I've currently got a little 2-seater sportscar which I find bags of fun for a blast round country lanes, but absolutely no use for carrying stuff or people.
I'm looking to replace it with something that's easy to get in and out of for those who are elderly or disabled, and has a decent carrying capacity.
I'm not in a hurry to get rid of the MG so I am still at the early stages of looking at stuff on the net.
Due to the elderly/disabled need, the seating height of SUVs seems to offer an advantage I wouldn't get in an estate car. It does mean spending extra on fuel and road-tax, but I think it would definitely be of use to me. My partner has a sportscar so we've agreed that if I get something more sensible I can still have a go on hers when I want
I'm drawn to the BMW X5 because I want decent acceleration plus I like the looks. I have no need for off-road capability, and the Range Rover is well out of my price bracket. I should mention that my budget is £10-£15K, so we're talking fairly aged used cars here!
Used petrol X5s are much cheaper than used diesel ones due to the horrendous fuel consumption, so I'm looking at the 4.4i. Anyone had any negative (or positive) experiences of X5s?
I'm looking to replace it with something that's easy to get in and out of for those who are elderly or disabled, and has a decent carrying capacity.
I'm not in a hurry to get rid of the MG so I am still at the early stages of looking at stuff on the net.
Due to the elderly/disabled need, the seating height of SUVs seems to offer an advantage I wouldn't get in an estate car. It does mean spending extra on fuel and road-tax, but I think it would definitely be of use to me. My partner has a sportscar so we've agreed that if I get something more sensible I can still have a go on hers when I want
I'm drawn to the BMW X5 because I want decent acceleration plus I like the looks. I have no need for off-road capability, and the Range Rover is well out of my price bracket. I should mention that my budget is £10-£15K, so we're talking fairly aged used cars here!
Used petrol X5s are much cheaper than used diesel ones due to the horrendous fuel consumption, so I'm looking at the 4.4i. Anyone had any negative (or positive) experiences of X5s?