Finally convinced wife out of a Freelander... now what?
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Its just the Freelander in my opinion is overpriced and unless you get the top of the range HSE, the rest of them feel quite cheap inside with cloth seats and an archaic looking dash.
18-19K gets a early 2007 with 60k on the clock. You can get non 4x4's a year or so younger, less miles with great specs, modern interiors etc. IMO that is.
18-19K gets a early 2007 with 60k on the clock. You can get non 4x4's a year or so younger, less miles with great specs, modern interiors etc. IMO that is.
How about a Subaru Outback?
Ok it isn't as high as the Freelander or Forester but it's AWD, reliable , spacious in the back and a big enough boot, handles like an estate car but slightly higher seating position than the SAAB, and within that budget you could easily get the 2.0 litre diesel for economy ( iirc 42-50 mpg )
For eg ..
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3140325.htm
Ok it isn't as high as the Freelander or Forester but it's AWD, reliable , spacious in the back and a big enough boot, handles like an estate car but slightly higher seating position than the SAAB, and within that budget you could easily get the 2.0 litre diesel for economy ( iirc 42-50 mpg )
For eg ..
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3140325.htm
Thanks for that suggestion, but I would rather investigate alternatives to the soft roaders if possible. Went to a couple of dealers this morning. Saab 9-3, Giulietta, Mini Country man, all very tight in the back.
I must say I like the idea of a159 as they seem to offer a beautifully designed alternative to the German usual suspects, but they didn't have one at the dealers and so I am not sure how much rear space there is in them.
Most of the time the car will be used for my wifes kid orientated errands, so the thought of a big car like a 5 series feels like overkill. A smaller sized premium car with good space for two adults would be ideal. And for it not to be bland too I hope. An older car that ticks the boxes would also be considered.
I must say I like the idea of a159 as they seem to offer a beautifully designed alternative to the German usual suspects, but they didn't have one at the dealers and so I am not sure how much rear space there is in them.
Most of the time the car will be used for my wifes kid orientated errands, so the thought of a big car like a 5 series feels like overkill. A smaller sized premium car with good space for two adults would be ideal. And for it not to be bland too I hope. An older car that ticks the boxes would also be considered.
I think I might have found something:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3193856.htm
might pop down to VAG showroom and have a look at one
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3193856.htm
might pop down to VAG showroom and have a look at one
dowahdiddyman said:
Jazzdude, can you please give me some feedback on your pro-ceed as am seriously considering one in the next few months.
Amazingly good cars for the price and a quite nicely designed and put together.I have a top of the range 3 with a sport pack, leather, 17" alloys, absolutely loaded with every gadget that you could want.
It is the 1.6 diesel, auto, and has fantastic torque and roadholding and is in fact great fun to throw around, but seems never to be fussed by potholes.
I considered other cars at the time and none came close in offering what this does for the price. Granted it will depreciate more than a Golf but that makes them an even better second hand buy.
Cheers for that pal. I always think it is best to get an owners view rather than listen or read all the official bull.
I am going to be going for the 1.6 diesel myself, probably sooner rather than later seeing as at the moment they have the `vat back` offer on, will go in the next week to see if they will do it on a pro ceed 4.
I am going to be going for the 1.6 diesel myself, probably sooner rather than later seeing as at the moment they have the `vat back` offer on, will go in the next week to see if they will do it on a pro ceed 4.
dowahdiddyman said:
Cheers for that pal. I always think it is best to get an owners view rather than listen or read all the official bull.
I am going to be going for the 1.6 diesel myself, probably sooner rather than later seeing as at the moment they have the `vat back` offer on, will go in the next week to see if they will do it on a pro ceed 4.
For a car with an unknown pedigree, it never fails to amaze me what a great little package it is.I am going to be going for the 1.6 diesel myself, probably sooner rather than later seeing as at the moment they have the `vat back` offer on, will go in the next week to see if they will do it on a pro ceed 4.
Definitely go for the diesel and the auto its a good option too.
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