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Totally with you here mate, moved my 3l scooby on for that same reason.
I also think fast car / driving culture is at odds with increased cycling and walking.
Made the change to my position and now feeling smug...... but changing the world at large is challenging!
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A lot of people read this forum. It has the power to change a lot of opinions. Some interesting electric / hybrid car projects on here could inspire others.
The petroleum industry has really f*cked up this planet, knowingly.
Anyways, up until very recently I would have called myself a petrol head , but things have to change now. Quickly. I'll always be into classics but if you are buying a car right now a Toyota is probably the answer. First because of a well established hybrid line up. Second because they are one of the few manufacturers (along with the others I listed above) that build to last.
Rant over. Cheers.
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I don't think the two are necessarily mutually exclusive. There are far more damaging things to society and the planet that I could take part in than taking my car to a trackday or enjoying a flowing B Road when the opportunity presents itself to do so.
I almost exclusively walk and cycle Monday to Friday, I have a (fast) car for weekends and other limited use where only a car will do.
sacredhart
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The answer to new car questions is always Toyota or Honda (or possibly Mazda or Kia).
Honda Jazz would be perfect for London. Amazing amount of space in the back with the magic seats folded up. Even better a hybrid version is within your budget. Not perfect for those longer trips but would handle it non the less.
A self charging hybrid Toyota would be great too. Auris estate is available for a little over your budget.
Apologies for becoming thread killjoy but I've been thinking about environmental stuff a lot recently having had a kid and was disappointed by the lack of electric / hybrid chat on this thread. If anything it seemed to be getting more 4x4/ Subaru focused. As a cycling based forum I'd hoped for a more forward thinking consensus.