Looking for new car but stuck for what to go for

SkintMonkey

Hello all.

I'm looking to get a new car (new to me, not necessarily new) as we don't think my car has much life left in it.

I am looking at at budget of £6000 - but not sure what to look at. At the moment it is just my husband and I, but we are trying for a family and I do want something of a resonable size.

Some of my thoughts were:

• Ford Focus
• Honda Civic (although my dad said earlier that they were talking about a problem with Civics a short while agon on BBC's One Show - although helpfully he can't remember what the problem was, so will have to look into that)
• VW Golf - although for my budget, will probably be quite an old one

My current car is an old, tiny tin car and a very basic model. So I do really want something spacious (but not an estate!), solid and safe with a few modern bits (like electric windows!).

Anyway, does anyone have any advice?

anewman

SkintMonkey wrote: »

VW Golf - although for my budget, will probably be quite an old one

Since you include this one I will suggest a Skoda Octavia. Based on the same platform, and uses the same engines. You'll get a little more for your money IMO and the only real benefit you get from the VW on top is the badge (to show all your mates/neighbours) and potential small reduction in depreciation. (Remember the Skoda will have plenty of VW/OOOO logos under the bonnet, show your mates those )

wallbash

Ford Focus .

I think its the most popular family car , ask yourself why .... its good.
Plenty of second hand ones available.

covmutley

yep, focus. Cheap, relatively reliable, cheap parts and good at just being ...good.

Octavia is a good shout too. To me, golfs make more sense when newer as they hold value better, as you say for 6k you will be looking at an older car.

Eric_Pisch

id go for the honda

bullet proof engines and gearboxes

atrixblue.-MFR-.

i'd go for the octavia, 2.0T good power good room lots of extra's.

flyingscotno1

Visibility was the thing that got panned in the Civic and I could understand it. For £6k I'd say any of the above are good- take a scout round and see what appeals. That usually makes the decision.

Kilty_2

Focus imo - you're looking at much newer, lower mileage cars than any VAG.