Best family car that doesn't cost a fortune to run?

arrowsmith

loates123 wrote: »

golf tdi

it wont lose at much value in cheap tax brand too

VW loose value more than virtually any car on the road, if you measure by money rather than percentage

loates123

not if you buy 2nd hand maybe if you buy brand new then yes

Chris2685

ameratsu wrote: »

For something totally practical and very economical, we have a 52 reg. VW Sharan, they are a joy to drive, very comfy, with a brilliant turning circle and you can take all the back seats out and have a huge space, we've fitted a double divan in the back of ours. You wouldn't even have to fold down the pushchair to get it in the back!
We get 45 - 50 mpg from our 1.9 TDI. They are practically giving them away at the moment and you would have bags of room for any more family "additions".
Hubby's buying a Pug 306 diesel for going to work in but I'm hanging on to the Sharan, it's just too practical to get rid of - my daughter is having my Corsa as I now hate driving it because I love the Sharan.

Used to drive one of these at work. I loved it actually, but no way could I see the missus driving one! It cost a fair few quid in diesel too if I remember rightly, although 45-50 mpg is pretty good for such a big car.

arrowsmith

loates123 wrote: »

not if you buy 2nd hand maybe if you buy brand new then yes

No maybe about it!

loates123

arrowsmith wrote: »

No maybe about it!

very true....................................:beer:

ameratsu

Chris2685 wrote: »

Used to drive one of these at work. I loved it actually, but no way could I see the missus driving one! It cost a fair few quid in diesel too if I remember rightly, although 45-50 mpg is pretty good for such a big car.

That's what I thought before I got used to it - I've never had anything bigger than an escort - it's so easy to drive and park as you sit so high up - just think, no struggling to get the pram in the boot in bad weather.
We put £60 - 70 a month in diesel in it.

Chris2685

How many miles do you do on that? What type of driving? (lots of stopping and starting or long motorway?)

Chris2685

Just had a quick look on Autotrader and I can say I definitely won't be getting a VW Sharan! I'm not made of money lol.

David_Aston

Fabia Roomster is what you want Chris!

TiTheRev

^^^ They're actually quite nice and plush, Skoda are improving quality.