Looking for a daily driver £10-15k

[MrWorldwide]

I'm looking for a daily driver and actually struggling to come up with something that meets my requirements. Does anyone have any good ideas? Here's what I'm after:

• £10-15k, although might stretch a little further if needed
• ULEZ compliant
• Decent enough performance for motorway cruising
• Cheap running costs & maintenance
• Reliable
• No CVT!
• I'd like to avoid a hybrid unless the battery is backed by a decent warranty
• Prefer to buy from a franchised dealership
• Don't think I really need back seats, so a 2-seater might even be worth looking at

Reliability/dependability is really important, so my first thoughts were Honda or Toyota. I did think about something like a Toyota Yaris, but the CVT gearbox just puts me off and I'm really not sure about the looks of the Honda Civic I have something fun for the weekends so the daily driver doesn't need to be particularly exciting, although it would be good if I don't actively dislike it

Any suggestions appreciated!

Edited by MrWorldwide on Monday 3rd March 19:40

[edc]

Something Kia or Hyundai.

[ConnectionError]

Focus ST diesel

[LeftmostAardvark]

ConnectionError said:

Focus ST diesel

Or mondeo. Econetic 1.5td if you’re really feeling frugal, 2.0tdci if you want a bit more flexibility on motorway.

[ZX10R NIN]

MrWorldwide said:

I'm looking for a daily driver and actually struggling to come up with something that meets my requirements. Does anyone have any good ideas? Here's what I'm after:

• £10-15k, although might stretch a little further if needed
• ULEZ compliant
• Decent enough performance for motorway cruising
• Cheap running costs & maintenance
• Reliable
• No CVT!
• I'd like to avoid a hybrid unless the battery is backed by a decent warranty
• Prefer to buy from a franchised dealership
• Don't think I really need back seats, so a 2-seater might even be worth looking at

Reliability/dependability is really important, so my first thoughts were Honda or Toyota. I did think about something like a Toyota Yaris, but the CVT gearbox just puts me off and I'm really not sure about the looks of the Honda Civic I have something fun for the weekends so the daily driver doesn't need to be particularly exciting, although it would be good if I don't actively dislike it

Any suggestions appreciated!

Edited by MrWorldwide on Monday 3rd March 19:40

Kia Rio First GT Line S:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502119...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501178...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502129...

GT Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502068...

First Edition:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502028...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502159...

[Pickle_Rick]

If you have somewhere to charge at home, then a model 3 long range, 21 plate which has heat pump are now around £17k with sensible mileage. Perfect car for sitting on a motorway on Autopilot, especially when you have something fun to take out at weekend. Battery should be good for over 300,000 miles before it's junk, and tesla are rated most reliable EV manufacturer and way above likes of audi, skoda, merc etc (model Y most reliable according to car owner surveys, m3 not far behind). Also quite quick, and actually pretty decent in the corners for a car weighing 1800kg, 0-60 in 4.2s for when the moment calls.

Its more than your 15k budget, but the fuel savings and no need for annual service will make that back in a year probably.

Edited by Pickle_Rick on Monday 3rd March 21:34

[MrWorldwide]

There looks like a decent selection of Kia Rio's in my area, so looks like that fits the requirements perfectly Thanks for the suggestions guys!

[MrWorldwide]

I just wanted to add a little follow up... I bought a Kia Rio GT Line a couple of months ago and as a daily driver, it's perfect for me! Has everything I need and nothing I don't. Thank you

[ZX10R NIN]

MrWorldwide said:

I just wanted to add a little follow up... I bought a Kia Rio GT Line a couple of months ago and as a daily driver, it's perfect for me! Has everything I need and nothing I don't. Thank you

Glad you got sorted.