I bought my last car eight years ago and it's done me proud. However I feel as if it's on it's last legs and the times come to replace it. I'm pretty certain I'm going to buy something 1-3 years old, milage below 30k with the aim to keep it for a while. I'm looking at putting 10k down and take a loan for the remainder. I've looked at PCP etc and while there're some amazing deals I think the above is best for me.

I have two boys who are growing rapidly, and my wife is Italian and we'd love to do a road trip in the next couple of years. Also, I live in Bristol and they've just announced that they're banning Diesels in the centre, although I'm not sure if this will happen.

So the options are for below 30k

XC60 - 2018
x5 - 2016
x3 - 2018 (I'd want the face lift)
q5 - 2017/18

or save a bit of money, which isn't a bad thing; below 20k

A4 Avant 2016
3 series estate

I know there's a lot of car experts on here so any advice would be appreciated. Also, if anyone has alternative options they'd be greatly received.