Need a new car. What shall we buy?

unsure

The Skoda Fabia is a a great little car ( and actually roomier than it's Volswagen cousins). It's not quite the bargain it was few years ago as the world is cottoning on to the fact that Skoda make decent cars that are reliable, comfortable and good to drive. No good for label loonies or badge-addicts but perfect for anyone looking for a good small car at a good small (ish) price.
My wife has had her's for 3 years ( 1.4 estate) it's surprisingly comfortable and a good drive as its awards testify.
We've driven across France in it and done regular long trips in the UK without any problems. It's more comfortable and a better drive than my Vauxhall Zafira (admittedly older model!).
Almost the perfect MSE car, I reckon!

murphwiz

I know you said petrol...
But..

Kia Rio diesel, 5 door car, new model has such low emissions on the 1.5 turbo diesel that a years tax is £35 and 60mpg, and it pulls like a train, so you'll have no probs pulling away from junctions.

Crabman

mashed999 wrote: »

me personally would buy an range rover vogue.....can fit all luggage in great for cruising ...

or if on a budget renault scenic is a great car for families on a budget.

If you're considering a Renault, google for "watchdog renault" and witness what a diabolical customer service department they have and how little they care for customers' safety.

jaytrojan

Whats your budget? A focus would suit your needs

stwb

I recommend getting hold of the "Parkers Guide" from a good newsagents, before looking at any cars.

This will help with what good or bad points to look out for when viewing a vehicle, along with all sorts of other useful info.

danielag

hi, we bought a honda civic last year 5 dr 1.6, as big as a focus and quite nippy. I was advised by my mechanic to buy either a japanese car or a skoda/VW. In his opinion (and mine from owing a clio) dont buy a french car.
Parkers said honda civic was the most reliable car in it's class at the time i bought mine, would say one thing tho i wish i had bought it in black not silver as it looks much nicer (it's a 53 plate by th way not one of the funky new ones)

matmcgregor

Kez100 wrote: »

We have a large family car which is on it's last legs and we need to change. We already have a second vehicle which is big enough for family holidays, big shops, etc so are looking for a run around. We've not been in this market for years so can anyone who has a car they would recommend that fits in the catagories below tell me what you have.....

Cheap-ish road tax
Good mpg
Petrol
Can seat four (and squeeze in a fifth occasionally for short journeys)
Has a boot that isn't absolutely tiny.
Not sluggish pulling away at junctions
Possible to add roof bars too


Think thats all

Cheers

You won't find a more suitable car than the New Mazda 2 starting from 8,999 plus theres £500 off if you have a Nissan micra, renault clio or Peugeot 206/207 to part excahnge!!!

Road Tax Band c £115 for the year
MPG 52 combined!!!
5 Door easily seats 5
Is not sluggish because its one of the lighest cars in its class, hence the mpg and accelaration sp
And it looks great!!!
GET INVOLVED

Kez100

mashed999 wrote: »

me personally would buy an range rover vogue.....can fit all luggage in great for cruising ...

or if on a budget renault scenic is a great car for families on a budget.

We aren't on a budget but I don't care for this car - it is for run a round purposes only - and I prefer to only spend whatever I do on something that will suit us for a long time to minimise depreciation.

I don't need the size of a Scenic or a Range Rover because we have the large vehicle already (Mazda Bongo Autofree Top).With that we can not only get all our luggage in and seat 8 if required - we can lift the roof and sleep four as well if needs be!

Kez100

matmcgregor wrote: »

You won't find a more suitable car than the New Mazda 2 starting from 8,999 plus theres £500 off if you have a Nissan micra, renault clio or Peugeot 206/207 to part excahnge!!!

Road Tax Band c £115 for the year
MPG 52 combined!!!
5 Door easily seats 5
Is not sluggish because its one of the lighest cars in its class, hence the mpg and accelaration sp
And it looks great!!!
GET INVOLVED

That sounds great. Husband likes the Mazda 3 but I think it's a bit big for what we need.

For part exchange we have an Avensis CDX Or we could try and give it away and bag a cash discount.

Kez100

jaytrojan wrote: »

Whats your budget? A focus would suit your needs

Don't really have a budget but I don't really care for this car so just want to spend whatever we need to get what we need but no more.

We have always bought slightly used (18 months - 3 years old) to buy after the major depreciation has taken hold. However, would buy new if the deal was right.