Looking for SUV recommendations

[Sharky]

Just remembered that I didn't thank everyone for the recommendations and advice, so thanks all!

Also, to bring this thread to a (satisfactory) close, we went for a 2019 Kia Sportage:

Screenshot_20240330-171001~3 by mcridland, on Flickr

Very happy!

Mark

[thieuster]

Good choice!

In my country, a string of Kia dealers also sells Land Rover and Jaguar.
I was able to have a look inside the local dealer’s workshop. That opened my eyes. The LaRo/Jag part of the shop: engines and g’boxes on stands, oily floor. Big cars with undergoing ‘open heart surgery’ The Kia part: sort of combination of an F1 factory/hospital surgery room. Clean, mechanics wearing clean workgear.

I guess that Kias are trouble-free cars.

[hilly10]

I have had my X3 2.0d from six months old it’s three years old now and touch wood it’s been a joy to own and drive. But now retired I will be looking to change next year and the Sportage looks to fit the bill, with seven years warranty it’s a no brainier.

[thieuster]

Here, KIA was the first with 5 yr warranty. Other Korean brands + Honda followed. Then, KIA raised it to 7yrs. Honda, Lexus, and Toyota answered with… 10 yrs warranty.

[Boss13]

Just remembered that I didn't thank everyone for the recommendations and advice, so thanks all!

Also, to bring this thread to a (satisfactory) close, we went for a 2019 Kia Sportage:

Screenshot_20240330-171001~3 by mcridland, on Flickr

Very happy!

Mark

Looks very smart...did that come in within the original budget!???

[Maysie]

Looks very smart...did that come in within the original budget!???

That was my first thought too, as it looks like a very nice car for the £12k budget.

A quick AT search showed that they can indeed be had for that money, but the OP's purchase does look like a very nice one, so may have been a bit higher.

I would also be keen to know too.

[Sharky]

That was my first thought too, as it looks like a very nice car for the £12k budget.

A quick AT search showed that they can indeed be had for that money, but the OP's purchase does look like a very nice one, so may have been a bit higher.

I would also be keen to know too.

Yes, was slightly under budget and bought from a local dealer at £11.5K, but does have 91k miles. It is a diesel though, which I know wasn't part of the ask, but was convinced by the much higher MPG.

Screenshot_20240330-171657 by mcridland, on Flickr

Thanks

Mark