Nearly new car, small engine low costs - which one?!

stumpjumper

jeannieblue wrote: »

I echoe theToyota Aygo suggestions. Avoid the French versions,

why?

all built on the same line, using the same parts, by the same people, and shipped on the same boat.

jeannieblue

stumpjumper wrote: »

why?

all built on the same line, using the same parts, by the same people, and shipped on the same boat.

Wise up. Toyota's hold their price. They are not identical to the French counterparts, close - but not identical. Check out the prices.

Stand by what I say - MSE and all that!

CloudRuler

If you can add an extra £1k go for a Toyota Yaris T3 1.3 3dr. I have one of these and my insurance cost around £700 considering at the time I'd held my licence for one year, completed pass plus and I'm listed as the main driver with my father as an additional driver. Road tax is £115 if I remember correctly.
If not, go for a Toyota Yaris T2 1.0 3dr.
Wouldn't advise you to go for an Aygo but that's because personally I think the interior is awful, it looks cheap.

scurr

Does anyone know anything about the Citroen C1? I like the look of it but haven't been inside one yet. I noticed it has a tiny boot but that's not a problem. Thanks for all the advice everyone

stumpjumper

jeannieblue wrote: »

Wise up. Toyota's hold their price. They are not identical to the French counterparts, close - but not identical. Check out the prices.

Stand by what I say - MSE and all that!

looking on autotrader - 2 year old aygos and C1s are going for about £5k

new the aygo is more than the C1.... so your loosing more money on getting the aygo.

silvercar

looking on autotrader - 2 year old aygos and C1s are going for about £5k

If you compare like for like then the aygo will be worth more (though it does cost more). the aygo's are better equiped to start with, particularly the aygo+.

The C1's also come in some odd colours!

Kez100

I test drove the C1 and found it a lot more tinny than the Aygo. Personally, why not try all three versions. I would have done if it weren't for the fact we have no pug garage anywhere near us.

Moos3h

I'd seriously recommend checking out the Hyundai i10. You could get one new in your price range.

I got one, 3 days old in Metallic Blue, 1 year tax - 5 year warranty, 3 years RAC cover and I'm chuffed to bits with it. Small, nippy but a good size - I'm a drummer and my kit fits in it a treat!

Cheers,
James

jeannieblue

stumpjumper wrote: »

looking on autotrader - 2 year old aygos and C1s are going for about £5k

new the aygo is more than the C1.... so your loosing more money on getting the aygo.

Park one of each side by side (secondhand), which would you buy? Be honest now..

C1 would sound more tinny than the Aygo. Bodywork is not so good.

George&Ade

Maybe spend a little more and go for the Honda Jazz.
Ive had one for over 3 years now.
MPG never drops below 46.
1.4 engine
Fair sized boot for a 5 door hatchback and very easy to drive.
Best car ive ever had and will definitly get a new one next time.
A little more expensive to purchase but will hold its price well especially if it has full service history.