I've seen the gap in the market as you suggest! £15k gets you a very leggy 2010 or 2011 with base SE or SE Exec spec with no added extras.
Up to a few weeks ago, I was considering spending up to £20k but then thought again. There was a very nice 4.2tdi SE Exec in black for £19995 at a garage in Newton Le Willows but looks like it sold. When this went, it made me think again about my budget. Currently, my upper limit would be £16k - £17k. £20k is just too much to be putting into a vehicle especially when it's coming out of savings rather than financed etc.
I am still veering towards the petrol but your mention of lack of torque is concerning. I may have to test drive the both of them and see which I prefer.
Ian, I'll pm you a link to the petrol model.
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