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Coolasacucumber

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4 posts

106 months

Monday 25th May
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When buying cars in the past I've always pretty much known what I wanted/needed - but this time I need some help!

Currently we need to replace my wife's 2012 Kia Rio 1.4d, had it for 12 years and it's been great. She uses it just for work & the odd run, c.6k p/a.

What it's replaced with will still be used for her work but also become out primary car, we'll probably be doing about 12k p/a.

Requirements:-

£10-£20kish max. Up to c.4 years old.
Live on a terraced street, so no access to EV charging. (Open to the idea of plug in hybrid as accross pavement charging may be a potential in the future?)

We've had 2 good but quite dull cars for years, so would like something a bit more fun, interesting etc. if it has some pace I'd appreciate it, but still needs to be reasonably economical.

Needs 5 doors & reasonable boot space. Something a bit higher off the ground is appealing but not essential.
A premium sound system would be the icing on the cake! Would prefer non leather seats.

With the above criteria we would literally consider anything, a d be very grateful for any suggestions!

Cheers all

21TonyK

13,145 posts

235 months

Monday 25th May
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ChatGPT says...

Cupra Formentor

Belle427

11,610 posts

259 months

Monday 25th May
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Cupra formentor may be worth a look.

Doesitdrive

1,331 posts

7 months

Monday 25th May
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21TonyK said:
ChatGPT says...

Cupra Formentor
Can you not think for yourself?

biggbn

31,330 posts

246 months

Monday 25th May
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Doesitdrive said:
21TonyK said:
ChatGPT says...

Cupra Formentor
Can you not think for yourself?
Wait, I'll go check chat gpt and get back to you with an answer....

Quantum State

9,003 posts

306 months

Monday 25th May
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Hyundai i10 N-Line

Brand new and with a 5 year warranty

Mrs has one of these only 100bhp but it’s great fun and has an excellent gearbox.

Edited by Quantum State on Monday 25th May 20:41

keo

2,880 posts

196 months

Monday 25th May
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Corola?

edc

9,543 posts

277 months

Monday 25th May
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JCW or S Countryman.

Chris_i8

2,394 posts

219 months

Monday 25th May
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T-Roc R?
MINI Countryman JCW?
Cupra Ateca?
X2 M35i?

Matt_T

1,222 posts

100 months

Monday 25th May
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How about a Fiesta ST?