Buying New Smaller car
My current car is a Subaru Legacy 2.0Ds, replacing a previous 2.5i Leagacy Tourer.
I find current Legacy very boring & not as exciting as previous in enjoyment, looks & ownership experience.
I'm looking for a more compact, smaller car that will be good all year round, with decent ground clearance, economical for a 42 mile commute, will take growing children, and will be suitable for some very short distance journeys of 2-4km, up to 12 longer 500km each business trips a year, and will carry all my fishing gear.
It needs to be enjoyable to get in & drive on daily basis with 'good ownership' feeling, quality & reliable as Subaru, for less than <£20k.
I find current Legacy very boring & not as exciting as previous in enjoyment, looks & ownership experience.
I'm looking for a more compact, smaller car that will be good all year round, with decent ground clearance, economical for a 42 mile commute, will take growing children, and will be suitable for some very short distance journeys of 2-4km, up to 12 longer 500km each business trips a year, and will carry all my fishing gear.
It needs to be enjoyable to get in & drive on daily basis with 'good ownership' feeling, quality & reliable as Subaru, for less than <£20k.
Asked on 10 August 2011 by Jimmy Bean
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Honest John
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