Good reliable family car.

traveller

I too cannot find lakeviews post, but a 4x4 is not an option.A friend of mine who has a Zafira said it's no bigger than the Astra interior wise, she said she measured both.So I may stick with an Estate.I've been looking on the parkers guide and I must admit I'm leaning towards the Focus.Thanks for all your help!!!

vansboy

traveller wrote: »

I too cannot find lakeviews post, but a 4x4 is not an option.A friend of mine who has a Zafira said it's no bigger than the Astra interior wise, she said she measured both.!!!

Tht's 'cos it IS an Astra!!

They're both built on the same chassis/floorpan!

It's only the height of & style of, the body thats really different!!

VB

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Hintza wrote: »

I can't find lakeviews post but I have to agree with the above. .

Nor can I find it now, obviously had it removed when she/he realised what a stupid remark it was.. :rolleyes:

anewman

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No car is 100% safe, if it is driven badly, what a silly statement to make.. :rolleyes:

Get a decent roll cage welded in, and bucket seats with harnesses, and protective film on the windows

What about a Skoda Octavia estate? Big boot space, plenty of interior room, should be reliable. Cheap because of the badge snobs. Unfortunately the Octavia is mostly VW.

If you really hunt around and are lucky you might even get yourself a Skoda Superb in your budget.

For example http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SKODA+SUPERB/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-19-4294966827-4294966834/advert.action?R=200751300605499&distance=41&channel=CARS&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&min_pr=&max_pr=5000&max_mileage=