Car For The Missus

[306carter]

Yes another what car thread! 

The missus needs a new car this year for carrying the kids about. Currently she/we have an Astra 1.8 Design 2005 we have had 3 years and it's time for a change. I've been looking at Focus' Astras ect but I've run out of ideas. 

The criteria is as follows 

• Hatchback 
  
• Petrol 1.4-1.6
  
• High Spec
  
• 5 Door 
  

Budget ~£4k plus the Astra I rekon £1-£1.5k for that in part x. 

[THE_Liam]

306, done.

[306carter]

I'll add something around 7 years old to the list.

[1616six]

Golf or Leon?

[Matt-Rallye]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Renault-M...3cfe1ac3bd

Seems within budget and can get higher spec models for around the same money. probably get a 5 yr old one for the higher end of your budget and they are a nice / decent place to be

[r3k1355]

Surely a 4K Astra will put you in one of these:



They're f*cking horrible cars.

[1616six]

Nope you'll get a J for the £4k plus £1500 p/ex

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-Vauxhall-...33a17d90a1

1.4t 140bhp isn't bad and would probably be had for £5.5k.

Boggo spec would be do-able for £4500.

[silverzx]

For 4k you could get a nice 05-06 plate 3 series e90 or 5 series e60 with either a 1.8, 2.0TD or whatever floats your boat.

Probably more likely to hold it's value then an Astra or Focus.

[306carter]

Golf or Leon?

I'd be looking at an older model with lower spec to come in budget.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Renault-M...3cfe1ac3bd

Seems within budget and can get higher spec models for around the same money. probably get a 5 yr old one for the higher end of your budget and they are a nice / decent place to be

I'll be honest, that is horrible!

Surely a 4K Astra will put you in one of these:



They're f*cking horrible cars.

That's what we have now!

Nope you'll get a J for the £4k plus £1500 p/ex

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-Vauxhall-...33a17d90a1

1.4t 140bhp isn't bad and would probably be had for £5.5k.

Boggo spec would be do-able for £4500.

I was looking at these earlier today. What's the 1.4 Turbo engine like? I found a 61 plate for £6k with 40k on the clock at a local dealer. Really like the look of the Astra J.

For 4k you could get a nice 05-06 plate 3 series e90 or 5 series e60 with either a 1.8, 2.0TD or whatever floats your boat.

Probably more likely to hold it's value then an Astra or Focus.

Even though a BMW would be an upgrade, pitching this missus would be difficult. I'd just get so we are spending 4k on a car that's the same age?

[1616six]

It's better than the NAD! Quite nippy & is reliable.

Where are you located? I've got an SRI NAV spec diesel you're welcome to have a drive of.

[306carter]

Leeds! I've found a 60 plate 1.4turbo at a main dealer local to me. It's a little more than I wanted to spend but I think we'll go take a look tomorrow.

The 1.6 petrols seem to be around the same price too.

[1616six]

Ah I see, il be in Chesterfield next weekend & you're welcome to take it out & see how you both get on with it but it's prob easier to go to your local dealer - offers there though!

[cpikey316_]

Honda Civic! SPACESHIP!!!!

[adam b]

Really unimpressive the 1.4T engine in the Vauxhall. Goes ok but horrible to drive.
Had it in a meriva hire car that was otherwise very very good, with loads of space and toys

[r3k1355]

That's what we have now! 

Gutted mate, they're 'orrible things.

[Dum-Dum]

Audi A3 or similar with the 1.4 TSFi or TSi lump and a bit of spare cash for a remap

[Herby7]

Peugeot 308