Help me decide?!?

[Leeppp221]

Evenin' all!

I'm currently driving a 2023 Honda Civic EHEV. I've only had it a year

Pros:
Modern, servicing for five years, cheap to run (60MPG), and nobody seems to own one!

Cons:
A bit of a harsher ride than I'd like. I'm having back issues and struggle getting in and out.

Anyway...I've been seriously considering changing this for a 2017 Lexus RX450h. It would cost me £80 more a month and slightly more on insurance. However, it's soooo much more comfy, classy and easier for me to get in and out of.

My sensible side says, stick with the Honda...but my heart says, we only live once, treat yourself.

My concerns for the Lexus would be: more expensive insurance, less MPG, more expensive servicing (this is a con in comparison to my Civic). I'll also be losing about £1000 in negative equity by changing so soon.

Help me decide - what should I do?

I've also considered a newer Skoda Karoq, but not sure?

Edited by Leeppp221 on Wednesday 29th January 19:29

[Leeppp221]

Sorry, yes, maybe I should have made my original post clearer.

My main aims are:
1) to be able to get in and out easier
2) to be more comfortable

Mixed driving - some weeks, predominantly school runs and odd trips, other weeks, long distances.

[Leeppp221]

budget is around £25K (the Lexus RX I'm currently looking at is a 2017 model in pristine condition full service history with Lexus etc for £22K.)

[Leeppp221]

Hmm...Volvo is something that always slips my mind! I'll take a look at the new NX's too.

Cheers.

[ZX10R NIN]

Go for the RX/NX

[Leeppp221]

Although I had my heart set on a RX450h (from around 2017-ish), for the same price, I can get a newer NX. However, I've read some mixed reviews online. I'll organise a test drive at some point, but does anyone here have / had an NX that can provide their opinon?

[CG2020UK]

If you can afford it without any hardship and it makes you happy go for it!