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