Car that easily clears speed bumps but doesn't cause too much pollution - Any recommendations? UK?

Question:
I am about to get rid of my car because I can't afford to keep replacing exhausts that get ripped off by speed bumps. I had to get rid of the last one for the same reason. I don't drive fast, but with some speed bumps even if you crawl over them it scrapes the exhaust. I really don't believe in Chelsea Tractors in towns for environmental reasons, but I am now at the point where I need a car that has good ground clearance and this does seem to point to off-roaders. I couldn't justify anything with a large engine that causes unnecessary pollution, so I would be grateful for all suggestions of vehicles fitting these criteria, so I know where to start looking. Incidentally, not having a car is not an option, neither is buying new! Thanks

Answers:

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Do they sell Ford Focus in the U.K ? If so try one of those, we bought an 02 because it was higher off the ground than most front wheel drive cars we saw.Bring a measure tape with you when you go looking to buy because its high, but it still has bottomed out on one nasty speed bump.

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Get a small truck, like an s10 or colorado. Or you could do a full size, like a silverado. They are awesome trucks. I have an 01 with a V8 and it gets about 21 mpg, which isnt bad, and it won't scrape on hardly anything. Plus I have over 226,000 miles on it and it still runs great. The resale is awesome on them as well.
Sounds like that could be your best option, either a small truck, or suv. Or maybe a larger car, like an impala or grand marquis.

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i have a nissan pickup. it is a four cylinder and has excellent ground clearance. the small truck route is ideal if you have a standard one. they get better mileage than auto.if you need more room get an extended cab model . there are four in my family and we are all bigger people and we used to drive one.also they get good mileage.
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