What sensible car - 2k?
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My girlfriend needs a new car, but it needs to be fairly sensible - cheap to run, cheap to insure, ideally 4 seats and about £2k (possibly more if it's extra cheap to run).
It needs to be suitable for motorways as I'll use it to commute to work fairly often, and we have an mx-5 and a couple of bikes for B road blasting and trackdays.
Unfortunately I have pretty much nil knowledge on sensible cars... What would people recommend for the above requirements? We're open to any suggestions as long as it's cheap to insure, cheap to run, and good on fuel.
I was thinking along the lines of Focuses (Focii?), Almeras etc, but I don't really know much about them (or their competitors...).
TIA
It needs to be suitable for motorways as I'll use it to commute to work fairly often, and we have an mx-5 and a couple of bikes for B road blasting and trackdays.
Unfortunately I have pretty much nil knowledge on sensible cars... What would people recommend for the above requirements? We're open to any suggestions as long as it's cheap to insure, cheap to run, and good on fuel.
I was thinking along the lines of Focuses (Focii?), Almeras etc, but I don't really know much about them (or their competitors...).
TIA
Evening,
Is that 4 seats, or 4 doors?
Is she particularly badge conscious?
Do you want it to be younger than 10 years?
I would just put your criteria into Autotrader and see what comes up.
If anything is catching your eye, the Honest John website gives some down to earth car by car reviews, which will highlight major failings.
Ian
Is that 4 seats, or 4 doors?
Is she particularly badge conscious?
Do you want it to be younger than 10 years?
I would just put your criteria into Autotrader and see what comes up.
If anything is catching your eye, the Honest John website gives some down to earth car by car reviews, which will highlight major failings.
Ian
Focus good choice.
Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
tyrewrecker said:
Accord type r
Would love to, but I suspect it falls short of the economical and cheap to insure requirements!Ian Geary said:
Evening,
Is that 4 seats, or 4 doors?
Is she particularly badge conscious?
Do you want it to be younger than 10 years?
I would just put your criteria into Autotrader and see what comes up.
If anything is catching your eye, the Honest John website gives some down to earth car by car reviews, which will highlight major failings. Ian
4 seats is fine, and badge & age don't matter to us. I've put a search in AutoTrader & PH, but the trouble is is that I don't know which of these sensible cars is best! I've never taken an interest in any of them as they're all so boring, so I know nothing about them Is that 4 seats, or 4 doors?
Is she particularly badge conscious?
Do you want it to be younger than 10 years?
I would just put your criteria into Autotrader and see what comes up.
If anything is catching your eye, the Honest John website gives some down to earth car by car reviews, which will highlight major failings. Ian
Lordbenny said:
This is PistonHeads, we dont 'do' sensible!
Me neither, that's the problem rallycross said:
Focus good choice.
Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Interesting shout, I'll have a look into them. I've got a thing against Golfs for some reason, but I could probably live with a Polo!Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
They drive a lot better than similar year Golf's which are like a wallowing boat in comparison to a good Polo.
They also did a petrol Sport 1.4 100 bhp if you dont fancy the derv
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
They also did a petrol Sport 1.4 100 bhp if you dont fancy the derv
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
rallycross said:
Focus good choice.
Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
The Polo's a very good call. I once drove one from Blighty to the Alpes and then onto Venice, back across Italy to Chamonix, then back to Blighty. Remarkably comfortable, very competent on Autoroute & Auostrada, and a real blast of fun in the mountains...it was packed to the gunwales with holiday gear...and even managed to get a speeding ticket!Also worth looking at Polo Tdi Sport 100 02-04 model 5 door, like this. You might get a decent one for £2.5k.
50 mpg, Big enough/powerfull enough to feel at home on the motorway, old but robust.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
Mmmm, did the Carabinieri ever get paid?
Mellow Matt said:
Puma - I had thought about it as I do like them, but I doubt they're that good for fuel/tax/insurance...?
tax would be from 135-220 quid a year depending on whether its the 1.4, 1.6 or 1.7I think you would be looking at mid/high 30's mpg, Insurance is pretty average, I got quoted 450 last week for a 1.7 puma, and 375 for fiat seicento sporting (both about the same age and value)
sawman said:
tax would be from 135-220 quid a year depending on whether its the 1.4, 1.6 or 1.7
I think you would be looking at mid/high 30's mpg, Insurance is pretty average, I got quoted 450 last week for a 1.7 puma, and 375 for fiat seicento sporting (both about the same age and value)
I've got a mate who's got the 1.7 and recommends it, but I'd like something that does higher mpg really; are the 1.4s & 1.6s any good? I notice they're a lot rarer than the 1.7s.I think you would be looking at mid/high 30's mpg, Insurance is pretty average, I got quoted 450 last week for a 1.7 puma, and 375 for fiat seicento sporting (both about the same age and value)
Also, my gf had an accident recently, so we need something insurance friendly - not sure how a 1.7 Puma would fare.
Mellow Matt said:
I've got a mate who's got the 1.7 and recommends it, but I'd like something that does higher mpg really; are the 1.4s & 1.6s any good? I notice they're a lot rarer than the 1.7s.
Also, my gf had an accident recently, so we need something insurance friendly - not sure how a 1.7 Puma would fare.
They aren't bad, get a quoteAlso, my gf had an accident recently, so we need something insurance friendly - not sure how a 1.7 Puma would fare.
Plus you can get a good one for a lot less and put extra towards fuel
Mellow Matt said:
I've got a mate who's got the 1.7 and recommends it, but I'd like something that does higher mpg really; are the 1.4s & 1.6s any good? I notice they're a lot rarer than the 1.7s.
Also, my gf had an accident recently, so we need something insurance friendly - not sure how a 1.7 Puma would fare.
I seem to remember that back in the day the 1.4s were well received, not that much slower in real terms than the 1.7. my wife had a 1.7 back in '98, it was great. I have been researching them recently as a possible winter daily driver. There aren't any 1.4's near me so I haven't really looked at themAlso, my gf had an accident recently, so we need something insurance friendly - not sure how a 1.7 Puma would fare.
I would consider a 1.4, one of the joys of the puma is its handling, I cant see that being significantly different with the small motor
have a look on pumapeaople.com - there may be some opinions
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