• Hope this is ok to ask here but im at a bit of a loss at the minute..

    Im going to be getting a new car in a few months, or at least ill be in the position to be able to get a new car in a few months. My current diesel corsa is on its last legs and im just keeping it ticking over, so im in the market for a new car.

    Now, I need more space than a corsa and id like to go for an estate, preferably a smaller sized estate and this is where I'm need your opinions. Iv been looking at 3 series estates, volvo v60 r-design estate and octavia VRS estates, but I don't know what to go for or even if any of these are viable options. My top end price range is 11k, with a preferred max of 45k miles on the clock. I can get any of these cars with that, granted varying ages but I just dont know what to pick, or to even go for something other than them?

    I keep leaning towards the 3 series estates due to the notoriety of having solid engines, but the volvos are very comfy... Im realistically looking for something somewhat reliable, comfy and at least a tad stylish/cool, which is a lot to ask of any estate really. I also dont want to look too grandady, as im still in my 20's. Do any of you guys have experience with estates, or even these specified estates? I didnt think picking a car could be this difficult, but I really am stumped

  • Have you driven any of them?

    I'd say that's the first port of call if you haven't. If any of them feel shit to drive (or worse than the others) you're already able to discount them.

  • Have driven both Volvo and BMW, but yet to try out an Octavia as there isnt one local at the minute. Both are plenty comfy, I did think the position of the pedals in the BMW were a bit weird though.

    Anyone got any recommendations on other bombproof/comfy/cool sub 11k estates available?

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