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Check out the VW Passat. I bought an 08 model, probably six months ago for a bit under your budget. All the luxuries, 2L turbo diesel has plenty of poke and gets 4.6L/100km on the open road, averages just under 6L/100km on mixed driving. Much roomier inside than they may originally look. 6 speed auto is a good box if serviced regularly, stay away from the later 7 speed. It's the most comfortable car I've ever owned, and is so much nicer to drive, even spirited driving around corners than my XR6T ever was.