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29/10/2016 at 6:11pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700; Isis 600 + canopy
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We currently have a Ford SMax 09 reg, 2.0L diesel, done 44000 miles.
It's starting to cost me quite a bit to maintain, and I'm wondering if it's time to cut my losses.
When I bought it, I drove about 60 miles a day to work and back. Now I've moved jobs, and I do about 5 miles a day to work! So I'm not certain that diesel is my best option any more.
Last year I had to have the turbo replaced. This year, it got all gunked up and cost £150 to sort it out (have to say, it's now running beautifully though, possibly better than it ever has before). It also cost a fair bit on tyres this time because something needed realigning (not tracking, can't remember what), and apparently the brakes will need doing in the next 6 months or so.
It's also making an ominous noise at the back particularly when I turn hard right, or go over a speed hump. Garage can't replicate it, but they said they'll look again when the do the brakes in a bit. I've no idea what it is, but it sounds as though when it finally goes, it will be an expensive noise! (If you see what I mean!)
So. I'm starting to look for a new car, but I'm not in any massive hurry, so I thought I can wait for a good deal.
We are a family of 4. We tow a mid sized trailer. No plans to change to a caravan at this point. We take an obscene amount of stuff with us when camping (don't know why - we try not to, but it just happens!).
Don't fancy a Ford again because of the problems with this one. Really can't decide over petrol v diesel, and normal car v SUV. I like the look and feel of SUVs, but I'm not convinced I actually NEED one, compared to the extra cost.
So far I like
Kia Sportage
Kia Ceed
Toyota RAV4
Honda HRV
Honda CRV
I did like the idea of a Nissan Qashqai until the dealers were really, really rude, and then someone told me they had Renault engines - so not sure about the reliability. But they seem really popular, i see them everywhere, so maybe I should try another dealer?
Any opinions or advice gratefully received because there's WAY too much choice out there for me!
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30/10/2016 at 8:16pm
Location: Harrogate Yorkshire.
Outfit: Skoda Octavia 4x4 & Compass Omega 482
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Why not consider an estate car, plenty of load / carry space in the rear, good payload, so you can get some more camping gear!!! 
In 4.5 years with lots of short journeys too and from work, have never had any DPF problems, normal running keeps it clear, it also does a programmed regen every 400-600 miles. If stationary or in slow moving traffic, you know when it does a regen, engine revs go up to 1,000rpm and the fans kick in to clear the build up of heat, for around 10mins. So do not be put off with a diesel engine.
Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDi, better still if you can get a 4x4 variant.
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Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDi 4x4 (2012) towing a Compass Omega 482 (2014)
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