I'm sorry, what car.
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Jayho

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2,394 posts

193 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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Hi PH masses, I'm terribly sorry for yet another whatcar.

Background - I have £3k to spend on a new to me car. (Could possibly be £4k if I sell my car/px my car) But I still require my car daily, so idealy I want to buy before I sell.

My commute is a 15ish miles of mixed D/c (7 Miles) and back roads for the rest. So far my car history have been light small hatchbacks which have been a hoot to drive on the backroads and I just love backroads. Reason for change is purely because I'm starting to feel tired with a little bumpy car and my back is hurting with old age wink (22)

Criteria -
Preferably 4 doors, but 5 seats is a must ( frown sometimes required to ferry about family members, and if I had 4 seats it doesnt fit everyone)

Hopefully something which is 2002+ in age.

As long as its not <30mpg I'm fine with.

Something which is going to be comfy for my back and still fun to drive.

Parts being reasonably priced when stuff does go wrong.

I'm 22, so insurance aint too much bother, but rules out the likes of Impreza's unfortunately frown

So far I've had to rule out DC2's and EP3's due to them only seating 4.

I've been looking at 330D's, but ones which fall in to the price range seem to be higher millage and on its last few legs.

A3/A4's have been falling to the same price also, but again, ones within price are a bit long legged.

Not too much of a badge snob but would prefer a nice badge for a change wink

Some pull would be nice, as long as it isnt slower than my wee lil Ignis I'm happy.

Think that about covers it, if I've missed anything else out let me know, and over to you guys smile

Dave Hedgehog

15,799 posts

227 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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golf

okie592

2,711 posts

190 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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ALFA 156

K321

4,127 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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2006 saab 9-5aero
2005 model volvo s60 t5
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billzeebub

3,891 posts

222 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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Skoda Octavia VRs?

Jayho

Original Poster:

2,394 posts

193 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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Thanks for the reply guys.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3355749.htm

Found that local to me. All seems good, but I cant help but think its looking a bit dated?

GuitarTech

582 posts

173 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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Looks very tidy. What's not to like?

dav123a

1,220 posts

182 months

Friday 3rd February 2012
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MG ZT or mondeo St220 ?