We just got our two aging Japanese through the “TÜV” with an emergency cry and are now slowly looking for new vehicles. I drove a Lexus CT200h and a Toyota Avensis sample today, and I just miss the good seats, the sensible ergonomics and the style of Volvos. So why not look around? We no longer need a seven-seater, and we are very open to absolutely everything with four wheels. A very important criterion are reliability and about the This is why the thread title: Problem children can look for other parents. Absolute exclusion criterion is a CVT transmission: I don’t get that into my house. Even in sport mode, the above-mentioned Lexus “swallowed” the first second of the acceleration. I also know about mother-in-law Auris and various car hires. Preferably are manual transmission, gasoline engine and plenty of leg space in at least four seats. We need a large and a smaller commuter car. My wife now only spends 6km a way, and the 2.4 liter Camry doesn’t even get warm. Personally I would like to replace it with an S80 for me, and then add something smaller to my OHL. But I haven’t been paying attention to “new cars” for at least ten years…so anyone who wants to discuss ideas with me is welcome. Lieb Gruss Oli