Best runabout ideas for £2,000

mgfvvc

Brummie85 wrote: »

Hi everyone.
So my question is this....What are the best runabouts for between £2,000 to £2,500. Fiesta sized, 5 door, petrol with a manual gearbox.

Maybe a Toyota Yaris?

Brummie85

I think I will probably suggest a Fabia, Ibiza, Fiesta or Yaris to her.

What she actually goes out and boys....I can see a Perodua or something....

silverwhistle

I had a Fiesta, then a Fabia and currently a Hyundai i20. I'd be happy with any of them. This last is 9 years old and - touch wood - only one breakdown with a flat battery once which was easily rectified.


None were specifically chosen, they just came along when I needed a car and seemed reasonable buys.

Mercdriver

mgfvvc wrote: »

Maybe a Toyota Yaris?

Make sure it has rear brakes though...

You don't want one of DM's cast offs

LandyAndy

Try a Mazda2.

gkeic

With 2500,the options for a 16 plate are limited, if she is expecting a car of that age.
However if she is happy with a 11 or 13 plate car there are a few more options from what I can see on autotrader.co.uk. I believe Fiat Punto/ 500, Dacia Sandero, Nissan/ Suzuki Alto etc are cars that are worth having a look at. If you are looking for something a bit more older but with less mileage, then Japanese, Korean cars will make more sense as they tend to be more reliable than German/ Italian ones.

gord115

Suzuki swift,very reliable and no timing belt to worry about,well equipped too.