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Iam64 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:54:20

My Fiat 500 is great, big boot for Dogs and/or luggage, roomy back seat for those huge car seats grandchildren have. It’s also high from the ground so excellent for backs, roomy, relatively inexpensive And very reliable.
I bough diesel just before it became the worst thing you can do for the environment. I’d have gone petrol but they only did a 1200 not 1400 engine. I pat an easy drive and economical

kittylester Fri 22-Feb-19 15:53:07

I love my twiddlybits - now.

Look at Carwow. We got a great deal by citing them and there are reviews on the site.

Jacksgrandma123 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:51:21

Thanks, ninathenana, I shall have a look at your car also!

Jacksgrandma123 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:49:10

Thank you Luckygirl, I shall certainly do that!

ninathenana Fri 22-Feb-19 15:19:01

Not as "posh" as those but I love my very reliable Vauxhall Meriva it has all the attributes you mention.

Luckygirl Fri 22-Feb-19 15:18:58

Last time I bought a new car, I looked it up on the internet and got a good estimate. I then went to local dealership with the evidence of this and told them I would get it from them if they could match the internet price. They did! £1000 saved!

Jacksgrandma123 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:18:54

Thanks, Kittylester. I shall have a look at the Mazda. I'm the same in I'm not too keen on automatics. My current car is semi automatic and really didn't like it to start with. In friends more up to date cars they all appear much more complex but I suppose you get used to all the twiddly bits!

Jacksgrandma123 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:14:49

Thank you GrannyGravy13, I shall have a look at the Lexus. Audi is out unfortunately as in laws have one!

kittylester Fri 22-Feb-19 15:06:48

I've just had a new Mazda CX5 (possibly) and absolutely love it.

We looked at hybrids but I don't really like driving automatics. I expect the next one will be hybrid though.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 22-Feb-19 15:02:05

Have a look at the Lexus N hybrid loads of room and good deals at the moment.

Audi Q5 or Q3 are good, if you want really roomy look at a Q7 which is what I have.

Jacksgrandma123 Fri 22-Feb-19 14:45:42

Hi! I have had my trusty old scenic for 14 years and don't really want to part with it but suspect, sadly, its days are numbered! I'm not really a 'car' person but am feeling quite interested in the various SUVs . Do need space for baby seats and pushchair sometimes and DH loves DIY , so need good boot also. Any advice/others experience would be greatly appreciated.