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I'm looking for a second car with higher than average ground clearance to help negotiate some road flooding we frequently get. I'm not particularly interested in it being 4x4 though I will consider one....
We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace this with another small or medium size vehicle (either...
The time has come to replace my much loved Daihatsu Terios. I need a reliable 4 wheel drive automatic (dodgy knee). It must be able to deal with unmade country lanes, occasional off-road use and deep snow...
I currently drive a newish Volskwagen Passat, which is perfect for carrying two sets of golf clubs and two electric trollies out of view in the boot. However I now require something with greater ground...
I live in rural North Somerset and need to buy a small/medium car,hatchback [for the dog] that has good ground clearance as we live down a very rutted and muddy lane.I need good acceleration for pulling...
The Fiesta Econetic has "lowered suspension." How much lower? Would this make it unsuitable for Lincolnshire? We have the odd track to houses and some horrible road surfaces.
I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis which I now find is too large. I am looking for a shorter wheelbase car which also stands higher off the ground because I need to be able to get in and out more...
I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to fit the bill. In regards to the Yeti I seem to recall...
I own a 3-year-old (just had first MoT) Nissan Qashqai 1.5DCI Tekna 4x2 that I like very much. We bought this car due to my husband's illness as we had previously owned Land Rover Freelanders, which my...
Please help, I live up a very rough farm track and don't really want the expense of fixing a 4x4. Can you tell me about any cars that have really good ground clearance that are economical to run? I also...
 

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