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Help!!! New car

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SassyCrab · 13/08/2025 12:23

I’m looking to finance a new car on zuto but stuck on what car to get. I currently have a Ford KA but really not practical as it’s 3 door. I’m stuck between a Nissan juke and Mercedes B Class. I know there very different but I really would want the Mercedes but worried it will cost a lot for upkeep and if something goes wrong it also has 50k miles which Nissan juke only has 30k. Any thoughts which would be better and more practical?

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MiddleAgedDread · 13/08/2025 12:24

More practical for what…..kids, dogs, buggy, paddle board???

SassyCrab · 13/08/2025 12:24

MiddleAgedDread · 13/08/2025 12:24

More practical for what…..kids, dogs, buggy, paddle board???

Kids I have a toddler

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 13/08/2025 12:25

I just got rid of my Juke at 118k miles and very little repair work done in the 10 years I had it. It isn't the most spacious car so it depends what your usage is but it was fine for us as a family of 3.

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SassyCrab · 13/08/2025 12:27

EnglishGirlApproximately · 13/08/2025 12:25

I just got rid of my Juke at 118k miles and very little repair work done in the 10 years I had it. It isn't the most spacious car so it depends what your usage is but it was fine for us as a family of 3.

Family of 3, mainly just day trips of me and my toddler! Just want more boot room and bigger overall car. Inside does it feel big or compact like a smaller car would? Thanks

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 13/08/2025 12:33

Compared to a Ford KA it will feel spacious I'm sure! A lot of the time for me it's been just me & DS, but we've also used it for the airport with all of us plus luggage many times with no issues. I've bought a Jeep Avenger now and that feels more roomy in the front, but the Juke was fine. It passed it's MOT this year even with all that mileage so I'd have one again potentially.

321Backintheroom · 13/08/2025 12:33

I’ve had my Mercedes B class (2018) from new and (touch wood) I’ve had no issues . Obviously parts have been replaced under normal maintenance, brakes etc which are probably more expensive than a Nissan Dukes. I do around 30k miles a year and it’s really has been a good car and have no plans on changing it .

Space wise , great , we take it on regular camping trips and get loads in it !

MiddleAgedDread · 13/08/2025 12:47

Best thing I did when buying a new car was to go to one of those big car village type places as they have lots of different makes and models for you to look at, sit in and test drive. I had no intention of buying one from there and made it clear to the sales person that I was just there to do research at that time. But it immediately eliminated some cars from my wish list and added some new ones to it.
Also check the insurance quotes and road tax bands.

Florencesndzebedee · 13/08/2025 14:29

Can anyone recommend a car village near SE London please?

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