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I've been going to replace the trusty FIAT estate for almost 2 years, but it just keeps going and going and going. With 330k (km) on the clock, my luck must eventually run out so I've decided a change is needed.
Mileage is likely to increase due to work commitments, and given the high second hand prices here in Spain I'm looking for a new car which will be my workhorse for the next five years, by which time it'll have 250-300,000km on the clock. An estate format is the most practical for both dogs and shopping, and of course mpg as I'll be spending more on fuel than the car. I'll want a mid-high range diesel for drivability - nothing underpowered as the mpg is rarely worse for the bigger diesel engines in any case.
Reliability is important... that that rules out anything French. The Hyundai i30cw scores well due to the 5 year unlimited mileage warranty, and although most others can be extended it comes and a price and they do have a km limit of 100-150k - even Kia only covers the Cee'd up to 150k in later years.
For the sub-20,000 euro budget there is quite a selection including the new Focus... I would just have to take the hit on the repairs...
Can anyone throw in a curve ball before I once again hit the dealer networks? TIA.
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