New Dacia or something else?

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I've never bought a brand new car and really fancy 3 years without the hassle of MOTs.

I need 4 doors and ability to carry a large backseat passenger, two lots of shopping and a folding wheelchair.

I've got about a maximum of £8-9k to spend - tops.

I've thought about the Dacia models - any would fit the bill.

Is there anything better available new.

Or something used, that you would recommend.

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Thanks all - that's good to hear.

I'm not sure about the depreciation side of things - is there a recommended website for that sort of info?

I'd probably like the Duster but I don't think the budget will stretch to that, so it's either a Sandero or a Logan estate.

I like the idea of the estate. I was thinking that might hold its value better than the Sandero but I have no real reason for that... versatility maybe, with estates appealing to a broader range of drivers?

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Thanks for all the positive input.

Never having bought a new car before, the process is a bit daunting. There seems to be so many things to consider.

I'd bever realised that pre-reg cars had such a big discount but equally, I'm not sure I understand why?

Has the car really lost that amount of value by having done a few hundred miles. They seem like really good deals.

Are ex-demos good or bad?

AdamIndy said:

We have a 64 plate duster at work at the minute, we have to sell it as part of a deceased estate. I had a go in it and was pleasantly surprised! I had never driven one before but the basic nature of the thing is actually quite appealing.

Depending where you are in the country you are more than welcome to come and have a nose at it.

That's not a sales pitch by the way.

Thanks for the offer - I'm over Canterbury way - unfortunately probably a bit far away for me.

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Thanks again - the 'delivery mileage only' or 'pre-regs' looking very appealing.

I'm a bit wary of getting caught out with these though - are there any obvious catches?

Would it be registered to the dealership usually? And still have the usual warranty and stuff?

I suppose you don't get to choose the colour and so on, which would be a downside for some buyers