Which petrol manual SUV under £10k
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Hi PH
Not new to Pisron Heads but this is my first post so please be gentle!
As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a new motor. I'd like an SUV as it gives good leg room in the rear for my 2 teenage lads and I like the commanding driving position they offer. I only do about 6k miles per year so I'm thinking petrol is a must I can't bear auto boxes so it's going to have to be a manual too. I'd also like to keep it no older than 2016 as that's when android auto seems to be an option as standard . So, with all that in mind, my shortlist so far is, Subaru Forester 2.0, Honda CR V 2.0 or the Ford Kuga 1.5T. Can anyone offer any wisdom on these 3 options as to why one is better than the other? I'm a bit anti French cars too so please don't suggest a Peugeot, Renault or Citroen! My budget is around £8k but could stretch a bit further for the right car!
Not new to Pisron Heads but this is my first post so please be gentle!
As the title suggests, I'm in the market for a new motor. I'd like an SUV as it gives good leg room in the rear for my 2 teenage lads and I like the commanding driving position they offer. I only do about 6k miles per year so I'm thinking petrol is a must I can't bear auto boxes so it's going to have to be a manual too. I'd also like to keep it no older than 2016 as that's when android auto seems to be an option as standard . So, with all that in mind, my shortlist so far is, Subaru Forester 2.0, Honda CR V 2.0 or the Ford Kuga 1.5T. Can anyone offer any wisdom on these 3 options as to why one is better than the other? I'm a bit anti French cars too so please don't suggest a Peugeot, Renault or Citroen! My budget is around £8k but could stretch a bit further for the right car!
InitialDave said:
What has put you off autos?
I never liked them, but it turns out the issue was I'd only driven them with poxy little engines.
Shove several hundred foot pounds from a reasonable-sized V8 through them and they're a lot more pleasant.
Also, if you have only driven an older auto, go and try a modern 8-speed or 9-speed. They are completely different. I love a manual in my weekend car, but wouldn't consider anything other than an auto for my daily driver.I never liked them, but it turns out the issue was I'd only driven them with poxy little engines.
Shove several hundred foot pounds from a reasonable-sized V8 through them and they're a lot more pleasant.
Lefty said:
Fair enough.
Petrol manual definitely limits you to stuff like tiguans and x-trails and stuff like that. Q3, X3, Honda CRV etc.
The yeti is an interesting about.
Foresters are great but not very high and not that roomy.
I'm a bit of a badge snob so not sure about the Skoda!
The Forester is currently my number 1 choice but there's not many about. What's the manual box like in these? I know it not the highest of the 3 but it's generally taller than most standard cars. Being a Subaru, I know it will be well put together.
FarmerJim said:
InitialDave said:
What has put you off autos?
I never liked them, but it turns out the issue was I'd only driven them with poxy little engines.
Shove several hundred foot pounds from a reasonable-sized V8 through them and they're a lot more pleasant.
Also, if you have only driven an older auto, go and try a modern 8-speed or 9-speed. They are completely different. I love a manual in my weekend car, but wouldn't consider anything other than an auto for my daily driver.I never liked them, but it turns out the issue was I'd only driven them with poxy little engines.
Shove several hundred foot pounds from a reasonable-sized V8 through them and they're a lot more pleasant.
I just cant stand the creep!
Unfortunately, I'm not lucky enough to have a weekend car and a daily driver!
I realize everybody has different opinions and needs, but who wants a manual SUV?
I have a manual sports car and I do love it. Manual also suits certain cars like hot hatches, especially pre 2010 ones.
But a modern SUV? I would certainly want to be automatic.
Do try one, in case you haven’t driven one recently. I love the interaction I get driving my manual 911 but it adds zero driving enjoyment in a Skoda Yeti or any other SUV, imho. On the contrary, again imho.
I have a manual sports car and I do love it. Manual also suits certain cars like hot hatches, especially pre 2010 ones.
But a modern SUV? I would certainly want to be automatic.
Do try one, in case you haven’t driven one recently. I love the interaction I get driving my manual 911 but it adds zero driving enjoyment in a Skoda Yeti or any other SUV, imho. On the contrary, again imho.
If the age thing is only about having android auto/carplay it’s worth mentioning that just about anything that came with a screen of some description can now have some sort of very oem looking modern CarPlay unit fitted. My 2011 5 series has a very factory looking system and unlike most actual 2016 oem systems, it’s wireless. Just something to consider at least. But otherwise I think yeti above is a great idea!
Shirty79 said:
Lefty said:
Fair enough.
Petrol manual definitely limits you to stuff like tiguans and x-trails and stuff like that. Q3, X3, Honda CRV etc.
The yeti is an interesting about.
Foresters are great but not very high and not that roomy.
I'm a bit of a badge snob so not sure about the Skoda!
The Forester is currently my number 1 choice but there's not many about. What's the manual box like in these? I know it not the highest of the 3 but it's generally taller than most standard cars. Being a Subaru, I know it will be well put together.
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