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Need a small car for the G-Unit...
None negociables;
Small
4 seat
Automatic
Under 20k
Under 3 year old
Reliable
Had a bit of a squizz on AT and it's looking like a nearly new Dacia Spring. EV isn't necessary but nor is it a deal breaker-it'll just do pottering around from one village to another and can easily be charged at home but I actually thought some small Honda or Suzuki 1.0 petrol would be what AT threw up. Turns out small, auto, reliable boxes are rare!
Ideal Situation;
Circa £10k +/-
None negociables;
Small
4 seat
Automatic
Under 20k
Under 3 year old
Reliable
Had a bit of a squizz on AT and it's looking like a nearly new Dacia Spring. EV isn't necessary but nor is it a deal breaker-it'll just do pottering around from one village to another and can easily be charged at home but I actually thought some small Honda or Suzuki 1.0 petrol would be what AT threw up. Turns out small, auto, reliable boxes are rare!
Ideal Situation;
Circa £10k +/-
My 81 year old mum has an auto Aygo which is faultless, she pays a small monthly sum for a care package that includes service and mot plus importantly collection and delivery. They helpfully let her know when it's due as she forgets. Gearbox is slow but suits her needs of buzzing about reliably.
PRO5T said:
Need a small car for the G-Unit...
None negociables;
Small
4 seat
Automatic
Under 20k
Under 3 year old
Reliable
Had a bit of a squizz on AT and it's looking like a nearly new Dacia Spring. EV isn't necessary but nor is it a deal breaker-it'll just do pottering around from one village to another and can easily be charged at home but I actually thought some small Honda or Suzuki 1.0 petrol would be what AT threw up. Turns out small, auto, reliable boxes are rare!
Ideal Situation;
Circa £10k +/-
50kwh Corsa:None negociables;
Small
4 seat
Automatic
Under 20k
Under 3 year old
Reliable
Had a bit of a squizz on AT and it's looking like a nearly new Dacia Spring. EV isn't necessary but nor is it a deal breaker-it'll just do pottering around from one village to another and can easily be charged at home but I actually thought some small Honda or Suzuki 1.0 petrol would be what AT threw up. Turns out small, auto, reliable boxes are rare!
Ideal Situation;
Circa £10k +/-
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610167...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610187...
Kia Stonic:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610277...
ZX10R NIN said:
50kwh Corsa:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610167...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610187...
Kia Stonic:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610277...
Under 20k miles preferred.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610167...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610187...
Kia Stonic:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610277...
Honda Jazz
My 86 Year old mother has one from 2004 it is super practical, cheap on parts and maintenance and the easiest box on wheels I’ve ever driven.
The boot area with the rear seats down will take quite a large load (fnrr fnrr).
She’s had it from almost new and it has never let her down
My 86 Year old mother has one from 2004 it is super practical, cheap on parts and maintenance and the easiest box on wheels I’ve ever driven.
The boot area with the rear seats down will take quite a large load (fnrr fnrr).
She’s had it from almost new and it has never let her down
Went through this with my 84 yr old mum back in the summer, looked at a few options including the Jazz but ended up with a used 24 plate Yaris for £18k, automatic, parking sensors, etc, easy to drive according to her and better looking than the equivalent Jazz.
Not had it serviced yet but it's due next year, getting it serviced at a Toyota dealer extends the warranty on the car by a year which gives her peace of mind should anything go wrong.
Not had it serviced yet but it's due next year, getting it serviced at a Toyota dealer extends the warranty on the car by a year which gives her peace of mind should anything go wrong.
Edited by Martyn76 on Wednesday 28th October 14:08
PRO5T said:
Nurburgsingh said:
Toyota Yaris or AYGO-X type thing?
Not at that budget for the age range it would appear unless my AT-Fu is weak?They are a bit tinny, but if its just for pootling around town then its fine... My mums got one, "full spec" - decent car play, parking sensors and the same leather wheel as the GR Yaris has.
PRO5T said:
So far, the Dacia Spring for EV and Kia Picanto for ICE seem to be within a couple of grand of budget and the best suggestions.
If you're going to spend a couple of K more then yes you can get a EV Corsa with 20k on the clock:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610227...
MG4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609236...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610197...
i20:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606123...
Kia Stonic:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608155...
Bayon:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609105...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610026...
Mazda2:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609146...
Leaf:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609156...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610157...
Another shout for the Honda Jazz, but no chance the OP will get one to meet his requirements at that budget....need at least £15k for something less than 3 years old & 20k miles (assuming you don't want a CAT car?)
Great little cars, cheap to run, super reliable, easy to maintain yourself & surprisingly spacious inside for such a small car, my wife loves them, think she's on her 5th one now.
Great little cars, cheap to run, super reliable, easy to maintain yourself & surprisingly spacious inside for such a small car, my wife loves them, think she's on her 5th one now.
I know the age and mileage are in the OPs requirement, but for a Yaris/Aygo/Jazz you could easily relax it a bit as they're all as reliable as a brick. My then 79 year old mother replaced her 10 year old Yaris with a new one last year, absolutely no problems with the old one but she fancied changing now to ensure the new one sees her out 
My wife sold her 2006 (I think) Jazz to a friend years ago, it had a new clutch last year but otherwise refuses to die.
My wife sold her 2006 (I think) Jazz to a friend years ago, it had a new clutch last year but otherwise refuses to die.
Just had a look at the Clio mentioned in the podcast, thinking it seemed too good to be true, it is a Cat S.
The Spring is underpowered and not suitable for medium/long journeys, but if doing shortish journeys will be okay. Just make sure it's not got the original linglong tyres as apparently they are dangerously lacking in grip!
The best option has got to be the Mazda: it is safer, faster, more luxurious and generally a higher quality product than the Spring. They failed to sell in big numbers due to their poor battery and range, but would make a very cool and cheap to run grandma car.
The Spring is underpowered and not suitable for medium/long journeys, but if doing shortish journeys will be okay. Just make sure it's not got the original linglong tyres as apparently they are dangerously lacking in grip!
The best option has got to be the Mazda: it is safer, faster, more luxurious and generally a higher quality product than the Spring. They failed to sell in big numbers due to their poor battery and range, but would make a very cool and cheap to run grandma car.
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