What bodystyle of car do you prefer the most?
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Honourable mention for the MPV which has now completely disappeared from manufacturers catalogues.
Lots of space for passengers and luggage.
High seating position, plenty of glass and therefore brilliant visibility.
Built on the floor pans of existing cars so often drive quite well
Peak car design.
Lots of space for passengers and luggage.
High seating position, plenty of glass and therefore brilliant visibility.
Built on the floor pans of existing cars so often drive quite well
Peak car design.
All depends.
If just me driving, and it's warm, then convertible.
If its me and the the family, then an SUV for its masses of space and 4wd if a proper suv. On motorway a higher up driving position is a massive advantage so imo they're more useful, generally better looking and less grandad than an estate.
Wouldn't ever own a crossover though, pointless things.
If just me driving, and it's warm, then convertible.
If its me and the the family, then an SUV for its masses of space and 4wd if a proper suv. On motorway a higher up driving position is a massive advantage so imo they're more useful, generally better looking and less grandad than an estate.
Wouldn't ever own a crossover though, pointless things.
Edited by Pickle_Rick on Thursday 10th July 07:49
I've always preferred hatchbacks. Saloons just look stupid to me and coupe's always lack headroom. On a hot day I want shade and air-conditioning so cabriolets are out too.
However now I have a bad back I find a more upright driving position a lot more comfortable so have just ordered an SUV. Much as I hate the name SUV I don't have any real issue with the body style, having learned to drive in a Landrover 110, but they are a compromise for road use, being heavier and taller than other vehicles, but in my case that's a compromise I'm happy to make for the additional comfort.
However now I have a bad back I find a more upright driving position a lot more comfortable so have just ordered an SUV. Much as I hate the name SUV I don't have any real issue with the body style, having learned to drive in a Landrover 110, but they are a compromise for road use, being heavier and taller than other vehicles, but in my case that's a compromise I'm happy to make for the additional comfort.
Super Sonic said:
I like that the GTO (?) has that lovely curved line from the bonnet, across the base of the windows, to the boot. But the bottom one (Honda?) is really messed up in my eyes by the boot being higher than that line. It would look so much better if the book was a couple of inches lower, or the window line sloped up a bit.Edited by RizzoTheRat on Thursday 10th July 08:20
cerb4.5lee said:
I'd forget about Vans, and I always enjoy driving those. If I had the money/space, then I'd definitely love one for sure.
Not a fan of SUVs then?
Not really.Not a fan of SUVs then?

I get traditional 4x4s have a purpose (off roading etc) just don't get them. Too tall, too wide and just too big.
For me, I prefer the traditional 4 door saloon. I currently have a 4x4 (you could hardly call it an SUV - nothing remotely sporty about it! - in fact on the V5 it says "estate"), so can see the practicality benefits, especially for the amount of crap I can get in it. My next car will probably be a blend of the two and be some sort of fast estate. I'm starting to resent the amount I spend on tax and fuel for the aforementioned 4x4, and if I'm paying that amount I might as well have something fast!!
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