Help for car for Daughter

[Jamescrs]

Trevor555 said:

A friend runs a Nissan Cube auto.

His is a proper auto, later one's are CVT I think.

Based on a Nissan Micra.

He's run it for quite a few years now, zero issues/costs, apart from servicing.

£5,000 would buy a nice, low mileage, one.

But the looks.... Love it, or hate it...

Edited by Trevor555 on Friday 23 June 17:43

Not assisting the OP but I do love the looks of a Nissan cube now, when they were new I hated it but now I think they are really cool, never driven one and I don't need one but the want as a spare car is significant.

[Sir Bagalot]

trevalvole said:

If the Aygo is still reliable, then why not keep it and get the boot leak fixed?

TBF they are probably the most documented fixable leaks out there

[Martyn76]

chrisch77 said:

The solution is clear. Early Nissan Leaf for £5k. No gears or road tax to worry about, charge it at home every night and it should be good for a 40 mile round commute.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334920327079?mkcid=16&a...

An early Zoe would probably fit the bill better, but you’ll need closer to 6k to secure one.

I was thinking Leaf too, especially if there is charging points available at her new workplace.

[3anascooter]

Double check insurance for young people on an EV. To add my 23 year old daughter to MG4 added just over £1000 a year to the lease payments
Whereas her insurance on her Smart Forfour is £340 fully comp

[ZX10R NIN]

Steve H said:

Hi all,

We need to look for a new car for my 21yr old Daughter who has just got a new job but will now be doing 40 mile round trip to work as opposed to 3 mile at present. She passed her test in April and currently has a Toyota Aygo, 2005 AUTOMATIC. Its a bit beaten up, leaks in the boot and has marks (from Pre Purchase) on most panels.

My concern is reliability but also comfort for the long Journey. The problem is that she passed her test in an Auto and so we can only consider an auto. I am VERY keen to avoid anything with a clutchless auto, as a family we have had a few Auto's, including a Fiat 500 and Citreon C2 and these have all had gearbox issues.

So, after setting the scene can anyone recommend a "proper" auto, smallish type car up to about £5K ? or at least a manufacturer that doesn't use these clutchless type, semi auto boxes

Cheers

I'd say a CLC 200cdi would be my pick, they;re reliable great for commuting & a good buy,:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306038...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302164...

You'll have to upgrade the headunit so your daughter has all the modern connectivity.