I'm been looking at the same sort of thing but for £6-10k as i'm going to be changing jobs shortly and may well do a load of motorway miles. Obviously dependent on where i find a job, but most of the stuff i'm looking at is somewhere around the M25. If something turns up round the corner, then i can just use the scoob!
So far, I've shortlisted from:
Vectra SRI 1.9 CDTI - nice big saloon, driven them loads (work pool cars) and surprisingly comfy on a long haul. Always get a lot of stick but effortless on the motorway.
Mazda 6 2.2d - never driven one, but good reliability (i've heard). Look pretty good, might be worth a quick check to see whats out there?
Citroen C5 2.0hdi (2008 onwards shape) - Don't know much about them but i think they look great. Engine wise, the french diesels are excellent. Electrics might be another matter....
Also looking at Audi A4s, or newer shape mondeos - although heard of a lot of diesel reliability issues with these. Don't personally like the Passats other than the new CC - just think the saloons are a bit dull.
I'd steer away from the Pug 407, heard a lot of issues. I've got a 406 2.0hdi and i've heard the 407 just isn't built as well.
Volvos or Saabs?
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