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Which of our cars should we sell and what do we replace them with?

We have a 2013 Honda CR-V EX (31,000 miles), a 2012 MINI Cooper (25,000 miles) and a 2014 MINI Roadster JCW (7500 miles). All in good condition. We want to reduce the cars from 3 to 2 and still need to transport 2 dogs. Wife needs a car but not huge and husband requires something a bit sporty. So far I'm looking to buy either a Honda HR-V and keep the Roadster or a Mini Clubman either "S" or "JCW" and keep the Cooper. Which two of our cars would you lose?

Asked on 27 January 2017 by Driver55

Answered by Honest John
I'd be inclined to keep the MINI Roadster JCW because that's the only one likely to acquire classic status. The Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC on Michelin Cross Climate tyres is excellent and economical with an astonishing amount of room inside for the footprint (like a Jazz). So that's my answer.

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