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2003 Citreon Xsara Picasso

pwcollins
pwcollins Posts: 25 Forumite
Hi all,

My wife drives an automatic 2.0l Cit Xsara Picasso and we are finding it very expensive to run with the ever increasing fuel prices.

She needs an automatic and drives mainly around town. The road tax is also very expensive.

Therefore we are looking to change the car and like most people we want to go 'greener'

So can anyone give us some advice for a suitable car that meets the following requirements -

Less than £6000
Automatic
Room for 2 Adults and 2 Children
Load road tax
Good fuel consumption
High driving position

Any help and advice wil be greatfully received.

Thanks

Paul. :j

Comments

  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    High fuel consumption...?! Hmmmmmmmmm.........

    anyway, I know what you mean...

    There are some golf auto's kicking about. but rare...
  • dannynixon
    dannynixon Posts: 418 Forumite
    If you still want a xsara picasso, do their HDi engines not come with an auto gearbox? They do a 1.6 and 2.0l diesel, just not sure about the transmission
    LBM - 30/07/09
    Started DMP in Oct 2009, went wrong. Due to start new DMP in March/April 2013. Bring it on!
    :beer:
  • pwcollins
    pwcollins Posts: 25 Forumite
    Hi all,

    Thanks for the replies so far.

    It does not need to be another Picasso, just something really cheap to run and tax. I am also looking a new cars which are smaller.

    Its just a little confusing with the choice of cars!

    Paul
  • kitchpoo
    kitchpoo Posts: 1,255 Forumite
    If you can lose the height - the Toyota Prius is Auto and 'green'. Might push the budget a bit.

    As for the consumtion - try and find a DSG/CVT derived system as the auto systems do not sap the power in the same way
    Praying at the church of MSE should be compulsory!

    There are three types of people in the world, those who can add up and those who can't.
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