Can't get over car prices, need help up to £12k
Discussion
As title.
I'm trying to find an Auto, Diesel, which can easily carry a double pram, 2 babies, 2 adults and all the luggage in the boot.
Euro doesn't matter, Leeds isn't on the agenda for a tightening of rules yet.
We managed to get rid of the MG ZS my partner had and got 12k for it - a fair price given condition.
Yet, I'm from the other end of the spectrum, paid £1100 for my Octavia 1.9 and can't see any value in basically anything at the moment to possibly say "yep, that's the car".
We've considered - Qashqai (high spec, but expensive, we've got one on the list FSH 1 owner for 11k - it's far away, though). Also, space, severely lacking.
Octavia - too expensive, I don't trust the VW DCT box, happy to be proven wrong. On a low-ish mileage, would be very little room for emergencies if anything went wrong
V70 - too old and would need to fit isofix ourselves (partner doesn't like idea of that). Later ones are too high mileage for the price, D5 seems overkill
XC60 - absolutely on edge of budget for something ok - but spec can be lacking and repair bills will be silly, diff, etc.
Sportage - again, upper end of budget, looking at 2012-13 for that, and spec isn't great. AWD - overkill, tax is a bit high, and MPG isn't great
Astra - only a couple worth considering, and then they're over 9k for a 15 plate?
S-Max/Focus/Mondeo - number of reasons but no to all
Avoiding anything Peugeot / Citroen (I know Vauxhall now under same tree but they weren't when cars we are looking at were produced).
My sweetspot is 7k, with either good service history or, cheap enough to get a complete service done with inspection etc. I don't want to leave my partner stranded somewhere with a car that cost 12k, and no provision for any kind of repair.
So ultimately, tax matters, cheaper the better. "Basic" would be good - ubiquity of parts and cost of repairs (we can do this ourselves). And space - has to last us atleast 5 years and all that entails in terms of more "stuff" lugged around.
Sorry if this is a bit of a minefield - I just can't get my head around anything because of the stupid prices!
I'm trying to find an Auto, Diesel, which can easily carry a double pram, 2 babies, 2 adults and all the luggage in the boot.
Euro doesn't matter, Leeds isn't on the agenda for a tightening of rules yet.
We managed to get rid of the MG ZS my partner had and got 12k for it - a fair price given condition.
Yet, I'm from the other end of the spectrum, paid £1100 for my Octavia 1.9 and can't see any value in basically anything at the moment to possibly say "yep, that's the car".
We've considered - Qashqai (high spec, but expensive, we've got one on the list FSH 1 owner for 11k - it's far away, though). Also, space, severely lacking.
Octavia - too expensive, I don't trust the VW DCT box, happy to be proven wrong. On a low-ish mileage, would be very little room for emergencies if anything went wrong
V70 - too old and would need to fit isofix ourselves (partner doesn't like idea of that). Later ones are too high mileage for the price, D5 seems overkill
XC60 - absolutely on edge of budget for something ok - but spec can be lacking and repair bills will be silly, diff, etc.
Sportage - again, upper end of budget, looking at 2012-13 for that, and spec isn't great. AWD - overkill, tax is a bit high, and MPG isn't great
Astra - only a couple worth considering, and then they're over 9k for a 15 plate?
S-Max/Focus/Mondeo - number of reasons but no to all
Avoiding anything Peugeot / Citroen (I know Vauxhall now under same tree but they weren't when cars we are looking at were produced).
My sweetspot is 7k, with either good service history or, cheap enough to get a complete service done with inspection etc. I don't want to leave my partner stranded somewhere with a car that cost 12k, and no provision for any kind of repair.
So ultimately, tax matters, cheaper the better. "Basic" would be good - ubiquity of parts and cost of repairs (we can do this ourselves). And space - has to last us atleast 5 years and all that entails in terms of more "stuff" lugged around.
Sorry if this is a bit of a minefield - I just can't get my head around anything because of the stupid prices!
Well, bad news, it's a Qashqai.
Justification was, it's FSH at a main dealer, 1 owner car. It's the 1.6 diesel with CVT, £30 road tax.
Hasn't left us with much to play with for maintenance but I've struggled to find much real evidence against either the engine or gearbox in this application (or, in any).
Ideally my partner will do the manual license in a year or two and open up better options.
Thanks for everyones input - I'd have got a low mileage 1.9 TDI Octavia estate myself.
Justification was, it's FSH at a main dealer, 1 owner car. It's the 1.6 diesel with CVT, £30 road tax.
Hasn't left us with much to play with for maintenance but I've struggled to find much real evidence against either the engine or gearbox in this application (or, in any).
Ideally my partner will do the manual license in a year or two and open up better options.
Thanks for everyones input - I'd have got a low mileage 1.9 TDI Octavia estate myself.
Ok, I've announced I'm not trusting of a Qashqai! This garage is just a sole trader, so would struggle with anything legal if the car developed problems. CVT seem riddled with issues at any mileage, regardless of service history.
There are a couple of Astra's on low miles, 2.0 CDTI Auto - seem ok?
Or a later one with the 1.6, Euro 6.
There are a couple of Astra's on low miles, 2.0 CDTI Auto - seem ok?
Or a later one with the 1.6, Euro 6.
tallpaul26 said:
Fair enough. What’s wrong with them?
My BIL had no complaints about his. We bought a 2017 petrol version based on his experience and ran it for 3 years. Only moved on as a 7 seater was needed. The CX5 is a high quality product, punches well above its price for quality and comfort. Engines aren’t very Pistonheads though!
Joey Deacon said:
My girlfriend only has an Auto licence, I can guarantee this will never happen. 30 seconds after trying to drive a manual she will decide it is "too hard" and "doesn't like it" and give up.
Which is fine if I can get a trustworthy Automatic! I like the sluggish ones (I had a couple of 75's and loved the Auto gearbox)There's a decent Astra I'll go view tonight. On the basis it's as described I guess we'll go ahead.
I suggested Insignia's but my partner doesn't like the look of them, which is fair enough, although they seem to look ok and cheaper.
Thanks everyone but we decided on an Astra. Low miles, 2 owners at roughly same ownership intervals. 2.0 Auto. Have had so much trouble with garages recently and been kind of impressed by the place we've ended up getting a car.
I'd go for anything myself, probably something private and set aside money, but I'm ok fixing things, and most aren't.
I've owned maybe 10 cars roughly. Only ever had 1 blow up properly (cambelt tensioner KV6), and the shifter cables snapped on an MGF.
So really the real risk is just the modern rubbish and the autobox. Think I'm happy taking that risk.
I'd go for anything myself, probably something private and set aside money, but I'm ok fixing things, and most aren't.
I've owned maybe 10 cars roughly. Only ever had 1 blow up properly (cambelt tensioner KV6), and the shifter cables snapped on an MGF.
So really the real risk is just the modern rubbish and the autobox. Think I'm happy taking that risk.
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