Replacement for Nissan Almera

Alice_Holt

Not for the car enthusiast, but:

Skoda Rapid / Seat Toledo 1.2 TSi Cheapish s/h but resale values will always stay low (soon to be discontinued) - not a concern if you buy nearly new and keep; Didn't get a great reception but It was improved (particularly the ride) later in the production run.
E.g http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703153312309?fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&sort=sponsored&postcode=sn11he&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&year-from=2016&model=RAPID&make=SKODA&page=1

Owners seem to like them. I would think this example would be ex-rental.

Or Fiat Tipo?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611229979194?advertising-location=at_cars&fuel-type=Petrol&year-from=2016&radius=1500&model=TIPO&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&make=FIAT&postcode=sn11he&page=1

Lot of car for £11k. Well equipped. Likely to be ex Demo. I understand Fiats are better built now, but not up to Japanese standards.

???

An Astra would fit the bill nicely though.

AndyMc.....

1christopher wrote: »

The rental car registration plates start with D- look on Autotrader.

I bought an ex rental, it doesn't start with a D.

Crabman

A family member had an Almera, bought in 1997 and was replaced last year... only breakdown was clutch failure at 130k. It received regular oil and filter changes as well as pro-active maintenance.

The Almera was replaced by a Hyundai i30 which is performing well, apart from an intermittent sticky brake (caliper?) which is yet to be diagnosed by the dealership.

AndyMc..... wrote: »

I bought an ex rental, it doesn't start with a D.

I don't think anyone was suggesting it's a blanket policy, but it will simply allow a prospective buyer to ask the question if they prefer not to buy a vehicle owned by a hire firm.

fred246

Your current car is worth virtually nothing. It may easily give another five years of trouble free, depreciation free motoring. What I would do is to research the market and have a shortlist of what I would buy next. If my car broke down and couldn't be fixed for a reasonable fee, then just buy a new one.

Robisere

I know exactly what you mean about the Almera. That was my Motability lease 12 years ago: a 1.8 Auto, and I would have had another if Nissan had not stopped making them. It was perfect for me at the time.

In your place I would go for a Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz. All have different profiles as a car. The Fabia is cheap to run, has a VW sourced engine. The Fiesta is a nice hatchback which is almost as big now as the original Focus. The Jazz is more high-seated.

AndyMc.....

Crabman wrote: »

A family member had an Almera, bought in 1997 and was replaced last year... only breakdown was clutch failure at 130k. It received regular oil and filter changes as well as pro-active maintenance.

The Almera was replaced by a Hyundai i30 which is performing well, apart from an intermittent sticky brake (caliper?) which is yet to be diagnosed by the dealership.



I don't think anyone was suggesting it's a blanket policy, but it will simply allow a prospective buyer to ask the question if they prefer not to buy a vehicle owned by a hire firm.

But that would apply to any registration.

Crabman

AndyMc..... wrote: »

But that would apply to any registration.

Which is why I referred to it not being a blanket policy.

AndyMc.....

Crabman wrote: »

Which is why I referred to it not being a blanket policy.

It doesn't sound like any kind of policy. If the plate starts with a D it might or might not be a hire car, if the plate starts with any other letter it might or might not be a hire car.

Mercdriver

Crabman wrote: »

Which is why I referred to it not being a blanket policy.

It's no kind of policy. The first two letters are to do with where the car was first registered. Nothing more, nothing less.

Rain_Shadow

Mazda 3 ought to be on your list.