£15,000

jimbo6977

AdrianC wrote: »

There have been various attempts over the years, from VdP badge-engineering in the days of BL through to the Aston Cygnet...


FTFY

Ha ha ha the badge is a bit of a mouthful, but it only matters in an Alan Partridge "what are we driving these days" kind of situation.

The Aston Cygnet was to do with fiddling cross-range emissions limits, but they're now a modern classic and very pricey.

Fiesta Vignale is the modern equivalent of a Metro VdP, but it's not a luxury car, it's a boggo standard car with a ton of luxury kit bolted on, as is the Tivoli Ultimate, but you get a load more SsY than Ford for your money, and a much longer warranty.

Mutton_Geoff

jimbo6977 wrote: »

it only matters in an Alan Partridge "what are we driving these days" kind of situation

Harry Enfield, not Alan Partridge ;-)


Sure you need the space, a good Boxster can be had for that money and I love them and massive smiles per mile.

JohnDorian

For a good quality SUV at that price point I can't think of much else other than an VW Tiguan R-Line

Brilley

..I am also looking for a "small" SUV for a similar price. I currently have a Yeti 1.4 Petrol which is a cracking car, but I just don't need 4 wheel drive. (Originally purchased to tow a larger caravan, but we gave up on the idea not long after I got the car!)...

The Yeti is a great car, and practical, (all the rear seats come out in about 5 mins), and you may want to consider the 1.2 petrol version if you are diesel averse, (a car I am considering), and these should be well below your budget for a late, high spec low mileage car.

I am also looking at a 1.0 ltr T-Roc, (a bit basic inside), or a Q2 (still a bit new so pricey). The new Volvo XC40 looks really nice, but again to new so expensive. I would not touch anything French as in general their reliability is below average.....decisions / decisions!

[Deleted User]

Tbh,I've bought a few times at auction and never had a problem.
I've generally gone for company cars approaching their first MOTs which usually have been serviced and the mileage is not too bad.


In our case we won't be doing a huge amount of mileage but would like some comfort.


Not really interested in high performance, high insurance.


Thanks for the suggestion so far, keep them coming.


Thoughts on Mercedes S-class ?

AdrianC

Deleted_User wrote: »

Thoughts on Mercedes S-class ?

7-8yo for the budget. Plenty of scope for electrical shenanigans.

Unless you really NEED an S-, a considerably newer E- or even C-class has to be better value, surely?

jimbo6977

If you're going all S Class, then how about a VW Phaeton and 5 grand in your pocket?