Used Hatchback/Crossover in Sweden
Hi,
I've been searching for a used car now for a month and I get stuck in the comparisons and the budget. I was hoping someone here have some good insights that can push me over the edge and actually get a car I do so need!
My earlier cars and cars I've driven a lot:
- VW golf-06 Hatchback - Did it's job but was too loud. Hk 106, a bit too weak in overtaking and uphill.
- Kia Rio-17 - A tad too small luggage, too loud. Weak motot.
- Hyundai i10-23 - Too small luggage.
- Volvo XC40 - Nice motor, a but too big a car.
What I'd use a car for:
- 1-2 people, no kids, no dog
- Driving in/between cities i southern Sweden 20-40 km once/twice a week.
- Every weekend driving out 50-60 km for biking/SUP (inflatable), running. Or hiking/glamping.
- 3 times a year longer trips around 500 km one way
- Once a year a roadtrip for 2 people with both restaurants and outdoor acitivities.
My thoughts of what I think would be a good car:
- Towbar for bikes
- Good soundproofing at highwayspeeds
- Luggage of at least ca 380 litres. This for roadtrips and outdoor use. AWD is not necessary in southern Sweden. At most it is uneven forestroad with some rocks that can harm the undercarriage not a lot of mud.
- A motor healthy enough to overtake safely
- Some accessories like seatheater, parking-sensors, bluetooth.
- Sunroof that can open would be amazung but is a luxury
- Budget of course depends on the car but 150-200 000 SEK (approx 14-19 k Euro). There is wiggleroom for a perfect purchase.
Models I've come up on:
- VW Golf hatchback 2017-2020. 381 litres. 100.000 km. 2019. Approx 185-210 k SEK, the higher one is with panorama. Nice isolation. Happy motor! Appreciate the ease of driving with acceleration and isolation. A big plus for panorama. Worried that it would be a bit too small?
- Mazda CX-30 Crossover. 430 litres. Approx 120 000 km, 200 000 sek, more of a premium feel, appreciate the HUD/infotainment. Nice isolation. 150 hk. Appreciate the feel of premium and harmony. Worried that the luggage is impractival in shape.
- Kia XCeed crossover. 2019-20. Approx 200 000, 90.000 km, 140 hk. Nice turning/driving but a little more sound. Appreciate the luggage and drivingfeel, Worried that it is a bit low in the roof and a bit liess isolation.
- Ford Focus Active. 182 hk. 2020, 185 k, 65.000 km. Only driven the 125 hk one and that was enough. Feel like this should be better?
- Did not like the storage on Toyota Corolla (tio narrow opening) or Volvo V40 (strange dimensions)
But it should be said I'm looking for the pragmatic, easy to own, cheap to own, easy to sell, fun to drive, nether luxury or sporty bit not boring either car. I'd like to stay away from to larga combi/stationwagons and too large SUVs. I am not a car guy and want an easy ownership of the car. I am willing to pay more on purchase if that means a cheaper over all ownership.
Please dear strangers of reddit; Is there any other models I should look at? Is one of my models perfect? Am I looking at the correct price/kilometer range? All tips / insights are welcome.
Thank you for reading an extensive message!