Looking for a new daily car, 6k-8k, max 10k - Page 1 - Car Buying

loubot1

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Wednesday 4th December 2024

Hi all, I'm looking for a new daily driver as I'm bored of my old 06 fiesta and although it has been reliable, it's about to need a lot of work done on it that's worth more than what I could sell it for.

My commute is only max 20 miles a day and it's mostly through town/country roads so diesel is not an option for me.

I have been looking at all price ranges and I've changed my mind numerous times on what I want and still haven't made my mind up!

I would prefer a hatchback but I could get away with a saloon/SUV. I have most recently been trying to decide between going for a 2014 1.4 VW Golf or 2017 1.4 Seat Leon which ranges between £6k-£9k, or going for a more fun car like an 06-10 Audi S3 or a similar age Golf GTI. However, I would prefer not to get a car with loads of miles on it (unless you guys can convince me it's not a bad thing, I just don't want to get stung) and I don't know what to look out for on these models.

Are there any other recommendations that you guys have?

Thanks in advance smile

66HFM

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I think it would depend what your other requirements are, e.g. number of seats, performance, mpg etc.

Seat Leon FR petrol or Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0 TFSi.
I wouldn't be particularly put off by mileage, by on condition and service history.

ZX10R NIN

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supermak

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ZX10R NIN said:

The Alfa's are great looking cars. not sure how reliable they are at that age though!

Brett748

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I picked up a really clean 2017 55k mile, FSH, F56 Mini Cooper S for £9.5k with a brilliant specification including XL Media, heated leather, Harmon Kardon audio, excitement pack etc back in September.

Its a brilliant daily driver. Surprisingly refined, comfortable and can easily return 45mpg on the motorway.

ZX10R NIN

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supermak said:

The Alfa's are great looking cars. not sure how reliable they are at that age though!

They're actually a reliable car the 1.4t drivetrain is well proven.