[Pablo]

Folks,

Due to chance early April having been delayed 6 months due to COVID-19.  The car is for my daughter, & her mobility issues mean a high car is a must.  In addition, as the driver I’m 6 Ft 6, 18 stone with legs akimbo.  Our recent car history reflects this combination – Citroen C4 Grande Picasso, Qasquai +2, Seat Alhambra.

I find the trend in modern large SUVs to have the central cockpit console style uncomfortable.  Said akimbo legs means my knee grates against these, making driving uncomfortable.  For example, I was really keen to try the X-Trail so hired one for a work trip last year, & didn’t find it much fun.

I’d be interested in your collective views on your experiences.  Deposit wise (work bonus pending…) I want to go around £1500, but could go to £2000 if the wife allows me.

My thoughts:

VW Tiguan – driven several times hired in Germany over last couple of years.  OK for me, but worry about space behind me (have a 4th giant 17 year old to think about).

VW Tiguan Allspace / Skoda Kodiaq / Seat Tarraco – have seen a Tarraco having tapped up a guy we parked next to recently – wasn’t keen on what I saw.

MG – like to look of them, but reading poor experiences with them on here.

I could go ‘me-too’ & go for the VW Sharan quite cost-effectively…better the devil you know.  Spoke to VW Wolverhampton recently & both the Sharan & Tiguan would be on 8 week lead times.

If bonus is poor (unlikely fortunately), we might be downsizing to something Karoq sized & priced.

Any others to consider?  Not a Peugeot fan!

 

 

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[Tim]

VW Tiguan with a panoramic roof might work well for you.

 

[Simon]

Second vote for the Tiguan

[Aygo1991]

Third vote for the Tiguan, Pablo. But would you consider the Touran?

Motability cars:

2015 RR Evoque AWD 2.0 TD4 SE Tech - written off
2017 Toyota CH-R 1.2T Dynamic CVT AWD - written off
2019 BMW X2 2.0L Sport
2023 Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Connecta

[wonky]

Hi Pablo,

my choice would be, stick with what you know and go for Sharan whilst they’re

still available.

Regards, wonky

[Harry]

Ford Tourneo Connect?

[Newbie1892]

Hi wonky

The vw sharan is a good size car, but I ordered mine august car has not moved through production at all still stuck at stage 2, I contacted my dealer no contact back, so I contacted vw customer services who say my car will be built in 2021, didn’t even estimate month just said 2021.

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