Best Sub £3k Motor

[SSG1000]

Looking for a run around car for under £3k. Will do a 70 mile round trip in this car daily.

Which car will be the best and the most trouble free?

[ZX10R NIN]

SSG1000 said:

Looking for a run around car for under £3k. Will do a 70 mile round trip in this car daily.

Which car will be the best and the most trouble free?

It depends on your type of journey? Motorway/A/B/Road

Any specific type of car?

Without any specifics I'd say a CLK320 cdi ticks a lot of boxes a remapped one will average 45-47mpg tank to tank, make sure the gearbox service has been done if not knock £300 off the price.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108166...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373704066186?hash=item5...

The 220 is also an option & will land you a newer car fuel wise you'll be 2-3 mpg better off real world:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108256...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103270...

CLC220 cdi Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107315...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008212...

The above have bulletproof drivetrains & will see you right for quite a few years whilst making journeys a breeze.

Other options:

2.0d Astra GTC SRI 160

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008293...

Volvo C30 R Design 140

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108276...

If you want a fun steer then the Megane RS dci 175 is the clear winner:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109046...

Or the newer coupe in GT spec is a good call:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105222...

Or hatch

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107295...

[epom]

Quick on the draw ZX10, great work.

[Maximus Decimus Meridius]

Surely the answer is the best car you can find for £3k.

I'd be buying on condition rather than a specific make and model.
A crap car is a crap car no matter what badge us stuck on the bonnet