SUV 11-12k

[fourstardan]

Missus has a 54 plate golf on its last legs so looking for something newish.

I've reckon about 12k is the budget, i want (yes me) something i'll be able to find cheap sourced parts and repair on! Golf has served us ok, with only alternators going as a major component. Lasting the long haul again is key.

I've seen on AT a helluva lot of IX35's in this price, but really not sure on them, inside looks very minimal and tacky.

Help appreciated.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say go for a Ford Kuga in Titanium X spec, they're very good cars & parts prices are sensible.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Petrol

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Kia Sportage KX-3 Petrol

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

KX-4

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Tucson SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Mazda5 SE-L Nav

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

All of the above are very good SUV's spec wise they're all loaded I'd go for the Ford but all are decent so only test drives will make up your mind for you.

With regard to IX35 type SUV's you'd be better off with a normal sized Focus type of car.

[fourstardan]

Thanks matey, good selection there.

I quite like the Mazda there, but not in white

I really am not sure about the KIA/Hyundais, they all look very tacky with age, the seats cheap etc.

Thanks again

[ZX10R NIN]

No problem the Mazda is based on the Kuga & out of the two I'd go for the Ford.