Car Recommendations

R00STER00

Thought I would see what kind of suggestions/recommendations people can give.

I am looking for a family car (2 young kids) and would be prepared to spend up to £10k.

Currently thinking of the usual dull options (Vectra, Mondeo, etc.) but these are not really inspiring me.

Would also probably like to get a diesel for the extra economy.

What are peoples thoughts? Would I be just as well spending less money on an older car?

amsurfer

Copy and Paste into

Google Search!!

Chrysler Grand Voyger 2.8 CRD LX

Some Good Price's on these at the moment!!! Yes there's a spelling error just copy and paste!! as above thanks Money Savers!!

MORPH3US

Don't know much about them mate but I think that the Citroen C4's are wicked looking cars, look great, loads of gadgets and in your price range!

M

madfrenchgirl

NOOOOO

Dont take any of the new Citroen's they are full of electronic glimpse... Their computer make the car brake without any reason whatsoever. Avoid the new citroens!

amsurfer

If you do that Search on the Chrysler have a look at what comes up some of the results have their Advantages,

You can look for more deals from there!

MORPH3US

madfrenchgirl wrote:

NOOOOO

Dont take any of the new Citroen's they are full of electronic glimpse... Their computer make the car brake without any reason whatsoever. Avoid the new citroens!

Any links to this information or is it just hear say?!?!

chrisw

I'm in a similar dilemma. The Mazda 6 looks good and I like the Peugeot 407, but not sure if I'd spend that much of my own money on it (although I've had my present 406 for 5 years with no probs.) In fact, that's why I've kept my 406 for so long - I'm not really inspired by the current 'family' offerings. Mondeo is dull but gets good reveiws so probably a sensible purchase. I like the new Audis and Passats, but too expensive.

R00STER00

chrisw,

exactly how I feel as well. I have looked at the Mazda6 and quite like it but I think it is begining to look a bit dated already.

Why does sensible so often have to be dull as well?

madfrenchgirl

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bob/buyingacar/

I know it is not the same model but I d be worried if a manufacturer was so blatantly discardful of people's safety

michaels

Probably a bit out of your price range and completely left field but dealers often have big discountas available:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=184

vansboy

Depending on how long you intend to keep the car, assuming 3/4 years, you'd be best to buy as new as possible with as HIGH a mileage you can find.

On the sector you're looking, a Mondeo a year old for £10k & 8.000mls would drive no different to one 2 years old with 80,000 miles on. Just the later would be £3-4k cheaper.

When you come to sell on, the mileage won't be any more off putting, than other cars around

Mazda 6 ARE now coming through the from fleets, now - but proving more expensive than rivals. It's a good car, too.

Diesel - if you do more than 300 miles a week DEFINITE, below this, figures need to be carefully guesstimated.

The Honest John link is well worth a peek. Post in The Backroom - Discussion & EVERYONE there will point you to a Mondeo TDci - the second choice to Mazda 6.



Buy one with as higher spec you can find too!!

VB