I suppose it depends on your typical usage Duncan. I can absolutely see the attraction of having a big comfortable car if you often feel the benefits of it on longer runs or have quantities of stuff or people to move on any kind of regular basis. However, if those factors are no longer a high priority, a less luxurious vehicle might be more than fine.
Mentioned elsewhere, but we had to change our plans at the last moment as to which car to take on our trip to the south of France last month, and instead of the E Class estate, we took my wife’s little Renegade. It did us very well on that trip, and sowed a seed of doubt in my mind as to whether I really need such a big complex car for much longer. Of course there are, and will be occasions when such a thing is handy or just nicer, but most of the time it wouldn’t now make a lot of difference to the enjoyment of driving.
Going from two cars to one is a bigger step I’d think. Any occasions we’ve had where that has been the case have always ultimately proven inconvenient at times.
Last edited by: Runfer D'Hills on Sat 5 Aug 23 at 10:25
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