The Best Estate Cars for £10k

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[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@chazprouk]

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 😉

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@shafter164]

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...

[@bigjohno242]

Definitely. I’d buy a car off Matt just on his word alone .

[@johnrambo4245]

Lol 😂 This Matt lad is a used car salesman, don't ever underestimate their evil

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

​@@johnrambo4245 Care to comment on this Matt? And how you folks are regarded?

[@bigwordbird]

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.

[@Cloud007.]

Great car

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@wesleyselkridge2197]

Good car David, keep it mate.

[@geordie25tdi]

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

[@bigwordbird]

@@geordie25tdi I think the XC70 stopped production in about 2016. If it does die I might just pick one of those up 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wesleyselkridge2197]

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!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sorry 😂

[@jonathanfoster4243]

Haha I do!

[@darthbobblehead]

😂😂 me too.

[@oliverdixon9924]

Yes! Me too

[@riseandshine75]

same here 🤣🤣

[@baldap500]

Glad you came back to Škoda. SuperB is just like a limousine for everyone. And oh my godness the practicality.

[@Cloxxki]

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"...

[@LukeBennettDriver]

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.

[@jimstubbs26]

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!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@bernardpowell3582]

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.

[@alexjaybrady]

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:)

[@Cloxxki]

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.

[@adhamaslam8399]

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.

[@chasc301]

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.

[@andyfinlay9776]

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!

[@ingmihaiflorea]

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.

[@eliashautala7450]

The mondeo drives better than most similar cars

[@stephenwarren6392]

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 👍

[@davidperkins605]

Great review Matt, always love the left field options, as always...!! been thinking of an estate so many thanks, regards Dave.

[@artistglyn]

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]

Ah I forgot about that. I was impressed with that

[@mikefarrar8071]

@@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.

[@thirdlawofmotion]

But they are French don't you have any shame? 😏 🤣

[@mikefarrar8071]

@@thirdlawofmotion NO........🙂

[@DP-ze7pn]

Thanks for running through all different estate cars providing really valuable information for the average buyers. It does help for sure 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. I always worry these kinds of videos are a bit boring but they’re always popular

[@DP-ze7pn]

@@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.

[@petrolpoodle6617]

@@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]

@@petrolpoodle6617 Mazda6 was 1/3rd cheaper than Volvo estate when I shopped around

[@petrolpoodle6617]

@@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!

[@54mgtf22]

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 👍

[@shaunpugh3287]

Thanks Matt. I'm planning my next purchase so this has been very helpful.

[@gregjones92]

Coming back to the UK from OZ next year and this has been great info. This vid gave me some models I did not shortlist, despite spending ages on Autotrader. Insurance levels is the only major additonal differentiator for my down selection process... Very good and useful vid, thanks.

[@tungstencarbide7255]

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.

[@Haririsoon]

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.

[@keithygeorge7185]

Same here 2020 black edition last before the mark 4. Love it.

[@viper7770]

I would go with 1.5 petrol turbo FR

[@derbyc1972]

Agreed, I have the X-perience 4drive, fantastic car and suprisingly rapid

[@muckspreader1able]

@@viper7770the 1.4 petrol was the best engine.Love mine

[@mrcmaths4613]

Great watching how you source a car under budget. Very useful.

[@josipdundic1554]

Great video as usual.Keep good work

[@nickwarren9673]

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.

[@steveo8533]

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.

[@FleetAdmiral215]

The Merc CLS-250 shooting brake looked gorgeous & are suprisingly very quick in that guise / frugal

[@TheLongboarder77]

Great video, Nice to hear your train of thought.

[@ChipsinDVDplayer]

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 :)

[@MrCostaC]

German cars in general are coming bottom of reliability charts, I wouldn’t touch them

[@dejomrsic6093]

@@MrCostaC where can one find those charts exactly

[@TheJonny1970]

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!

[@pictlandpickers1171]

My mum had a collision with a tractyin her superb, it snapped the axel on the tractor

[@MrUnknown2105]

What's the MPG like on your superb

[@pictlandpickers1171]

@@MrUnknown2105 full loaded on the motorway 65mpg achievable with the 2.0 TDI 170

[@TheJonny1970]

I get about 66mpg out of my diesel Octavia on a good run.

[@RandomShart]

​@@MrUnknown2105 for info my 2017 Octavia vrs 245 averaged 17.5mpg on 70% urban / 30% motorway. I was quite surprised how poor it was for a 2ltr petrol. my current 2012 3ltr supercharged S4 Avant gets the same. Only mentioning because there are some powerful petrol superbs, so be aware of the economy / check on test drive.

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

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.

[@vinnyanthony23]

The Mazda 6 estate is soooooo underrated! The looks and amount of kit you get for the money is great!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Until the diesel engines go pop

[@vinnyanthony23]

@@HighPeakAutos what, even with your trusted 'run it on premium diesel' Matt 😅

[@jdmguy44]

@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.

[@michaeltaylor2799]

@@vinnyanthony23 "run it on premium diesel and take it for a run on the motorway every couple of weeks and it will be fine...." 🤣

[@brenglover72]

Diesel engines are not very robust

[@Matt-go7ss]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Interesting

[@Pmjs]

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.

[@markcompton6750]

Still XC60 ing it. Comfy, quick ish and as big as an estate. Keep the good stuff coming Matt 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like the XC60. I've done a video with one recently

[@markcompton6750]

@@HighPeakAutos yep, we have the same one but a manual 👍

[@thomas05ish]

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.

[@fendermijstrats2352]

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.

[@colincleary8669]

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 👍

[@gingabeard]

Don’t discount the Pug 508. Great 2l diesel, not entirely ugly. Good value.

[@efftee]

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.

[@_Xorag]

why you skip Honda Accord?

[@ianprice7776]

Please do more of these types of videos very enjoyable, and your knowledge is amazing.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@dedicatedenemy]

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.

[@domvssapientiam665]

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.

[@derbyc1972]

@@domvssapientiam665 The Seat Leon X-perience is another option, worth a look

[@pitonsti]

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

[@nigelflack9151]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed as I’m looking for an estate within this bracket. Thinking the Audi A6 is where I’m heading. Keep up the good work. N

[@nigwel1958]

Good to see you look at the XF’s. 😊

[@longclaw5711]

Thanks for good content ❤

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@jovialgent9963]

As a sad man in his 40's with kids who plays golf, estates are my car porn! 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@Domsonthecase]

Really enjoy these videos! One for coupe's/sports cars under 10k or similar would be great!

[@martinhogg5337]

Interesting and informative as always!

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Škoda Superb Combi 👌

[@godsgranddad]

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

[@giorgio.]

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! :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching 🇨🇦

[@rufusvardag8190]

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 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah I'm a fan

[@soaunknown]

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 😄

[@andrewsnaith7647]

Great video. Love videos like this, as this is what I do in my spare time too haha be great to see one for 4x4s under 10 grand

[@roberttaylor5880]

Great Utube channel. It's good to see you keeping your head above water in these difficult times As a recommendation, I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 4x4 15 plate. It's just shy of 100k and never missed a beat Less Vanilla than a passat 😆, the most important thing with any vehicle is FSH and correct good quality engine oil, air, and fuel filters 👌 and change ya cambelt as per manufacturer requirements

[@Jpjc474]

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.

[@1234567robbie]

Iv got a A6 allroad Bitdi Beautiful 313 Bhp

[@briancarton1804]

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.

[@John-Sacrimoni]

Skoda Superb Estate Master Race!

[@butlerjones7206]

Absolutely - I have the L&K version and it's the best car I've ever had.

[@sotirismp2883]

A mazda 6 is much more reliable, has a way better interior and doesnt Come with the inverse snobbery of the skoda badge

[@RichieRouge206]

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

[@John-Sacrimoni]

@@RichieRouge206 Funny you should mention space, The Superb is bigger than all of them

[@diarmuidpobrien]

@@sotirismp2883 Mazda diesel engines are NOTORIOUSLY unreliable

[@rob5944]

VAG group dsg boxes have a pretty poor reputation too, best avoided in my opinion.

[@arnoutbolman5070]

Merc CLS, completely forgotten that one. What a beauty. Thanks for the reminder !

[@JonJ5768]

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.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great choice. They’re beautiful

[@spopple88]

Got an i40 myself, love the way it looks compared to most other "tourers", decent specced and good mpg.

[@garyc6099]

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.

[@leod9463]

Agreed. Also Mazda6 is a great looking estate. Just go with a petrol

[@Cloxxki]

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.

[@yoshii793]

Really enjoyed your knowledge and analsyt of these estate cars. I hope you do the same for family SUV's soon

[@sqwark4523]

Quite validated with my recent purchase of the x-type estate 😂 2.0D is pretty clanky but I love it.

[@aarondphillips7691]

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 :)

[@jdmguy44]

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.

[@thelimey351]

I agree, the petrol engine Honda Accord runs forever...

[@jasonthorne4489]

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. 😎❤️

[@uGOTxbox360D]

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.

[@thelifeandtimesofteddywint5396]

Great informative video as usual, I think I'd go for that olive green volvo at the end, but for the whole video I couldn't stop imagining you giving yourself a thumbs up and cheesy grin in your desk mirror in between takes 🤣

[@r7coo]

I like a Passat estate, good quality & lots of space & quite subtle.

[@chrishart8548]

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.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@chrishart8548 The Superb took the crown from the Passat in 2008 with the MK2, ever since the smart money is the Škoda Superb.

[@chrishart8548]

@@paulie-Gualtieri. I'm guessing the MK1 superb never came in an estate?

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@chrishart8548 No it didn't

[@Spw1471]

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]

Amazed they were overlooked, they are hard to find for sale, they dont go wrong and people keep them

[@Spw1471]

@@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.

[@steveo8533]

It’s a good value for money car but it is boring.

[@Spw1471]

@@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.

[@seitanhustleuk1059]

Gonna sound sad but thoroughly enjoyed this video 😂 scouting through autotrader is one of my favourite things to do to pass time even when I’m not in market for a car, plus it’s done by one of my favourite car KZbinrs so win win, should make more of these!

[@Osquar]

This is some quality content! Saab always Saab!

[@adamcox2503]

As a Skoda superb owner l nearly got offended for a moment 😅 Then you went back 😁 Another fantastic video Matt 👏

[@andrewdilworth9180]

I was so tempted to buy the Skoda. But ended up with a insignia elite it’s a great car looks great too

[@adamcox2503]

@@andrewdilworth9180 Well l hope your car is still running as well as my old Skoda when it has 217,000 miles on the clock 😅🤞

[@sha22276]

Subaru is my favourite. It's just something you don't see everyday

[@tonyh4737]

You paused then skipped over the hyundai i30, I wonder why as I thought they were solid! Thanks for the great run down :)

[@Louisfps]

Another great review thank you

[@richardhunt1384]

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.

[@danecowan678]

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 😊

[@nigeris10000]

What engine is it? Gearbox and year is it?

[@danecowan678]

⁠@@nigeris10000 2016 2.0TDi Bluemotion, 6 speed manual

[@nigeris10000]

@@danecowan678 Are you satisfied with it? I was also considering buying 2016 b8 passat, but many friends said they are expensive to maintain..

[@danecowan678]

@@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? 😂

[@nigeris10000]

@@danecowan678 sure :D Im also from europe. Was looking at 1.4 tsi and 2.0 tdi

[@colechapman6976]

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

[@djgrantmatthews2132]

Happy to lend you my (Stockport based) CLS shooting brake for a vid Matt. I keep thinking about replacing it, but I can't find a car that does so much well, looks that good and has so little compromise (although my mother in law thinks its a bit low 🤣)

[@Michael-rl2ff]

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

[@goodkingkarlos]

I have an ecoboost C max no issues what was yours?

[@ngw1976]

Great video, I enjoy watching your flicks. Since you mention a couple of times that one should always do the necessary maintenance and service works, let me say, I totally concur with you, maintenance is the be-all and end-all of cars, one should not be careless and stingy in this regard. And be prepared to have extra maintenance done beyond what's listed by the manufacturer. Example: I own an Audi SQ7 from 2016 (took it over from my father, the battleship had become too big and unwieldy for him, despite having all the litte gadgets like cameras, parking sensors, automatic parking etc.), which is now approaching 100,000km. According to Audi, the transmission (ZF 8HP90 eight-speed converter) requires no maintenance (change of transmission fluid and a transmission flush) "for the lifetime of the vehicle". If you ask ZF themselves, they recommend that you flush the transmission and change the fluid every 100,000 km (approx. 62,000 miles), because this increases the service life of the transmission. Doing that set me back around 1,000€, but I felt and still feel this was money well spent, because I have the cautionary example of a friend at the back of my memory: He drove his BMW X3/F25 (which also comes with a variant of the ZF 8HP gearbox) for 230,000 km without taking afore-mentioned measures, and then the gearbox was gone. Otherwise the car was still in very good shape, but replacing the gearbox in the end did cost him more than doing the recommended service every 100,000 km.

[@itspart]

I do this all the time. Car shopping on Ebay just plug in a certain car and research it to death without actually needing sed car... another great video 👌

[@liamm73]

Omg nothing wrong with alfas….. 159 is a great model

[@andyfinlay9776]

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!

[@CoolDude-tz5co]

Absolute rubbish, had endless trouble with mine, including a gearbox that lasted 26k

[@filipwennergren2712]

You would be happier in an Alfa i’d say. Audi is not that good as the money says. Imho. Greetings from Stockholm Sweden.

[@andrewyoung473]

Great video Matt. Fitted it in just before watching United thrash Villa away (perhaps... yes I know you're a blue). Personally I'd go for the Volvo XC70 or a Subaru Outback just because I need the ground clearance on the farm but the CLS and the Jag look nice too.

[@TonyM444]

Your very like me Matt when it comes to car specs, xenon headlights, power folding mirrors, twin rear exhausts you pick up on too..

[@martincraven4202]

Brilliant video. Thanks mate

[@TJC156]

Rocking the school principal look there Matt 😂 great vid 👍

[@70053morayfirth]

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.

[@emilz85]

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!

[@johnash826]

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!👍

[@jonrowlandson3759]

I bought a 2009 Mercedes C180k petrol estate in Feb for £5500. Really love it as a car, is really smooth, practical (for a young family) and has been reliable and after a little tidying up feels like a much newer car. But have this nagging feeling that I should’ve gone for a 3 series or a Volvo (I think I would’ve gone for a Octavia/Superb if the newer shapes had’ve been in budget at the time).

[@hugobalta5599]

Good lord , how much did I learn in this video ! Thanks a lot !

[@hamza3p342]

The xc70 is a beast, have seen them and they are huge. Makes my v60 look like a little aygo

[@greigmackay8465]

Had quite a few of your top picks! 😂 59 plate V70 D5 R auto, F11 520d M-Sport auto, and now my C7 A6 Allroad Bitdi. 👌 The V70 had the most space and nice 5 cylinder noise. Gearbox was ponderous and no sport mode. The F11 looked good, but basic stereo was rubbish, 4 cylinder diesel was wrong in such a big car (should have gotten a 530d as I loved my e39 530d sport touring) also I just never found the sport seats comfortable on 3+ hour drives. The Bitdi allroad has been the best. The ride quality is immense, the bose stereo is good, sports seats are comfy and the balance of mpg Vs power/pace of the Bitdi engine is spot on. Covered 380 miles on half a tank yesterday with some spirited driving too. 👌😎 The only other estate car I would say that stands out for that price is the older C6 avant but with the 3.0t engine. If you can find one. Reasonable mpg, solid 6spd zf and a supercharged v6 petrol from the s4 in a slightly lower state of tune. But can easily have the wick turned up on it, and then you have a genuinely quick and very understated estate car. With good spec and still has satnav/Bluetooth/ heated seats and xenons. 👍 End of run models all come in nice colours too.