Small automatic hatchback for around £8k
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Been tasked with finding/coming up with ideas for a small hatch (ideally Focus sized) for a family member.
Requirements:
- Needs to be an auto
- Not hideously expensive to tax
- Low chance of having a massive bill e.g. engine, gearbox etc
- Fun to drive would be a bonus
- Insurance isn't a significant issue
- Has to be ULEZ compliant
- Mileage is around 12k p.a. and want to keep it 5-7 years at least.
Having scratched my head, I am at an Auris or Prius. They have had a Mazda 3 previously.
Any ideas?
Requirements:
- Needs to be an auto
- Not hideously expensive to tax
- Low chance of having a massive bill e.g. engine, gearbox etc
- Fun to drive would be a bonus
- Insurance isn't a significant issue
- Has to be ULEZ compliant
- Mileage is around 12k p.a. and want to keep it 5-7 years at least.
Having scratched my head, I am at an Auris or Prius. They have had a Mazda 3 previously.
Any ideas?
Edited by 911Spanker on Thursday 6th March 14:54
Bit left-field, but about 7 years ago I put 40,000 trouble-free miles on one of these in a year and a half. The engine felt surprisingly pokey, the A/C was good and I don't remember seeing much below 50 mpg. It's even got CarPlay 
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502219...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502219...
911Spanker said:
Been tasked with finding/coming up with ideas for a small hatch (ideally Focus sized) for a family member.
Requirements:
- Needs to be an auto
- Not hideously expensive to tax
- Low chance of having a massive bill e.g. engine, gearbox etc
- Fun to drive would be a bonus
- Insurance isn't a significant issue
- Has to be ULEZ compliant
- Mileage is around 12k p.a. and want to keep it 5-7 years at least.
Having scratched my head, I am at an Auris or Prius. They have had a Mazda 3 previously.
Any ideas?
What's your usage as 12k p/a could be diesel territory.Requirements:
- Needs to be an auto
- Not hideously expensive to tax
- Low chance of having a massive bill e.g. engine, gearbox etc
- Fun to drive would be a bonus
- Insurance isn't a significant issue
- Has to be ULEZ compliant
- Mileage is around 12k p.a. and want to keep it 5-7 years at least.
Having scratched my head, I am at an Auris or Prius. They have had a Mazda 3 previously.
Any ideas?
Edited by 911Spanker on Thursday 6th March 14:54
Megane GT Nav:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502088...
Clio RS Trophy Nav:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503059...
Nav:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410265...
Swift SZ5:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502229...
Kia Ceed 4Tech:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502159...
CT200h:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501077...
At that mileage, you could double the budget, get an EV and still be much better off financially after 7 years. Niro, kona both have real world ranges over 200 miles. There's also the id3 but they're a bit s
t, and you'll then have to deal with VW dealers when it breaks (which it will).
This assumes you have off-road parking.
t, and you'll then have to deal with VW dealers when it breaks (which it will). This assumes you have off-road parking.
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