Spec me a cheap SUV!

[Diddums]

I've got a few family members coming over soon so I need something that can carry four people in comfort with space for stuff in the back.

Doesn't have to be ULEZ, don't care about economy, it's unlikely I'll own it for more than a couple of months. Not keen on it leaving us stranded though so something a bit reliable would be advantageous.

Budget around £5k.

Any ideas?

 

[Diddums]

Anyone taking odds on whether more people ask why you don't buy an estate than suggesting an SUV?

(Why don't you get an estate? Passat, Avensis, Exeo that sort of thing)

My mum's getting on a bit so I want something easy for her to get in to, she can't rise out of low cars like she once could!

 

[Diddums]

Any preference (or requirement) on gearbox?

Not at all, I don't mind rowing my own gears, but an auto is also fine.

 

[Diddums]

Mazda CX-5 or Ford Kuga seem reasonably plentiful at that sort of money and will be a nice place to sit (but not a completely flooded market like say the Qashqai which could make it a pain to move on).

Hadn't even considered a Mazda, will have a look, cheers.

 

[Diddums]

This one looks rather good, a bit over budget but with what you get, I could even consider keeping it

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[Diddums]

Now my wife's saying she'd rather trade in the Mini and get a permanent SUV. So the whole scape has changed. Again.

 

[Diddums]

What sort of budget would that result in?

£20k-ish max.

 

[Diddums]

Quite fancy this now:

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That's a LOT of car for £19k.

 

[Diddums]

I really like the tiguan R line

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As a sensible option.

However

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Nothing EVER goes wrong with these. At least this is the 4.4 V8

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