What car for my parents?...

[Mk2 Jim]

My Mum and Dad are looking for a new car...
They are considering a Hyundai i10 I am thinking they can do better for £8000
The car will be paid for in full so no need to suggest leasing a car etc.
They are not really petrol heads but want a car with the following:

Good MPG (60 mpg on the i10)
Warranty (5 years on the i10)
Air con
Full electrics
Alloys
Metallic paint
CD Player

Dad has said he would consider a nearly new car i.e pre registered etc - but isn't looking at cars that are a few years old.

Over to you guys...

[paoloh]

2nd hand Fiat 500.

Won't lose money like a stone in water and are actually a decent car.

[va1o]

I think the Skoda Roomster is a good call for older people as its cheap, reliable and has a tall driving position.

Other than that not really sure, it depends if it has to be new or if it can be a year old, and if it must have that 5 year warranty.

[ewenm]

Will they consider ex-demonstrators?

[LHDisbest]

paoloh said:

2nd hand Fiat 500.

Won't lose money like a stone in water and are actually a decent car.

Oh, and give Oracle Finance a call to fund it on a PCP for you.

[Urban_Ninja]

new astra D?

please not the roomster, I dont rate those much atall

[va1o]

Urban_Ninja said:

please not the roomster, I dont rate those much atall

Must just be you then becuase it gets good reviews and does well in the consumer satisfaction surveys.

[Mk2 Jim]

Ex Demo is a possibility, he also tried the Roomster and really rated its driving position!
Keep em' coming!

Edited by Mk2 Jim on Tuesday 7th July 18:18

[va1o]

Honda Jazz? Very very highly rated, one of the most reliable cars on the road and there quite nice to drive in my experience. £8k *should* get you a base spec nearly new model.

Toyota Yaris? Cheaper than the Jazz and almost just as reliable but not as nice inside and less enjoyable to drive.

Nissan Note? Again very similar to the Jazz and Roomster with the high up driving position.

Can't think of much else

I don't rate the Hyundai/ Kia stuff as I get the feeling they are really built very cheaply and only designed to last until the warranty is up.

[Chris_VRS]

Suzuki Swift
Mazda 2
Toyota Aygo

p.s not sure if you'll get 60mpg out of the i10 in real world driving?!

[Mk2 Jim]

I had a similar feeling about the Hyundai i.e resale values etc.
I was thinking along the lines of a Honda Jazz, VW Fox etc - a bit more premium than a cheap and cheerful Hyundai.
I also get the feeling the market will be swamped with this type of car in a few years time due to them being the choice of the credit crunch hit car scrappage masses!

[hunt_the_fox]

+ 1 for the Jazz- my in laws have it and really like it.

[va1o]

I'd avoid the VW Fox as its not really a proper VW like the rest of the range as its built cheaply in Brazil and this really shows when you look closely at the build quality. Quite often you can get a Polo for less than a Fox if you haggle, because the Foxes cost more to import.

[nottyash]

Fiat Panda 100hp
Buy on the net for £7500 brand spankas. Nearly 3 grand off list.
www.fiatsupasaver.com/ItemDetail.aspx?mID=27
(Ignore pic in link)

Bargain!!

[mat205125]

Punto

[va1o]

nottyash said:

Fiat Panda 100hp
Buy on the net for £7500 brand spankas. Nearly 3 grand off list.
www.fiatsupasaver.com/ItemDetail.aspx?mID=27
(Ignore pic in link)

Bargain!!

Great cars, but would someone of that age really want the sporty performance model?

[nottyash]

va1o said:

nottyash said:

Fiat Panda 100hp
Buy on the net for £7500 brand spankas. Nearly 3 grand off list.
www.fiatsupasaver.com/ItemDetail.aspx?mID=27
(Ignore pic in link)

Bargain!!

Great cars, but would someone of that age really want the sporty performance model?

Well my Dads 64 and bought a new Audi S4 4.2 V8, so why not? Its only a Panda with a 1.4 engine and sporty looks. It will certainly sell again, and being the 100HP its top of the range with all the bells and whistles.

[A.Wang]

Honda Civic

[fatboy b]

paoloh said:

2nd hand Fiat 500.

Won't lose money like a stone in water and are actually a decent car.

Shouldn't that read "drop in value like a stone in water"?

[MrTrilby]

va1o said:

nottyash said:

Fiat Panda 100hp
Buy on the net for £7500 brand spankas. Nearly 3 grand off list.
www.fiatsupasaver.com/ItemDetail.aspx?mID=27
(Ignore pic in link)

Bargain!!

Great cars, but would someone of that age really want the sporty performance model?

My mum is 59 and really likes her Panda 100HP. Her only criticism of it is that the suspension is pretty rock hard and isn't so much fun over speed bumps. They're very well specced for the money.