The dilemma
Ricky and his wife are a two-car family - a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and a Subaru Legacy wagon - but times are a changin' for the couple.
"We are seriously thinking of replacing the two cars with a mid-sized SUV or crossover, and perhaps a budget hatchback like a Honda Fit.
"We are not very outdoorsy, but do like the occasional camping trip once a year, which is where the Legacy really comes into its own. The C-Class tends to be my wife's daily commuter and the weekend mall cruiser."
Ricky already has a shortlist - Nissan Murano, Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV - based on looks and brand value, but would like some more advice on build quality and value for money.
"We are probably not looking at brand-new models, but definitely less than five years old."