Family car recommendations? 18 May 2016 at 10:03AM in MoneySaving mums 3 replies 2.3K views

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Hi,

I've posted this already on the motoring board but in case:

I have a 1.4 ford focus (old style) at the moment and its on its last legs. I need recommendations for a new car. I have £5k to spend on one.

Faults with my focus:

Cramped in back with the kids car seats (2)
Boot on occasion hasn't been big enough
its a 3 door

I'm not interested in having a million buttons to push to put the radio etc on. I just want to get from A>B comfortably. It'll mostly be used for commuting to work - Kids only in it at weekend and when we go on holiday

So - what car do you have / recommend?

onlyroz

With a 5K budget you should be able to get a Citroen C4 Picasso, e.g. something like this:


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/citroen/c4-picasso/used-citroen-c4-picasso-1-6-hdi-vtr-5dr-rochdale-fpa-201605184067802?logcode=p


It has 3 full-sized seats in the back, a decent boot size and decent economy.

thriftyemma

I used to have a ford focus c-max. Very similar to drive as the standard focus, just a lot more room, a big boot and 5 full doors. I really liked mine, but decided to get a 7 seater once my 3 kids got too big. Now it's time to trade up again, I'm going back to having a Ford. I'm going for a focus grand c-max, which is also 7 seats. I really like the reliability and affordability of Fords.

If you're wanting a newer car, the c-max might be a bit out of your budget. But you can get about an 06-08 plate for around £5k.

Craftingmama01

We have just bought Toyota Corrolla Verso. It s a seven seater and has loads of room and is well within your budget.