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Buying a small car- what would you recomend
My Volkswagen Polo 2006 is uneconomical to repair and I must replace it. My garage has recommended a Honda HR-V or a Toyota RAV4. I am a horse owner who travels 24 miles (round trip 48) to look after my horse. I often take horse tack (bridal, sandal) and sometimes feed with me.
I have ‘coped’ with the space available in my old Polo. The car must be rugged enough to deal with the potholes of country roads and untarmaced lanes. I’ve never had a 4x4 so it isn’t crucial and I don’t tow horseboxes. Reliability is important for I MUST look after the horses everyday. I have up to £6500 to spend plus the salvage of my Polo.
I have ‘coped’ with the space available in my old Polo. The car must be rugged enough to deal with the potholes of country roads and untarmaced lanes. I’ve never had a 4x4 so it isn’t crucial and I don’t tow horseboxes. Reliability is important for I MUST look after the horses everyday. I have up to £6500 to spend plus the salvage of my Polo.
Asked on 19 September 2012 by bawayne
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Honest John
In that case a Toyota RAV4 or a Suzuki Grand Vitara makes sense. Similar load areas and similar side opening rear doors, and at this price level you still got a spare wheel on the rear door.
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