Recommend a Car

Stuuuuuu said:
I'm looking for a new (used) car to buy or lease with the following factors:
  • Family car so lots of storage.
  • Decent power for overtaking.
  • Reliable - not a money pit.
  • Enjoyable to drive.
I'm a reputable chap in the local area so I can't be seen in an Audi, BMW or other wankermobile.

I don't know a huge amount about cars. I've been driving a battered old Mondeo for years. I really like it so I would consider a newer one or something that's a step or two up.

Not interested in a new car but something used that is good value. I do regular 4-hour round trips as my daughter spends a lot of time in hospital so I want something that I can rely on.

Buying or leasing are both options I would consider.

Thanks in advance for any tips.


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EDIT:

After a day of reading around, I've whittled it down to the following potential cars. i'd be interested in hearing your view on any of these. I need good boot space, and I like to be able to accelerate with confidence. I guess reliability is quite important, although I am likely to lease for three years so it's probably not a big factor. Cheers.

Skoda Karoq

Kia Sportage

Seat Ateca

Volvo XC40

Cupra Formentor

Ford Puma

Volkswagen T-Roc
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So, what did you plump for ? I really don't want to read 20 odd pages to find out.. :)
 
IMPORTANT UPDATE

Well fans, today is the day you have been waiting for! I received my brand new Volvo XC40 this morning and it is a thing of luxurious beauty.

Great to drive, loads of room for the family, the kids love it and the electro-toys are all brilliant. The sound system is great too (this is important to me).

I'm very pleased with my choice!1000012900.jpg

Who cares about football?
 
SiMCFC said:
Good choice, we were torn between the XC40 and a Mazda CX5, I was in the motor trade and still have a lot of contacts at AA and both came much higher recommended than anything in the VW group surprisingly.
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I was considering the T-Roc which is a great drive. I might have ended up with one, only the boot space was on the small side.
 
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