What car.... KIA and scrappage content
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Hi All, 
My little civic is on its last legs..
Seeing as its 11 years old and has a number of issues with it, I'm not happy sticking it up for sale. I've called webuyanycar and a couple of local scrap dealers and the best offer I've had has been £200. I am therefore considering getting a new car (my first ever "new" car) using the civic as scrapage.
My budget for a replacement is a maximum of 5.5k (although I'd prefer to spend less than that). The only two cars that seem to fall into this price range are the Kia Picanto (4.5k inc scrapage) and the Kia Rio (5.5k inc scrapage).
Car usage: Weekend use only (I train to work Mon-Fri). Mainly weekly local shopping runs; A 30 mile (round trip) on A roads through London once a fortnight and the odd 100-150 mile motorway journey once a month.
The car needs to be reliable and practical (in the sense that it will generally ferry 2 adults [3 occasionally] with not a lot of luggage). I don't need it to be fun to drive [I know, I know, I'm a heathen] or "cool".
So, my questions are
1) Are there any other cars I should consider (in my <£5500 price range)?
2) Is there some other way that I can get rid of my civic for good/better money?
3) Shall I stump up the extra grand and get the slightly bigger Rio rather than the 4.4k Picanto?
4) Any of you guys/girls have had or have a Picanto or Rio? If so, any information you'd care to share about them will be gratefully received.
Thank you all, looking forward to your views/comments
-FatVik
My little civic is on its last legs..
Seeing as its 11 years old and has a number of issues with it, I'm not happy sticking it up for sale. I've called webuyanycar and a couple of local scrap dealers and the best offer I've had has been £200. I am therefore considering getting a new car (my first ever "new" car) using the civic as scrapage.My budget for a replacement is a maximum of 5.5k (although I'd prefer to spend less than that). The only two cars that seem to fall into this price range are the Kia Picanto (4.5k inc scrapage) and the Kia Rio (5.5k inc scrapage).
Car usage: Weekend use only (I train to work Mon-Fri). Mainly weekly local shopping runs; A 30 mile (round trip) on A roads through London once a fortnight and the odd 100-150 mile motorway journey once a month.
The car needs to be reliable and practical (in the sense that it will generally ferry 2 adults [3 occasionally] with not a lot of luggage). I don't need it to be fun to drive [I know, I know, I'm a heathen] or "cool".
So, my questions are
1) Are there any other cars I should consider (in my <£5500 price range)?
2) Is there some other way that I can get rid of my civic for good/better money?
3) Shall I stump up the extra grand and get the slightly bigger Rio rather than the 4.4k Picanto?
4) Any of you guys/girls have had or have a Picanto or Rio? If so, any information you'd care to share about them will be gratefully received.
Thank you all, looking forward to your views/comments
-FatVik
I've driven a diesel Rio about four years ago and was really impressed.
Masses of go in the diesel (which you won't get for your budget) but not a huge amount of space. Handling was excellent, similar to a Focus (which is a good thing) although it was a bit noisy. The 1.4 base model is very basic though. The dashboard is ugly and the wipers/indicators are the "wrong" way round for drivers of European cars but it's well put together and a decent little car.
Oh and as a complete aside, if you want something cute, you can get a Twingo for £5,350 ish. Would take it any day over a Hyundai i10 or Picanto, and it should be pretty reliable (new Renaults are getting close to Nissan) and safe, albeit with only 2 doors.
Masses of go in the diesel (which you won't get for your budget) but not a huge amount of space. Handling was excellent, similar to a Focus (which is a good thing) although it was a bit noisy. The 1.4 base model is very basic though. The dashboard is ugly and the wipers/indicators are the "wrong" way round for drivers of European cars but it's well put together and a decent little car.
Oh and as a complete aside, if you want something cute, you can get a Twingo for £5,350 ish. Would take it any day over a Hyundai i10 or Picanto, and it should be pretty reliable (new Renaults are getting close to Nissan) and safe, albeit with only 2 doors.
t. As in 'I am actually considering getting out and walking'. Tremendous understeer and flimsy fecking doors.
What car
What Car reckoned in July that an Hyundai i20 was the way to go with scrappage, if you can stretch for the extra money.
I reckon the Panda is probably the best compromise - not quite such a "Toy" car!
ETA - seen you last posts re budget - if 5.5k is the max, then try a Panda - my father has one, and it is a great little car, that actually seems quite well built. He has had it nearly 3 1/2 years now, and will hit 50k in a few months and has had no problems at all.
What Car reckoned in July that an Hyundai i20 was the way to go with scrappage, if you can stretch for the extra money.
I reckon the Panda is probably the best compromise - not quite such a "Toy" car!
ETA - seen you last posts re budget - if 5.5k is the max, then try a Panda - my father has one, and it is a great little car, that actually seems quite well built. He has had it nearly 3 1/2 years now, and will hit 50k in a few months and has had no problems at all.
Edited by Rollcage on Thursday 31st December 13:54
Fatvik - http://www.renault.co.uk/cars/scrap.aspx
The actual price is £5,495 not £5,350 though sorry.
A lot of other manufacturers will do a similar deal, i.e., you get discount on top of the £1k + £1k from the manufacturer/government.
The actual price is £5,495 not £5,350 though sorry.
A lot of other manufacturers will do a similar deal, i.e., you get discount on top of the £1k + £1k from the manufacturer/government.
Edited by DavidHM on Thursday 31st December 14:11
Edited by DavidHM on Thursday 31st December 14:11
Edited by DavidHM on Thursday 31st December 14:23
IMO the best car at this price is the Hyundai i10.
Yes, it is a Hyundai, but for £7,760 before scrappage you get 5 doors, air conditioning, electric windows, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating and a 5 year warranty.
Will likely be more reliable than a Twingo, Hyundai have nicer dealers than Renault anyway and it's a more modern, safer design than a Picanto.
(First post btw from a long time lurker...and I'm recommending a Hyundai, uurgh!)
Yes, it is a Hyundai, but for £7,760 before scrappage you get 5 doors, air conditioning, electric windows, a 4-star Euro NCAP rating and a 5 year warranty.
Will likely be more reliable than a Twingo, Hyundai have nicer dealers than Renault anyway and it's a more modern, safer design than a Picanto.
(First post btw from a long time lurker...and I'm recommending a Hyundai, uurgh!)
] I'll see if the Hyundai chaps will come down a few hundred pounds... I see what you mean.. first post on pistonheads and your talking about a Hyundai i10! Rollcage said:
What car
What Car reckoned in July that an Hyundai i20 was the way to go with scrappage, if you can stretch for the extra money.
I reckon the Panda is probably the best compromise - not quite such a "Toy" car!
ETA - seen you last posts re budget - if 5.5k is the max, then try a Panda - my father has one, and it is a great little car, that actually seems quite well built. He has had it nearly 3 1/2 years now, and will hit 50k in a few months and has had no problems at all.
We were sat in a restaurant this lunchtime when an I20 pulled up at some traffic lights. It looked as though it had only just been picked up and looked really good.What Car reckoned in July that an Hyundai i20 was the way to go with scrappage, if you can stretch for the extra money.
I reckon the Panda is probably the best compromise - not quite such a "Toy" car!
ETA - seen you last posts re budget - if 5.5k is the max, then try a Panda - my father has one, and it is a great little car, that actually seems quite well built. He has had it nearly 3 1/2 years now, and will hit 50k in a few months and has had no problems at all.
Edited by Rollcage on Thursday 31st December 13:54
Having done the scrapage scheme myself. I would have to say the best buy is the Hyundai i10.
None of the other manufactures offer AC, Mp3 CD player, 5 year warranty, a new engine for 2008 which has a cam chain as standard.
The main problem with them is getting hold of one. There proving to be popular.
None of the other manufactures offer AC, Mp3 CD player, 5 year warranty, a new engine for 2008 which has a cam chain as standard.
The main problem with them is getting hold of one. There proving to be popular.
Edited by Arj256 on Thursday 31st December 18:16
I have a Hyundai Sante Fe, its an 05 one and had its 60,000 mile service before Christmas. The dealer advised that there was an oil weap on the gearbox, and it needed sorting. Also advised that it was a warranty issue and booked the car in for the following week. I find it incredible that a 4 year old car with 60K on the clock is still covered by the warranty and will be for another year irrespective of the mileage I do!
So whilst a Hyundai lacks street cred I'd certainly have another one!
So whilst a Hyundai lacks street cred I'd certainly have another one!
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