O/T Best family car recommendation around 7K

Hi all,

My son has had two Ford Focus's and, I understand, that the late models are not up to the standard of the older ones.

Could you please recommend a car for a family of four (six and four year old) with a good size boot.

Thanks.

we had a similar thread the other week on here .

in this case I would plump for a second hand Hyundai i20 for 7k

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

we had a similar thread the other week on here .

in this case I would plump for a second hand Hyundai i20 for 7k

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Thanks Mozzer.

I always buy Ford or Vauxhall

Cheap generic parts

Workhorse engines I believe , I am no expert

I am not one for fashion or comfort

I am currently driving a Ford Cmax , it's fine

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I always buy Ford or Vauxhall

Cheap generic parts

Workhorse engines I believe , I am no expert

I am not one for fashion or comfort

I am currently driving a Ford Cmax , it's fine

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My son's Focus has been faultless over the last 6 years, 1.6 petrol, cost virtually zero on parts (other than brakes,tyres and belts). Similarly my wife's Zafira has gone from 60k to 135k with no issues, it's s 1.8 petrol and good on fuel too. The sliding/folding seats make life easier as well 👍

[QUOTE=NottinghamBlue;5239867]Hi all,

My son has had two Ford Focus's and, I understand, that the late models are not up to the standard of the older ones.

Could you please recommend a car for a family of four (six and four year old) with a good SIZE BOOT


This describes most Cardiff players

Skoda Octavia - massive boot and loads of space.

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Originally Posted by tomcat

My son's Focus has been faultless over the last 6 years, 1.6 petrol, cost virtually zero on parts (other than brakes,tyres and belts). Similarly my wife's Zafira has gone from 60k to 135k with no issues, it's s 1.8 petrol and good on fuel too. The sliding/folding seats make life easier as well 👍

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My Astra estate lasted for years , this Cmax is going strong

Regular service

If its got to 135 k without too much hassle you could get another 4 years out of that ?

Toyota Corolla Verso. Our last two family cars have been these and will probably buy again when I'm due to change. Fantastically versatile MPV with 2 extra seats in the boot should you need. Reliable and relatively cheap to maintain, owned 2 of these over 14ish years and never an issue.

Go VW….golf or Tiguan

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Originally Posted by NottinghamBlue

Hi all,

My son has had two Ford Focus's and, I understand, that the late models are not up to the standard of the older ones.

Could you please recommend a car for a family of four (six and four year old) with a good size boot.

Thanks.

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TWO Ford Focuses?!!!

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Originally Posted by delmbox

TWO Ford Focuses?!!!

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Pfft...Someone's doing well!

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Originally Posted by delmbox

TWO Ford Focuses?!!!

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We say Focii in our house::getscoat:

Depends what sort of age vehicle you want. Used cars are expensive at the moment, and you might have to buy 'old' to get the likes of a Golf or an Audi. Skoda, Kia or Hyundai are do-able, in the 'last few years' bracket. Skoda is a very good buy, once you get past the jokes.

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Originally Posted by goats

Go VW….golf or Tiguan

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I find the boot of a golf very small compared to a mondeo for example if looking at family cars.

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Originally Posted by NottinghamBlue

Hi all,

My son has had two Ford Focus's and, I understand, that the late models are not up to the standard of the older ones.

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This isn’t my experience. My current Focus is 17 reg, which I’ve owned from new. The previous one was a 14 reg. Both have served me well. Would be interested to hear how new ones don’t match older ones.

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Originally Posted by stevo

This isn’t my experience. My current Focus is 17 reg, which I’ve owned from new. The previous one was a 14 reg. Both have served me well. Would be interested to hear how new ones don’t match older ones.

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Its a bit of snobbery really.
A bit like owners of original Mini's or Beetle's not fully embracing the newer versions whether they're better cars or not 🙂

All the best trying fo get something half decent for £7k in the current market

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Originally Posted by goats

Go VW….golf or Tiguan

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For 7k? 😂

Thank you all.

Go for a Kia or a Hyundai, lowest miles with service history .
Great cars .
Vauxhall and fords are ok but when they start to go wrong they go wrong .
Great cars for the garage owner.
VW and Audi
Good cars but probably looking at a lot older with your budget .
Good cars .

As someone has stated used cars values are through the roof at the moment , If you can hang on I would . They will drop down .

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Originally Posted by goats

Go VW….golf or Tiguan

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My neighbours' two golfs and daughter's beetle (same car underneath) have gone wrong regularly since purchase though..

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Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock

Go for a Kia or a Hyundai, lowest miles with service history .
Great cars .
Vauxhall and fords are ok but when they start to go wrong they go wrong .
Great cars for the garage owner.
VW and Audi
Good cars but probably looking at a lot older with your budget .
Good cars .

As someone has stated used cars values are through the roof at the moment , If you can hang on I would . They will drop down .

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Hi Jimmy

Off topic for this thread, but as you are around, what is your opinion of the Peugeot 5008,specifically the 1.2 puretech petrol

I did put up a thread about it when I ordered it back in May, so I suppose it is a bit immaterial now but I would be interested to know your views. Des Parrot seems to think it is a good car, but I know opinions on Peugeots vary.

It has actually arrived after a bit of a delay and I am picking it up on Wednesday from Griffin Mill in Upper Boat. It is a Motability car (couldn't have afforded it otherwise!) so as long as it last 3 years I am not too worried about long term reliability problems.