bluestreak56 said:For the money, I can highly recommend the Kia Soul, the 1.6 litre engine is a little underpowered compared to the others listed at 126 bhp and 0-60 in 10/11 seconds. You should be able to get a relatively new, low mileage car for that money.
Or the IX35 is comparable.
Presumably the IX20 is too small and the Sante Fe too large?
The Yeti is also a good choice in my opinion
Presumably you missed the Rav4 because you're not a fan?
Lastly ill throw in the Forester..
I know this is a wide variety but its good to have options!
wilbo said:Repeating some of the comments here but after considering a few of your options myself, I found the boot on the tiguan was no bigger than a golf, so a bit pointless if you want the bigger car for being practical. My favourite on your shortlist would be the X3 but I would keep an eye out for the SD model, which has the same engine as the 335D with 286bhp and 428 lbs/ft of torque! 0-60 in 6.6 seconds will surprise quite a few things on the road![]()
Pretty sure there was a facelift which improved engine efficiency also reducing the tax into the £290 bracket.
I had indeed, sold the zed at the end of summer but not yet replaced it (driving the wifes old fiesta at the momj2k said:wilbo said:Repeating some of the comments here but after considering a few of your options myself, I found the boot on the tiguan was no bigger than a golf, so a bit pointless if you want the bigger car for being practical. My favourite on your shortlist would be the X3 but I would keep an eye out for the SD model, which has the same engine as the 335D with 286bhp and 428 lbs/ft of torque! 0-60 in 6.6 seconds will surprise quite a few things on the road![]()
Pretty sure there was a facelift which improved engine efficiency also reducing the tax into the £290 bracket.
Thought you had left the fold mate, hope all is well?
Not seen the SD model, sounds interesting!
). Just being too fussy with what to replace it with, hence finding the X3 in my search but its probably not a likely consideration. Would love to surprise a few boy racers in one though!
:lol:wilbo said:If I'm honest, I just keep coming back to the forum to see what has happened to Jonny Essex' magnificent turbo build![]()