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Replacing an X-Type with a smaller car
I want to replace my 2004 Jaguar X-type 2.0 diesel Sport Premium estate. It has done 140,000 miles with very few problems. It is probably the best car I've owned in terms of driving enjoyment, performance, economy and equipment levels.
I no longer need a car quite so large nor an estate, but do need economy, performance, five doors and high levels of equipment. I have looked widely but all seem to fall short in some regard.
I no longer need a car quite so large nor an estate, but do need economy, performance, five doors and high levels of equipment. I have looked widely but all seem to fall short in some regard.
Asked on 10 August 2012 by CB
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Hyundai i30 1.6CRDI on 195/65 tyres. Any criticism of the steering, ride and handling of the i30 or cee'd are dispelled by driving one on 15" wheels with standard Hankook Kinergy Eco 195/65 tyres and setting the steering to 'Normal'. In that form it's as near perfect as a family hatchback can get. Absolutely viceless with high levels of grip and plenty of warning where that grip starts to end. Easily as good as a Focus, better than a Golf.
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