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lucy_w86
lucy_w86 Posts: 827 Forumite
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I am looking into getting a car as we may be moving further out of town and for social use, I will need to be able to travel independently. I am looking for an automatic, either on HP or leasing.

Can anyone recommend sites?

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  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    New or second hand? What size of car? etc.

    Do you need a warranty or want to pay dealers prices for peace of mind?
  • lucy_w86
    lucy_w86 Posts: 827 Forumite
    Hintza wrote: »
    New or second hand? What size of car? etc.

    Do you need a warranty or want to pay dealers prices for peace of mind?

    Preferably something nearly new / used depending on cost

    Would like peace of mind.

    Something small such as a Peugeot 206 / Ford KA / Toyota Yaris etc...
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    The Ford Ka is manual only. The current Yaris is available with a Multi-Mode Transmission (a clutchless manual) which some people find hard to get used to.
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  • lucy_w86
    lucy_w86 Posts: 827 Forumite
    vikingaero wrote: »
    The Ford Ka is manual only. The current Yaris is available with a Multi-Mode Transmission (a clutchless manual) which some people find hard to get used to.

    What do people think about the Nissan Micra (new shape)?
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    The Micra is very good. I bought one for my Dad in November for £6995, 05 56, 9,000 miles, 1.4 automatic. The ride is comfortable and suits his driving and the power steering is light. Looks weird though!
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  • lucy_w86
    lucy_w86 Posts: 827 Forumite
    vikingaero wrote: »
    The Micra is very good. I bought one for my Dad in November for £6995, 05 56, 9,000 miles, 1.4 automatic. The ride is comfortable and suits his driving and the power steering is light. Looks weird though!

    Does look strange but I have seen quite a few available in automatic
  • Dime_Bar
    Dime_Bar Posts: 584 Forumite
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    How about the Misubushi "i" it looks strange but fantastic MPG and cheap tax.

    Clicky
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  • wolfehouse
    wolfehouse Posts: 1,394 Forumite
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    i have an automatic 1.2 micra and love it.
    lots about and reasonably priced.
    (go for 1.4 if you are going to carry a lot of weight around though)

    do not go for clutchless manuals (mmt or vvt)- there are many problems with this and they are as hard to drive as manuals.( i had one that died on me just after coming out of warranty)
  • lucy_w86
    lucy_w86 Posts: 827 Forumite
    wolfehouse wrote: »
    i have an automatic 1.2 micra and love it.
    lots about and reasonably priced.
    (go for 1.4 if you are going to carry a lot of weight around though)

    do not go for clutchless manuals (mmt or vvt)- there are many problems with this and they are as hard to drive as manuals.( i had one that died on me just after coming out of warranty)

    Yeh, I am swaying towards a Micra. Good prices and lots around. Not too big, not too small. Thanks!
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