Family car - petrol - under 7k?

[jason61c]

Looking for a family car, school runs/3 kids. I'd like a petrol one. any ideas?

[HannsG]

Autotrader is a website advertising may cars.

Good luck

[Patch888]

Is that your only criteria?

[jason61c]

Reliable, interesting if possible?

3 kids..... not skinny profile tyres.

[Super Slo Mo]

I thought you had a company lease car? Or is this for the missus?

IS 250? 330i?

[p4cks]

MK5 Golf?

Safe, reliable, boring.

[Deerfoot]

Civic 1.8.

[zedx19]

Ford Mondeo Ecoboost 240PS

[S54Love]

B-Class Merc?

[DoubleD]

What have you spotted so far that you liked the look of?

[jason61c]

Super Slo Mo said:

I thought you had a company lease car? Or is this for the missus?

IS 250? 330i?

Yes I do... this is for the lady!

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the Mondeo in Ecoboost form would be a good shout, it'll take 3 children with ease whereas 330/C Class/IS250 will be a little tight:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the Mazda6 in 2.5 N/A form are another good call:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[jason61c]

Thanks for the links.... Don't think i'd be happy with a ford. Honda civic is looking like an option at the minute

[ZX10R NIN]

No problem what's wrong with a Ford? They're all as well built as each other these days.

If you don't mind the kids being in a bit of a squeeze then yes the Civic is a decent shout, also take a look at the Mazda3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[jason61c]

ZX10R NIN said:

No problem what's wrong with a Ford? They're all as well built as each other these days.

If you don't mind the kids being in a bit of a squeeze then yes the Civic is a decent shout, also take a look at the Mazda3:

I've just never had any luck with fords, I don't know anyone who has really? They're not comparable to a honda for reliablity still?

[ericmcn]

an is250 would be streets ahead of a mazda , ford or civic

[jason61c]

ericmcn said:

an is250 would be streets ahead of a mazda , ford or civic

I had an is220d, loved it. Just not ideal for the mrs with saloon boot and fixed rears that you can't drop.

[ZX10R NIN]

jason61c said:

I've just never had any luck with fords, I don't know anyone who has really? They're not comparable to a honda for reliablity still?

Fair enough, yes they're very reliable but as always when buying used it will be dependent on how well the previous owner has maintained it.

[ericmcn]

jason61c said:

I had an is220d, loved it. Just not ideal for the mrs with saloon boot and fixed rears that you can't drop.

well apples and oranges here -22d v is250; I had a 250 and it was great, I get what you are saying about less than ideal rear leg room and a small boot but other than that its almost perfect for a family saloon.

[DoubleD]

ericmcn said:

jason61c said:

I had an is220d, loved it. Just not ideal for the mrs with saloon boot and fixed rears that you can't drop.

well apples and oranges here -22d v is250; I had a 250 and it was great, I get what you are saying about less than ideal rear leg room and a small boot but other than that its almost perfect for a family saloon.

Hardly apples and oranges