What small auto for £2k?

[cammy33]

I've been tasked to find a small automatic for my Father, looking for something Focus/Astra size? He has a 1.6 Focus Auto out in Spain which he likes & has been pretty reliable, but he is moving home nxt month. So is the box in the Focus anygood or has he been lucky? Or is there anything better out there for £2k?

[cammy33]

Anybody?

[Krikkit]

I found the auto box in the Mk.1 Focus an absolute pig. Otherwise the car is pretty spectacular for a cheap hatchback.

[cammy33]

Who makes the auto that's in the Focus?

[SuperHangOn]

I'm pretty sure the autoboxes in Fords of that vintage are weak and only last 60k or so.

Something like an IS200 or Merc W202 might be better

Edited by SuperHangOn on Wednesday 10th April 15:10

[excel monkey]

Anything Japanese with a conventional torque converter autobox (not CVT).

Civic, Corolla, that kind of thing. Should be able to get a decent EP (breadvan) Civic for £2k.

[cammy33]

Honda Civic is my other choice I have selected a few to view. Thanks.