I'm having the annual urge to change my car. The absurd rationale this time is that (a) I am getting no interest on my savings (b) inflation is rising, eroding the value (c) VAT goes up 2.5% in January, etc etc.
I have cleaned the CRV so it's like new inside (a few minor scuffs outside but nothing serious) but the feeling hasn't gone away yet.
Candidates (new) are
CRV EX diesel (dearest),
Skoda Superb CR 170 Elegance 4x4 estate,
Citroen C Crosser HDI Exclusive (cheapest).
I would also consider a late used BMW diesel.
It has to be 4x4 or RWD and have leather seats. I was warming to the idea of the C-Crosser on purchase cost grounds, until I read HJ's reports of clutch problems when towing, owing to the high first gear.
I really like the Superb, test drive tomorrow. I've not had much luck with VAG, but I haven't had one since 1993 (Audi 80) so that may not signify.
The CRV is coming up 5 years old and has 83,000. This time next year it will be a 100,000 miler - not necessarily a problem from a durability point of view, but probably means a step change in the value?
Any advice, other than save the money for retirement?
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