What car do you drive and why that one?

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Polestar 2 - 2025. My old Range Rover was finally getting to the point I don’t want to spend weekends underneath it repairing it, just for the same issues to appearing on MOTs the next year. I’ve got an EV van for work and aside from the atrocious range I get on that, it’s converted me. The car costs me £7 to get 350 miles, compared to the £98 the RR cost for the same miles. It’s through Sal Sac at work, no upfront cost. Just the lease payments. Worked out it’ll cost me about £20k over the 4 years (plus charging), but all costs are covered by the lease payment (VED, insurance, 3p/mile when that comes in, and all servicing and MOTs).

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acceberbex@reddit

Kia venga - my old corsa died. I needed a new car and wanted something that was relatively cheap to maintain and easy (was recommended Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Skoda types as good makes... basically German or Japanese) Test drove a Ford and didn't like the heated windscreen lines being visible, didn't find a Fabia comfortable (I couldn't get the set up right for me), Hyundai i20 was nice but the salesman was so disinterested in selling me a car. Tested a Kia Rio (didn't love) and the venga. It was in my price range, very low mileage, almost new so had nearly full warranty. Also had boot space for my dogs. Ticked the boxes and was available.

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jmc175@reddit

Toyota and only Toyota - for reliability and longevity

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NortonBurns@reddit

I needed a big estate for a lot of motorway miles. I'm now retired but kept the car. So it was a diesel Merc E-Class with the 3L V6. Proper long legs for all that driving. Arrive not fatigued. Comfort over many hours is my high priority. Powerful engine, good seats & proper air con. It's now almost 20 years old & still going strong. Bills have been generally low across its life.

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MexicanPenguinii@reddit

2006 convertible mini cooper s, 2008 mini clubman diesel My second car was a mini and I fell in love, I currently own mini number 7 and 8 lmao The s was planned to be my only car, I got it for £800 and with less than £100 more in it passed it's MOT with no advisories, and is sound engine wise - but the clubman showed up at a pub, the guy was gonna scrap it. £200 and it's just passed it's MOT too, I'm giving it to my mate to learn in The first gen were magic, super sticky on the road, great feedback from the heavier than normal steering (only slightly, nothing painful to daily and park) and the supercharger and exhaust backfiring makes me feel like a kid again, I open the windows when it's dry and just listen to it They're solid engines if looked after, built simple and solid and the ones with issues are dead now. The only real problem is coolant reservoir cracking, that's a £20 fix But I enjoy tinkering, fixing and updating cars anyway, they're bulletproof if you have a "I'll get in and fix it myself" mindset and some ability to Google

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prydeannie@reddit

2021 BMW Z4. Mid life crisis. It looks amazing, especially with the top down. We have a Corsa too for when we need 4 seats.

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Regular_Promise3605@reddit

Jaguar XKR it makes V8 noises and wins dad car top trumps at school pick up.

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TheBombDigidy@reddit

Not in all the categories. Just all the ones that matter...

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williamsburg7@reddit

I love those xkrs some day I will get one

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Resident_Addendum516@reddit

Volvo v40 d3, extremely comfy for motorway miles and decently cheap on fuel. Do several long trips per year and a lot of driving around the Scottish highlands and she’s never let me down in the slightest. Maintenance isn’t cheap but I take it to a Volvo specialist so maybe that’s a bit of a premium. Though I do think they’re worth it. If upgrading would go for a v60 mild hybrid, inscription spec. Love Volvo’s, my grandad swore by his and all the dads at cricket used to drive them back in the day so probably why I have a soft spot for them, just love the comfort and you get a lot of equipment as standard, and think the new ones look so much cooler than German alternatives. (Audi interiors are soooo corporate…).

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Technical-Mention510@reddit

I have a Volkswagen Tiguan R line and absolutely love it. I do a lot of miles as well.

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InevitableTraining39@reddit

I have a BMW 540i, its been reliable, is fast, comfortable and for the power its also not bad on fuel. I had a honda crv and honda accord which were effortless and reliable, loved them both. I’d buy most things japanese

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HumbleMolasses73@reddit

Mazda 2 sport black+ 2018. I really wanted a nice, reliable first car. Not nice as in flashy look I have money (bc I don’t lol) but I wanted something different that most people wouldn’t go for like a polo or something. Never would’ve been able to afford one but found one salvaged. It’s got decent space and everything I needed to comfortably get used to the road. The fact that only a couple hundred exist also did wonders for my insurance lol

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MilitantSauerkraut@reddit

I have a 2019 BMW M140i. I wanted something sportier than my previous car and I always liked that generation of 1 series. Love the thing, the interior is snug and old-school enough and the power.....just ridiculous. On the other hand, I'm about to change it after 2 years. The car is reliable, but I don't really get to drive it in a way it should be driven. I live in the decaying, pothole ridden hellscape we call Northamptonshire, so a stiff suspension with low tires are a recipe for trouble. The roads became so bad that sometimes it feels like I'm travelling in a blender. And the running costs are high. Insurance, fuel consumption (averaging around 30mpg, which is not bad for that engine, but still) are both costly. And as I said, I don't really get to drive it "properly" due to traffic, roads etc. When you don't get enough "smiles per miles" these things start to outweigh the good bits. Now I'm looking for something more sensible, and Octavia/Scala or a CX-30/Mazda 3. I'm not afraid to admit, buying it was probably a mistake, I made a decision using my heart, not my head but I have no regrets. Will love bloody the thing forever!

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tintintin82@reddit

My previous vehicle was written off whilst parked up. I have always chose a car for practical reasons. Family, cheap repairs etc and never opted for a car I really wanted. So when my car got written off I decided that if I didn't buy a car I really wanted now I never would. Im now the proud owner of a audi A4 with all the bells and whistles. I love it

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Still-Bill2827@reddit

Mk3.5 Octavia estate. Love estate cars, wanted something reliable. Only regret is maybe I should've tried to splurge for a Superb instead for a bit more space but not sure if they're as reliable.

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Dolphin_Spotter@reddit

Have a look at what taxi drivers use. Near me they all seem to use Toyota Corollas and Skoda Octavia or Superb wagons. I need an estate for the dogs. the Toyotas are quite expensive second hand but i picked up an Octavia for reasonable money. Spacious, cheap to run and reliable.

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MadMixer1198@reddit

This. I have a 60 plate Superb 2.0TDI now on 206k miles, easily the most reliable car I've owned and costs very little to run for something so big and comfortable.

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cari-strat@reddit

Every taxi driver here has a Prius so I assume they are cheap to run and ultra reliable! I have a Honda CRV from 2012. Tough, reliable workhorse, big boot for the dogs to go in, room for luggage, stands up to having kids in it, fairly cheap to run, decent in crap weather. Suits me fine.

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WalkinshawVL@reddit

My old man is on his 3rd CRV now. Bulletproof cars.

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222thicc@reddit

Honorable mention also diesel mercedes, specifically the 2.1 Diesel.

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Much-Ad7704@reddit

A car's second hand value relative to new price, tells you a lot about its reliability.

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BigRedTone@reddit

Ah the Octavia. You, me and 90% of generic suburban Reddit dads.

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Dolphin_Spotter@reddit

Best getaway car ever. Invisible.

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Joe_Kinincha@reddit

7 seat Toyota Prius hybrid. ‘20 plate. Live in London, need to truck dogs and kids around a lot. It is spacious but without the massive footprint of an SUV. It’s endlessly practical, it is safe, it is economical and reliability so far is bulletproof. It is very easy to drive. It is horrifically underpowered and the most boring car I’ve ever driven. By miles. But in London where getting up to thirty is a rare treat, this doesn’t matter. I like cars and car culture, but getting something fun would involve a second car and that’s not practical for all sorts of reasons. When I get the urge to drive something fun very quickly indeed, I go to a track day. Faster, safer and if you stick it in the scenery it’s not your problem.

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shastatodd@reddit

We drive a 2016 Peugeot 108 (Toyota Aygo). Super reliable and very inexpensive to insure and operate.

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NotAProperAccount3@reddit

Skoda Yeti, so much space for a car with it's length (or lack of) due to it's nice square sides and back, super practical in that you can completely remove the back seats and basically turn it into a van if you ever need. Absolute crime that they stopped making it and now just do generic ever increasing in size SUVs. Also, you can land a helicopter on it if you ever need to.

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YeahOkIGuess99@reddit

How's the doors doing? I'd love a Yeti but a) they're so expensive second hand, and b) I've seen a lot with rusty doors

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NotAProperAccount3@reddit

My doors seems to be holding up well. Yes mine was pricey enough, got one from the final year of production and it's the Monte Carlo trim which is a wee bit nicer (from a looks stand point). Planning on getting as long out of it as I can. Automatic gearbox would be my only concern regarding longevity, but it's from after VW were having the major issues with the DSG boxes.

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Choice-Demand-3884@reddit

And Sienna Miller can fit in the glove box.

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Zs93@reddit

I spent 3 months deliberating and watching countless reviews and chose the VW Golf! I absolutely love driving it, it’s a joy

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That_Ad_8271@reddit

2020 c class. Reason, I like it.

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jasminenice@reddit

Just an FYI cars registered pre April 2017 will have cheaper road tax, you can still get some decent low mileage cars at that age.

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ughhhghghh@reddit

2013 Porsche Cayman 2.7, manual. Always wanted one. Not a fan of autos and spent months looking for a tidy manual one. Don't use it everyday, plan on doing some trackdays in it this year 2014 VW t5.1. Had it 8 years. Use it everyday nowadays, semi-converted camper. Pretty much perfect for what we use it for.

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Bubibu1115@reddit

2013 Honda Jazz, great first car with a big boot.

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ItsShaneMcE@reddit

The most hated car on most comment sections. The 2025 Nissan Qashqai I test drove all the cars in my price point and they all had their pros and cons and the Nissan was the best car for the price point based on what it was like to drive. I got it in the emerald green

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byzantiumpeanuts@reddit

I've hired one of these before and so badly wanted to drive it off a cliff. But hope you are enjoying it

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Spigsman@reddit

I sometimes drive it as a hire car and it just feels like I'm completely disengaged from it. In not a good way. Perhaps when all cars are autonomous that's what driving will feel like.

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-Rhymenocerous-@reddit

2011 MK3 Ford Focus. Manual 5 Speed. 1.6 Ti-VCT (non eco-boom) Why I bought it; * ULEZ Compliant * No wet belt * Reliable gearbox (if you dont rag the ass out of it) * Very easy to DIY most jobs on the car and there is plenty of info available. * Enjoyable to drive * Easy to upgrade a CarPlay unit into it with a reverse camera. * Does everything I need * Cheap to run & insure * Gets me about 39-42 mpg on average. Downsides; * Its not a fast, but who cares. * Weather strips on doors are prone to failure * Ex-Police undercover car. High miles upon purchase (but it was serviced religously, and ive kept on top of its upkeep) Whats hilarious is my mates roasted me for buying it (as a lemon that didnt pass it last 2 MOTs). Ive worked on it myself (apart from the steering rack install) but its outlasted all of their cars and its still running nicely. (190k+ miles). Its a decent looking car, it does what I need and doesnt cost me the world to run it. Since purchasing it ive spent about £890 in parts. Fitted everything myself to spec (apart from steering rack), I've saved about £4000+ in labour costs as its so easy to work on.

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1995LexusLS400@reddit

Lexus LS400. Because it’s a good car Ford Focus. Because the Lexus costs near enough £1 a mile in fuel alone.

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Berookes@reddit

2005 Civic TypeS. Does the job, looks and drives well and is affordable

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mazred123@reddit

Honda Civic. Because it just works and give me no issues.

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newtonbase@reddit

I wanted a wide car for the family. MPVs don't really exist so I looked at SUVs. We needed lots of space, decent mileage, decent looks and reliability. I made a shortlist after reading websites, watching YouTube reviews and speaking to my Dad. I went to look at Volvos, Skodas, Kia and Hyundai as they seemed good quality and value. Volvos were too expensive. I test drove a Skoda and the driving position was horrible so crossed it out despite originally wanting one. Tried the Hyundai Tucson and really liked it. Looked at a Kia Sportage that was very similar to the Tucson but not as good value so I got the Tucson. It was a slog but it's a big purchase and I don't regret it 2 years later despite just shelling out £640 on a set of tyres.

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thelajestic@reddit

2022 corsa because: - It has 5 doors (fulfilling my wish for practicality in case of having a baby, which I'm glad of now for I do have a baby) - electric handbrake (I only passed my test at the beginning of 2023 and the last car I did lessons in had one and I loved it so much 😅) - it's bright orange I could have bought many cars that fulfilled the first two requirements but it was definitely being able to get it in bright orange that made me choose the corsa specifically. I've always wanted an orange car, and despite not learning to drive until my 30s that definitely won out over considerations of practicality or finances. But I've had it 3 years now and do really like it, it's comfy and easy to drive, so no regrets.

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Spigsman@reddit

Oh, I actively avoid e handbrakes. You know where you are with a hand brake. Plus, how do you do hand brake turns!? I drive a lot of hire car Corsas and I really like them. I think more so than a Mini. If they just were a little more powerful. I also love the colour Ford Capri orange (Carter USM).

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cari-strat@reddit

Ugh I had a Renault Espace with electronic handbrake, what a bastard. Seized up, paid a fortune to have it rebuilt and still failed. New one was insanely expensive, about half the value of the car at the time, so it was a no from me.

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OldLondon@reddit

2025 Renault 5 EV. Why? It’s beautiful. The End.

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ouicavamerci@reddit

Tiguan Allspace - 7 seater for family

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Tao626@reddit

2016 Honda Civic. Aesthetically, I just liked it. **It** , specifically mine. I'm really not a fan of them otherwise, but the couple options picked on this specific one I just liked. I feel it belonged to an enthusiast previously as some of the stuff on it both in and out absolutely isn't a factory option. That aside, I was looking for a Honda as my next car anyway as they're typically just a reliable make. That era of Civic in particular had a lot of positivity in regard to that. I can find myself **far** from home with work, so I did want something I was fairly safe knowing is unlikely to have a major issue when I'm at the other side of the country. I've had it a few years with absolutely zero issues. So, with that in mind, when I saw my car and thought "not a fan of Civic's...But that ones pretty tasty", I just jumped on it. Absolutely no regrets.

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beedley@reddit

BMW. It’s one of the most reliable cars Iv owned in the past 10 years. Audi and VW have cost me an absolute fortune to run. So unreliable. Before that Iv owned Volvos, also very good. Before them a Ford which wasn’t too great with a few breakdowns but nothing too expensive to repair

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DeadlyTeaParty@reddit

I've a 2019 Toyota YARIS, it's round value was 14k. Bought it in 2024. I did have a 2012 Suzuki that was 5k (I think) in 2016, I would still have it if it wasn't for an accident that I had, no fault of mine. I'm 4ft.11" and need to be fussy on what car I go for so I can drive it safely and comfortably.

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Mdl8922@reddit

Vauxhall Zafira GSi because I need 7 seats. Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 because the GSi is usually broken. Land Rover Discovery because my village spends months every year with the exits flooded. Nissan Navara because my village spends months every year with the exits flooded, and it's handy for transporting car parts. Couple of 3 series BMW's because I drift. Mk1 Escort because I enjoy it. Mk3 Cortina because I drag race it. Austin A40 because it's been in the family since 1987. Ford Transit transporter because I need to transport the drift/drag cars. Citroen C4 because my wife wanted a cheap runner for work. Peugeot 206 because I'm teaching my daughter to drive in it. Mini Cooper because I'm teaching my son to drive in it (off road only)

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Glen1888@reddit

What are you both driving now ? Have you considered a EV ? It’s possible a electric vehicle could be a good option depending on your circumstances and usage

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hide_in_plain_sight_@reddit

2019 Jimny. Just love that box style and anything Japanese

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Rough-Chemist-4743@reddit

Ford SMax. Had one before. Have 3 kids and sometimes need to have 6 or 7 in the car.

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_Nefarium@reddit

2014 MK2 Skoda fabia combi Monte, about the cheapest I could get for insurance as a newish driver, mostly owned by the elderly and the estates are both rarer and unpopular with youths. Consequently I have a car that is both cheaper to buy, a hell of a lot cheaper to insure, sportier (rip my spine) and has twice the power of my mates fiesta, and I can get my bikes in the back. So yay, I think the only thing I dislike about it is that they never got this variant rated for towing.

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klmarchant23@reddit

2023 MG4 trophy LR hate it with passion. I begrudge having to go to work and back daily in it. We are in the market for a new car and probably going for either a Hyundai Ioniq5 or polestar2 both 2025 or 2026 models

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thebarrcola@reddit

I felt an M3 was a bit out of budget at the time so bought a 340i. The M3 is genuinely the same price as it was 5 years ago and my 340 is worth about half what I paid if I’m lucky. My takeaway is just to buy an M3 next time I change cars.

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PudWud-92_@reddit

The m340i is a better car to live with daily though imo. M3 is best choice if you can afford a second, more practical daily car, which not many people can (I certainly can’t, hence why I didn’t go for the M3). Source: best mate owns an m3 and loves it overall but hates going on long drives in it

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iWasWise@reddit

citroen c1 2006 as im broke irl lol

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jdworld_uk@reddit

Toyota Corolla 2023 (GR Sport), bought it 2nd hand from the main dealer with 8k on the clock (ex staff car), i wanted an automatic, its got a CVT gearbox which is quite smooth (IMO), its a hybrid so i get the best of both worlds as i have no drive to charge a plugin electric, it sips petrol and in the main at least half my journeys are done on electric alone, its comfy and smooth with all the bells/whistles i need or want, i suspect the remote app/system stops being free in the next year or so but i dont use it that much but its nice to see your journey's and your mpg/electric usage and to be able to remote start and warm/cool accordingly before you get in it. If i buy another car it will probably be another Toyota Corolla but instead of the 1.8ltr i will go for the 2.0ltr for that extra punch! Im keeping it serviced yearly so it keeps its 100,000 miles warranty and should hold its value for trade-in.

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EuphoricFly1044@reddit

Discovery Sport. I had a freelander 2 before, so this is the successor.... ( I got the 2.2 ). Where I live it's a steep hill which ever way we go. When it snows it's horrendous. We also have a big dog so we often take him to woods/fields etc. However the real reason is cause I wanted one!

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Worth_Strain1806@reddit

BMW 330e touring. I had an i30N and needed something a bit more practical. I can get the NHS lease scheme through work and this made it an attractive price. I also liked the coat savings of 70mile electric range. In terms of speed, it's not as fun to drive but is fast enough and quicker off the line

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throwawayelixir@reddit

BMW X5 M50d. I like cars that are quick and practical.

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222thicc@reddit

Jaguar XE, I wanted something nice to look at for a change.

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L21JP@reddit

Tesla Because I like Teslas.

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ApprehensiveSong4@reddit

Wanted to upgrade from the car I learnt in, but my brother was starting to drive so switched with my mum so I gt hers and my mum and brother got mine. Win win, with insurance etc. Vauxhall Astra. Now currently looking, want something bigger so I can take people with more room, also decent boot so i can store my work gear etc. Had a car in aus that I loved wish I had ot here. So looking along the lines of a estate, or decent sized hatch with a bit more power and bit nicer interior. Possibly staying the same make but may manage if something else attracts my fancy

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gigglesmcsdinosaur@reddit

I have a 1988 Land Rover 90 (pre-Defender) that I have had since I was 17 because the insurance quotes were about the same as for a Fiesta. She's taught me how to repair things. I then bought a 1992 Defender 110 so I could have a more suitable 'family car' and so I had something to drive when the 90 was broken. Then I bought a 2007 Discovery 3 because my parents had a 2004 one for a while and I liked how it drove and because I fancied something more comfortable than knackered old Land Rovers. She would also be handy for when the 90 and 110 were broken. Naturally, there have been periods when all 3 weren't working.

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Trigg_UK@reddit

Tesla model Y standard Lease 3k up front £299 per month 3 years with 10k mileage per year. It will cost me £13,764.00 over the 3 years. At the time, it cost 44k for a model Y, which means the value of the car after 3 years of use with 30k miles on paper would be worth £30,263.00. Looking on Auto trader you can buy the same model at that age and mileage for £23000. Using an EV tariff I pay 0.07 per kwh The savings have already covered the cost of a home charger installation. The car is reliable and fits our needs pretty much perfectly. There are similar deals available right now.

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Fraggle_ninja@reddit

Don’t you worry about the musk association?

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Trigg_UK@reddit

To be fair. I signed on the dotted line for the car before it was mainstream knowledge about the content of his character. Having said that. It is to date the best car I have owned in terms of practicality and ease of use. 2nd would be the Jaguar I owned a few years ago that was a passion purchase. .

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aesop_fables@reddit

Same.

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Trigg_UK@reddit

Good question BTW!

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perishingtardis@reddit

VW Golf GTI (2023) 30 mpg Soupy

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hhfugrr3@reddit

Tesla Model Y. I wanted an electric car. I wanted a car big enough to fit all the things I need to carry about with me. I didn't want to pay silly money for the alternatives that were on the market at the time. Recently my gf bought a Model 3. Again, bought it in no small part because it was better than most of the alternatives (certainly better than my old Mercedes E Class or her EQA) and much cheaper. I pay about £500 a month, she pays £400 a month. Other cars I was looking at were between £700-900 a month. She actually put in an order on an new Merc before she changed her mind and that would have been £650 a month.

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romeo__golf@reddit

I've got a Mercedes C220d which I bought new in 2015. It's done almost 160,000 miles now and this month has thrown the first big bill with a NOx sensor which needs replacing for about £600. I bought it because before this I had a fun Mercedes SLK on a 2-year lease and when that ended my partner at the time urged me to get something 4-door. I was looking at an A Class but a similarly specc'd C Class was cheaper on finance as they were doing some offers at the time, so we went for that. I've still got it because 3 years later we moved house and needed a second car, so the decision was made to just pay off the finance and re-finance the second one for my ex. That car then got part-ex'd for a new one 3 years later, and a few years after that we broke up and I had to buy a house... and my car wasn't ever really a priority to replace! It's worth more to me than anyone else at this point, I trust it to be reliable, comfortable, and economical, far more than anything else I could buy for the £3k it's probably worth.

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m07120495@reddit

2007 Jeep Wrangler 2.8crd - removable hardtop version. Jurassic Park was my favourite childhood film and that’s where they drove around the park in. Went for something slightly more modern for practical reasons. 18mpg, 22ft long and as aerodynamic as a loaf of bread but I love it - every time I park up I look back. I also have a 2009 Corsa to use for fishing and whisking the dog around.

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uselesstosser@reddit

I drive a 13yr old diesel fiesta because my daughter hates the clutch, so she has my Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Can recommend the Tesla, not so much the Fiesta.

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darktourist92@reddit

Ford Fiesta because it’s cheap to repair and parts are everywhere.

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Lazy_Helicopter_2659@reddit

A 2007 Toyota Avensis D-4D T180 Why that one? It was cheap (bought 5 years ago, at just over 100k miles for £1650). Now just over 175k miles with no major costs, and passed MOT in January... Oh, and it's huge, quite well specced for its age and has a bit more oomph than your regular Avensis.

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Skate_beard@reddit

I daily a 26 year old Toyota bB. I've had it 8 years and it's been a fantastic car. Early 2000s Toyota's really were built solid.

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Skate_beard@reddit

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AndyJWB@reddit

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric - Bought primarily to save money on my long commute. The fuel savings alone cover the monthly finance. - I like how EVs drive. It's just a more relaxing experience than changing gears or listening to the engine. - At three years old, it represents exceptional value for money. I bought it from a main dealer with a long warranty for around £15k. - It comes with a lot of standard kit. Mine's the Ultimate which means heated (and cooled!) leather seats, a sunroof etc etc. - They're very reliable. The only common issue seems to be the 12V battery. I bought a new one for £70 and it's been fine. - I like all the buttons inside. No annoying haptic buttons for me. - I like that you sit a bit higher than something like an ID.3. I'd swap it for something a little bigger but it does the job for which I bought it very well.

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lovesorangesoda636@reddit

A 72 plate Hyundai i20. Drives nicely, plenty of space in the boot for a weeks shopping, easy to park and very importantly, the seat goes *up* as well as in. I'm short. Finding cars with a comfortable driving position isn't easy.

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Moooooonbaby69@reddit

Audi Rs3

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EdAlex1993@reddit

Mazda 3 2014 manual. My first decent car in UK. We had Mazda in Europe previously. They are super reliable. Mazdas engines are great. Please never buy diesel. Just a side note, always go for petrol. Only thing with Mazdas or Japanese in general is rust. Let’s say you might experience it sooner than with German cars. But looking after them you can prevent this problem. Ohhh plus Mazda 3 is super fun to drive !

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phatboi23@reddit

>Mazdas engines are great. until you get into their wankel engines. money goes in, apex seals come out. great fun to drive though.

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DerGregorian@reddit

Got a 2017 automatic, absolutely love it.

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EdAlex1993@reddit

How is automatic ? Always wanted Mazda automatic to try haha

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Vaxtez@reddit

I just take the Bus. Usually a Volvo B8RLE or Yutong E12

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Jaded_Ad_6658@reddit

Porsche 911 cause it’s legendary and great to drive.

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mistensong@reddit

Subaru Forester. I got it because it's big enough to handle any loads I might want to put in it (always a problem on my old Fiesta) and it's reasonably high up so my grandma can easily get in and out of it if I take her out anywhere. It's also not so big that it's some massive Chelsea tractor kind of deal. It's not really any longer or wider than an average car, just a bit higher. Fuel economy is pretty good. 4WD is great around the often muddy and icy back roads around here, too. Downside: People assume I'm a lesbian. :/

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PudseyBear2@reddit

Personally, I've always been taught and ever known to drive anything Japanese or Ford as they're reliable

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gpowerf@reddit

Look my main car is an 2021 Isuzu D-Max that I bought new, and I use it because I like the way it drives long distance and I can carry everything I need without towing a trailer! I also enjoy greenlaning with it on weekends. But those are my usecases! They won't fit what you want to do with a car.

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smushs88@reddit

A Reddit meme brought to life - Skoda Octavia MKIII VRS. Best of both in so much as has the handling, torque and acceleration of what feels like a hot hatch whilst having room comfortably for 4 adults and a surprisingly large boot. Got the diesel version myself, average MPG even on shorter commutes is between 45-50MPG and on long journeys I’ve touched 60MPG without even trying to drive conservatively.

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BaBaFiCo@reddit

VW Up! I've had it for five years. We got it because it was in our budget, cheap to run, and reliable.

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Choice-Demand-3884@reddit

I had one of those for a bit. Brilliant car and great fun.

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BaBaFiCo@reddit

It's served me well. I don't really drive day to day and live in a city so it's the right size for just the two of us. But also doesn't mind being used hard either. Took it into the Welsh mountains last month with no complaints and done the 200-mile round trip to London twice this week and it was fine.

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Choice-Demand-3884@reddit

I live in the back of beyond in Cumbria. Did regular trips down the M6 and it was a hoot. Didn't have it through a winter but there's no shortage of UPs round here so they must cope OK.

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Squealling@reddit

2017 seat Leon cupra. Fast enough for me and very engaging. I think it looks pretty smart too. Seems a bit more incognito than a Golf R or Audi S3

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OneDay_OneLife@reddit

2018 Nissan Qashqai, nothing fancy, but it's never let us down. \- Bought 2nd hand for a reasonable price/mileage. \- 360 cameras. \- Heated Seats. \- Comfortable for long drives. \- Enough space for travel, without being too big to manoeuvre. \- Popular car, for trade-ins. An average, reliable car.

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811545b2-4ff7-4041@reddit

Hope your boot handle is still in one piece.. there was a problem with older model Qashqais. 360 cameras are epic, love them, but we 'upgraded' to an X-trail for bigger boot space.

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OneDay_OneLife@reddit

All good :D I believe that was an issue on the first-gen models. I did look at X-trail, but at the time of looking, there weren't many about.

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ShowmasterQMTHH@reddit

We have 2, a 2023 skoda kodiak 2l diesel, it's my work car, has 180k miles on it now. Absolute machine, workhorse of the family, zero downsides to the skodiak, even has 7 seats but 2 are in the massive boot. Dream comfy sofa to drive well equipped. Wife has a 2024 Nissan leaf tekna 40kw we bought last month. We have a home charger and it's mainly used for shorter journeys during the week for her for shops, bring kids, visiting her parents. Id highly recommend it as a second car. Costs buttons to run.

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Fearless-Werewolf759@reddit

2023 Audi S4 Avant, fast if needed, very comfortable for long journeys and reasonable load carrying capacity.

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GarlicEmergency7788@reddit

A cheap run around for when I need to get shopping or the weather is bad. A fun motorbike for everything else Still cheaper than a mid range car

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GoldenDrummer@reddit

Collecting a list of peoples model of car and year of registration is largely irrelevant. Just test drive a handful inside your budget that tick all the boxes then do reliability research and check those cars subreddits. What’s right for person A isn’t right for person B.

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Logical_Wall_9899@reddit (OP)

Jeez sorry for being curious

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cadex@reddit

What's influencing your decision? Actually looking at what you want from a car? Or asking a load of randoms what car they have? The latter will get engagement with your post because everyone simply loves talking about themselves, but will do absolutely nothing to help you decide what's right for you. The former just requires you to look at your own life and really shouldn't involve us. Just ask yourself how many miles you do a year, if you use it for work, if you would like something sporty, big, small or something reliable, if you want an auto or manual or electric, if you can afford to buy it outright or get a loan/finance, if you do long drives or short trips around town. All that is info readily available to you because it's your life, not ours. Then look around online to find something *you* like and go test drive some.

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iffyClyro@reddit

You’re bang on with this.

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insertitherenow@reddit

Ford Puma. Always had Fiestas for years and years and never had any issues. They stopped making them and we went for the Puma. It’s reliable and plenty of room but the naggy safety features that you can’t completely turn off are a bit annoying.

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Thomasinarina@reddit

I absolutely love my fiesta and will probably have to switch to a puma shortly, so glad it’s a nice drive!

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insertitherenow@reddit

It’s got a sport mode as well. Uses loads of fuel but it shifts for a small engined car.

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Exact-Put-6961@reddit

Wet belt?

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insertitherenow@reddit

It has a wet belt just for the oil pump. It has a timing chain for the main drive.

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Exact-Put-6961@reddit

But did not early models have a wet belt?

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insertitherenow@reddit

Might have done.

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Agitated-Tourist9845@reddit

All Fords are eco-booms now. Avoid anything near 60k miles.

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Thomasinarina@reddit

They’re ok to buy as long as they’ve had the wet belt replaced.

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n0d3N1AL@reddit

2022 BMW i4 M50. I was happy with my 2018 manual M240i but had been eyeing up the i4 for some time but they were too expensive to justify it. So when I found the right circumstances for a change after 3 years and the right spec (light interior, Portimao Blue exterior), and the right price and condition (£32k) I had to go for it. It's been 9 months and it grows on me, especially the styling, and the performance still impresses. I previously had an F10 530d and althpugh with the remap it was fast, it didn't feel sporty. The i4 is a huge upgrade from both the M240i and 530d, because you get amazing performance, comfort, tech etc. all whilst being extremely cheap to run, insure, maintain etc. And ideologically I can't see myself going back to fossil fuels. Renewables all the way! No disadvantages, only wins. For me petrol powered cars only make sense for hardcore trackday specials, for thrills and novelty rather than daily practicality.

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Nick6819@reddit

2016 VW Golf Diesel. It was the old pool car at work. Very well equipped and a really low mileage. I look after our car fleet and so I knew it had been well maintained. I got a too good to turn down deal on it.

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OrionGrant@reddit

Vauxhall VX220. Pain the the arse, and the back. Luckily my partner has a fiat 500 which is much better at the day-to-day stuff.

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Temporary-Zebra97@reddit

Currently have 5 cars which fit different use cases. (technically I have 2 more but they are my projects of shame tucked away in the garage) OP Work out your use case, and narrow down what you need.

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Thi13een@reddit

‘25 plate Range Rover SVR. I love it. It’s really practical, looks really cool and doesn’t cost loads to run. I love driving it when I’m wearing my bright Green Gucci tracksuit. I know reddit loves range rovers and designer gear so I will fit right in here

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Saw_Boss@reddit

Honda civic. I've had two, both have been incredibly reliable and good cars

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toady89@reddit

ID.5, it's a company car and I'd ruled out the Audi options based on the number of issues my A3 had and ruled out BMW because I didn't want a RWD in the snow. That left hybrid Golf or ID 3,4 or 5, Golf was the most expensive for BIK, the 3 wasn't much cheaper than the other two and I don't have kids or dogs so the extra rear space in the 4 was unnecessary and ugly.

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Fraggle_ninja@reddit

General rule of thumb is Japanese or German for better quality. I side eye anyone who buys American, Tesla is now associated with facist and pedos and just why would anyone buy American.

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Inner_Relationship28@reddit

Subaru xv, we live very remote in the Scottish Highlands and wanted a 4x4 that wasn't massive and had good clearance.

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SpaffMonster2021@reddit

MG4 XPower. Got it March last year as my trusty Fiesta got written off by me avoiding a deer. Why the MG4? Cost wise, initially I was looking at a similar aged Fiesta or a new one - but the cost on PCP - used PCP with high interest rates & new PCP would have been around that figure due to cost increases/inflation since purchasing the Fiesta in 2017 - would have been £300pm. Plus fuel for 1k miles per month would have been about £150-200pm. Servicing around £20pm. So all in, around £470-520ish per month. MG4 XPower costs me £383pm. £1050 for the charger installation, so about £20pm amortised over the 4 year PCP. £20-25pm for 1k miles per month with an EV specific tariff from Octopus Intelligent Go. All in, around £425-430. Not a huge difference, but nearly £50-100 difference per month for a car that is massively quicker, more practical, costs buttons to run, doesn't kill my leg calf when in stop/start traffic and has heated seats, heated wheel, pre-heating and cooling the interior (especially handy in winter and summer months). Also, overtaking dawdlers is done in a flash with 435bhp and 445lb-ft of torque. Oh and 'Snow' mode is pretty fun with summer tyres on snow...but I digress. I also went for an EV because my journey profile is not long distance (<1% of all my journeys). So 99% of the time, it does commutting and being a comfortable place to be far better than my Fiesta ever did.

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Choice-Demand-3884@reddit

Skoda Yeti. Comfy, practical (can be a van or even a mini camper). Loads of character. Fairly high-up so I can see over walls and hedges and get a bit of a warning about the ubiquitous old biddies in their cars barrelling towards me on Cumbrian b-roads. Mine is a poverty spec diesel 4x4 and gracefully dances through the snow on the steep hill we live on. We went to a festival and got out of a waterlogged field that even Range Rovers were struggling with. I absolutely love it. The best car ever made. VED is a bit spicy, but worth it.

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Ok-Property-5705@reddit

VW Scirocco, 2010, 2.0 TDI. She’s a beauty. I picked it because it’s got more pizzazz than the golf! I’ve had to do quite hefty repairs last year, but only because of her age she was rotting at the back end so that was a fun £2k to drop! But apart from that, brilliant, reliable, fun car and you get extra cool points

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MattGSJ@reddit

2014 Audi A3 Hybrid which we bought 3 years ago. We probably should have gone full EV in hindsight. It’s only my partner and I so we don’t need or want a big car. We’d had a Ford Focus before and the difference in comfort and quality is pretty huge and is the reason we spent more than buying another Ford or a VW Golf. I know the bones of the cars are the same but it’s a much nicer drive than the others. We have it serviced and maintained by a reliable garage and I imagine it will see us good for a fair few years until we need to replace it.

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Negative_Tower9309@reddit

I drive a lightly modded 2005 Mini Cooper, because it's an absolute blast to drive and it makes me smile every time I drive

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Dangerous-Regret-358@reddit

I drive a Mini Cooper SE, the electric one. It's like a little go-kart! I absolutely love it.

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samsaBEAR@reddit

I drive a 2017 Audi A1, I picked it because I test drove every single other car in that category and it came down between this and the Polo R-Line but Volkswagen were so overbearing trying to get me to commit (texting/ringing every day) that I went with Audi. Worked out like £4 a month more expensive and it has the exact same engine/specs that I initially wanted plus they threw in the black colour contrast roof for free. Still does exactly what I need from it and never had major issues with it.

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MaximumScary1290@reddit

Toyato Aygo X, I have a neice that works there so I got a discount.

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New-Assumption-3106@reddit

Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T MHEV Tekna XTRON Euro 6 - 2023 I wanted good load space, so that format suits me. For the price it has a very good spec. Things I particularly like: Power tailgate with foot gesture opening Paerking sensors All-round camera view with birds-eye composite image, brilliant for parking. Adaptive, speed limit change aware, cruise comntrol Heated windscreen, wheel and front seats Head-Up display showing current speed, speed limit, navigation prompts and warnings Live traffic in the nav

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motific@reddit

What works for other people isn't going to be right for you. It's a case of what do you want your car(s) for, and what's your budget.

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shell-x@reddit

Hyundai i20 and it’s always been brilliant

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Feeling_Ranger3732@reddit

2022 VW ID.3 - Love it.

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TimeForGrass@reddit

FK8 civic (2018) and an NB MX5 (1999) Civic is the 320hp daily, gets used, abused, and taken care of afterwards. I bought it because I liked how it looked, aggressive factory wide body, tyres so thin you can't tell if they're flat, ridiculous rear wing that makes it look like a gundam. The MX5 has probably got about 90hp left after 27 years, and Is for sunny days and to teach my gf how to drive.

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Graz279@reddit

We have 2 cars as a family. Main car is a 2014 Kia Sorento, bought for a few reasons, primarily for towing a caravan as it a big, heavy SUV, with AWD, a powerful engine and it's automatic. Added bonus it that it has 7 seats which sometimes comes in handy ferrying my kids and their mates around or kids + grandparents. My wife is the registered keeper of that one so uses it more than I do though I will often do any long distance driving & towing. Other car is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, it was my wife's before we got the Kia but I registered it in my name with the intention of running it into the ground on my then 200 mile / week commuting. But the pandemic happened shortly after and it sat around for the best part of 3 years hardly getting used. I now work hybrid so don't do quite so much mileage and the bloody thing won't die. But I'm not changing it as it hardly costs me anything a year to run, few £100 on MoT and service, insurance and tax are cheap, it's good on fuel, occasional consumables like tyres and so on. Until such time as it catastrophically fails an MoT I'll keep it going.

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Wonderful-Bonus5439@reddit

Nissan Qashqai +2 - always had vw’s before this and they would be my top choice because they’re pretty reliable, good value for money, efficient, and not too expensive to fix when something goes wrong. When I had twins however, we needed a 7 seater (4 children in total). The Qashqai was the best value for money 7 seater around at the time. I spend double a week on fuel compared to my golf though.

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Rich6-0-6@reddit

2007 Volvo V50. It was 600 quid

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SWTransGirl@reddit

Hyundai Santa Fe, because my first aid training kit was barely fitting into my Tiguan. I still miss the Tiguan, as it was fancy (SEL), but the Hyundai can fit so much in the boot without dropping the seats, it’s fantastic.

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summerwine75@reddit

1998 Citroen Saxo 1.1 needed something cheap as I have a new mortgage and my mechanic knew od this one. 1989 Astra GTE 16V inherited. I don't think my answers are going to help much! The newest car in year of manufacture I have ever owned is 2002.

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sph666@reddit

BMW M2 - because I like how it drives and looks. SO drives Audi S4 - because it’s fast and comfy.

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chewmypaws@reddit

Mitsubishi L200 because most of my driving is done on the farm. Little Panda for pootling about.

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Puzzled-Barnacle-200@reddit

The first car I bought with my partner was a shared car for the two of us. We were looking for something that's a decent size for transporting furniture/kids, not excessively long, and a modest price with some luxuries (key being a reversing camera). We went for a Citroen C4 Cactus. Unfortunately due to a job change we needed to become a 2 car household sooner than we planned. The second car still needed to be a decent size for future kids, but could be a bit smaller. We knew this car would be parking on roads so being a bit smaller and cheaper helps. We picked a Vauxhall Corsa.

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djdavies82@reddit

2002 lexus is300 sportcross. It's an estate basically that's not huge, really comfortable, has a bullet proof engine (provided maintenance is carried out), being older it has actual dials and buttons (I'm old and not a fan of touch screens for everything). Only downside is fuel consumption, it's a 3 litre petrol so mpg isn't that great

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padylarts989@reddit

2014 Toyota Aygo, picked it up for £3.5k last year, and only use it for my short commute to and from work. Very cheap on petrol, tax and servicing. Having a problem with some leaking in boot and back passenger footwells but overall it’s a great reliable car for city driving.

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Fudge_is_1337@reddit

Fiat Tipo, 2018 petrol It was a good chunk cheaper than comparable size and age cars from nicer brands, but has a reasonable set of features and looks OK. Kind of a knock-off BMW 1-series. The engine feels a bit underpowered at times but otherwise I quite like it, it cruises fairly well for the few long journeys I do, and otherwise it rolls about town quite comfortably.

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VolcanicBear@reddit

Puma ST. It's fun. Insurance is cheap. It's not full asbowagon, but is just cunty enough for my liking.

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Ludrin@reddit

2019 Skoda Octavia, ginormous boot for taking my disabled mom out for the day with her wheelchair / mobility scooter. Has all the toys too, heated seats, reversing camera, electric folding wing mirrors, heated windscreen etc. Bought it because I wanted a versatile petrol/hybrid car that would be cheaper to run than my old diesel bmw of 10 years. All the toys and the fact it's blue were nice extras.

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PM-ME_UR_TINY-TITS@reddit

EV3, wanted electric it was affordable, had decent tech, looks nice and can't complain about that warranty.

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ilikecocktails@reddit

Peugeot 107 2013, my dad bought it me in 2014 and it hasn’t died yet. I would like to upgrade but it costs £40 a month in fuel and £250 a year in insurance. I live in a city so it’s small and I can park it in tiny spaces, work and family/friends are all within 30 mins drive. If I had a child I would like 4 doors though.

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Effective_Topic_4728@reddit

2013 Toyota Yaris. Just passed it's mot and service with no extra expense. It's dull to drive but it gets me from A to B, upkeep costs have been reasonable and there are so many things I'd rather spend money on.

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_pankates_@reddit

I've had three Toyotas now and they've all been reliable, pleasant cars to drive. I liked my Yaris a lot. Never had any issues with them and I feel like they've been decent value for money and done the job well.

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ocelotrevs@reddit

Audi Q4. It was the perfect size for us, we're both over 6'. We also have a child. I think in the future there will be more restrictions on the size of vehicles, but I feel that EVs will be better insulated from those restrictions. It being electric was a nice bonus. Plus, I like the design of Audi's.

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