Which vehicle for Europe trip and then sell?

[Sh1981]

I need to transport my dog to Spain.
Want something to drive there stay for a few weeks then drive back and sell.
Budget 10k and would like to be able to get back as much of it as possible.
What should I consider for 4 driving days each way of long miles.
I would prefer an auto but most important is something reliable. What do you recommend and what should I be cautious of?

[paul_c123]

What breed of dog, and is he/she happy in a crate in the back?

[ZX10R NIN]

Kia ProCeed GT Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508295...

Insignia both petrol & diesel will sell once back & there's a good selection of autos:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510247...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511127...

Deisel:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202409164...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510016...

[bennno]

Sh1981 said:

I need to transport my dog to Spain.
Want something to drive there stay for a few weeks then drive back and sell.
Budget 10k and would like to be able to get back as much of it as possible.
What should I consider for 4 driving days each way of long miles.
I would prefer an auto but most important is something reliable. What do you recommend and what should I be cautious of?

The Yaris, golf or quashquai are the most in demand cars in the uk.

[Sh1981]

Thanks the dog is not big, and can sit on the front or back seat.

I see a lot of qashqais, at a decent price , but I read the reliability is not great.

[loskie]

Don't spend 10k on this
Spend half that or less


Anything will do really.

[sjc]

Corolla or Superb estate?

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Surely the main criteria is that it is easily sellable? https://www.autotraderinsight-blog.co.uk/auto-trad...

[jondude]

Not worth considering a cheap e-bay runabout for less than £1,000, then scrap it when back or sell on for £500? Ford Ka, old Hyundais etc

[Sh1981]

I did consider this but also want to make sure I get there!

[bristolracer]

I have a 2011 Kia Rio that cost me £900 with a years mot
I would quite happily drive it to anywhere in Europe.

You could lose quite a lot on a £10k car on resale.

[georgeyboy12345]

If you want something that's easy to sell on, then I would suggest

1. Buy from a private seller to avoid dealer markup
2. People want something practical, so pick an SUV or estate. Avoid coupes and saloons.
3. People want something cheap to run, so go for a diesel, ULEZ compliant (so post-2016) and something low tax.
4. People are snobs, try and pick a premium brand if possible.
5. People are scared of high mileage
6. People are scared of anything hybrid or electric.

That leaves very few choices and certainly nothing premium, so point 4 is out.

Here's what I'd pick, not the most exciting list unfortunately.

Kia Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511067...

edit: the one above has no MOT! Somewhat of a red flag - if it's an easy fix they would have done so already, probably. Here's another but it's a fair bit more
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511208...


Mini Clubman Cooper D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511308...


Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510197...


Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509296...

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Sunday 30th November 21:19

[sjc]

georgeyboy12345 said:

If you want something that's easy to sell on, then I would suggest

1. Buy from a private seller to avoid dealer markup
2. People want something practical, so pick an SUV or estate. Avoid coupes and saloons.
3. People want something cheap to run, so go for a diesel, ULEZ compliant (so post-2016) and something low tax.
4. People are snobs, try and pick a premium brand if possible.
5. People are scared of high mileage
6. People are scared of anything hybrid or electric.

That leaves very few choices and certainly nothing premium, so point 4 is out.

Here's what I'd pick, not the most exciting list unfortunately.

Kia Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511067...


Mini Clubman Cooper D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511308...


Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510197...


Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509296...

You might wanna do some homework on the engine in the last one …

[georgeyboy12345]

sjc said:

georgeyboy12345 said:

If you want something that's easy to sell on, then I would suggest

1. Buy from a private seller to avoid dealer markup
2. People want something practical, so pick an SUV or estate. Avoid coupes and saloons.
3. People want something cheap to run, so go for a diesel, ULEZ compliant (so post-2016) and something low tax.
4. People are snobs, try and pick a premium brand if possible.
5. People are scared of high mileage
6. People are scared of anything hybrid or electric.

That leaves very few choices and certainly nothing premium, so point 4 is out.

Here's what I'd pick, not the most exciting list unfortunately.

Kia Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511067...


Mini Clubman Cooper D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511308...


Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510197...


Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv D
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509296...

You might wanna do some homework on the engine in the last one

I've done my homework thank you very much. The Skyactiv 2.2D was sorted out by 2015, so this model should be fine. It does highlight another potential issue though with how the public may perceive the car and react the same way as you did, so perhaps it's best avoided on that count. The car itself will be reliable.

[Doofus]

If you want to buy a car and the sell it six weeks later, then it doesn't matter what it is, you'll still get most of your money back.

Buy anything with lower than average miles into which you and the dog fit.

[Nitro182]

Audi Q5 mk1 diesel , 2015 to 2016.

[paul_c123]

The bit that worries me is "transport the dog" followed by "sell the car". I appreciate cars do exist in which dogs have been in, but they do basically ruin the interior and it will need an extensive valet. Be prepared to do this.

[Doofus]

paul_c123 said:

The bit that worries me is "transport the dog" followed by "sell the car". I appreciate cars do exist in which dogs have been in, but they do basically ruin the interior and it will need an extensive valet. Be prepared to do this.

The dog is going to be in the car for four days. I really don't understand why this question needed to be asked in the first place.

Buy car
Drive car to Spain
Drive car to UK
Sell car

What am I missing that makes this complicated?

[cliffords]

My neighbour had his dog transported to Málaga, where he met with the dog , by a specialist animal transport company. Cost £1100.
Better solution?

[paul_c123]

Doofus said:

The dog is going to be in the car for four days. I really don't understand why this question needed to be asked in the first place.

Buy car
Drive car to Spain
Drive car to UK
Sell car

What am I missing that makes this complicated?

The fact that it takes about 2 solid days of work to deep clean a car which has had a dog in it. If the dog is happy on the back seat, on a protective cover; or is a non-moulting breed, there is hope.