Need a car for rural commute - which should I get?
I am considering moving to an area in the central belt in Scotland (between Edinburgh and Glasgow) that won’t have easy access to motorways. Therefore, I am thinking about getting a 4x4 for the days the weather takes a turn for the worst as I don't have an option to work from home.
This will be purely for commuting and I have no need for a large SUV. Also, I am not a massive fan of diesel engines, so would prefer a smallish petrol. Would a 4x4 be worth considering, or will a decent of decent winter tyres suffice?
This will be purely for commuting and I have no need for a large SUV. Also, I am not a massive fan of diesel engines, so would prefer a smallish petrol. Would a 4x4 be worth considering, or will a decent of decent winter tyres suffice?
Asked on 20 October 2014 by kevtoon2905
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. The excellent Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ4 (now replaced by 1.6 SZ-T ALLGRIP). See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/suzuki/sx4-s-cross-2.../ But obviously it will be best on all weather tyres such as Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons, Vredestein Quatracs or Bridgestone A001s.
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