Tasked with finding a car for a relative

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Ford eco sport

Horrible cars. I had the misfortune of being loaned one as a courtesy car whist my Fiesta was getting work done. The Eco Sport was awful in so many ways; uncomfortable, poor performance, terrible ride and steering. I never want to have to drive one again.

ok, in that case it must be extremely good at clearing it in the Captur. My partner rarely does journeys over 5 miles, lots of short trips, the very occasional 20 miler, and has never had any issues. Compare that to my Passat; I did 4x 400mile trips over Christmas and my DPF light has just come on

Some Renaults have the DPF very close to the cylinder head, so heat up incredibly quickly, negating the common issues when used for short journeys.

Another car worth considering is the Citroen Berlingo, which like the Doblo is van based, but has a raised seating position. There is also a Renault car derived van.

 

[Slick]

Surely you should buy one yourself and then there is one less for you to see coming the other way ?

I'm not a snob or owt, but I reckon I'd sooner chew my own arm off.

How about a roomster or rodius?!

Must be getting old, as I really don't know what either of those are.

 

[biggs682]

Horrible cars. I had the misfortune of being loaned one as a courtesy car whist my Fiesta was getting work done. The Eco Sport was awful in so many ways; uncomfortable, poor performance, terrible ride and steering. I never want to have to drive one again.

Ask our friend john about the engines .

Meant to have gone this afternoon to look at two cars but after 4 calls to the garage I think they have burnt the bridge to that forecourt.

Been reading about a couple of other options ie Suzuki but not seeing any for sale locally

 

[Jameshow]

A yellow Duster for maximum visibility...

Yuck!!

 

[vickster]

A yellow Duster for maximum visibility...

And a tin of pledge?

 

[All uphill]

And a tin of pledge?

I thought Dacia were Rumanian, not Polish.

 

[biggs682]

I thought Dacia were Rumanian, not Polish.

Get your coat on the way out

 

[Arjimlad]

Honda? My CR-V has been great, I think they do a smaller model...

 

[Jameshow]

Ford Kuga esp with 2 5t petrol engine!

 

[biggs682]

Honda? My CR-V has been great, I think they do a smaller model...

This has been suggested as i am a fan of the Mark 2 version and have had a couple of these as company cars over the years bur alas she is not a fan of them

Ford Kuga esp with 2 5t petrol engine!

no way , we tried one ourselves a few years ago and on a 10 mile road test it averaged about 15 mpg

 

[BoldonLad]

We have a 66reg Renault Captur 1.5dci. Euro6, so, can access most low emission zones, zero VED. I wouldn’t call it “exciting”, but, it is practical and has been reliable, with 45-50mpg fuel consumption.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Freelander 2??

Xc90 the daddy!!

XC60 smaller not so much presence. 2.4 better than 2.0.

Audi Q3/5 just!

X3?

Had an XC90 hybrid from Berlin Airport last week....that's more car than anybody needs!
Huge, much too fast, and with a control system that needs an IT degree to operate!

VW Golf today in Dublin...much easier....

 

[biggs682]

Threw a few more options into the mix last night as finding a Juke / Quashqai is proving hard work .

Both new options got a no so back to the drawing board

 

[bikingdad90]

What about a Citroen c3. I believe the do a “SUV” style variant?

There is also a Fiat SUV style variant of the Fiat 500 and I think a fiat grande punto s or something like that.

Funky offerings at the cheaper end of the market.

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

There is also a Fiat SUV style variant of the Fiat 500

Fiat 500XL I think.