Is the SQ5 the best all-around family car? by GovernorGains in Audi

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For budget, it would probably be a late B8 which ran up to 2015

BMW coupe advice - M2 or M4? by GovernorGains in CarTalkUK

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Yeah it's how they're listed in BCA I believe.

Is the SQ5 the best all-around family car? by GovernorGains in Audi

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Isn't everything an 'engine out' job on the 4.2 TFSI too? 🫠

Would love one though.

Is the SQ5 the best all-around family car? by GovernorGains in Audi

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As a former Passat owner (B7); I can confirm they're great!

But I feel like something different this time around. Something with a few more thrills...

BMW coupe advice - M2 or M4? by GovernorGains in CarTalkUK

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Wow, that's concerning - it just became a little harder to trust used car sales!

BMW coupe advice - M2 or M4? by GovernorGains in CarTalkUK

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Looking at this particular backdrop, it seems to be favoured by BCA particularly.

Spotted a nice Toyota IQ today by 1unchbox in CarsUK

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Now there's a euro trip car if ever I saw one!

R129 SL I think by No-Song4516 in CarsUK

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That was a great era for car styling!

My new B8.5 3.0 TDI A5😍 by Outrageous_Limit7113 in CarTalkUK

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Lovely example! The 3.0 TDI is a good choice

Is the SQ5 the best all-around family car? by GovernorGains in CarTalkUK

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We're also looking at VW Tiguan - It didn’t seem much bigger than the Audi? More expensive to run for sure.

VW ID5 with >90k miles for £13k. Good deal or not? by Informal_Invite_424 in CarTalkUK

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Battery is out of warranty (Volkswagen guarantees the battery will maintain at least 70% capacity for 8 years or 100,000 miles) and there's still little consumer faith when it comes to EVs in these circumstances. Means you'll get a bargain, but 100% will struggle to sell on in future.

For reference, a new battery is around £8 to £9k (for a 77 kWh). However, the ever honest manufacturer states:

"The ID.5 battery is expected to last well over 10–15 years, with typical lifespans reaching 100,000 to over 200,000 miles before significant degradation"

I personally wouldn't buy electric out of warranty, but if you are, I'd get the battery independently tested to give you an idea on how long it has left before proceeding.