The "Perfect Car"

[Edwintse]

Hi All,
I'm looking for the perfect car, I know it doesn't exist, but I'm looking for the nearest thing to it for me.

I've been looking at so many different makes and models my heads now spinning and need advice.

My budget is Max 25k.
I'm looking for anything from a Family sized Hatchback to a midsized SUV/Crossover, but not a Saloon. It should be very comfortable, and quality interior is a must. I don't do a lot of motorway driving, but when I do, I don't want to feel tired after a long journey.

Ideally it will be petrol and manual, but will consider auto, and once I've bought it I don't plan to change it for a good few years.

I will consider the "Badges" i.e BMW, Audi etc, but I'm conscious of reliability issues and don't want to be stuck with large repair bills once the warranty has run out.

Thanks in advance.

[Strudul]

I love the irony of the title

[deggles]

[MTech535]

I think Ford used to make one

[Welshbeef]

E63 AMG wagon
C63 Wagon (The hammer)
RS6 Avant
RS4 Avant
Lotus Sunbeam 😁

[Mexman]

Well that narrows it down a bit.

[Edwintse]

Sorry title should "PERFECT"
Result of Fat Fingers

[Welshbeef]

To many the M140i 5 door shadow version is pretty much all the car you ever need


Then again an E92 M3 for £15k is all the car you ever need.

[ZX10R NIN]

Mondeo Vignale Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Full fat version:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

These are a nice step up from the regular version, very nice places to be I don't feel tired after a long journey.

[Welshbeef]

ZX10R NIN said:

Mondeo Vignale Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Full fat version:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

These are a nice step up from the regular version, very nice places to be I don't feel tired after a long journey.

When will ford make what it’s customers want a hybrid S Max????that would destroy the competition.
We’d buy one and frankly depending on its range the Mrs might never actually have the engine running so super clean

[ZX10R NIN]

Welshbeef said:

When will ford make what it’s customers want a hybrid S Max????that would destroy the competition.
We’d buy one and frankly depending on its range the Mrs might never actually have the engine running so super clean

Most hybrids can only do 10 miles on electric only.

[Welshbeef]

ZX10R NIN said:

Most hybrids can only do 10 miles on electric only.

LS200 Mitsubishi PHeV can do nearly 30

[Monkeylegend]

Edwintse said:

Sorry title should "PERFECT"
Result of Fat Fingers

An easy mistake to make Edwintes.

[Ructions]

Almost 4 hours and no one has mentioned a mapped 335d. This place has gone to the dogs.

[Shiv_P]

ZX10R NIN said:

Mondeo Vignale Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Full fat version:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

These are a nice step up from the regular version, very nice places to be I don't feel tired after a long journey.

Very nice cars & seriously underrated.... maybe good for purchasers

[Hackney]

Golf R Wagon

[CDP]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163040430346

Cheap to run, better weather protection than a bike and no depreciation.

[CDP]

Skoda Superb or Kodiak?

My A4 Sport had superbly comfortable seats but was a little stiff - if you can get one of these with variable damping. It was generally reliable.