£6K Easier-Access Astra Replacement for FIL
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Afternoon all
Looking for a bit of input from the Buying masses for a reliable, replacement daily run-around for my FIL. Budget is £6K to replace a 2013 5dr Astra which is “starting to cost [him] money” (although I’d call it car ownership….)
He’s also looking for something with a more elevated driving position/easier to get in and out due to some back and knee issues, so has been looking along the lines of an SUV. Must be 5 door, and no smaller than the Astra to accommodate the grand-kids and associated paraphernalia.
A 1.5dci Qashqai auto has caught his eye, but apart from a bi-annual run to the lake district, his mileage is quite low and journeys typically less than 5 miles; thinking DPF issues might start to crop up. Not sure on the performance and reliability of Nissan auto’s either – (CVT box?).
No idea what else he should consider though.
Thanks
Looking for a bit of input from the Buying masses for a reliable, replacement daily run-around for my FIL. Budget is £6K to replace a 2013 5dr Astra which is “starting to cost [him] money” (although I’d call it car ownership….)
He’s also looking for something with a more elevated driving position/easier to get in and out due to some back and knee issues, so has been looking along the lines of an SUV. Must be 5 door, and no smaller than the Astra to accommodate the grand-kids and associated paraphernalia.
A 1.5dci Qashqai auto has caught his eye, but apart from a bi-annual run to the lake district, his mileage is quite low and journeys typically less than 5 miles; thinking DPF issues might start to crop up. Not sure on the performance and reliability of Nissan auto’s either – (CVT box?).
No idea what else he should consider though.
Thanks
Electric sheep said:
Afternoon all
Looking for a bit of input from the Buying masses for a reliable, replacement daily run-around for my FIL. Budget is £6K to replace a 2013 5dr Astra which is “starting to cost [him] money” (although I’d call it car ownership….)
He’s also looking for something with a more elevated driving position/easier to get in and out due to some back and knee issues, so has been looking along the lines of an SUV. Must be 5 door, and no smaller than the Astra to accommodate the grand-kids and associated paraphernalia.
A 1.5dci Qashqai auto has caught his eye, but apart from a bi-annual run to the lake district, his mileage is quite low and journeys typically less than 5 miles; thinking DPF issues might start to crop up. Not sure on the performance and reliability of Nissan auto’s either – (CVT box?).
No idea what else he should consider though.
Thanks
It doesn't sound like your FiL usage would suit a diesel, at 6k any car he buys may cost him more to run than his Astra.Looking for a bit of input from the Buying masses for a reliable, replacement daily run-around for my FIL. Budget is £6K to replace a 2013 5dr Astra which is “starting to cost [him] money” (although I’d call it car ownership….)
He’s also looking for something with a more elevated driving position/easier to get in and out due to some back and knee issues, so has been looking along the lines of an SUV. Must be 5 door, and no smaller than the Astra to accommodate the grand-kids and associated paraphernalia.
A 1.5dci Qashqai auto has caught his eye, but apart from a bi-annual run to the lake district, his mileage is quite low and journeys typically less than 5 miles; thinking DPF issues might start to crop up. Not sure on the performance and reliability of Nissan auto’s either – (CVT box?).
No idea what else he should consider though.
Thanks
Anyway here are some options.
Auto 1.4T Vauxhall Mokka SE:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306068...
Juke:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306058...
The Captain Obvious in me would suggest a Honda Jazz or a Ford B-Max; they are pretty good re accessibility.
Other thoughts. Maybe a small crossover-esque raised hatch; like a Suzuki Ignis, or SX4.
Fiat 500L (not pretty, but offers plenty of space and is a nice airy thing inside) or Fiat Tipo hatch could be worth a look too.
And you might squeak into an older Nissan Leaf for 6k, if he's open to an EV and can charge it at home. That would suit the low-mileage usage profile in a lot of ways.
But yeah I'd agree with others; he won't necessarily be buying guaranteed better reliability for 6k in this market in the way he would have done up until a few years ago.
Other thoughts. Maybe a small crossover-esque raised hatch; like a Suzuki Ignis, or SX4.
Fiat 500L (not pretty, but offers plenty of space and is a nice airy thing inside) or Fiat Tipo hatch could be worth a look too.
And you might squeak into an older Nissan Leaf for 6k, if he's open to an EV and can charge it at home. That would suit the low-mileage usage profile in a lot of ways.
But yeah I'd agree with others; he won't necessarily be buying guaranteed better reliability for 6k in this market in the way he would have done up until a few years ago.
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