Another indecisive bloke - Help!

[TmcG]

Hi all,

This is my first forum submission so please bear with me. I've had a read through the rules but if there's anything that needs to be adjusted please let me know.

I've recently got a new job and whilst i can get public transport, a car would be far more easier and cost effective. My budget is around 13k and I've been looking at a number for cars, but what i'm looking for is:

- a hatchback or estate
- automatic
- reliable automatic gearbox
- 1.2 or above (as where i'll be working is quite hilly and maybe the odd A-road here and there if required)
- 16 reg or above

My problem is that i'm indecisive as it is, and with so many manufacturers out there it's hard to choose. I was looking at either of the below recently:

Toyota Yaris Hybrid/Petrol 1.5 Icon Tech 5-Door
Ford Fiesta 1.2 automatic 5-Door

Can anyone else recommend a decent runner that's not too expensive to maintain? I've been looking at Autotrader and Dealers, but what attracts me to dealers is the warranty that's thrown in with used cars.

Cheers,

Tom

[GreatGranny]

How many miles do you do a year?

Is a Yaris/Fiesta the size you want or what about a Focus/Golf?

Few suggestions below.

Auris Still warranty left (think they have 5 years)

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

Jazz

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

Fiesta

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

Focus

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

Mito

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

Nissan Note

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

[TmcG]

Thank you!

Annual mileage would be around the 9,000 mark. 10,000 will be extremely comfortable.

A Focus or a Golf would certainly be on the cards as i don't think the sizes are that much bigger.

[GreatGranny]

My Dad has a 17 reg Fiesta and I was quite surprised just how big it was.

As you said not a huge amount of difference.

[kieranblenk]

Skoda Fabia Estate or Suzuki Baleno would be where I'd be looking. We've not long since bought a Renault Clio dCi EDC which is a great little car, really roomy inside and is very quiet and comfortable.

[TmcG]

I'm leaning towards a Ford Fiesta but a lot of the automatics i'm coming across are 1.0, which is a slight put-off. I've heard that Powershift isn't great however, the more recent models with automatic transmissions are far more reliable and contain an 1.0 EcoBoost engine, but i'm not sure how well they do on motorways?

Although i'm predominantly using this car as an A to B runner, i might go on the motorway on the odd occasion...

[Over over under steer]

TmcG said:

I'm leaning towards a Ford Fiesta but a lot of the automatics i'm coming across are 1.0, which is a slight put-off. I've heard that Powershift isn't great however, the more recent models with automatic transmissions are far more reliable and contain an 1.0 EcoBoost engine, but i'm not sure how well they do on motorways?

Although i'm predominantly using this car as an A to B runner, i might go on the motorway on the odd occasion...

Don't get yourself stuck on engine size. The 1.0 is a turbocharged engine with lots of pull, whereas I believe the 1.2 of naturally aspirated. You'll find the 1.0 a more potent and powerful engine.

I drove one in Portugal as a hire car and it was no problem on the motorways.

[GreatGranny]

TmcG said:

I'm leaning towards a Ford Fiesta but a lot of the automatics i'm coming across are 1.0, which is a slight put-off. I've heard that Powershift isn't great however, the more recent models with automatic transmissions are far more reliable and contain an 1.0 EcoBoost engine, but i'm not sure how well they do on motorways?

Although i'm predominantly using this car as an A to B runner, i might go on the motorway on the odd occasion...

Have a drive and see what you think.

Not driven one but they are meant to be a decent engine and all early issues sorted.

[StuTheGrouch]

Alfa Giulietta? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[ZX10R NIN]

Remember if the cars have full history you should be able to extend the Manufacturer's Warranty on a 2016 car or maybe have some leftover depending on the reg date.

The first

1.4T Astra Elite Nav these are great value loaded with kit a decent drive & the VFM option

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...

1.4T Hyundai i30 SE Nav

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

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

2.0 N/A Mazda3 SE-L Nav

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

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

Sport Nav

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

DS4 Prestige

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

The next cars are dual clutch:
Civic Sport Nav

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

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

Alfa Giulietta TCT

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

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

1.5T Focus Titanium X

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

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

1.4T Leon FR Tech

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

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

1.8T FR Tech

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

Leftfield Option:

Clio RS 200

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

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