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Change of car

Post by TopCat » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:01 am

Looking at getting an SUV.
Anyone any thoughts on what to look at, or more importantly, what to avoid?

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Re: Change of car

Post by Rick_Muller » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:04 am

According to The Grand Tour last night, James May recommended a LW Ford Transit instead, Clarkson favoured a Ford Ranger/Raptor high powered pickup truck (or whatever the hell it was) but he said you can’t get one over here...

It does depend on Budget though and whether you want real 4x4 capabilities or just a Chelsea Tractor
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Re: Change of car

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:19 am

Basic tough suv Isuzu rodeo Mitsubishi Montero Toyota Rav 4. Or go something fancy with seats ....

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Re: Change of car

Post by Brunlea » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:41 am

Dacia Duster 4x4 is good value but basic finish etc I have had one for over 100k miles with no major issues

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sutton-Claret » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:43 am

I'd go for that Tesla SUV. it drives itself. 0-60 in 3.1 secs and only costs £156k

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Re: Change of car

Post by Walton » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:55 am

The Qashqai is great

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Re: Change of car

Post by BurnleyFC » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:06 am

BMW X2 looks very good.

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Re: Change of car

Post by basil6345789 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:48 am

I've had Duster 1.5 dci for a couple of years - very economical. All parts are Renault and mostly common with Nissan's Juke and Quashqai. I'm quite happy with Renaults but not everyone is.

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Re: Change of car

Post by ElectroClaret » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:58 am

I like the look of the new Citroen Aircross compact SUV, though
I've no idea of its handling, performance, etc. If I had the dosh, I'd
be looking at one.
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Re: Change of car

Post by MG70 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:59 am

I have a Mazda CX5, it's fantastic. But, I wish I had gone for the 2.5l engine instead of the 2l as it is gutless.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sutton-Claret » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:07 am

MG70 wrote:I have a Mazda CX5, it's fantastic. But, I wish I had gone for the 2.5l engine instead of the 2l as it is gutless.
The 2.2 diesel is a gem, especially in 175bhp form

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Re: Change of car

Post by Loyalclaret » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:19 am

basil6345789 wrote:I've had Duster 1.5 dci for a couple of years - very economical. All parts are Renault and mostly common with Nissan's Juke and Quashqai. I'm quite happy with Renaults but not everyone is.
NISSAN QASHQAI 2.0 dCi Tekna 4x4 is what I went for. Not sure it is a proper 4x4 but I have used it when stuck on a pebbled beach. That model has good torque for towing. The interior is nice and I have not had any major problems with it, it’s done a lot of motorway miles over the last year.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Jeffbfc » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:36 am

Rick_Muller wrote:According to The Grand Tour last night, James May recommended a LW Ford Transit instead, Clarkson favoured a Ford Ranger, but you can’t get one over here...

It does depend on Budget though and whether you want real 4x4 capabilities or just a Chelsea Tractor
Ford Ranger is available in the UK. One of the guys at work as one.

https://www.ford.co.uk/vans-and-pickups ... egory=vans" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; & pick-ups

Another couple have the VW version.

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Re: Change of car

Post by bob-the-scutter » Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:04 pm

Volvo XC60.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Man of Kent » Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:06 pm

Porsche Macan does almost everything a car should do (except provide open-top motoring) and certainly everything you'd expect of an SUV. Don't be tempted by an unreliable Land or Range Rover!

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Re: Change of car

Post by Rick_Muller » Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:25 pm

Jeffbfc wrote:Ford Ranger is available in the UK. One of the guys at work as one.

https://www.ford.co.uk/vans-and-pickups ... egory=vans" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; & pick-ups

Another couple have the VW version.
My mistake, I think it was the Ford Ranger Raptor that they had on the show, apologies :)

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Re: Change of car

Post by declarets » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:10 pm

Rick_Muller wrote:My mistake, I think it was the Ford Ranger Raptor that they had on the show, apologies :)
You can get the Ranger Raptor Seeker over here.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Rick_Muller » Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:00 pm

declarets wrote:You can get the Ranger Raptor Seeker over here.
Ok, whatever the Ford pickup truck Clarkson was driving is the one I mean - he stated that it isn’t available in the UK

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sidney1st » Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:46 pm

basil6345789 wrote:I've had Duster 1.5 dci for a couple of years - very economical. All parts are Renault and mostly common with Nissan's Juke and Quashqai. I'm quite happy with Renaults but not everyone is.
Renault owns Nissan so if you ever hear anyone complain about Renault but likes Nissan just laugh at them.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sidney1st » Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:48 pm

Man of Kent wrote:Porsche Macan does almost everything a car should do (except provide open-top motoring) and certainly everything you'd expect of an SUV. Don't be tempted by an unreliable Land or Range Rover!
If a Porsche is out of your price range look at VW/Audi, same company so you're getting the same basic stuff with different bodies/badges.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sidney1st » Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:52 pm

Your average SUV pretty much never goes off road, they're just a family car now.
I know some people who've got them because they feel safer in them compared to a normal car, higher up etc :lol:

Unless you're specifically after 4x4 capability then you've got a lot of choice.
Plenty of good ones out there and they're all fairly reliable nowadays.
It's worth taking note of the Grand Tour from last night, especially the electric boot door if you've got a dog etc.

Think about things like the lane assist stuff that's becoming more commonplace.

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Re: Change of car

Post by BennyD » Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:44 pm

SUV? Why? Do you need a bigger cock?
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Re: Change of car

Post by deanothedino » Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:50 pm

Rick_Muller wrote:Clarkson favoured a Ford Ranger, but you can’t get one over here...
Yes you can

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Re: Change of car

Post by starting_11 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:25 pm

BennyD wrote:SUV? Why? Do you need a bigger cock?
Probably a bigger car i'd imagine.

What do you drive Benny?

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Re: Change of car

Post by BennyD » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:22 pm

‘Just’ a BMW saloon. It is a four wheel drive but takes up less room.

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Re: Change of car

Post by starting_11 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:24 pm

...no midlife crisis mobile?

I'm sure I heard. You mention one thing before...

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Re: Change of car

Post by morpheus2 » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:29 pm

starting_11 wrote:...no midlife crisis mobile?

I'm sure I heard. You mention one thing before...
Perhaps this could be merged with the 'Mini Crisis' thread?

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Re: Change of car

Post by mkmel » Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:55 pm

Seat Ateca Renault Kadjar and Seat Arona have all had good reviews.

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Re: Change of car

Post by chorleyhere » Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:56 am

According to the net Renault owns less than half of Nissan. Renault owns 43.4% of Nissan after the carmakers formed an alliance in 1999, so the Japanese company is alarmed by this development. Carlos Ghosn is the chief executive of Renault and Nissan.

Nissan remains committed to the tie-up with Renault, which accounts for more than one in 10 cars sold worldwide, but is threatening to axe the agreement between the two companies if the French government does not back down.

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Re: Change of car

Post by cutsy123 » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:08 am

I like them mokkas. Good bhp

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Re: Change of car

Post by CaptJohn » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:31 am

Checkout Hyundai and the Tucson and Sante Fe. Some good PCP deals on offer and long warranty. I"m not an SUV fan but they have upped their game of late and are more reliable and don't look too bad.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Man of Kent » Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:58 pm

Sidney1st wrote:If a Porsche is out of your price range look at VW/Audi, same company so you're getting the same basic stuff with different bodies/badges.
I'd urge you to drive both and then reconsider. The Audi Q5 shares the same architecture (chassis / body) and the same parent company but the two vehicles are utterly different in their character and performance otherwise.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Somethingfishy » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:39 pm

I like the look of the Peugeot 3008. Great looks..stunning interior and according to reviews quite a punchy engine. If i could afford one..would be my choice :-D

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Re: Change of car

Post by whiffa » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:41 pm

Clarkson favoured the Ford F150, not the Ford Ranger. The F150 isn't available in the UK.
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Re: Change of car

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:55 pm

I have the same dilemma.

On one hand I couldn’t go with a VW (or arguably even a Mercedes or BMW) due to the diesel emissions scandal. It’s morally indefensible.

On the other hand I would like a 4WD for snowy or icy days, living at 200m above sea level, but don’t like to be one of those types living in the city who struggle to drive a huge SUV and block the entire view of the car behind it too. Boot space is important to me as is comfort.

I will probably go for a 4WD hybrid saloon and try to wait a year or two until the market slips as it surely will. I’ll decide which one then.

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Re: Change of car

Post by Sidney1st » Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:48 pm

Man of Kent wrote:I'd urge you to drive both and then reconsider. The Audi Q5 shares the same architecture (chassis / body) and the same parent company but the two vehicles are utterly different in their character and performance otherwise.
I said the same basics.

For example the brakes and suspension are the Porsche ones depending on the engine size.
Confuses retail shoppers when you try to explain this to them :roll:

Yes they will have difference characteristics etc, but the basics are the same.

The Lambo version probably shares some bits too, along with the Bentley version.
All from the same company overall.

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Re: Change of car

Post by COYC73 » Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:29 am

Stay away from Citroen would be my advice....if they even do an SUV. Just got rid of my 3 year old Grand C4 Picasso that I had from new....I had nothing but trouble with it :roll: One of my biggest gripes was the control screen on the dash board....you’d get in your car and start it up, then you had to sit and wait for the slow unresponsive screen to come on before you could even turn on the demisters etc....everything was done via the screen...to turn the things up\down you were just sat there tapping none stop on this screen whist it was going in slow motion :x
Then there is economy mode....which would shut the car down completely if the engine wasn’t running, it made it so if you broke down it wouldn’t even let you put the hazard lights on or close any windows in economy mode....So if you were broke down and have to leave the vehicle and you couldn’t start it up, you’d have to leave it with the windows down and no hazards on..... :lol: absolutely ridiculous!

Then there was a problem with gearbox not engaging probably....which in fairness was a known problem and Citroen was aware of it and covered it on the warranty....but mine had to be done twice and it still wasn’t that great.

Then there was a real lag on the accelerator....it was about a 1 to 1.5 second lag, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but if you were setting off at a junction you had to remember that when you put your foot on the accelerator you wouldn’t go immediately, there was a delay before you started to move...they looked into this problem numerous times and experienced it for themselves but never managed to sort it out....

Sorry I’ve been rambling on.... :? I could keep going and going!!! Bottom line is....it looked really nice but was crap! Never again!

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Re: Change of car

Post by pushpinpussy » Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:56 am

Walton wrote:The Qashqai is great

Really.

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Re: Change of car

Post by starting_11 » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:06 am

pushpinpussy wrote:Really.
It's great at holding traffic up

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Re: Change of car

Post by Damo » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:39 am

After a 40 mile round trip in the snow last night, my advice to anyone wanting an SUV would be to save your money and invest in some driving lessons instead
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Re: Change of car

Post by Walton » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:43 am

pushpinpussy wrote:Really.
4.4 out of 5 at Parkers
https://www.parkers.co.uk/nissan/qashqai/

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Re: Change of car

Post by mkmel » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:45 am

I suggested three cars earlier and would say that if it is in your price range then the Seat Arona would be the one to go for

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Re: Change of car

Post by Herts Clarets » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:46 pm

I drove a demonstrator Hyundai Kona before Christmas through work. If I was looking for a car, a Hyundai, an SUV and an automatic wouldn't feature anywhere on my tick list. But I was impressed with it. It was a top spec model, so had heated seats, steering wheel, electric everything, heads up display, 4WD, Auto Braking Assist, Lane Departure Warning and countless other bits that I didn't have time to try out. It was a 7 speed automatic and the gear changes were barely noticeable. A long way from the first automatic car I drove, which was my Dad's 2.3 Ford Granada! It had 3 modes, Eco, Comfort and Sport. Most of the journey was in Comfort but I tried the Sport mode. It immediately kicked down from 7th to 4th and when I put my foot down went very quickly from 50 to 95 mph before I backed off. I looked the car up after I had driven it and it was a 1.6l turbo petrol engine with a 0-60 time of 7.6 seconds, so rapid for what it is.

Don't think I would buy one as an SUV isn't my thing, but if that is your market then this is a decent car.

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Re: Change of car

Post by mkmel » Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:18 pm

mkmel wrote:I suggested three cars earlier and would say that if it is in your price range then the Seat Arona would be the one to go for
Oops I meant the Seat Ateca

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Re: Change of car

Post by Belial » Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:58 am

CrosspoolClarets wrote:I have the same dilemma.

On one hand I couldn’t go with a VW (or arguably even a Mercedes or BMW) due to the diesel emissions scandal. It’s morally indefensible.

On the other hand I would like a 4WD for snowy or icy days, living at 200m above sea level, but don’t like to be one of those types living in the city who struggle to drive a huge SUV and block the entire view of the car behind it too. Boot space is important to me as is comfort.

I will probably go for a 4WD hybrid saloon and try to wait a year or two until the market slips as it surely will. I’ll decide which one then.
It was shown after the VW scandal that most manufacturers were doing it, it's just that VW were the first to be found out. In fact some were doing it much worse than VW (I seem to recall it was a French one who were worst if I;m not mistaken).

I lived 1250feet above sea level (around 380m) for around 5 years and had no issues whatsoever in an old Mk4 Golf 4 motion getting around whilst all the BM's etc got stuck at the first hurdle. I've got a 2 wheeled drive car now but still go up to see relatives, and the one thing I will say is if you are in that kind of climate - get some WINTER tyres! They make a huge difference, especially with a good proportion of these SUVs people are on about being 2 wheeled drive

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Re: Change of car

Post by KateR » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:53 pm

BennyD wrote:SUV? Why? Do you need a bigger cock?

are you bragging? :)
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Re: Change of car

Post by Wokingclaret » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:00 pm

[quote="Belial"]It was shown after the VW scandal that most manufacturers were doing it, it's just that VW were the first to be found out. In fact some were doing it much worse than VW (I seem to recall it was a French one who were worst if I;m not mistaken).

May be, but definitely not testing on Monkeys as VW were.

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Re: Change of car

Post by BennyD » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:32 pm

KateR wrote:are you bragging? :)
Might be!! :D
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Re: Change of car

Post by NRC » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:19 am

MrsNRC just changed her Prius for a Honda CRV 2018 and I just bought a BMW i3 2015 as my runner

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Re: Change of car

Post by LoveCurryPies » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:39 pm

A friend bought a pre-registered car couple of weeks ago. It was delivered yesterday with additional 4,000 miles on the clock. Garage rep had been using his for daily business trips. Needless to say it has been returned.

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