Another alternative but keep the #20k change in the bank.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...he-cayenne-turbo-full-porsche-history/8060100
Two years insurance and servicing will eat up that 20K!
Another alternative but keep the #20k change in the bank.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classif...he-cayenne-turbo-full-porsche-history/8060100
Again, thanks to everybody for the ideas. I'm almost overwhelmed!
Got a test drive in an Ateca on Friday, and will look at the Mazda CX5, a Honda something-or-other, the X1 (although BMWs for some reason attract the attention of our local vandals).
I can't thank everyone enough.
Rick
That's a real shame and I fully understand your concern there, I will never understand the mentality of people who damage other people's property on purpose. I think you'll like the X1 too, lovely looking car, especially in white and given that you like a bit of power, the 2.0i would easily satisfy.
OK OK . Located my nearest dealer and will go have a look! Prices for pre-registered models do look very keen and the 240bhb petrol looks tempting, but I probably won't be allowed to be so frivolous!
I've just taken a look at the Scooby website, thanks to the mentions on here. The XT seems to have a CVT rather than a conventional gearbox, or am I mistaken? I don't think I'd enjoy that.Oh go on, test drive an XT and you’ll have to buy it. You can justify it because it’s not diesel and no one will have a clue what it is. Be quick though as I think the XT is being discontinued due to EU regs, so last chance to get this wolf in sheeps clothing. Having said that, the 150 petrol auto is still very nice...
I've just taken a look at the Scooby website, thanks to the mentions on here. The XT seems to have a CVT rather than a conventional gearbox, or am I mistaken? I don't think I'd enjoy that.
Depends on what you want. We went for a Vauxhall Crossland X, which is basically a tall Astra. It's reasonably pokey and the auto box is better than the Skoda's IMHO. It's roomy, has lots of useful tech (lane drift, carplay, auto everything) and was pretty inexpensive for what you get.
That said, I have a MR-2 if I fancy a nice drive!
Stephen
Two years insurance and servicing will eat up that 20K!
If you're even vaguely tempted price it up.
I'm paying £500 for Macan insurance and my 1992 Porsche 928 hasn't given me any big bills in 20 years.
Service at a decent indy isn't expensive.
Depreciation can be the big intangible cost, it's now well negative on the 928.
Buy something new and kiss goodbye to 30% overnight!
I was very pleasantly surprised by the shifting and driving qualities of a WRX with the SLT (CVT) transmission. I'd buy one if MT wasn't available.I've just taken a look at the Scooby website, thanks to the mentions on here. The XT seems to have a CVT rather than a conventional gearbox, or am I mistaken? I don't think I'd enjoy that.
As Yanks says above have a look at an XV while your checking out the Forester, similar 220mm of ground clearance, same transmission option on the new model due in the Uk early 2018, but a smaller car that's about 5k cheaper if you don't need the size of the Forester.Definitely going to try the Forester - I've got a dealer less than 10 miles away...