GOLF, A CLASS, HELP!!

[ben-ju56e]

Hi Guys

Wanting help with my next purchase.

I'm a dad with 2 young kids (5 and 2 years old). I need a practical car, probably won't do a tonne of miles and will mainly sit on the drive as I will have a van.
Looking for cheap to run, tax, service and maintain and maybe have a little fun with! 5 door ideally.
Budget around the 12k mark. Was thinking an A class as I've had one before and liked it or maybe a golf?! Nothing overly chav lol

What are peoples thoughts?
Cheers

[stevemcs]

Kia Ceed ... yes its in a different class but you will get a better warranty that will ultimately be cheaper to run. Out of those two i'd pick the Merc although the Golf will offer more space.

[wilbo83]

Check out the Seat Leon FR. Comes with fairly nippy petrol engines and sporty styling. Similar to a golf inside.

[Equilibrium25]

Mainly sit on the drive? Reliability key - go Toyota Auris, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, or Kia/Hyundai. Petrol, not diesel.

[Deerfoot]

Equilibrium25 said:

Mainly sit on the drive? Reliability key - go Toyota Auris, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, or Kia/Hyundai. Petrol, not diesel.

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[ZX10R NIN]

If you want a nice A Class go for an Infiniti Q30 they're the same car & you'll get a nice one for your budget.

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[Alfa Pete]

I’ve had a 64 plate A200d and a 66 plate Golf GTD.
The Golf is much better to drive and much more spacious both for boot and rear passengers.
I did have fewer niggles with the Merc though.

[ben-ju56e]

I've had an A class before so I know what I'm getting. The golfs look quite nice but I want something that puts a smile on the face as well. Anyone have any experience with the Astra GTC or focus ST? Focus looks a bit boring. What would be peoples pick in the hatch market? 5 door a preference as I have a two year old but I would be happy to struggle for the right car lol.