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Aug 15, 2021 - 09:07 PM
Hi there
Your requirement for good long-term durability and affordable running costs unfortunately immediately discount the BMWs - those will have soon-to-expire maintenance plans (in this budget point, they're all aged enough to be at the end of their plans). This will make them risky long-term propositions: they are complex cars with a lot to go wrong, and parts- and labour costs from the agents are prohibitive outside the OEM coverage window.
The next one to go would be some Tiguans, although a manual TDI might suit your needs nicely. The reason again boils down to log-term maintenance, because automatic Tiguans in this price bracket all run DSG (twin-clutch) transmissions, which may be be expensive to repair if it goes wrong (and very dependent on strict maintenance to delay such issues). TSI (petrol) engines may also become high-maintenance as they age, with 1.4-litre variants sometimes showing bore wear issues and intake system problems (especially if exposed to poor-quality fuel)
So, from your list, the one we'd recommend would be the Honda CR-V, of which there are plenty are listed in your price bracket on site. Alternatively, a 2.0-litre Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage could meet your needs very nicely. The same applies to the X-Trail, although we'd advise against any CVT-equipped variant, and discourage the diesel engine if the car will be subject to short-distance commuting (diesel particulate filter issues occur in diesels doing such duty).
As for the Haval Jolion, it could also be a very viable proposition. While it will likely lose a lot of its value over the next 5 years or so, it comes with all the features you could desire, wrapped in a very good-looking body, and offers a fresh warranty and service plan - so your initial running costs will be much lower, even if you lose more in resale value at the end. We're impressed with the Jolion thus far, and would suggest you go drive one to see if it would fit your requirements.
Hope this helps!
The AskAutoTrader Team
Your requirement for good long-term durability and affordable running costs unfortunately immediately discount the BMWs - those will have soon-to-expire maintenance plans (in this budget point, they're all aged enough to be at the end of their plans). This will make them risky long-term propositions: they are complex cars with a lot to go wrong, and parts- and labour costs from the agents are prohibitive outside the OEM coverage window.
The next one to go would be some Tiguans, although a manual TDI might suit your needs nicely. The reason again boils down to log-term maintenance, because automatic Tiguans in this price bracket all run DSG (twin-clutch) transmissions, which may be be expensive to repair if it goes wrong (and very dependent on strict maintenance to delay such issues). TSI (petrol) engines may also become high-maintenance as they age, with 1.4-litre variants sometimes showing bore wear issues and intake system problems (especially if exposed to poor-quality fuel)
So, from your list, the one we'd recommend would be the Honda CR-V, of which there are plenty are listed in your price bracket on site. Alternatively, a 2.0-litre Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage could meet your needs very nicely. The same applies to the X-Trail, although we'd advise against any CVT-equipped variant, and discourage the diesel engine if the car will be subject to short-distance commuting (diesel particulate filter issues occur in diesels doing such duty).
As for the Haval Jolion, it could also be a very viable proposition. While it will likely lose a lot of its value over the next 5 years or so, it comes with all the features you could desire, wrapped in a very good-looking body, and offers a fresh warranty and service plan - so your initial running costs will be much lower, even if you lose more in resale value at the end. We're impressed with the Jolion thus far, and would suggest you go drive one to see if it would fit your requirements.
Hope this helps!
The AskAutoTrader Team
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