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I’ve been looking to replace my 2010 Volvo XC70 for about 3 years. Every time I seriously consider something newer I just can’t imagine getting rid of it. It’s the 2.4 D and is an absolute tank. Driving around the Peak District it’s just in it’s element. As long as it’s financially viable, I think I’ll just keep it.
I’m on my second xc70, had a p2 2.4 and replaced it with a p3 D5 awd sport heated and cooled seats Brilliant vehicle can’t see me changing for a few years
I think the secret to Matt’s channel is whenever he’s talking to us it’s like I’m sitting down with a knowledgeable friend giving me his advice. It feels cosy and comforting 😉
I was thinking a similar thing. Straight talking without any gibberish. I've got myself a LS430 and was nice keeping up with your vids on your 430s Matt. Keep it up, thanks very much...
I'm within the 5-10k bracket and trying to figure out which car to buy and these videos are fab. It's so valuable to know what to avoid and which cars require certain maintenance i.e. regular gearbox servicing etc. It makes me more confident when approaching a dealer. Thanks.
I have an Alfa 159 Sportwagon TDi. It has a lot of GM parts and shares it’s engine with Saab 93, Opel Astra and many others. The 6 speed auto is from Toyota. Comfortable, reliable (yes really), handles beautifully and has plenty of power. Does 1200km per tank of fuel. Love it. Love your work 👍
One of the few I've actually looked up at a dealership recently. If only they made the slight exterior tweaks to make it less "grandad" and more "race Volvo"...
I've an Octavia Scout Estate with the 2.0 diesel VRS engine. Best car I've ever had. Does literally everything I could ask a car to do without complaint. Run around town, punt it through the back roads, long haul, give my boss a lift, drive a muddy track or rutted Landrover trail. No problem with them all. So good.
I‘m torn between that and an A4 allroad. Would have a lift kit on the scout, just an inch. Would make it have the same ground clearence as most offroaders. The new octavia scout is lower than Mk3 and not that good looking imo.
I'm gutted. You did a great review of the Peugeot 508 RXH estate a while back. I bought one after watching your video. I'm typing this from just outside Alicante as we drove down via the tunnel last week. Fantastic run, smooth and quiet. Filled up on the Welsh border, got to Bordeaux, filled up again and got to Alicante with 90 miles left in the tank. 1400 miles on two tanks. Cavernous storage, more toys than Hamleys, and the gearbox is fine once you get used to it. They are hard to find, but under 10k will get you a good one.
@@HighPeakAutos Matt, I have the 308 GT Line SW with the 150bhp 2.0ltr diesel and it goes very well with 60mpg plus on the m/way and a big boot. If you can find the GT model with the 180bhp engine that's the same as the Focus ST diesel so super quick!! Surprisingly these 2014 on models are well screwed together and comfortable and I should know as I ran Volvo's till Ford cheapened them.
Love my Leon FR 184 TDI. Doing 15k miles a year, it is brilliant! Bigger brakes and independent suspension all round, unlike the other models in the range.
I am now on my second Skoda Octavia. My first one (2015) was driven into on my drivers side, the day we learnt we were going into lockdown!! Built like a tank, hence why I bought another one (2017)! I would probably go with newer shape or a Superb! As I have said previously, look past the badge, because you get a lot of bang for your buck! Great reviews Matt!! Keep up the good work!
@RandomShart thanks, yes fully aware, can't even consider a petrol engine..it will bankrupt me at that MPG. I do long trips so diesel is the one. Currently have the BMW 320d ED. Did 80mpg on a 60mile trip on 57mph. On town commute it does 53mpg. On speedy autobahn hitting a mix of 50/ 70/100/120mph it stuck at 54mpg. On a 400mile trip. (Don't mind the lorry style speed as I have no rush). Looking for an estate and bang for buck Skoda's are the best car in the market but just plain to look at. So considering a VW Passat too.
I've always had the impression that it's always a choice of thirds - either the Mondeo/Passat/Insignia or the 3series/C-klasse/a4 with the most major difference being the brand category and subsequent expenses for maintenance. Have driven a 2017 mondeo for work and found it really nice tho, wouldn't overlook it in this budget.
@Vinny Anthony Agreed. I would take a Mazda 6 estate anyday... in petrol form. They look stunning and the Skyactiv G engines are very smooth and reliable. Lovely cars.
@@HighPeakAutos You're a professional but most of us are just an average car lovers :). Very soon ill back in UK so I need to puck up some good estate car and this video does help me and remind me what to look for and how to choose a good reliable car :). It wasn't boring for me! I did enjoy it for sure.
@@HighPeakAutos I'm so glad you do them! At the end of the day they provide mega value and really help a huge number of people (who'll become more loyal subscribers) than reaching a higher audience interested in the odd high ticket item car. I'm in the market myself and deliberating between Volvo estates etc at the mo but it was great to see what other forgotten gems there are. Love the channel, keep it up as always!
@@gavindesalis5225 thanks for the tip chum, I'm a huge Mazda6 fan actually! I've just found that their petrol autos only come into play with much newer models than I've got the money for (from memory). Though if I did go for a manual (still tempted!) then it'd be a much more involving drive!
I very recently got a Seat Leon FR Estate (Diesel) and I just think it's fantastic. A budget and very sporty estate that still works around town due to it being based off a hatchback. Also the tech is really good for the money. Models past 2016 have Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
You inspired me Matt to have a go and recently bought a Lexus is300 sportcross as a practical family car, for a very reasonable price, far less than 10k, very well cared for by the previous owner who loved it, superb car, not as big inside as the more hearsy shaped cars but it's hard to find much to complain about with it so far. Cool, practical and quite quick. Thanks for an enjoyable youtube channel I often have them on when I'm working, it's fun listening to a fellow car nerd nerd out:)
Re Volvo egr coller : you can clean it with little DIY skills. I have done it myself. Soak it in brake cleaner over night, carefully blast with pressure washer dry it out and back on the car. Runs perfect now and saved over £800
Great timing Matt! I’m on the lookout for a decent family wagon to compliment our C40. Great channel, stumbled across you a few weeks ago whilst looking for Evoque reviews and always lookout for you videos, keep up the good work!
Skoda superb L&K. All the bells and whistles with outstanding space. It is my work vehicle, get all tools and a six tread ladder inside, no dramas. Only issue I have had,.is the suspension has the adjustable ride mode shit that nobody uses, but when the shocks leak, they are pricey to replace. A pair of front shocks was £940 fitted!!! They cost £320 plus each!
Great review Matt. Last week I bought an immaculate Saab 9-3x 2.0 AWD petrol estate with 100,000mls and FSH. It's a fantastic car, esp as I only paid £3k for it. It's ideal for the Winter weather as my RWD Jaguar XJ can be a bit of a handful once the weather changes 👍
I had a 2004 Vectra Estate in black we nicknamed it "The Hearse" I bought it new and clocked up 189,000 miles in 10 years, before I swapped it for a 2013 Insignia with, 13,000 miles on it it has now clocked just over 254,000 miles still going strong.
I'm so in love with the XF, especially the modern one. And I have YET to see ANY of any year in person. The early sedan I see sometimes, looks nice enough, but I want the estate. Here in The Netherlands it's a rare look, and that's a big plus to me vs all the Mercs, BMWs, Volvos filling the estate lots. I worry about maintenance a bit. Especially as I intend to take it on epic (and I mean: North Cape, Moscow, Greece, Portugal) road trips.
I have a volvo v70 2.4d p2 and it's bulletproof looks amazing in black and doesn't miss a beat it's done 124 thousand miles and I've had it since 40 thousand miles does 33 miles to the gallon around town and 58mpg on a run and pulls like a train some good choices you pointed out there matt 👍
You dismissed the Mazda6 in this video but the older ones are solid. We have a 2008 mk2 with the 2.0 petrol engine with 130,000 miles and it's never let us down. Just avoid the diesels.
I have a 2011 V70 D5. 37000 miles, all done inc cam belt, auto fluid changed etc etc. I paid a bit for it but completely immaculate and the nearest thing to a 'new' 12 year old Volvo you can get. Had them before. Plan to keep for a long time! They do everything you might need to do and go and go!👍
Great timing on a video that has kind of confirmed my choice! My uber-high mileage E39 (270k-ish) has terminal rear chassis rail corrosion above the subframe. As I don't have the time to strip it all down to repair, I've just plonked a deposit on a Euro 6 F11 520d SE. I did contemplate that white one with the chavvy plates, wheels and wind deflectors and these also put me off! Thanks for the great vids!
the first gen V60 was always misunderstood, it was a larger hatchback alternative to compete with the golfs, while doing a decent job at being an estate car. good car.
Loved the comment about National Trust Volvo owners. I’m happy with my Passat 2.0TDi but did consider Superb as well. I know an A4 is cooler but for the money they’re not as roomy and the big wheels spoil the ride quality. Hot 850 Volvos are now achieving classic status so their values are rising.
Hi Matt, I just need your humble advice. I want to buy a family car, estate or MPV, with large boot space and eco-efficient. My budget is btw £5k-7k. So, below I've shortlisted some of them: 1. Ford Galaxy 2.0 150hp (2013-2017 ~150k miles) £3.5k - £7k 2. Volvo V70 2.0 D3 R-design (2011 & ~200k miles) ~£3k Volvo V70 2.0 D3 R-design (2014 & ~140k miles) ~£7.5k 3. VW Passat 2.0 TDI (2013 & 125k miles) ~£6 4. Peugeot 508 2.0 RXH Hybrid4 (2013 & 100k miles) ~£7k Your advice is highly appreciated. Many thanks. BP
Having only owned estates for the past 20 ish years I've owned 2 of those you discounted. I had a 2.4 Alfa 159 and it was great. and despite selling it on in 2017 if I had a lotto win I'd want to find that car and have it completely restored. Yes I had to get the DMF/Clutch done but other than a broken spring ,so I splashed out on a Bilstein/Eibach set up, it was reliable and never left me stranded over 6 years. My present is a Mondeo Mk4. A 2.2 and if I'd not had the Alfa this would have been the best car I have ever owned. Alfas hit a certain way but this Ford is great. I think it is a bit colour/spec sensitive and in the TXS spec I think it looks great. And yeah I've always thought that the steering wheel looks a tad big but I'm not sure if that's just the design that does that.
The place that was selling that Alfa Ti sportwagon is very good. They sell some good sorted alfas ( Ive bought a few off them over the years). The 159 is pretty reliable as long as the front subframe isn't rusty
I have 2019 Skoda Superb Sportline+ 272HP. It is a perfect family car. Lots of space at the back for kids, big boot for wife shopping and some little power for me.
Better off with a BMW 2.0 diesel after summer 2015 which had a B47 modified engine instead of the troublesome N47 engine. You can tell what engine is fitted by the tailpipe. Upgraded engine has twin tail pipes.
Love when the gods of depreciation gift us a German estate. Had a 2007 A6 Avant, low mileage with the 3.0 diesel le mans trim, and for anything of a similar value it's really hard to beat that combination of performance/economy. Could be tempted by the XF sportbreak though. Love the channel :)
Great video. My 2012 Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 sport died in France after an oil change at Kwikfit so I'm looking at replacing it. The old Mazda diesel was great... Don't know anything about the sky active but will steer clear from what you say.
My X-type Premier Sport Estate in Racing Green has been a great load carrier for the last 13 years. Replaced the EGR valve and reversing light switch on top of usual consumables. The 2.2 is a bit rumbler I agree. Enjoy this kind of video, it’s really good to hear your views and insight.
Watching this from Canada is a quite an experience! I personally love estates (we call them station wagons here), but we don't have much choice aside from Audi, BMW, VW, Mercedes (E-class only now I think), Volvo, Subaru... We had a few GM wagons in recent past (Buick, Pontiac), some Japanese wagons and Saab. Nowadays it's pretty much all SUV from small-ish to super-huge in size, unfortunately. The comment about Subaru being rare got me chuckling. Where I live in Montreal, you couldn't throw a rock in any direction without hitting at least one Outback! I enjoy you videos greatly, thank you! :)
Surprised you dismissed Peugeot so quickly, the 308 and 508 station wagons are great cars, cheap to run, comfortable, practical and mine have been very reliable... eg 2015 facelift with 68k for £9995
Somehow you manage to make an ordinary topic very interesting, great video. Generally I'm not a lover of estate cars, they aren't popular where I'm from anyway, but the Mazda 6 wagon is one of the best looking.
So, Estate cars is an interesting idea. I had, from 2014 a Volvo V70 which I loved and kept up until it died during lockdown from not being used. I then bought a 2019 Mercedes C class Estate AMG Premium Plus which was so hard and horrible I sold it in 6 months. I then bought a Discovery Sport which was very nice but within 3 months I became terrified of it blowing up, and sold it. I now have a V90 Inscription D4. What an amazing, comfortable car. Looks great too. I expect to keep it as long as my previous Volvo. This is my seventh or eighth Volvo.
@@ln5747 It was horrible. 19 inch wheels, hard seats, hard suspension. So uncomfortable. Plus side, 40mpg for the 200 EQ 1.5 petrol engine plus electric hybrid. Lovely car. Volvo V90 is so much better in every way.
I purchased a 09 Mondeo Titanium X Sport Estate for around £4k last year, the Sport being fairly less bland than a normal mondeo, sporty body kits, twin exit exhaust, red stitching, half leather half alcantara seats and all that jazz. And a humongous boot. 2.2 Diesel which although its PSA, its been good to me. But its an amazing spec, much better than any audi and BMW in that price range maybe even in the £10k price range from this video. Touchscreen unit with bluetooth audio and sat nav, Fully electric front seats, drivers seat has position memory for up to 5 settings, Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, hill hold assist, the list goes on! And especially the heated front windscreen is a blessing.
@@markpaul1154 I understand the reputation behind them and all that, old man car, etc but you are right in saying they are overlooked. I am 21 and own my mk4, I have a 19 year old friend with a MK3 St V6 and they are very comfortable well spec'd cars for low money. The german stuff just sells for more because of the brand and you pay more and get a pants spec.
I have a 2012 Outback in the states and I absolutely love it. Great in snow, super practical, and very comfortable. It has some creature comforts like a backup camera, navigation, sunroof, leather seats, heated seats, and a great Harmon/Kardon speaker. All in all, it has never left me stranded despite the harsh winters we get in the northeast US. A reliable and practical car that does everything I could ask of it. It has 112,000 miles, it just ticked over to 112,005 miles actually, and it is very good. Everything works, and I like that it is not an SUV or a sedan. I would buy another one in a heartbeat
Such tedious cars. Volvo, Honda or Mazda estates are where the estate lies. Volvo were making estates long before anyone else. Modern estates are all style over space
Quick point on Matt's comment regarding the Powershift gearbox being unreliable, it depends which box. The DCT150 (dry clutch) box fitted to petrol vehicles is a total dog and is the box that Ford USA got sued for via a class action lawsuit. The DCT250 (wet clutch) box fitted to the diesels is no less reliable then any other (wet) dual clutch system.
I would have included the (admittedly rare) Honda Accord Tourer here. There is the option of the 2.2 CTDi diesel - which most had - but personally I would have the 2.4 I-VTEC (K24) petrol. They are very well built, and the petrol engines are bombproof if maintained. Handsome looks too IMO. If I was buying an estate I would have one.
The best wagon ever built was the Mercedes c class w202 - I've had it for yonks & it shows just over 370k on the clock. Still drives as though it do double that.
I agree with you on the Jaguar XF Sportbrake. When I needed a 'family' car after selling my Mustang I went for a 2.2 XF. I love it. Eats up motorway miles in comfort.
Hi Matt, loving your advice on cars, personally myself, a very big Volvo fan! I’ve have had 3 V70’s a yearly 1999 a 2005 and my latest one is a 2010 d5 r design. Which I have owned now for 10 years, hasn’t missed a beat and doesn’t use any oil or water. Has done 194,000 miles and still drives like it’s done 60,000 miles. Volvo all the way for me Matt! Keep the videos coming and the road trips. 😎❤️
Mazda6 petrol estate is solid if you can stomach the lower fuel economy. Honda/Toyota levels reliability and pricing but German level interiors in top spec. Just avoid the diesel.
In my opinion the Mazda 6 is the best looking estate on the market. They are well built and the Skyactiv petrol engines are brilliantly reliable in my experience.
A very comprehensive guide Sir, pointing out the type of thoughts that goes on in your mind when pulling together car that you like and car that you did not consider. Very enjoyable.
I’ve always been a Honda man but I really like the A6. I was also looking at Jaguar XE’s earlier for £10k or less and there’s some decent bargains around with diesel engines these days.
Stick with your Honda far more reliable than the others. Also the German brands now if they do need repair its not cheap. Built to be difficult for mechanics to work on. Timing chain sprockets go on the Merc crank and it's part of the crank, BMW timing chain and sprocket issues and the chain is under the windscreen at the back of the engine. AUDI you have to take the front of the car apart to do the T belt, lots of other stupid stuff in regards to repairing any of them.
I had a Volvo V50 1.8 Petrol Chain Driven Enginee, bought with 150k miles for £900 to use on site as a workhorse (Engineer), sold it 1 year later for £1000 with 180k miles :) That engine was the definition of bulletproof.
Great video. I’ve been looking for a sub £10k estate!! XF or a V60r design look like great options. Bit quick to rule out a mondeo! A top spec mk4.5 like a titanium x sport would be one of the best cars to drive in this price bracket, and the boot is enormous.
Some Mondeos look really nice. Recently encountered a modern one on an evening and thought it might be the never-seen-here XF maybe. Ages ago I shopped for the Focus estate, my buddy had one and it was known for economy. Drove just fine. Whether I'd still feel happy in one, I don't know.
Had 3x A4 Avants the B7 Avant I had from new. No serious mechanical issues, had the rear wiper motor fail on my B8 A4. One thing that did happen was when my B7 A4 was just over 2 years old it started to corrode the edge of the roof !!!! Audi refinished the roof under warranty...
Always enjoy your videos Matt, and this was no exception. Although, why did you skip Peugeot and Renault? The new Megane estate is a very good car and the Peugeot 308 from 2015 on is also a fine estate. I should know, as I own one ;) I'd always turned my nose up at French cars, but my 2015 308 estate with the PSA 2.0 diesel and torque convertor auto has been faultless :)
I ran a Mercedes-Benz C250d estate for a time (new shape) and it was terrific. When I meet Saab owners they all seem totally fanatical about their cars, but they are getting on in age., Very useful vid. All estates are a nice alternative to a 'me too' SUV and drive better.
Totally agree with everything there. Love my Passat R line estate so not completely bland…..but it is quite boring to drive. Very comfortable though, does everything i ask of it. I do think those Arteon Shootin brakes are absolutely gorgeous, especially in white. Far too expensive for me at the minute 😊
@@nigeris10000Yeah it’s more expensive to maintain than an Aygo, I just spent £350 on 2 new Michelin tyres and £400 on an alternator a month ago but it’s not like a Bentley or something. Any decent mechanic can work on them. If you’re in the USA i don’t think they really very reliable cars, but the European ones like mine are fine. Do you want me to film a review with it? 😂
Hi Matt! I'm actually after an Octavia L&K estate and here you are with a new video about estates :) . Spot on as always. I know the diesel would be better for long trips but I'd do a lot of short trips around shops as well. Would the 1.8 TSI be a better option than the 2.0 Diesel? TIA
Being from London, all these cars appeal to me and I had the budget but being in ULEZ as written off all perfectly good cars just because they're a euro 5 diesel. Thanks Khan, Those BMW 3 or 5 series m sport diesel estate would have done me perfectly for commuting as I do a 70 mile commute a day.
I've got a 2017 Kia Optima 3 DCT (yes I know and I'm in the trade!!! 🤣) and I love it. 53000 on the clock lots of gadgets and roomy. Not the quickest thing with 140 bhp but does what it needs to. Mine wasn't 10k though when I bought it in January from a Kia Dealer . Insignia a reverse a Tardis 5.0mts of massiveness but bloody useless boot space compared to any other estate car on the market. Looked at a few on AT but discounted it of boots space.
On my second Superb estate. First was the 1.8T petrol, now on the 1.4T SEL estate petrol. 680 miles on a tank... 680!!! She's a keeper. Recommended to all.
Great Q&A. Not surprised you auditioned for a show. How did you come up with channel name? Thought it was a climbing adventure channel😅 ears perked up when you highlighted a vintage BMW convertible. I was in uni in Cal and mate had a coupe hardtop which had Recaro bucket seats with speakers in headrest. We are talking 1985 so serious stuff back then. My dream car then was Porsche 944. Such a classic car. Good your channel is growing and that you were honest when asked what will you be doing in 5 years? Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Enjoy today. Namaste
The 2.5d is a bit nicer to drive (in normal traffic) than the 2.2d imho, although I found both cars had a bit of an odd ratio gearing for 1st to 2nd. And, with one of those oil burning lumps up front, it's quite a heavy car. And, although I don't know much about the newest GM influenced engines, even if they are still GM based, yes there is nothing really wrong with an Alfa. The older Fiat diesels and Twinspark engines were my forte. Two rules for these engines: check the oil everytime you refuel and (as the great car collector Jay Leno says) let the engine warm up before you nail it!
Great video as always! I’ve been through all of them on auto trader when looking for an estate 😅 I went for a Kia Optima 3 in manual as I can’t bare the silly dual clutch boxes they put in most cars nowadays. Overall I’m very pleased with it -It comes with all the bells and whistles - Apple CarPlay, H&K sound system, heated seats and steering wheel, cruise control with lane keep assist which works great on motorway trips.. and they are pretty rare which I like, where I live, I’m the only red optima owner in town 😄
Its the little comments like - you would not have the mondeo because of the gearbox, that makes you one of the best used car guru's out there. I love your channel, and keep going strong.
I have 2009 Honda Accord 2.2 idtec ex top of the range model with all the bells and whistles. The ride is very smooth and Whenever I take it out for a ride, I feel like finding another reason to just keep driving.
My 2004 Passat Highline 1.9 TDi estate with 136k is due an MOT test. I've been idly wondering what I might buy as a replacement should it fail badly, and your parameters were pretty much the same as those I'd set for myself. So maybe a Mercedes E Class, or a Superb? The Jaguar appealed as did the BMW, time to search for a nice 'new' car. RATS! The damn thing sailed through it's test today with a couple of minor advisories. So another year of boring reliability, great economy, comfortable driving, good load carrying, and no need to raid the piggy bank. Cest la vie, until next year then.
my next car is definitely going to be a volvo 70... i really need a van , but not most of the time, and those volvo v70 and xc70's are perfect and not only that but they feel like being inside a rolls royce...proper quality.
I had a E92 face lift 3 Series Touring a few years ago, it was only a 2 litre petrol manual, but I loved that car so much. Never had any issues, pretty quick and could fit loads of stuff in the back. Since had a 2012 Range Rover Vogue and now got a 530e... neither come close to that 3 series touring.
I had an Alfa 156 SW. 2.4 diesel engine and it was great. Over 5 years i didn't have a single fault. I would have bought a 159 SW, in fact, I still think I should have, but the model I wanted wasn't available . It still looks fantastic, inside and out. They always get envious glances in a car park and on the road. It remains one of my only regrets over a car purchase. I ended up with a Volvo V60 R-Design D5 which is still a good car but.....Alfa.
Unfortunately the Mercedes-Benz CLS has such a low A pilar and small front door that I with my 2 m and 150 kg cannot in anyway get in the car in a elegant manner. Rented a lot of cars and noticed that in the past the small or little cars had quite a big front door and space but nowadays all the cars have tiny little doors and openings I grew older and have arthrosis so it’s for me also more difficult to step in. A VW bus has a long door but narrow. Cannot get in. It’s almost impossible to find a car of my fitting.
I bought my V60 7 years ago for £10k, just ticked over 200k this morning absolutely no issues, just regular serving. D5 still runs strong, I keep thinking of changing it but what's the point? It's worth sod all in the trade and worth more to me as just a solid old motor
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I’ve been looking to replace my 2010 Volvo XC70 for about 3 years. Every time I seriously consider something newer I just can’t imagine getting rid of it. It’s the 2.4 D and is an absolute tank. Driving around the Peak District it’s just in it’s element. As long as it’s financially viable, I think I’ll just keep it.
Great car
I agree
Good car David, keep it mate.
I’m on my second xc70, had a p2 2.4 and replaced it with a p3 D5 awd sport heated and cooled seats Brilliant vehicle can’t see me changing for a few years
@@geordie25tdi I think the XC70 stopped production in about 2016. If it does die I might just pick one of those up 🤷🏼♂️
Matt you're fast becoming my favourite youtube channel. Problem is each time I watch you I end up spending the next 2hrs on autotrader!
Sorry 😂
Haha I do!
😂😂 me too.
Yes! Me too
same here 🤣🤣
I think the secret to Matt’s channel is whenever he’s talking to us it’s like I’m sitting down with a knowledgeable friend giving me his advice.
It feels cosy and comforting 😉
Thanks!
I was thinking a similar thing. Straight talking without any gibberish. I've got myself a LS430 and was nice keeping up with your vids on your 430s Matt. Keep it up, thanks very much...
Definitely. I’d buy a car off Matt just on his word alone .
Lol 😂
This Matt lad is a used car salesman, don't ever underestimate their evil
@@johnrambo4245 Care to comment on this Matt? And how you folks are regarded?
I'm within the 5-10k bracket and trying to figure out which car to buy and these videos are fab. It's so valuable to know what to avoid and which cars require certain maintenance i.e. regular gearbox servicing etc. It makes me more confident when approaching a dealer. Thanks.
I have an Alfa 159 Sportwagon TDi. It has a lot of GM parts and shares it’s engine with Saab 93, Opel Astra and many others. The 6 speed auto is from Toyota. Comfortable, reliable (yes really), handles beautifully and has plenty of power. Does 1200km per tank of fuel. Love it.
Love your work 👍
Glad you came back to Škoda. SuperB is just like a limousine for everyone. And oh my godness the practicality.
One of the few I've actually looked up at a dealership recently.
If only they made the slight exterior tweaks to make it less "grandad" and more "race Volvo"...
I've an Octavia Scout Estate with the 2.0 diesel VRS engine. Best car I've ever had. Does literally everything I could ask a car to do without complaint. Run around town, punt it through the back roads, long haul, give my boss a lift, drive a muddy track or rutted Landrover trail. No problem with them all. So good.
I‘m torn between that and an A4 allroad. Would have a lift kit on the scout, just an inch. Would make it have the same ground clearence as most offroaders.
The new octavia scout is lower than Mk3 and not that good looking imo.
@@domvssapientiam665 The Seat Leon X-perience is another option, worth a look
I'm gutted. You did a great review of the Peugeot 508 RXH estate a while back. I bought one after watching your video. I'm typing this from just outside Alicante as we drove down via the tunnel last week. Fantastic run, smooth and quiet. Filled up on the Welsh border, got to Bordeaux, filled up again and got to Alicante with 90 miles left in the tank. 1400 miles on two tanks. Cavernous storage, more toys than Hamleys, and the gearbox is fine once you get used to it. They are hard to find, but under 10k will get you a good one.
Ah I forgot about that. I was impressed with that
@@HighPeakAutos Matt, I have the 308 GT Line SW with the 150bhp 2.0ltr diesel and it goes very well with 60mpg plus on the m/way and a big boot. If you can find the GT model with the 180bhp engine that's the same as the Focus ST diesel so super quick!! Surprisingly these 2014 on models are well screwed together and comfortable and I should know as I ran Volvo's till Ford cheapened them.
But they are French don't you have any shame? 😏 🤣
@@thirdlawofmotion NO........🙂
Love my Leon FR 184 TDI. Doing 15k miles a year, it is brilliant! Bigger brakes and independent suspension all round, unlike the other models in the range.
I am now on my second Skoda Octavia. My first one (2015) was driven into on my drivers side, the day we learnt we were going into lockdown!! Built like a tank, hence why I bought another one (2017)! I would probably go with newer shape or a Superb! As I have said previously, look past the badge, because you get a lot of bang for your buck! Great reviews Matt!! Keep up the good work!
My mum had a collision with a tractyin her superb, it snapped the axel on the tractor
What's the MPG like on your superb
@@MrUnknown2105 full loaded on the motorway 65mpg achievable with the 2.0 TDI 170
I get about 66mpg out of my diesel Octavia on a good run.
@RandomShart thanks, yes fully aware, can't even consider a petrol engine..it will bankrupt me at that MPG. I do long trips so diesel is the one. Currently have the BMW 320d ED. Did 80mpg on a 60mile trip on 57mph. On town commute it does 53mpg. On speedy autobahn hitting a mix of 50/ 70/100/120mph it stuck at 54mpg. On a 400mile trip. (Don't mind the lorry style speed as I have no rush). Looking for an estate and bang for buck Skoda's are the best car in the market but just plain to look at. So considering a VW Passat too.
I've always had the impression that it's always a choice of thirds - either the Mondeo/Passat/Insignia or the 3series/C-klasse/a4 with the most major difference being the brand category and subsequent expenses for maintenance.
Have driven a 2017 mondeo for work and found it really nice tho, wouldn't overlook it in this budget.
The mondeo drives better than most similar cars
The Mazda 6 estate is soooooo underrated! The looks and amount of kit you get for the money is great!
Until the diesel engines go pop
@@HighPeakAutos what, even with your trusted 'run it on premium diesel' Matt 😅
@Vinny Anthony Agreed. I would take a Mazda 6 estate anyday... in petrol form. They look stunning and the Skyactiv G engines are very smooth and reliable. Lovely cars.
@@vinnyanthony23 "run it on premium diesel and take it for a run on the motorway every couple of weeks and it will be fine...." 🤣
Diesel engines are not very robust
Thanks for running through all different estate cars providing really valuable information for the average buyers.
It does help for sure 👍
Thanks. I always worry these kinds of videos are a bit boring but they’re always popular
@@HighPeakAutos You're a professional but most of us are just an average car lovers :).
Very soon ill back in UK so I need to puck up some good estate car and this video does help me and remind me what to look for and how to choose a good reliable car :).
It wasn't boring for me!
I did enjoy it for sure.
@@HighPeakAutos I'm so glad you do them! At the end of the day they provide mega value and really help a huge number of people (who'll become more loyal subscribers) than reaching a higher audience interested in the odd high ticket item car.
I'm in the market myself and deliberating between Volvo estates etc at the mo but it was great to see what other forgotten gems there are.
Love the channel, keep it up as always!
@@petrolpoodle Mazda6 was 1/3rd cheaper than Volvo estate when I shopped around
@@gavindesalis5225 thanks for the tip chum, I'm a huge Mazda6 fan actually! I've just found that their petrol autos only come into play with much newer models than I've got the money for (from memory). Though if I did go for a manual (still tempted!) then it'd be a much more involving drive!
I very recently got a Seat Leon FR Estate (Diesel) and I just think it's fantastic. A budget and very sporty estate that still works around town due to it being based off a hatchback. Also the tech is really good for the money. Models past 2016 have Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
Same here 2020 black edition last before the mark 4. Love it.
I would go with 1.5 petrol turbo FR
Agreed, I have the X-perience 4drive, fantastic car and suprisingly rapid
@@viper7770the 1.4 petrol was the best engine.Love mine
You inspired me Matt to have a go and recently bought a Lexus is300 sportcross as a practical family car, for a very reasonable price, far less than 10k, very well cared for by the previous owner who loved it, superb car, not as big inside as the more hearsy shaped cars but it's hard to find much to complain about with it so far. Cool, practical and quite quick.
Thanks for an enjoyable youtube channel I often have them on when I'm working, it's fun listening to a fellow car nerd nerd out:)
Re Volvo egr coller : you can clean it with little DIY skills. I have done it myself. Soak it in brake cleaner over night, carefully blast with pressure washer dry it out and back on the car. Runs perfect now and saved over £800
The focus ST estate is a good shout especially for those who don’t need to tow, any chance you’ll do a estates for under £20k? Thanks.
I had a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTI SRI Sports Tourer 2013 in Red, I loved it&kept it for 3 years was very reliable.
Great timing Matt! I’m on the lookout for a decent family wagon to compliment our C40. Great channel, stumbled across you a few weeks ago whilst looking for Evoque reviews and always lookout for you videos, keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching
Skoda superb L&K. All the bells and whistles with outstanding space. It is my work vehicle, get all tools and a six tread ladder inside, no dramas. Only issue I have had,.is the suspension has the adjustable ride mode shit that nobody uses, but when the shocks leak, they are pricey to replace. A pair of front shocks was £940 fitted!!! They cost £320 plus each!
Great review Matt. Last week I bought an immaculate Saab 9-3x 2.0 AWD petrol estate with 100,000mls and FSH. It's a fantastic car, esp as I only paid £3k for it. It's ideal for the Winter weather as my RWD Jaguar XJ can be a bit of a handful once the weather changes 👍
I had a 2004 Vectra Estate in black we nicknamed it "The Hearse" I bought it new and clocked up 189,000 miles in 10 years, before I swapped it for a 2013 Insignia with, 13,000 miles on it it has now clocked just over 254,000 miles still going strong.
I'm so in love with the XF, especially the modern one. And I have YET to see ANY of any year in person. The early sedan I see sometimes, looks nice enough, but I want the estate.
Here in The Netherlands it's a rare look, and that's a big plus to me vs all the Mercs, BMWs, Volvos filling the estate lots.
I worry about maintenance a bit. Especially as I intend to take it on epic (and I mean: North Cape, Moscow, Greece, Portugal) road trips.
Still XC60 ing it. Comfy, quick ish and as big as an estate. Keep the good stuff coming Matt 👍
I like the XC60. I've done a video with one recently
@@HighPeakAutos yep, we have the same one but a manual 👍
I have a volvo v70 2.4d p2 and it's bulletproof looks amazing in black and doesn't miss a beat it's done 124 thousand miles and I've had it since 40 thousand miles does 33 miles to the gallon around town and 58mpg on a run and pulls like a train some good choices you pointed out there matt 👍
You dismissed the Mazda6 in this video but the older ones are solid. We have a 2008 mk2 with the 2.0 petrol engine with 130,000 miles and it's never let us down. Just avoid the diesels.
I have 2 diesels 2009, 2011 and had 5 years. Zero issues ;) cost me £6k for the two together !
I have a 2011 V70 D5. 37000 miles, all done inc cam belt, auto fluid changed etc etc. I paid a bit for it but completely immaculate and the nearest thing to a 'new' 12 year old Volvo you can get. Had them before. Plan to keep for a long time! They do everything you might need to do and go and go!👍
Great timing on a video that has kind of confirmed my choice! My uber-high mileage E39 (270k-ish) has terminal rear chassis rail corrosion above the subframe. As I don't have the time to strip it all down to repair, I've just plonked a deposit on a Euro 6 F11 520d SE. I did contemplate that white one with the chavvy plates, wheels and wind deflectors and these also put me off! Thanks for the great vids!
the first gen V60 was always misunderstood, it was a larger hatchback alternative to compete with the golfs, while doing a decent job at being an estate car. good car.
Loved the comment about National Trust Volvo owners. I’m happy with my Passat 2.0TDi but did consider Superb as well. I know an A4 is cooler but for the money they’re not as roomy and the big wheels spoil the ride quality. Hot 850 Volvos are now achieving classic status so their values are rising.
The Merc CLS-250 shooting brake looked gorgeous & are suprisingly very quick in that guise / frugal
Don’t discount the Pug 508. Great 2l diesel, not entirely ugly. Good value.
Hi Matt,
I just need your humble advice. I want to buy a family car, estate or MPV, with large boot space and eco-efficient. My budget is btw £5k-7k. So, below I've shortlisted some of them:
1. Ford Galaxy 2.0 150hp (2013-2017 ~150k miles) £3.5k - £7k
2. Volvo V70 2.0 D3 R-design (2011 & ~200k miles) ~£3k
Volvo V70 2.0 D3 R-design (2014 & ~140k miles) ~£7.5k
3. VW Passat 2.0 TDI (2013 & 125k miles) ~£6
4. Peugeot 508 2.0 RXH Hybrid4 (2013 & 100k miles) ~£7k
Your advice is highly appreciated.
Many thanks.
BP
As a sad man in his 40's with kids who plays golf, estates are my car porn! 😂
😂
Having only owned estates for the past 20 ish years I've owned 2 of those you discounted.
I had a 2.4 Alfa 159 and it was great. and despite selling it on in 2017 if I had a lotto win I'd want to find that car and have it completely restored. Yes I had to get the DMF/Clutch done but other than a broken spring ,so I splashed out on a Bilstein/Eibach set up, it was reliable and never left me stranded over 6 years.
My present is a Mondeo Mk4. A 2.2 and if I'd not had the Alfa this would have been the best car I have ever owned. Alfas hit a certain way but this Ford is great. I think it is a bit colour/spec sensitive and in the TXS spec I think it looks great. And yeah I've always thought that the steering wheel looks a tad big but I'm not sure if that's just the design that does that.
The place that was selling that Alfa Ti sportwagon is very good. They sell some good sorted alfas ( Ive bought a few off them over the years). The 159 is pretty reliable as long as the front subframe isn't rusty
Interesting
I have 2019 Skoda Superb Sportline+ 272HP. It is a perfect family car. Lots of space at the back for kids, big boot for wife shopping and some little power for me.
You wouldn't necessarily need to get a diesel to get the Mazda6 estate. It comes in petrol and those engines are a lot stronger
You paused then skipped over the hyundai i30, I wonder why as I thought they were solid! Thanks for the great run down :)
The Skoda Superb 4x4 is hard to beat. The equivalent VW also, but I think the Superb has the edge on a Passat
Better off with a BMW 2.0 diesel after summer 2015 which had a B47 modified engine instead of the troublesome N47 engine. You can tell what engine is fitted by the tailpipe. Upgraded engine has twin tail pipes.
Love when the gods of depreciation gift us a German estate. Had a 2007 A6 Avant, low mileage with the 3.0 diesel le mans trim, and for anything of a similar value it's really hard to beat that combination of performance/economy. Could be tempted by the XF sportbreak though. Love the channel :)
German cars in general are coming bottom of reliability charts, I wouldn’t touch them
@@MrCostaC where can one find those charts exactly
Great video. My 2012 Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 sport died in France after an oil change at Kwikfit so I'm looking at replacing it. The old Mazda diesel was great... Don't know anything about the sky active but will steer clear from what you say.
My X-type Premier Sport Estate in Racing Green has been a great load carrier for the last 13 years. Replaced the EGR valve and reversing light switch on top of usual consumables. The 2.2 is a bit rumbler I agree. Enjoy this kind of video, it’s really good to hear your views and insight.
Watching this from Canada is a quite an experience! I personally love estates (we call them station wagons here), but we don't have much choice aside from Audi, BMW, VW, Mercedes (E-class only now I think), Volvo, Subaru... We had a few GM wagons in recent past (Buick, Pontiac), some Japanese wagons and Saab. Nowadays it's pretty much all SUV from small-ish to super-huge in size, unfortunately. The comment about Subaru being rare got me chuckling. Where I live in Montreal, you couldn't throw a rock in any direction without hitting at least one Outback!
I enjoy you videos greatly, thank you! :)
Thanks for watching 🇨🇦
Surprised you dismissed Peugeot so quickly, the 308 and 508 station wagons are great cars, cheap to run, comfortable, practical and mine have been very reliable... eg 2015 facelift with 68k for £9995
Somehow you manage to make an ordinary topic very interesting, great video.
Generally I'm not a lover of estate cars, they aren't popular where I'm from anyway, but the Mazda 6 wagon is one of the best looking.
So, Estate cars is an interesting idea. I had, from 2014 a Volvo V70 which I loved and kept up until it died during lockdown from not being used. I then bought a 2019 Mercedes C class Estate AMG Premium Plus which was so hard and horrible I sold it in 6 months. I then bought a Discovery Sport which was very nice but within 3 months I became terrified of it blowing up, and sold it. I now have a V90 Inscription D4. What an amazing, comfortable car. Looks great too. I expect to keep it as long as my previous Volvo. This is my seventh or eighth Volvo.
What was wrong with the C class?
@@ln5747 It was horrible. 19 inch wheels, hard seats, hard suspension. So uncomfortable. Plus side, 40mpg for the 200 EQ 1.5 petrol engine plus electric hybrid. Lovely car. Volvo V90 is so much better in every way.
I purchased a 09 Mondeo Titanium X Sport Estate for around £4k last year, the Sport being fairly less bland than a normal mondeo, sporty body kits, twin exit exhaust, red stitching, half leather half alcantara seats and all that jazz. And a humongous boot. 2.2 Diesel which although its PSA, its been good to me. But its an amazing spec, much better than any audi and BMW in that price range maybe even in the £10k price range from this video. Touchscreen unit with bluetooth audio and sat nav, Fully electric front seats, drivers seat has position memory for up to 5 settings, Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, hill hold assist, the list goes on! And especially the heated front windscreen is a blessing.
Amazed they were overlooked, they are hard to find for sale, they dont go wrong and people keep them
@@markpaul1154 I understand the reputation behind them and all that, old man car, etc but you are right in saying they are overlooked. I am 21 and own my mk4, I have a 19 year old friend with a MK3 St V6 and they are very comfortable well spec'd cars for low money. The german stuff just sells for more because of the brand and you pay more and get a pants spec.
It’s a good value for money car but it is boring.
@@steveo8533 you can get them standard with a 2.5 turbo 5 cylinder engine used in the Focus RS, which I don’t imagine would be very boring.
I have a 2012 Outback in the states and I absolutely love it. Great in snow, super practical, and very comfortable. It has some creature comforts like a backup camera, navigation, sunroof, leather seats, heated seats, and a great Harmon/Kardon speaker. All in all, it has never left me stranded despite the harsh winters we get in the northeast US. A reliable and practical car that does everything I could ask of it. It has 112,000 miles, it just ticked over to 112,005 miles actually, and it is very good. Everything works, and I like that it is not an SUV or a sedan. I would buy another one in a heartbeat
Škoda Superb Combi 👌
Bought an Alfa 159 SW TI couple of months ago. I drive to work every morning with a silly grin on my face, great car!
Skoda Superb Estate Master Race!
Absolutely - I have the L&K version and it's the best car I've ever had.
A mazda 6 is much more reliable, has a way better interior and doesnt Come with the inverse snobbery of the skoda badge
Such tedious cars. Volvo, Honda or Mazda estates are where the estate lies. Volvo were making estates long before anyone else. Modern estates are all style over space
@@RichieRouge206
Funny you should mention space, The Superb is bigger than all of them
@@sotirismp2883 Mazda diesel engines are NOTORIOUSLY unreliable
Quick point on Matt's comment regarding the Powershift gearbox being unreliable, it depends which box. The DCT150 (dry clutch) box fitted to petrol vehicles is a total dog and is the box that Ford USA got sued for via a class action lawsuit. The DCT250 (wet clutch) box fitted to the diesels is no less reliable then any other (wet) dual clutch system.
Father in law just bought a Audi a4 avant. 2013 103k miles. £7k very nice car
Nice!
@@HighPeakAutos previously I have owned a Xf sportbrake, 2.2 and also a 520 touring. Comfort wise 5 series style wise xf.
Oh boy, you better save some cash for maintenance
Your very like me Matt when it comes to car specs, xenon headlights, power folding mirrors, twin rear exhausts you pick up on too..
I would have included the (admittedly rare) Honda Accord Tourer here. There is the option of the 2.2 CTDi diesel - which most had - but personally I would have the 2.4 I-VTEC (K24) petrol. They are very well built, and the petrol engines are bombproof if maintained. Handsome looks too IMO. If I was buying an estate I would have one.
I agree, the petrol engine Honda Accord runs forever...
I like a Passat estate, good quality & lots of space & quite subtle.
the later ones are not good quality. the ones With the round led back lights were the best ones. After 2011 they really went down hill.
@@chrishart8548
The Superb took the crown from the Passat in 2008 with the MK2, ever since the smart money is the Škoda Superb.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. I'm guessing the MK1 superb never came in an estate?
@@chrishart8548
No it didn't
The best wagon ever built was the Mercedes c class w202 - I've had it for yonks & it shows just over 370k on the clock.
Still drives as though it do double that.
I agree with you on the Jaguar XF Sportbrake. When I needed a 'family' car after selling my Mustang I went for a 2.2 XF. I love it. Eats up motorway miles in comfort.
Great choice. They’re beautiful
Hi Matt, loving your advice on cars, personally myself, a very big Volvo fan! I’ve have had 3 V70’s a yearly 1999 a 2005 and my latest one is a 2010 d5 r design. Which I have owned now for 10 years, hasn’t missed a beat and doesn’t use any oil or water. Has done 194,000 miles and still drives like it’s done 60,000 miles. Volvo all the way for me Matt! Keep the videos coming and the road trips. 😎❤️
Subaru is my favourite. It's just something you don't see everyday
Always chuckle When I see 'tow bar fitted' ... I'm like thanks for that... NOPE! 🤣
Mazda6 petrol estate is solid if you can stomach the lower fuel economy. Honda/Toyota levels reliability and pricing but German level interiors in top spec. Just avoid the diesel.
In my opinion the Mazda 6 is the best looking estate on the market. They are well built and the Skyactiv petrol engines are brilliantly reliable in my experience.
@@jdmguy44 I think they are looking a bit dated now, need a refresh, but still one of the better looking ones. But yea the petrols are great.
@@ln5747 They have been around for a while now, but I still think they look superb. I am referring to the current shape model.
@@jdmguy44 yea I think the current model is pretty much the same platform since about 2011, with a few minor facelifts.
A very comprehensive guide Sir, pointing out the type of thoughts that goes on in your mind when pulling together car that you like and car that you did not consider. Very enjoyable.
I’ve always been a Honda man but I really like the A6. I was also looking at Jaguar XE’s earlier for £10k or less and there’s some decent bargains around with diesel engines these days.
Iv got a A6 allroad Bitdi
Beautiful
313 Bhp
Stick with your Honda far more reliable than the others. Also the German brands now if they do need repair its not cheap. Built to be difficult for mechanics to work on.
Timing chain sprockets go on the Merc crank and it's part of the crank, BMW timing chain and sprocket issues and the chain is under the windscreen at the back of the engine. AUDI you have to take the front of the car apart to do the T belt, lots of other stupid stuff in regards to repairing any of them.
Merc CLS, completely forgotten that one. What a beauty. Thanks for the reminder !
As a Skoda superb owner l nearly got offended for a moment 😅 Then you went back 😁 Another fantastic video Matt 👏
I was so tempted to buy the Skoda. But ended up with a insignia elite it’s a great car looks great too
@@andrewdilworth9180
Well l hope your car is still running as well as my old Skoda when it has 217,000 miles on the clock 😅🤞
I had a Volvo V50 1.8 Petrol Chain Driven Enginee, bought with 150k miles for £900 to use on site as a workhorse (Engineer), sold it 1 year later for £1000 with 180k miles :) That engine was the definition of bulletproof.
Great video. I’ve been looking for a sub £10k estate!! XF or a V60r design look like great options. Bit quick to rule out a mondeo! A top spec mk4.5 like a titanium x sport would be one of the best cars to drive in this price bracket, and the boot is enormous.
Agreed. Also Mazda6 is a great looking estate. Just go with a petrol
Some Mondeos look really nice. Recently encountered a modern one on an evening and thought it might be the never-seen-here XF maybe.
Ages ago I shopped for the Focus estate, my buddy had one and it was known for economy. Drove just fine. Whether I'd still feel happy in one, I don't know.
We have one v70 and one xc70 in the family. Love them. The xc ,we use for towing our boat.
Cool that you like them.
Take good care from Sweden 👍
Yeah I'm a fan
Having just spent 2.5k in two years on a 5k Focus estate, stay away from the EcoBoost and keep the trim cheap on Fords. Worst buying mistake
I have an ecoboost C max no issues what was yours?
Had 3x A4 Avants the B7 Avant I had from new. No serious mechanical issues, had the rear wiper motor fail on my B8 A4. One thing that did happen was when my B7 A4 was just over 2 years old it started to corrode the edge of the roof !!!! Audi refinished the roof under warranty...
Always enjoy your videos Matt, and this was no exception. Although, why did you skip Peugeot and Renault? The new Megane estate is a very good car and the Peugeot 308 from 2015 on is also a fine estate. I should know, as I own one ;) I'd always turned my nose up at French cars, but my 2015 308 estate with the PSA 2.0 diesel and torque convertor auto has been faultless :)
Thanks for good content ❤
Thanks for watching
I ran a Mercedes-Benz C250d estate for a time (new shape) and it was terrific. When I meet Saab owners they all seem totally fanatical about their cars, but they are getting on in age., Very useful vid. All estates are a nice alternative to a 'me too' SUV and drive better.
Totally agree with everything there.
Love my Passat R line estate so not completely bland…..but it is quite boring to drive. Very comfortable though, does everything i ask of it.
I do think those Arteon Shootin brakes are absolutely gorgeous, especially in white. Far too expensive for me at the minute 😊
What engine is it? Gearbox and year is it?
@@nigeris10000 2016 2.0TDi Bluemotion, 6 speed manual
@@danecowan678 Are you satisfied with it? I was also considering buying 2016 b8 passat, but many friends said they are expensive to maintain..
@@nigeris10000Yeah it’s more expensive to maintain than an Aygo, I just spent £350 on 2 new Michelin tyres and £400 on an alternator a month ago but it’s not like a Bentley or something. Any decent mechanic can work on them.
If you’re in the USA i don’t think they really very reliable cars, but the European ones like mine are fine.
Do you want me to film a review with it? 😂
@@danecowan678 sure :D Im also from europe. Was looking at 1.4 tsi and 2.0 tdi
Great watching how you source a car under budget. Very useful.
Hi Matt! I'm actually after an Octavia L&K estate and here you are with a new video about estates :) . Spot on as always. I know the diesel would be better for long trips but I'd do a lot of short trips around shops as well. Would the 1.8 TSI be a better option than the 2.0 Diesel? TIA
Being from London, all these cars appeal to me and I had the budget but being in ULEZ as written off all perfectly good cars just because they're a euro 5 diesel. Thanks Khan, Those BMW 3 or 5 series m sport diesel estate would have done me perfectly for commuting as I do a 70 mile commute a day.
I've got a 2017 Kia Optima 3 DCT (yes I know and I'm in the trade!!! 🤣) and I love it. 53000 on the clock lots of gadgets and roomy. Not the quickest thing with 140 bhp but does what it needs to. Mine wasn't 10k though when I bought it in January from a Kia Dealer .
Insignia a reverse a Tardis 5.0mts of massiveness but bloody useless boot space compared to any other estate car on the market. Looked at a few on AT but discounted it of boots space.
Cant go wrong with a c class w204! Luxxy and reliable, thats why so many still on the roads
On my second Superb estate. First was the 1.8T petrol, now on the 1.4T SEL estate petrol. 680 miles on a tank...
680!!!
She's a keeper. Recommended to all.
Great Q&A. Not surprised you auditioned for a show. How did you come up with channel name? Thought it was a climbing adventure channel😅 ears perked up when you highlighted a vintage BMW convertible. I was in uni in Cal and mate had a coupe hardtop which had Recaro bucket seats with speakers in headrest. We are talking 1985 so serious stuff back then. My dream car then was Porsche 944. Such a classic car. Good your channel is growing and that you were honest when asked what will you be doing in 5 years? Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Enjoy today. Namaste
Omg nothing wrong with alfas….. 159 is a great model
The 2.5d is a bit nicer to drive (in normal traffic) than the 2.2d imho, although I found both cars had a bit of an odd ratio gearing for 1st to 2nd. And, with one of those oil burning lumps up front, it's quite a heavy car. And, although I don't know much about the newest GM influenced engines, even if they are still GM based, yes there is nothing really wrong with an Alfa. The older Fiat diesels and Twinspark engines were my forte. Two rules for these engines: check the oil everytime you refuel and (as the great car collector Jay Leno says) let the engine warm up before you nail it!
Absolute rubbish, had endless trouble with mine, including a gearbox that lasted 26k
Hi. Why run on premium fuel every other? What happens if you always use regular diesel?
Thanks.
Great video as always!
I’ve been through all of them on auto trader when looking for an estate 😅
I went for a Kia Optima 3 in manual as I can’t bare the silly dual clutch boxes they put in most cars nowadays.
Overall I’m very pleased with it -It comes with all the bells and whistles - Apple CarPlay, H&K sound system, heated seats and steering wheel, cruise control with lane keep assist which works great on motorway trips..
and they are pretty rare which I like, where I live, I’m the only red optima owner in town 😄
Its the little comments like - you would not have the mondeo because of the gearbox, that makes you one of the best used car guru's out there.
I love your channel, and keep going strong.
Thanks! I’ve learned the hard way
You would be happier in an Alfa i’d say. Audi is not that good as the money says. Imho. Greetings from Stockholm Sweden.
Bought a 2015 a4 Avant with the timing gone for 4.5k... best bang for my money I have ever had. Did 2000miles to Hungary and back, absolute dadmobile
I have 2009 Honda Accord 2.2 idtec ex top of the range model with all the bells and whistles. The ride is very smooth and Whenever I take it out for a ride, I feel like finding another reason to just keep driving.
My 2004 Passat Highline 1.9 TDi estate with 136k is due an MOT test. I've been idly wondering what I might buy as a replacement should it fail badly, and your parameters were pretty much the same as those I'd set for myself. So maybe a Mercedes E Class, or a Superb? The Jaguar appealed as did the BMW, time to search for a nice 'new' car.
RATS! The damn thing sailed through it's test today with a couple of minor advisories. So another year of boring reliability, great economy, comfortable driving, good load carrying, and no need to raid the piggy bank. Cest la vie, until next year then.
Love mine😍
my next car is definitely going to be a volvo 70... i really need a van , but not most of the time, and those volvo v70 and xc70's are perfect and not only that but they feel like being inside a rolls royce...proper quality.
Your thoughts mirror my own. All the best with your search 👀
I had a E92 face lift 3 Series Touring a few years ago, it was only a 2 litre petrol manual, but I loved that car so much. Never had any issues, pretty quick and could fit loads of stuff in the back. Since had a 2012 Range Rover Vogue and now got a 530e... neither come close to that 3 series touring.
I had an Alfa 156 SW. 2.4 diesel engine and it was great. Over 5 years i didn't have a single fault. I would have bought a 159 SW, in fact, I still think I should have, but the model I wanted wasn't available . It still looks fantastic, inside and out. They always get envious glances in a car park and on the road. It remains one of my only regrets over a car purchase. I ended up with a Volvo V60 R-Design D5 which is still a good car but.....Alfa.
Skoda superb 100% unreal practicality and economy, room for a pony!
Unfortunately the Mercedes-Benz CLS has such a low A pilar and small front door that I with my 2 m and 150 kg cannot in anyway get in the car in a elegant manner. Rented a lot of cars and noticed that in the past the small or little cars had quite a big front door and space but nowadays all the cars have tiny little doors and openings I grew older and have arthrosis so it’s for me also more difficult to step in. A VW bus has a long door but narrow. Cannot get in. It’s almost impossible to find a car of my fitting.
I bought my V60 7 years ago for £10k, just ticked over 200k this morning absolutely no issues, just regular serving. D5 still runs strong, I keep thinking of changing it but what's the point? It's worth sod all in the trade and worth more to me as just a solid old motor
Very good video... but I can't believe you have a mirror on your desk 😂