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Preferred vehicle? (119 posts / 12,905 views)
Tinhead Tinhead
Posts: 17,089
Post #91 17 Feb 2022 12:12
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Take your rod bag. I did this once and the salesman didn't bat an eyelid, all he wants is a sale.
Nelbow Nelbow
Posts: 385
Post #92 17 Feb 2022 13:55
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So this is where I'm at with the market. It's tipped to start normalising from May onwards. Toying with the idea of getting a run around, or a less expensive vehicle for a few years.

Lenders will start predicting if things will go back to how they were in the short term or if it will take longer. There's no certainty right now which is why I'm thinking go lower end for a few years. Ideally something around the £10k mark.
TheNordenCarper TheNordenCarper
Posts: 806
Post #93 17 Feb 2022 13:57
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Did that with the first 4 cars I bought and will be doing later this year when I down size my vehicle.
frothey frothey
Posts: 3,575
Post #94 17 Feb 2022 17:59
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In reply to Post #90
Why are you buying an SUV if you want to throw it around corners?
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #95 17 Feb 2022 19:15
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I'm not, always liked the look of the crv and people say they are so versatile so was curious but having now driven one I'll stick with the estate.
Nick Nick
Posts: 7,155
Post #96 17 Feb 2022 19:22
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Suzuki Jimny for me.....

i can get all my kit in it (only do single nights) and i'll never get stuck
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,660
Post #97 17 Feb 2022 19:50
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That's why you need an X5 - vague pothole/off road capabilities plus you can still chuck it about within reason . . . and take more gear that you don't need!
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #98 18 Feb 2022 11:38
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M50d variant mapped 500+bhp.
116lee
Posts: 198
Post #99 18 Feb 2022 17:13
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Love my Peugeot 5008, massive inside with the added bonus of the front passenger seat folding flat. It's also high enough to drive over potholes.
Lakesidecamper
Posts: 334
Post #100 18 Feb 2022 19:55
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In reply to Post #98
Just wondered with that much horsepower if you did get on the soft stuff whether you would go forward or towards Australia.
AndersonPol
Posts: 88
Post #101 18 Feb 2022 20:23
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My CRV has done me proud. 2 litre petrol. Highly recommended.
glw1978
Posts: 925
Post #102 18 Feb 2022 21:45
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2007 honda crv 2.2 diesel for me , loads of room averages 38mpg , nice torquey engine cost £2500 had 130000miles when I got and has been trouble free since I've owned it, currently on 143000 miles.
Squimp
Posts: 158
Post #103 19 Feb 2022 08:40
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Skoda Octavia Scout for me.

Loads of space, 4wheel drive. And 50 mpg.

Considerably cheaper than the Audi or VW equivalent.
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #104 19 Feb 2022 09:37
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In reply to Post #100
You would simply put it in the correct drive mode for the conditions.
member member
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Post #105 21 Feb 2022 00:09
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