calling car experts!

katykitten

im looking for an automatic, hatchback or mini mpv, couple of years old, mileage below 10k, with great mpg, low emissions (if poss) and fairly high driving position - budget of around 7k
any suggestions welcome

leosayer

Nissan Note

katykitten

how would i find out the actual (not manufacturers) mpg for a note auto?
thanks

Phil_L_2

You won't because it is totally dependent on your driving style and weather conditions.

My wife's 1.5 dCi Note achieves 53mpg on short low speed motoring.

katykitten

thanks, just noticed that the note has annual tax of £150 so not so low emissions methinks!
any other suggestions??
was thinking of waiting til the end of the month when the new reg comes out and i may get a bargain?

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katykitten wrote: »

thanks, just noticed that the note has annual tax of £150 so not so low emissions methinks!
any other suggestions??
was thinking of waiting til the end of the month when the new reg comes out and i may get a bargain?

They are out now, since the 1st March.

katykitten

ok - im all set for a good deal then - is there a site that gives good comparisons for automatics with regards to fuel economy - unfortunately im unable to drive a manual but i hear the newer autos are better on fuel - is this right?

knightstyle

Hi, I asked a similar question on this thread. We are still getting over 50 mpg mixed driving but mainly short journeys with our 07 Auris automatic. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3003944

katykitten

knightstyle wrote: »

Hi, I asked a similar question on this thread. We are still getting over 50 mpg mixed driving but mainly short journeys with our 07 Auris automatic. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3003944

is this a diesel as im really looking for petrol - minimal motorway driving- your previous thread mentions another (similar thread) do you have the link by any chance? thanks

katykitten

There is an automatic MMT gearbox option, but its jerky nature means it's generally not well liked by owners. - found on the What Car Site - now im all of a dither again with choices choices choices - more expert/experienced opinions wanted please!! thanks

knightstyle

Here is my other old thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2890884
Yes we bought a 1.4 diesel with the mmt gearbox. Due to my wife's disability we have always had automatics, mostly standard ones with a torque converter, the Smart Fortwo had a similar gearbox to the Auris and like the Auris you felt the changes but unless you are accelerating very hard it is not jerky and the fuel saving is dramatic. We don't notice it is a diesel, much, much quieter and smoother than the Scenic.
But really it is up to you, go for a long test drive and make sure it is in town and country.