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Please pick me a car!

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CarsClueless · 09/06/2024 20:27

I know this isn't AIBU I'm sorry!

I really need help picking a car. I don't have any friends who know much about cars and my dad and uncle who knew their stuff both died a few years ago, I'm getting overwhelmed with internet searching.

I currently drive a Ford Fiesta and it's on its last legs.

I'd like a similar size car (no bigger) that's reliable, economical, good for country lanes and occasional low floods (lane occasionally floods at the bottom, I live on a steep hill).

Enough room for x2 medium dog crates in the back - if I need to fold down back seats that's fine.

Help!!

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Tohaveandtohold · 09/06/2024 20:40

Hyundai i20 or a Kia Ceed. I’ve had the Kia in the pastand loved it, no issues all through the time I owned it.

Intheband · 09/06/2024 20:39

Suzuki jimmy is what I fancy just for flooding weeks…

G123456789 · 09/06/2024 20:38

What is your budget. What dealerships are near by.

The truth is that most modern cars a very reliable and many cheap ones come with lots of spec. What car magazine always get read when I'm looking...prices, safety levels, guidance on value retention and a quick one line in every model

Lokshen · 09/06/2024 20:37

Ford fiesta are not always the most economical to run/buy/insure. I rated the Hyundai i20 we had as a hire car, and I am big fan of a Toyota Yaris hybrids- economical, reliable

Springchickenonion · 09/06/2024 20:37

Look at car wow on YouTube. My dh watches it a lot. Might be helpful?

RandomMess · 09/06/2024 20:37

HonestJohn is a really good website for help with new and 2nd hand cars.

Xtraincome · 09/06/2024 20:36

All the people i have known with a Vauxhall Astra speak highly of it's durability. They are a proper work horse. DH has one, I have a 308- my Peugeot is great for me but I don't know if I would feel confident recommending it to everyone. Although I do love my Peugeots 🚗

Girlintheframe · 09/06/2024 20:35

I love my mini. It's fantastic for country roads and copes well with flooding. Mine has been incredibly reliable despite its age and mileage. Not sure if it would be too small for the dog crates though.

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CarsClueless · 09/06/2024 20:34

Springchickenonion · 09/06/2024 20:29

I know you said not bigger. But we used to have a hyundai Santa fe and really liked it. Would be good with dogs too.

Thank you! Too big a car for me sadly :(

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Springchickenonion · 09/06/2024 20:29

I know you said not bigger. But we used to have a hyundai Santa fe and really liked it. Would be good with dogs too.