Waaaah. Suggest me a car.

[Mossypossy]

Wife suggests we downsize from 2 to 1 cars. So ten grand budget for straight swap.

2009 Lexus GS450h. I love everything about it EXCEPT woeful boot. However it is very big.

2016 Smart for two. Great economy and a super town car.

We only really NEED a big car a few times a year.

Small hatchback perhaps. CT200h maybe, but my little turbo Smart is probably faster.

 

[Neil E]

GS460 same car, not quite as quick or fuel efficient but probably more fun with a much bigger boot.🙂

The car that does everything is the RX.

[Mossypossy]

Took her to look at a ct200h yesterday. Even that was deemed too big!

Looking at hot hatches now. 4m length maximum.

 

[H3XME]

1 hour ago, Mossypossy said:

Took her to look at a ct200h yesterday. Even that was deemed too big!

Looking at hot hatches now. 4m length maximum.

 

It's either some VW or this https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201211592675

[Moleman]

1 hour ago, Mossypossy said:

Took her to look at a ct200h yesterday. Even that was deemed too big!

Looking at hot hatches now. 4m length maximum.

 

Yaris

[royoftherovers]

10 minutes ago, Moleman said:

Yaris

or a Jazz

[Mossypossy]

Looking at something like this.

Polo Blue GT. Ability to do 50+mpg due to cylinder shutdown, but still have some fun.

 

[Mossypossy]

MIL has a Yaris, so could not bear having the same car, especially as she lives next door!

[Mossypossy]

My Lexus is now in the classified section btw.

[Mossypossy]

This is a useful size comparison site.

https://www.carsized.com/en/

[Moleman]

1 hour ago, Mossypossy said:

MIL has a Yaris, so could not bear having the same car, especially as she lives next door!

Think of the serious brownie points that could be earned!!  😁

[Mr Vlad]

Easy. Get an is250. Simple.

[Mossypossy]

Again. Too long!

Looks like it will be latest gen Yaris Hybrid.

Less than two years old, less than 2000 miles. Too much of a bargain to pass by!!!!

[First_Lexus]

27 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Again. Too long!

Looks like it will be latest gen Yaris Hybrid.

Less than two years old, less than 2000 miles. Too much of a bargain to pass by!!!!

I feel like I’m going to get shouted at here…but have you considered a Dacia Sandero? The latest one - based on a quick look a few months ago and the reviews - is well worth consideration. 

I’ll get my coat…

[Mossypossy]

8 grand saving on dealer price for Yaris is just too tempting.

Second place was VW Polo Blue GT.

[Mr Vlad]

If the is250 is too long then there's only one other car. The mighty Ford Fiesta. Its the only small car I'd have.

[Mossypossy]

Ended up getting a Jazz.

60+ genuine mpg. 1.5litre Sport with a tiny s.

Like a small van with the seats down. Flappy paddle  gearbox if you like! Lots of tech for a tiny car and actually built in Japan. Main thing is it is not German nor DSG.

[Moleman]

1 minute ago, Mossypossy said:

Ended up getting a Jazz.

60+ genuine mpg. 1.5litre Sport with a tiny s.

Like a small van with the seats down. Flappy paddle  gearbox if you like! Lots of tech for a tiny car and actually built in Japan. Main thing is it is not German nor DSG.

Nice choice.

[royoftherovers]

21 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Ended up getting a Jazz.

60+ genuine mpg. 1.5litre Sport with a tiny s.

Like a small van with the seats down. Flappy paddle  gearbox if you like! Lots of tech for a tiny car and actually built in Japan. Main thing is it is not German nor DSG.

But is it an i-shift ?

[First_Lexus]

25 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Ended up getting a Jazz.

60+ genuine mpg. 1.5litre Sport with a tiny s.

Like a small van with the seats down. Flappy paddle  gearbox if you like! Lots of tech for a tiny car and actually built in Japan. Main thing is it is not German nor DSG.

Can’t really go wrong with a Honda. Excellent choice imho.