Small Car for £3000

[rdb85]

The Renault Clio's look okay, never owned one but they are on the high side for tax etc, they also look expensive to fix. I have seen a couple of MK6 and MK7 Fiesta in the Zetec model which look okay. Dont like the look of a Honda Jazz, would prefer a Civic really, but its on the large side.

[anonymous-user]

Fiat Grande Punto 1.4T-jet Sporting

[rdb85]

Don't like Fiats. I'm thinking Renault Clio, or a Fiesta or Focus/Civic.

Seem good value for money. Which would people recommend?

[rdb85]

Sod it, I may as well get something nice, seen these:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

After all driving is supposed to be fun

[rdb85]

What is everyones thoughts on one of these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Okay its not small, but at least I can use the back seats if needed and it also has a boot, which I could not use in the Mini.

[jambo103]

Mazda 2 Sport?

Lots of toys as standard

[rdb85]

jambo103 said:

Mazda 2 Sport?

Lots of toys as standard

One of these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

They look a little bit boring.

[Mr2Mike]

rdb85 said:

What is everyones thoughts on one of these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Okay its not small, but at least I can use the back seats if needed and it also has a boot, which I could not use in the Mini.

Very practical, reasonable economy and loads of room in the boot. On the downside, like the Type R, they have a numb feeling EPAS rack that can stiffen up with age so they don't self centre properly. The gearboxes on the 1.6 seem to suffer from input shaft bearing issues.

[rdb85]

So I would be better with a focus then?

[Mr2Mike]

rdb85 said:

So I would be better with a focus then?

They are a better drivers car in terms of steering feel and dynamics IMO, but the 1.6 petrol MK2/2.5 Focus feels a bit sluggish, probably because they are quite a bit heavier.

[supersarbs]

chunkyjh said:

Fiat Panda 100hp

Agreed - fantastic cars!

[rdb85]

Mr2Mike said:

They are a better drivers car in terms of steering feel and dynamics IMO, but the 1.6 petrol MK2/2.5 Focus feels a bit sluggish, probably because they are quite a bit heavier.

Yeah I may look at a 1.8 or a 2.0 petrol

[rdb85]

Might have a look at https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/10-ford-fiesta-1.6-...

[rdb85]

So I may have someone coming to view the Mini. Any other recommendations on cars which I could look at?

Would not mind something with a bit more power. But also reliable and holds some of its value.