what car should I buy for £10,000

[stoneageman]

hi,
My sisters looking to change her car for something a bit smaller. At the moment she's driving a Ford Galaxy but wants to buy a smaller car for around £10,000. A good car, cheap on the insurance and reliable, big enough for a sister and three kids. Should she buy a new car and keep it for a few years or buy nearly new? anyone know of any good offers etc? Thanks for any help!

 

[gregers]

tell her to keep the galaxy and her cash,

galaxy owner here aswell.

 

[kenmac]

What sort of car is she after, smaller MPV, Hatchback, Estate, Manual, Auto, Petrol, Diesel etc?

 

[stoneageman]

looking at diesels really, she's thinking of a Hyundai iX20, she was offered a part x and £2,000 to pay but she doesn't really want a new car. She been looking here and there at anything and everything when she gets a chance. The Galaxy is a great car and she's happy with it but the insurance is at £1,100 (anyone know a good insurance company for Galaxys)!

 

[Peter.N.]

I would suggest a Peugeot 406 estate if she wants something fairly roomy. The 110 hp 2.0 litre 8 valve is the best one, they can be good for 300,000 miles will do 60 mpg and cost a lot less than £10,000.

 

[stoneageman]

yes, I had a 405 SRDT estate for many years and I it was the best car I ever had. Think I had the same motor as the 406 when it first came out

 

[Burnerman]

The Skoda Octavia?
Thousands of cabbies can't be far wrong......
John

 

[kenmac]

I've had a good think about this & I think she should have a look for a low milage Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi, 7 year/100.000 mile warranty so if she finds a 4 year old, 50.000 miler she still has 3 yrar/50.000 Kia warranty left, £35 a year road tax, 60+ mpg, good spec & build, good size car with ample room.
Here is an example

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ed-listing/dealer/155898/usedcars?logcode=flp

 

[foxhole]

http://www.vcars.co.uk/used-cars/cardetails.php?t=summit&u=367379
Average lifespan of Volvo, 26 years, don't come much more reliable than that.

 

[gregers]

looking at diesels really, she's thinking of a Hyundai iX20, she was offered a part x and £2,000 to pay but she doesn't really want a new car. She been looking here and there at anything and everything when she gets a chance. The Galaxy is a great car and she's happy with it but the insurance is at £1,100 (anyone know a good insurance company for Galaxys)!

im with privelige,
on the link below there is a thread about the differing cost of insurance from various forum members.it really is amazing how much certain people are being stung.

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?

 

[kuytd]

Unless she has money to chuck away, she should avoid a new car, depreciation is a killer specially on things like Hyundai's. Won't be able to trade it for a toaster in 3 years.

Look for either a year old car with what remains of a long warranty, and avoid the first lump of depreciation. Maybe a Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel, if she times it right it could be one that came with the 5 year warranty, and so have 4 years left. I have a Yaris 1.4 d, and the economy is great, not fast but good enough. If you are really clever, you an find a model that has just been replaced by a face lifted version, as they will loose a little more value just for that reason.

Otherwise get a car that is just out of warranty, and avoid 3 years of depreciation. You may find this the better choice, as you will get a better quality car that is still modern for not too much money. Then grab a cheap warranty from warranty direct, as their warranties are a look more inclusive than any others.

Focus 1.8 TDCi
Golf Bluemotion

 

[Alarm]

Buy a motorbike and save the rest

 

[kuytd]

Buy a motorbike and save the rest

Clever! But you forgot, three sets of roller skates for the kids, and roll of string...

 

[Alarm]

Buy a motorbike and save the rest

Clever! But you forgot, three sets of roller skates for the kids, and roll of string...

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