Green Web Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'm after a cheaper reliable estate car, budget of £2,000 I've ruled not Audi's because of insurance costs and Astra's because they're mostly naff, so far thinking of an old Mondeo, maybe Skoda? What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 How many adults do you need to carry regularly in the car? I ask this because I couldn't recommend my Skoda Fabia highly enough except for the lack of leg room in the back if you've got 2 6'plus adults in the front. The only things that have gone wrong in the 3 years I've had my Fabia are that the handbrake needed adjustment because it started to travel just a bit too far and a nut in the hinges of the driver's door started to undo itself repeatedly until it was tightened and had some Threadlock put on it. Other than that it's been a trouble free work horse for all sorts of things. I'm not planning on having a Fabia next time, but that's only because we're likely to have two lanky teenagers to transport with us on a regular basis so I'll be going for something with a bit more leg room in the back. If it had just that bit more then I'd be happy to have the same car every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 My Brother drives a Mondeo, they're really good, loads of leg room in the back and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olilew Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 i drive a peugeot 307 SW. 2litre diesel and only £125 road tax a year. thoroughly recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Don't get a Trabant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Volvo never had one till i bought mine 4 yrs ago and now I wouldnt have any other. (mines a V40 with all the toys, 1 owner and I got i for a great price) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Laser Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We currently run a Renault Megane Dynamique Estate 1.4lt diesel. Great all rounder and excellent return for fuel economy. Thoroughly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 We currently run a Renault Megane Dynamique Estate 1.4lt diesel. Great all rounder and excellent return for fuel economy. Thoroughly recommended. Been looking at one of these myself,can you tell me what mpg you are getting.thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Peugeot 406, can't be beaten for space, comfort, reliability and economy. We get over 50 to gallon on 2.1 diesel and the bodywork is galvanised so never rots. We used to have 1988 305 which was same, put it through 5 tests and the only thing it failed on was handbrake needed taking up and one of headlights needed resealing.:D Then some clown ran into back of OH while he was parked at red light, we were gutted - it was a classic.:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I hope you're not playing on here when you should be working Denlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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