Vauxhall Agila - Good Or Bad

marcellep

We are considering buying a Vauxhall Agila 5dr as a second car.

2006 VAUXHALL AGILA 1.0i 12V Expression
5 Doors,
Manual, Estate,
Petrol, 3,593 miles,
Air Bags,Power Steering,
R10 radio + twin speakers,Radio,
Tonga Cloth - Grey,

Thats the basic of the car, Its for sale through a national garage for £4599

Now we are planning to pay cash for the car so NO loan required. :money:

Just looking to know if anyone has one of these if so what are the good and bad points of the car.

Whats the space like? Petrol usage? Cost to insure? Parts Etc

Thanks for all your help

bazza1603

Hi,

Not my 1st choice for even a second car. It will be basic, and never set any speed records. I have had a 1.0 corsa which was fine around town and okay on motorways once you got the speed up. Engine has a weird sound, and but is reliable.

However seating position and space are decent. Its going to cheap to run. Price is about average. Autotrader show them for £4k, and also new from Vauxhall dealers from £5k. Biggest cost will be deprecation.

Matiz or Picanto or Panda are others you may get deals on under £5k

I would I ask for a 24 hour test drive before buying to make sure you are happy and dont make a mistake.

Good Luck

Baz

steveo3002

not something id reccomend, im sure you could do far better with the ££ you have

what are your requirements?

tomstickland

My instant reaction is that that's a lot of money for not much car.

livinginhope

The Suzuki Wagon R is the same car,but with a better 1.3 engine,we had one and I have to say was the most reliable car I've ever had,i know they look a bit 'Postman Pat' but they are very comfortable with a good high driving position,I would recommend them.

vansboy

Go to http://honestjohn.co.uk clik in the left menu Car By Car Breakdown - all thats good AND bad on every car there is!!

Also on the site - the righthandside This Weeks Best Deals - up to the minute GENUINE offers all makes!!

& for value for money look at Fiat iIdea - similar model to Vauxhall & Suzuki.

VB

marcellep

Thanks for all the replies, Maybe we will consider something else.

Our requirements are -

Small car
Enough room in rear for two car seats
Enough room in boot for a buggy - Umbrella folding type
Low insurance
Cheap on Petrol
Under £5000 -
Ideally would like a newer one - Newer the better

Any ideas