So, after more than a year I need the swarm knowledge again (because something has changed in my situation). Current situation: 50 km work path simple (i.e. 100 km/day), country road with a few village passes, hilly (Harzvorland). In addition, every Sunday from here to Hettstedt (located between Mansfeld and Aschersleben) – approx. 130 km easy route (A 38 Leinefelde-Worbis to Sangerhausen-Süd, then country road) (i.e. 250 – 260 km total). With on board: besides me my wife, my daughter and every 2nd weekend my son (as well as mostly two drinks crates and a large travel bag). That was not yet foreseeable when buying the Megane and has something to do with my son’s training. Existing car: Megane 3 station wagon from 2012 with 106 HP diesel engine (1.5 dci / K9K). Problem: On the one hand, the Megane is just too weak on the chest for the Sunday course (for the pendulum to work he should also like more steam). The consumption on the track is just acceptable (according to the exact computer on board 5.5 l), but you have to kick the engine – and even with speed it is quite tough. During the week I have it so at 5 l. And the engine can’t be switched at all – on the contrary, I’m only switching (even if the 6speed transmission can be switched well). On the other hand there are just -zig small nerves (e.g. the car radio is far too low and thanks to 1DIN poorly operated). ar) and also bigger (unharmonious, because too hard chassis, the rolling noise of the tires is far too loud in the interior). The test drive then went over good roads, besides, I came directly from an old, clattery focus – there is first every car better… Also the place should be above all at the rear nevertheless a little more (that, what the car has increased in width compared to the Focus Mk1 would have been better in length), the trunk is usually enough (but also nciht bad, if it’s more Now the question is – what to do. The Sunday track remains for at least two years, the workplace at worst until retirement (would be more than 19 years if you were retired at 67). Teeth tugging together and driving the car for 2-3 years? Or repelling (will you get rid of it at all?) and something else? Only if other car – what? What I want: comfort. At least a comfortable driver’s seat, air conditioning or automatic, quiet interior (at least until speed 130, faster I only drive around). Good light, space (in no case less than in the Megane Combi!!!). A confident engine also with pull-through “bottom” (without high speeds) – which is above speed 130, is not important. And the car should be economical – in terms of total costs (except loss of value, which does not interest me). Compact car or middle class, angled neck, stepneck, combi. Repair/maintenance in the good free workshop of my trust. d I don’t want to change (apart from small things like spark plugs or the air filter). Can also be a slightly older car – if it is per se robust (Honda Accord? Toyota Avensins?). Whether petrol, diesel, car or natural gas I don’t really care in principle, with hybrid I don’t know (so I don’t exclude), electricity – no (lantern parker). Automatic converters and steering wheel heating would be nice, but is not a must. What I don’t want: Premium (ABM & Co.) or cars, where you can name mi Tpaid, VW Golf, Mini, Fiat 500, SUV, Van, high roof combi, crossover, craft stalls. Thoughtful budget: 10 k Euro would be the limit of pain. And no, I’m not ready to put a few thousands on it for a new Dacia or Lada!!! That’s absolutely undisputable for me – point!