Looking at 2nd-hand folding bikes

[LAS22]

I've read some of the threads already here, and have dismissed Apollo tuck based on the review. I'm a nearly 70 short woman with some knee and hip issues, and find the u-shaped frame easier to get into. I know these frames flex more, but I won't be going far or fast. I'm currently looking at ads for Raleigh Airlite, a Dawes, and a Ridgeback. Speed of folding down isn't an issue, I can take whatever time it takes, and I want to take it around in my car. Bromptons are beyond my budget. I want mudguards and a rack, front basket (can be added) a bonus. The facility for transporting my small dog when her stumpy little legs get tired would be another bonus - I have a carrier for my non-folder that sits on a front pannier rack and straps to the handlebars - don't know if I'd be able to do the same with a folder without it affecting the steering too much. I also have a 2-wheel trailer that attaches to the seat post - I'd like to be able to use that sometimes for gathering driftwood for my fire. 6 gears would do, but I don't want a 3-speed Sturmey Archer.
My current non-folding bike is a Land Rover 7 speed, but it's tricky to get into the car along with other stuff for when I go on jaunts where I live in the back of the car with my 3 dogs. I recently got rid of my Dawes hybrid 21-speed with crossbar as it wasn't so easy to get onto any more, and a Raleigh Blueridge off-road bike also went. I'm thinking of something I can use for another decade.
Other suggestions welcome. A new Ammaco folder from Amazon for £250 is another possibility (if they're not rubbish).

 

[biggs682]

Evening and welcome @LAS22 I would look at the Raleigh Evo 2 models IE the ones that are grey in colour.
Also keep an eye out for the Giant Halfways but some are only single speed.
Good luck

 

[Fastpedaller]

Evening and welcome @LAS22 I would look at the Raleigh Evo 2 models IE the ones that are grey in colour.
Also keep an eye out for the Giant Halfways but some are only single speed.
Good luck

Giant Halfways also fall into 2 more camps - those with the original design of mono-blade forks chainstays, and those with a 'normal' design with the wheels secured at both ends of their axles.

 

[ColinJ]

If you can get to Inverness, THIS FOLDING BIKE has been on sale on eBay for weeks. The problem obviously is that it is collection-only and it isn't exactly a convenient location for most people! The price has dropped and dropped so you could probably get it for £145-150.