT for example.
So, maybe I will buy something.
I've been looking at Peugeot 508GT Line, Arteon, XE, something along those lines. Preferably 12m old'ish, auto, diesel. Spend, up to £20k should get me something.
I LOVE the look of the 508, and I can get a less than 12m old one for comfortably under my budget. BUT, there is something nagging at me that it's a Peugeot and it WILL have electrical problems.
Any other suggestions from the PH massive?
Thanks.

Edited by WAVman on Friday 4th December 15:22

[WAVman]

Bump for the night crowd!

[ZX10R NIN]

Firstly the 508's are as reliable as any of the German offerings so don't let 80's stereotypes put you off & I'd be looking at the GT rather than the Gt Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007271...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008112...

Mondeo ST Line Edition I'd hunt for a Vignale but there don't seem to be manny for sale at the moment

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011025...

Mazda6 GT Nav

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010175...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011176...

XF

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010295...

S90 D4 Momentum people are complaining that the interiors aren't taking the miles well especially the seats.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012046...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011025...

Superb Sportline +

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011065...

Sportline

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011025...

[WAVman]

I hadn't considered the XF, I like that one above.

I quite like the Mazda as well, maybe a bit dull though?

No thanks to the Volvo.

Skoda, not sure.

The 508 is a great looking car.

[ZX10R NIN]

I hate to burst any bubbles but they're all about the same with none really feeling more special than the other, the Mondeo is a smidge ahead in the steering department & NVH but apart from that it just comes down to which one floats your boat (Mondeo for me) the 508 is a good pick as I said it's 508 in GT trim that's my second pick with the GT Mazda6 third.

I'm with you the S/V90 does nothing for me.

[Jamescrs]

I have some experience with the 508, we have a couple on fleet at work.

Comfortable cars, tons of space inside and generally good quality trim levels, ours are GT line spec.

The only negative from me is I find the controls quite un-intuitive, I find myself searching round for controls from time to time but that said I guess if you were using it as your sole or main car you would quickly get over that.

I would go for the Skoda Superb instead but that's more personal preference than anything.

[dunc69]

It would be the Superb for me if I were doing that many miles.

Cavernous inside, comfortable and well-equipped.
Try to find one with the Canton sound system.