Which small MPV?
Discussion
My partner is looking for a new car and wants a small MPV. The short list is:
1. Kia Venga
2. Hyundai ix20 (Venga’s twin)
3. Vauxhall Meriva
4. Ford B-Max
5. Suzuki SX4
She has had 2 Renaults and both have needed expensive repairs to she’s not keen on having another one. She also been warned off C3 Picasso’s but I have no experience with these.
The other question is whether to go for petrol or diesel? Annual mileage is around 16k-17k.
The car will be around 12 months old with less than 10k miles on it when purchased and it will be run into the ground so residuals aren’t really important. Max budget is £10k.
Thoughts and opinions appreciated.
1. Kia Venga
2. Hyundai ix20 (Venga’s twin)
3. Vauxhall Meriva
4. Ford B-Max
5. Suzuki SX4
She has had 2 Renaults and both have needed expensive repairs to she’s not keen on having another one. She also been warned off C3 Picasso’s but I have no experience with these.
The other question is whether to go for petrol or diesel? Annual mileage is around 16k-17k.
The car will be around 12 months old with less than 10k miles on it when purchased and it will be run into the ground so residuals aren’t really important. Max budget is £10k.
Thoughts and opinions appreciated.
Wife's meriva has been great (her second one) and it has peace of mind with having the lifetime warranty, though if your not buying new that won't be a factor
At that annual mileage I'd go petrol.
First generation meriva was a gutless piece of st, the second sucide door version with 1.4t engine is a vast vast improvement.
At that annual mileage I'd go petrol.
First generation meriva was a gutless piece of st, the second sucide door version with 1.4t engine is a vast vast improvement.
Just been through similar for the wife. We were retiring her old but very reliable xsara Picasso. She actually wanted the newer model but after reading about the stty 1.6 diesel shared in the Citroen/ford/Peugeot we had a change of plan.
In the end we got a Mercedes b180. Pretty happy so far. Its not the be all and end all of driver involvement but none of these cars are. That's also why I went for diesel, why pay slightly more to fuel something that isn't fun. On your partners mileage she will certainly spend less on diesel in a year.
Why the restriction on age and such a specific mileage?
In the end we got a Mercedes b180. Pretty happy so far. Its not the be all and end all of driver involvement but none of these cars are. That's also why I went for diesel, why pay slightly more to fuel something that isn't fun. On your partners mileage she will certainly spend less on diesel in a year.
Why the restriction on age and such a specific mileage?
Hi,looking at your list and wondered if you had thought of the Seat Altea XL.1.6 ecomotive.
I only suggest this as i just joined a new company and got one.
Its nice and comfy,loads of room,has Climate,cruise,all round electric windows,electric mirrors etc.
Loads of safety kit and returning 50mpg.
Might be worth a look.
Ben.
I only suggest this as i just joined a new company and got one.
Its nice and comfy,loads of room,has Climate,cruise,all round electric windows,electric mirrors etc.
Loads of safety kit and returning 50mpg.
Might be worth a look.
Ben.
I would also recommend a Nissan Note.
We have a 1.5DCi TEKNA, which has everything. (Sat Nav, leather, Bluetooth, autolights/ wipers, cruise, folding mirrors, chilled glovebox.) The interior is versatile (Rear seat easily slides back and forth by a foot.) We have had no reliability issues, in almost two years.
It will return 65mpg and £30 tax. Surprisingly, my wife loves it after having various MINIs. It will keep up on the motorway without issue.
Not sure what you will get for £10k, but definitely worth a look.
Mike
We have a 1.5DCi TEKNA, which has everything. (Sat Nav, leather, Bluetooth, autolights/ wipers, cruise, folding mirrors, chilled glovebox.) The interior is versatile (Rear seat easily slides back and forth by a foot.) We have had no reliability issues, in almost two years.
It will return 65mpg and £30 tax. Surprisingly, my wife loves it after having various MINIs. It will keep up on the motorway without issue.
Not sure what you will get for £10k, but definitely worth a look.
Mike
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