Petrol prices and buying new car- what on earth do you buy??

[Leicesterdave]

I'm just lost with what to buy. Budget literally from £5000- £30k!

I like performance- but is buying a performance petrol car a good idea, given the way the world has changed in the last few years (Coronavirus, a war and the market gearing towards electric cars)

If I'm being sensible I could buy a Hybrid Lexus- but do I want to pour £25k+ on a slowish motor?

Or do I keep the cash and get a much cheaper car, say £10kish or less. But it's likely to be very boring and could break and will be worth peanuts in 3 years time...

I mean once upon a time you could make a decision based on affordability and running costs only but I just find these days it seems to be a headache!

[Haltamer]

Something plug in hybrid would be my bet; A bit lardy but everything is now - At least your local journeys are all electric.

(Golf GTE?)

[vikingaero]

Shirley the simple as is MX5 or W124?

You were like me a few years ago - flexible budget, wide choice of cars etc so dealers will hate you!

A typical buyer would be: Shall I get a petrol/diesel Nissan Cashcow, Hyundai iX35 or Kia Wotsit - all family SUV hatches.

[Triumph Man]

Sod the fuel prices, buy something interesting near the lower end of your budget and enjoy the fact that with the remainder you've got plenty of reserves to fuel and maintain it.