eifs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You can get a used Volvo C30 for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 On the other hand, I had a peugeot 406 from new and did 140,000 miles in it. Nothing ever went wrong with it, nothing ever fell off it and it always started first time. Apart from normal wear and tear it was a fantastic car. I've had no experience of other peugeots however, but I wouldn't avoid them like the plague! I personally also recommend Renaults, although as far as French cars go I don't recommend citroens. Our 305 was on it's 3rd time round clock and it sailed through 5 tests and never once broke down despite it being 1988 model. The only reason we had to get wid of it was because while OH was parked at red traffic light the numpty who drove up behind him was colour blind:hihi: and his insurance company wouldn't pay for extensive damage so wrote it off. We were gutted:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Web Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Needs to be a small, family car - 5 door, less than 3 years old, low mileage (<20k) Current shortlist is (as per poll): VW Polo (would love a Golf but dont think we could get one within budget) Renault Clio Ford Fiesta (Zetec?) If you select 'Other' please let us know what you'd go for! Thanks!! Honda Accord / Civic / Toyaota Corrolla would be perfect for you all, not too big or too small, very practical, easy to drive and by far the most reliable cars ever - definitley mans' best friend when it comes to motors, no hassle and will will never let you down, so solidlily built they're practically bomb proof! Look at the cars taxi drivers use, they are not stupid and nearly all of'em use Japanese cars such as Hondas, Toyotas etc http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/jul/24/which-car-reliability-honda-accord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Hipster* Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks for all your replies! Another one thrown into the mix is the Vauxhall Astra (new version). Looks good but not sure how decent Vauxhall's are - any thoughts?? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyGranny Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Pretty sure you won't get a new shape for less than £7k, or £8k... I would go for either a new shape Fiesta like this http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201203443006117/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/8000/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/price-from/6000/transmission/manual/quantity-of-doors/5/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/model/fiesta/make/ford/postcode/s24ap/page/5/radius/30?logcode=p Its a new design and has the 1.25 engine which is a great little ehgine. Zetec trim which means alloys, better equipment etc... or Polo http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201252438925246/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/transmission/manual/price-to/8000/price-from/6000/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/quantity-of-doors/5/model/polo/make/volkswagen/postcode/s24ap/page/2/radius/30?logcode=p These are pretty good value 2nd hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyGranny Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can get a used Volvo C30 for that price Nice car but that meets none of the criteria in the OP Quote: "Needs to be a small, family car - 5 door, less than 3 years old, low mileage (<20k)". Ok, it could be classed as smallish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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