Yes, it's another what car thread
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So after 94k trouble free miles I'm giving our 2003 Polo diesel to our niece and nephew as they're taking lessons and will need a car.
So now I'll need a work-horse for my 200 mile a week commute.
So with a 5-6k budget it'll have to reliable, decent on petrol, easy for my missus to drive, an most importantly a little more interesting than the 1.9 non-turbo Polo it'll be replacing.
Saw this a while back and my missus really liked the look and price of it:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3628556.htm
Pretty sure it would be reliable and well made, any known gremlins with them?
Any more suggestions?
So now I'll need a work-horse for my 200 mile a week commute.
So with a 5-6k budget it'll have to reliable, decent on petrol, easy for my missus to drive, an most importantly a little more interesting than the 1.9 non-turbo Polo it'll be replacing.
Saw this a while back and my missus really liked the look and price of it:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3628556.htm
Pretty sure it would be reliable and well made, any known gremlins with them?
Any more suggestions?
I helped the sister in law haggle on a 58 plate 207cc on the weekend and it seemed like quite a nice little car. It ended up costing £6500 from a main stealer with 38k on the clock so not a bad purchase. They look pretty good, reasonably nippy (120bhp) while still remaining echonomical although may lack practicality. General reviews seem ok and I quite liked it myself too.
It may just be a little too girlie though!!
It may just be a little too girlie though!!
Edited by Evil.soup on Monday 20th February 13:22
Bit left field
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
Grey Ghost said:
Bit left field
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
My next door neighbour used to have one, so she's aware it wouldn't be a 'normal' work-horse and nothing like the Polo. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
I'd really like one to be honest. Honda reliability a good selling point to my wife?
Edited by vixen1700 on Monday 20th February 13:27
vixen1700 said:
Evil.soup said:
It may just be a little too girlie though!!
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I was thinking that even before I got to the end of the first paragraph. [/footnote]
Had a feeling you might!!How about this then:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
The only real down side to the car would be economy unless you wouldn't mind something with more miles on it then a 2ltr diesel is well within your budget:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Lovely looking car and without the girlie factor this time!
Grey Ghost said:
Bit left field
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
Type R was my first though, but I'm biased and it's often my first idea for this price range. Damn good choice though.http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3616581.htm
Just don't tell the wife about the V-Tec
Or there is the Astra, cheaper than the Ford but nowhere near as pretty:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
Evil.soup, not really keen on Fords to be honest and couldn't see myself owning one ever. You know how it is with brands you just have an irrational meh about.
Thanks for the Type R suggestion, really didn't enter my head at all,
which is why these threads can actually be quite helpful.
So just sent this link to my Mrs, saying it could be good to go for a bit of Japanese reliability:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3652338.htm (I prefer the face-lift cars). Obvioulsy not that one, but she'll get the gist of what I/we should be after.
Haven't heard back from her yet though...
Thanks for the Type R suggestion, really didn't enter my head at all,
which is why these threads can actually be quite helpful.So just sent this link to my Mrs, saying it could be good to go for a bit of Japanese reliability:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3652338.htm (I prefer the face-lift cars). Obvioulsy not that one, but she'll get the gist of what I/we should be after.
Haven't heard back from her yet though...
Bit of a barge but would soak up the commute very nicely.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3634964.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3634964.htm
Apologies in advance for being boring however what about a 320d compact. 60 takes just 8.9, should be comfy enough, reliable and combined fuel economy 50mpg. A good step up from a Polo. The only issue as with all diesels at this budget is finding one that isn't too leggy.
I'd also recommend an MR2 (as long as you don't need 4 seats or a boot) group 11 insurance, 38 mpg, cheap to service (between £100 - £200), more reiable than the tides and seriously good fun. For 5k you should be able to find a well looked after one with circa 50k.
I'd also recommend an MR2 (as long as you don't need 4 seats or a boot) group 11 insurance, 38 mpg, cheap to service (between £100 - £200), more reiable than the tides and seriously good fun. For 5k you should be able to find a well looked after one with circa 50k.
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