Need a PROPER family car haha

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Meh, yeah, JJ will slag me off for saying it because I'm biased, but don't give a shit.

My V50 2.0d has been cracking for me, I've put over 70k miles on mine, been ace. Cheap on parts, comfortable for long distances, reliable (original clutch and fly at 151k, replaced rear dampers and a wheel bearing - otherwise general servicing upkeep), powerful enough for most and fine to drive... Later ones with DPFs rarely have issues, at least in comparison to the 1.6 HDi they put in them and everything else... Can't fault it.

Exactly the same as a Focus estate, but a bit nicer inside basically.

I'd never slag you off Ruan, you cheeky boy. But yeah, we're all biased & it's a very natural thing.

I would say more predictable than biased, but beggars can't be choosers. 

I like a V50, I'd have a V50 (Although never a 2.0D, too boring. Driven the 2.4 auto & what a beautiful engine it was) although personally prefer how the BMW engine drives as they drive like a petrol somehow.

I'd also say if you go for a diesel Sian, try a 5/6 cylinder as well as a 4 cylinder. I'd put money on which one you'd go for as there is no comparison.