G/F Car Dilema

[Too Late]

So the girlfriend is looking to swap her 08 plate 1 series convertible for a larger car to fit the dogs in!

So far we have looked at the C30 (too small and they have stopped production now so thats off the list)

The 2 so far she is interested in are
- Nissan Juke
- BMW X1

Budget: MAX £14,000

Any one got or had a Juke or X1 and would like to comment on how good/bad they are?
Any other recommendations?

[Chicane-UK]

Stating the sort of obvious, but how about an estate car - gives the dogs plenty of room then, and keeps comfort for the occupants of the car! Should be able to something like a nice 3 series touring or similar for that kind of money? Presumably as it's for a girlfriend practicality goes out of the window somewhat, and fashion / badge are a key part of the equation?

[PaperCut]

Quashquai (sp?) rather than Juke?

Or a VW Tiguan?

[David87]

Škoda Yeti?

[Krikkit]

Surely an Impreza Estate is the PH answer?

Better yet, a Legacy estate, magnificently discrete things.

[Steff]

Krikkit said:

Surely an MX-5 Estate is the PH answer?

[Lee_sec]

Scoob Forrester turbo

[Johnnytheboy]

Chicane-UK said:

Stating the sort of obvious, but how about an estate car - gives the dogs plenty of room then, and keeps comfort for the occupants of the car!

This - fake off roaders like the Juke and the X1 aren't that roomy. Plus higher to get the dogs in?

[Targarama]

The Juke has a tiny boot, take a look. Unless you have jack Russels then look elsewhere.

[ALawson]

More importantly what breed of dogs are they?

[Too Late]

Some good idea
Quashquai is a decent shout also...

Dog are
1 - Boxer
2 - Westie

Not massive dogs! but still a bit big for a 1 series drop top...

I like the X3 and the Q5, sadly out of the price range!

[NiceCupOfTea]

My dad just bought an x3 for 7k or so, they are well in budget.

[The_Burg]

Volvo V70 T or D5.

The end.

[DrDeAtH]

Try a focus/volvo v50 if the v70 is too big. Just get a proper dog guard and a boot liner.

[Ari]

Caterham 7!

(Well this is Pistonheads, since when has the OP's criteria stopped people suggesting random totally unsuitable cars that they fancy but would never buy? )

[Ari]

Dammit, I meant MX5 for extra PH "humour" points!

[8bit]

An ex of mine used to get her two Boxers in her Mk1 Audi TT, so if they can go in that then sure they'll manage in most things...

[omgus]

ALawson said:

More importantly what breed of dogs are they?

Although the answer is obviously a Legacy Estate.

[Paulm4]

Sell dogs, buy caterham! Solved!

[DangerMonkey]

Dacia duster