Minor midlife crisis, now need a second car

[Y1PDH]

So there’s been a lot of change in my life this year which has in part resulted in me downsizing from a 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 to a 2019 Audi RS5. I’ve been promising myself something fast for years, although the Volvo had a slightly comical turn of pace (when the battery was charged). I absolutely love the RS5, fast and luxurious but 3 months in and I find myself in need of something with more load space for dog, tip trips and so on. I quite fancy an older “cool” 4x4, budget up to 5k. Any ideas?

[anonymous-user]

P38 Range Rover.

They’ll pay you to take it; and after a few months, it’ll snap you out of your midlife crisis thus saving you money and shame later on!

Ask me how I know…

[Gargamel]

Alfa Romeo Sportwagon ? Think there was on with 170 BHP

156 GTA ?

Do you need an estate ?

[Y1PDH]

So do tell how you know.

And yes I need an estate/suv

[Gargamel]

If you are in the grip of a MLC then an estate seems an unlikely choice

But if you are having a practical type of crisis, then just get a Kia or something.

Maybe sell a kidney or two

[Jamescrs]

I'd forget aabout a "Cool" 4x4 for your budget and i'd buy something like a Ford Galaxy or the Seat or VW versions as a tip car dog car etc, take the rear seats out and it's got van like capacity and keep your RS5 for the other stuff

[AndrewCrown]

£5k... How about a Jeep XJ, they are appreciating in value...

See my thread https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=18...

[Y1PDH]

Jeep XJ is a great shout, what are they for reliability etc?

[h0b0]

AndrewCrown said:

£5k... How about a Jeep XJ, they are appreciating in value...

See my thread https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=18...

Could do some doors off fun



Over budget but there are some in budget

[AndrewCrown]

Y1PDH said:

Jeep XJ is a great shout, what are they for reliability etc?

Very reliable, the only problem I've had was a crankshaft position sensor.. otherwise just general maintenance.

Some good Grand Cherokees around too.. and for your budget you could get a smart V8.

[SuperNads]

Why not get an RS4 Avant instead?

[Y1PDH]

Basically cos I want to keep the RS5 for high days and have a hack for daily duties.

[georgeyboy12345]

Sensible options

Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155...

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155...


Jeeps

Jeep Compass 2.2 CRD
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108196...

Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 I6 petrol
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108186...

Jeep Grand Cherokee with the more sensible 2.7 CRD motor
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108286...



How about something pickup based?

Mitsubishi L200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108256...

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107084...

Nissan Navara crewcab
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108246...


Petrol powered stuff

Nissan Murano with the V6 from the 350Z
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108146...

Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104241...

Suzuki Jimny
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108276...

[ZX10R NIN]

Y1PDH said:

So there’s been a lot of change in my life this year which has in part resulted in me downsizing from a 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 to a 2019 Audi RS5. I’ve been promising myself something fast for years, although the Volvo had a slightly comical turn of pace (when the battery was charged). I absolutely love the RS5, fast and luxurious but 3 months in and I find myself in need of something with more load space for dog, tip trips and so on. I quite fancy an older “cool” 4x4, budget up to 5k. Any ideas?

My first pick is a bit of a brave pill because of the mileage apart from that it's a very nice SUV:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334124606981?hash=item4...

Subaru Tribeca not the best looking but a very good nice spacious SUV:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108055...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107175...

Freelander2 HSE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106053...

[flying-banana]

Alfa 159...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021061739...

...It's not everyday you see a car with an orange interior!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2021072654...