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Suggestions for an (automatic) car with a large boot and high headspace

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thesugarbumfairy · 07/08/2025 11:30

At the moment, I have a Fiat 500L MPW (7 seater) I don't actually use the last row of seats, but I like the large boot space because I have a lot of shit but also do craft fairs sometimes so need that space. I like that its nice and high up and the boys have plenty of space in the back (18 and 15) I like how it looks mostly, curvy not boxy, but I have to push that to the back of my mind.

I am totally happy with this car, but I really want an automatic. I have osteoarthritis, and its affecting my left side, so I'd be a lot more comfortable with not using my left leg and minimal use of left arm. This is also the reason I like a 'higher up' car - its easier to get in and out of.
They don't do an automatic version of my car as far as I can see - only for the 5 seater.

My limit is £10k - that's more than I want to pay but I would go there. I don't particularly want a car older than mine (10 years) or with more mileage than mine (about 100k) and I'm not going electric.

Throw some suggestions my way please!

(also if it helps - Cambridgeshire area)

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Mudflaps · 07/08/2025 23:31

Ladedahlia · 07/08/2025 17:34

I drove one as a hire car and found it absolutely the best car I have ever driven. Is yours a petrol model?

No, mine is a diesel Superb Combi (estate) 4x4 L&K which is unusual but after driving skodas for years I knew what I wanted, I went for a high spec with 4wd and I absolutely love it. I didn't want a SUV as a daily vehicle and we have a older workhorse of a commercial Rexton for towing etc. The superb is great for most usage, I take it camping with all my gear, my brother borrows it for family trips because he's got three kids and these plenty space in the back plus the boot easily holds buggies etc and my husband is happy to drive it too.

thesugarbumfairy · 09/09/2025 17:20

Just as an update, I have a new car. I went for a Citroen C4 Picasso which fit my requirements (and also has an automatic boot, which I really wanted. I didn't know I really wanted that until I tried one that didn't have it!) Its a 2018 model and came in at just under £9k.

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