magicgreg

After writing a post not so long ago asking a similar question although the parameters for pricing were a little different, I now have a new task of finding a suitable car for my father.

The car would have to be newish - 05>
Cost £20-25K
Have 4 seats
Not be absolutely appauling fuel economy wise

So far I have the following list of possibilities, and comments, recommendations or further options are welcomed.

Chrysler 300C
BMX 330D
BMW 530D
BMW 535D
BMW 540
Jaguar XJ
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Lexus GS300
Lexus IS250
Mercedes C55 AMG
Vauxhall VXR8
Volvo XC90
Volkswagen Touareg
Audi A4 Cabriolet
Mazda RX-8
Subaru Forester STi PPP

So quite a wide spectrum of choices and styles there

Cheers

G

harry007

RS6! for the big boy.

Haroon.

XRS

Type-25!

TopBanana

Does he like to drive fast? How is he with gadgets? The BMW i-drive system is good, but I don't think my dad would figure it out!

lozgti

Is it private or company?

Check out next years VED (car tax by any other name) because some of those you list are going to have extortionate bills that I wouldnt fancy paying.

300bhp/ton

WTF

You've got a smallish coupe (RX8) which really isn't a proper 4 seater and a Range Rover Sport as comparisons?

Also who would compare an VXR8 to a diesel 3 series Beemer? Totally different cars.

Maybe narrow dow the criteria?

Do they want fast or economical?

Are the brand loyal?

Do they want handling?

Does it need to go off road?

Open top?

How practical 4 seats?

Once you decide on a "type" of car, or at least requirments for it then it'll be easier to pick some sensible examples.