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Car recommendations please

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ChesterDrawsLouLou · 26/04/2022 11:24

I need to buy a new car as mine is getting old and also no longer suits my requirements. Ideally:

  • mid size
  • elevated driving position
  • 6 gears
  • fairly 'luxurious' - want to treat myself and not just go basic as I have always done in the past - but without costing an arm and a leg!
  • thinking about an automatic

Will be making short trips mostly also a motorway trip (3 hours each way) a few times a month at least so needs to be sturdy and comfortable for that.

Recommendations please! Thanks 😊

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NightmareSlashDelightful · 26/04/2022 11:27

Are you talking new-new? And how much space do you need for people/pets and stuff?

I'm thinking Lexus, Volvo or Toyota hybrids at this point.

BarbaraofSeville · 26/04/2022 11:35

Budget? Are you looking to PCP/lease or buy?

Do you do the miles and have the parking space that would justify an electric car and make it practical?

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 26/04/2022 11:51

Kia Sportage, honestly really nice!

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Comfortablynumbertwo · 26/04/2022 11:56

Volvo XC40 r-design pro automatic. I love mine.

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ChesterDrawsLouLou · 26/04/2022 12:55

NightmareSlashDelightful · 26/04/2022 11:27

Are you talking new-new? And how much space do you need for people/pets and stuff?

I'm thinking Lexus, Volvo or Toyota hybrids at this point.

I'm thinking nearly new...

2 x tall early teen DC (and a husband).

No pets. Not too concerned about boot space.

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ChesterDrawsLouLou · 26/04/2022 12:56

BarbaraofSeville · 26/04/2022 11:35

Budget? Are you looking to PCP/lease or buy?

Do you do the miles and have the parking space that would justify an electric car and make it practical?

Looking to buy, possibly with a finance option (I get a work car allowance to help fund).

Could have a charger point at home BUT where I travel to longer range doesn't have an easy charger point so would be tricky. Could entertain a hybrid though!

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user1471548941 · 26/04/2022 12:59

I have a top spec Alfa Romeo Guilietta- 6 gears, automatic and it’s GORGEOUS. Driving her feels like a real treat. I had one for 8 years and the most I ever had to do was change a headlamp bulb, flew through all MOTs etc, eventually traded in for this brand new one just because they were being discontinued and the dealer knew I was after a red one high spec one!

Possibly not a tall enough driving seat for you so I’d look at their Stelvio or Tonale instead!

TheFairyCaravan · 26/04/2022 13:01

BMW 220 Active Tourer would suit. I loved mine. It was so comfortable and a really lovely drive. They’re spacious without being massive too. Ours was an 8speed automatic.

I’ve got a VW Tiguan now which is beautiful, too. It’s big though.

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ChesterDrawsLouLou · 26/04/2022 14:10

TheFairyCaravan · 26/04/2022 13:01

BMW 220 Active Tourer would suit. I loved mine. It was so comfortable and a really lovely drive. They’re spacious without being massive too. Ours was an 8speed automatic.

I’ve got a VW Tiguan now which is beautiful, too. It’s big though.

Ooooh I love it

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Bluevelvetsofa · 26/04/2022 14:54

Skoda- Kamiq or Karoq. Automatic option. My Kamiq has a DSG gearbox, lots of extras, comfortable, heated seats, heated steering wheel, voice control thingy. I had a Karoq which is a bit bigger and higher up. My back needs a car you can swing your legs in and out of.

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