lovabulrogue Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 All. I am looking for a car up to £3k. Preferably a hatchback. Nothing boy racer (too old for that) I have been looking online and a lot of sites are saying Skoda Fabia, Seat Aleta even a BMW 320d along with Audi TT, Peugeot 4007 and Qashqai Just wondered if I could get some advice here. Requirements - Roomy (ish) Hatchback Stylish Low insurance (I have 10+ years no claims) Low tax I am not a car nut and I have had a few Golfs and A3's down the years, I am likely to stick with those choices unless I find something I haven't even considered. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marx Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Take a look at the Hyundai i30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogey Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Take a look at the Hyundai i30. Yeah, my Dad has one of these and he does go on about how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 A second hand Kia Ceed could be a good buy. Although it might be out of its 7 year warranty, you can guarantee that the previous owner has had anything and everything done to it under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Golfs are pretty reliable. Just bought a Mk5 GTI myself, 144k miles for £3k and in good nick, running fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizsla Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 A mini one. Its got style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I wouldn't recommend a Mini. For that money you're talking about an old car which will almost certainly have had many owners, a good chunk of which WILL have thrashed the living daylights out of it. Gearboxes are weak, clutches can also be a problem area and power steering racks a frequent failure point. Also seem quite prone to oil leaks. Minis don't have the best reputation for reliability and longevity, which is why people nickname them "B. M. Trouble U" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogey Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I wouldn't recommend a Mini. For that money you're talking about an old car which will almost certainly have had many owners, a good chunk of which WILL have thrashed the living daylights out of it. Gearboxes are weak, clutches can also be a problem area and power steering racks a frequent failure point. Also seem quite prone to oil leaks. Minis don't have the best reputation for reliability and longevity, which is why people nickname them "B. M. Trouble U" Is that a BMW mini or the original mini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 BMW Mini, as vizsla said "Mini One". Could you get an original Mini for under £3000 these days I wonder! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201802143712806?sort=sponsored&radius=50&postcode=s11aa&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&make=AUSTIN&model=MINI&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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