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

David_Aston

TiTherev It does occur to me that a Roomster might be outside Chris's budget. Newish model and all that.

Chris2685

I think so! lol. Thanks for trying though

My budget is not much over £3000!

I checked and the most I can get for a trade in of my current car is about £650! Less than I thought!

TiTheRev

David_Aston wrote: »

TiTherev It does occur to me that a Roomster might be outside Chris's budget. Newish model and all that.

I didnt say he'd be able to afford it, it's just nice! I still reckon the Passat is the way forward

David_Aston

According to "Whatcar" online. The Passat estate, in Chris's price range, which would be pre 2005. The against column says, "dull to drive and the styling is conservative". The saloon sounds worse.

gord115

Road_Hog wrote: »

Ti, go check the facts, you know the Civic, is a pocket rocket, it'll kick the Octavia in to touch whatever engine you drop in it and is bullet proof as far as reliability goes. VAG make some nice cars, but the Skoda isn't going to beat the Civic any day of the week.

Ive got an Octavia 130pd and my dad has got a petrol Civic.
Both have done 55000 miles and after having his front suspension repaired and his second set of front brake discs replaced, his gearbox has started whining.
My Skoda drives like it was brand new with no problems.
Funny that.

gord115

gord115 wrote: »

Ive got an Octavia 130pd and my dad has got a petrol Civic.
Both have done 55000 miles and after having his front suspension repaired and his second set of front brake discs replaced, his gearbox has started whining.
My Skoda drives like it was brand new with no problems.
Funny that.

His CV joints gone now.....

Chris2685

Well I got a Ford Focus in the end!

goldspanners

Chris2685 wrote: »

Well I got a Ford Focus in the end!

a good choice. i doubt you will be disappointed.

shinydoc

Road_Hog wrote: »

Ti, go check the facts, you know the Civic, is a pocket rocket, it'll kick the Octavia in to touch whatever engine you drop in it and is bullet proof as far as reliability goes. VAG make some nice cars, but the Skoda isn't going to beat the Civic any day of the week.

LOL, and with all due respect, clearly you don't have an Octy and have never driven one!!!!

TiTheRev

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