Ultimate reliability and cheap to run for under 10k....

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I'm really struggling with this one. I wouldn't normally post here but hoping you can help?
Will do circa 15k a year with the odd very long journey. Mostly city work or surrounding suburbs.

Must be:
Comfy
Cheap to run
Reliable
Lots of spec
Safe

Not too keen on diesels, only had two and both have bitten. Would ideally like petrol, hybrid or something like a leaf but am concerned about the range.

Up to 10k but extra points for under that. No older that 2010

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SystemParanoia said:

with change for <stuff>

Very interesting shout on a Dacia, hadn't thought of that. What are the 1.5 dci engines like? I know I said no diesel but this looks attractive t the price and age.

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CivBrum said:

Honda Civic? Japanese reliability. Get a 1.8 petrol one with 10k miles and a two year manufacturers warranty and service plan for 10k with a decent spec (cruise Bluetooth premium audio etc). Cheaper for 1.4. Decent mpg for a petrol (more so if you get the 1.4).

Good call, it's already on my shortlist as a LPG car too

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RizzoTheRat said:

I know it's a swear word on here but Prius owners claim they're one of the most reliable cars out there...

I kno Rizzo, we've strongly been considering them especially a Auris Hybrid as they are essentially the same car but look a little less.... Well, Vegetarian

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Update:

We drove a 2013 Auris a Hybrid which my wife liked, I found it very Toyotary, which isn't a bad thing it's just hard to get excited about. It's top of the list

I also went to see a Lexus CT200h which is cheaper than the Auris, I think they are a nice looking car with the premium interior I'd like but sadly it's just too small both in the back and the boot so it's out of the running.

My hang up on what to buy is this, it's ideally going to be a 5 year long car, longest we have ever owned a car is 1 year and with the writing on the wall for diesels, will I be able to sell one on 5 years? Otherwise we would most likely buy a 320d or 2.0 tdci Focus.