Mitsubishi ASX Problems

All diesel engines today have turbochargers, and believe me you wouldn’t want to drive a non-turbo diesel. Of those you mention I would go for a Mitsubishi ASX, or consider a Kia Sorento.

Your best course of action is to take it to a dealer or an auto electrician to find what's causing the problem.

It’s likely to be the CVT transmission, that’s obviously what the dealer thought. You could pursue it further with dealer/Mitsubishi, but I reckon you’re stuck with it.

Of those you list I would go for the Mitsubishi ASX. You could also try the Kia Sorento or Mazda CX-5.

Have the battery checked to see it is in peak condition, and also check the alternator to see that it is putting out what it is meant to be putting out.

An SUV would seem to be the best choice given your concerns about getting in and out of the car. Most carmakers now offer FWD versions as well as all-wheel drive models, and without knowing what your budget limitation is I would think an SUV like a Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester or Kia Sorento would fit your needs well.

Carbon build-up is not an uncommon complaint with Mitsubishi engines; it's the EGR valve that gets gummed up by the re-circulated exhaust gases. There is no reason for the dealer to have your car for that amount of time, and there's no excuse for not telling you what's going on. If you can't get a reasonable explanation and outlook for getting back from the dealer/Mitsubishi consider going to the NSW consumer affairs department to get some action happening.

Your budget limits you to older models, around 2010-2012. One to look at is the Suzuki SX4; others are the Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi ASX.

I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be suitable for you.