Fix the speedo, save 9k and leave teh seats out.
A Galaxy is just a tall estate IMHO. Why get another car with seats in the back you perhaps don't need/use with a smaller carrying capacity?
Unless you just want another car...
Bikes for one will not stand up in our Merc Estate, or when we had a 3 series estate they would in an SUV. The CLS would mean a lot of wasted space in the boot because of the very shallow slope (think its a great looking estate car)
Oh, that's never been an issue for me. Bikes lie flat, or on a rack if the rear seats are occupied.
Volvo V90
Skoda Octavia (VRS)
I’ve had both, both great in different ways. Volvo seats are the best.
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I've recently been through this after the list of minor worn out things + ulez made me give up on my 2008 diesel Mondeo. I test drove various things and have ended up with 2019 petrol Mazda 6 which is lovely to drive and very comfy to be in.
Two negatives on the practicality side, it's not going to swallow 29ers in the boot (back seats folded) as easily as the Mondeo, and the rear seats don't fold flat for a good load space. BUT they are minor niggles really, I can still get the bike crap in there if I need to , it just takes a bit more thought.
Pug 508. Could get a nice one for your budget. I had a 2016 for four years, no problems with it. Euro VI (AdBlue) so less filthy than the older diesels. Comfy and spacious. Nav system felt dated.
In the classic STW style, I can heartily recommend the 508 SW. Had our 2019 for two years now, the GT Line interior is lovely, equals a 5 series IMO. Currently in the Eurotunnel after two weeks in France which the combination of Autosteer and adaptive cruise has made 8-9 hour drives easy.
Won't get three full car seats in the back though.
Quick update for anyone that's interested (molgrips?)
Picked up a 63 plate e class estate with only 100k. From a spin around the block it's lovely and wafts along. Significant upgrade on the galaxy.
And how is it for getting a bike in without removing the wheels?
Nice StuF - a lot of that car is the same as mine, and it's the same age and mileage.
Mine is a little rougher than I'd hope, might be getting worse, I think the exhaust might be loose as there is some discussion that a bracket can crack.
What engine is it?
It's the 220d, which is more than enough for pottering around rather than making progress. I think the only problem so far is the air suspension sags overnight - hopefully my garage will sort that next week.
Fitted my large gravel bike in with plenty of space - just had to remove the parcel shelf. Not checked if my 780 bars on my hardtail will fit without taking the wheel off.
The 220d is an OM651 engine I think, you need to be very aware of any rattle on start-up. It's quite clear, there are YouTube vids of it. What happens is that the timing chain may "stretch" and become slack, or the tensioner can fail. If this slack chain continues long enough it breaks the plastic chain guides which is bad, and then you need to take the whole engine out to replace. Replacing the chain on its own can be done without the engine out if your mechanic knows what they are doing.