4wd SUV/Estate
Discussion
Hi all
I currently have a honda civic estate which I use for dog duties. Great car but time for a change.
Requirements
4wd - ideally a good 4wd system as I live in a village and the roads are tricky in the cold months. My wife isn't well so I need a car that isn't going to get stuck in case of hospital runs etc. I'll stick winters on it as well
Auto - my knee doesn't like a manual gearbox. Fine in my auto Z4
Needs to fit my dog ok. The civic estate boot is a good size. I could go slighty bigger or smaller that the civic
Reliability - ideally as good as my honda seems to be.
Mpg - not an issue. The Honda is superb on fuel but I only do c.3k Miles in it
Drive - not too bothered as it's a functional car
Estate or SUV is fine
No landrover stuff - I've done a disco sport and discovery and had nothing but issues with them despite being nearly new
Budget c.20k. I'll px my Honda and add the cash
Currently thinking
Suzuki Vitara - big enough?
Subaru Forrester - not loads of dealers around but I have a soft spot for these given I had an Impreza years ago
Hyundai kona - too small?
Any thoughts appreciated
I currently have a honda civic estate which I use for dog duties. Great car but time for a change.
Requirements
4wd - ideally a good 4wd system as I live in a village and the roads are tricky in the cold months. My wife isn't well so I need a car that isn't going to get stuck in case of hospital runs etc. I'll stick winters on it as well
Auto - my knee doesn't like a manual gearbox. Fine in my auto Z4
Needs to fit my dog ok. The civic estate boot is a good size. I could go slighty bigger or smaller that the civic
Reliability - ideally as good as my honda seems to be.
Mpg - not an issue. The Honda is superb on fuel but I only do c.3k Miles in it
Drive - not too bothered as it's a functional car
Estate or SUV is fine
No landrover stuff - I've done a disco sport and discovery and had nothing but issues with them despite being nearly new
Budget c.20k. I'll px my Honda and add the cash
Currently thinking
Suzuki Vitara - big enough?
Subaru Forrester - not loads of dealers around but I have a soft spot for these given I had an Impreza years ago
Hyundai kona - too small?
Any thoughts appreciated
1.5T Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108096...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111019...
1.6T Peugeot 3008 GT Line 165 these are a very good SUV:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110288...
Allure
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111099...
1.6T Sportage GT Line 180
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110268...
Lexus RX450h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112230...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108096...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111019...
1.6T Peugeot 3008 GT Line 165 these are a very good SUV:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110288...
Allure
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111099...
1.6T Sportage GT Line 180
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110268...
Lexus RX450h
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112230...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...
Thanks for the suggestions
I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
CAH706 said:
Thanks for the suggestions
I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
The 4WD system is the same as that used on the Golf & most cars of this type, it's the Haldex system.I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
ZX10R NIN said:
CAH706 said:
Thanks for the suggestions
I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
The 4WD system is the same as that used on the Golf & most cars of this type, it's the Haldex system.I had a Golf R Hatchback as a company car a few years back. . Liked the car but did always have a concern over theft etc. That said would be an interesting choice!
Not thought about the Peugeot, that looks a nice place to sit. I'll have a read up on the 4wd system as I'm keen that it works well for my needs. My old Nissan Xtrail (previous shape) was awesome in snow. My 3 series BMW x drive on winters was average at best.
Audi A6 (or A4?) AllRoad. They are stopping the line / making them and many of us find them perfect for what you describe:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Gen 4 Legacy?
Half your budget would get the best of the best.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/legacy-050122.html
Half your budget would get the best of the best.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/legacy-050122.html
PH User said:
OP Where do you live? Just about any car on winters should be fine for most places in the UK
ThisWatch it and learn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuE00qdhLA
bern said:
Gen 4 Legacy?
Half your budget would get the best of the best.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/legacy-050122.html
This one appears to have an aftermarket bumper on it. Half your budget would get the best of the best.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/legacy-050122.html
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