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« on: October 07, 2011, 08:02:22 AM » |
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Sorry, presume there have been threads for this before but always nice to start a fresh un.
My missus wrote off our car this week, bless her. Now looking to get another one, I already have one so its mainly for her to get to work and back, and only occassionally will it go long distance.
Main priorities are reliability and fuel efficiency. I already have a few ideas in my head (basically Toyota granny wagons), but always get some decent feedback from this forum so if any suggestions for a car around £3k, suits a lady, reliability is important?
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SirPerceval
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 08:16:34 AM » |
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boldie
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 08:22:47 AM » |
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boldie
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2011, 08:23:37 AM » |
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Sorry, presume there have been threads for this before but always nice to start a fresh un.
My missus wrote off our car this week, bless her. Now looking to get another one, I already have one so its mainly for her to get to work and back, and only occassionally will it go long distance.
Main priorities are reliability, space for a hands free set and fuel efficiency I already have a few ideas in my head (basically Toyota granny wagons), but always get some decent feedback from this forum so if any suggestions for a car around £3k, suits a lady, reliability is important?
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2011, 08:31:13 AM » |
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My brother and his wife have a Volkswagen Golf. Granted they have a a higher end model but it's very reliable and has never caused them any bother. I think the economy and costs of one of the smaller diesel models would be low and coupled with their reputation as reliable would be ideal. WP Sir Perceval  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2011, 10:26:14 AM » |
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Number 1 in the Amazon charts and you'll only spend £3k on a new car for the mrs.
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2011, 10:29:36 AM » |
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Number 1 in the Amazon charts and you'll only spend £3k on a new car for the mrs.
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2011, 10:30:27 AM » |
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My brother and his wife have a Volkswagen Golf. Granted they have a a higher end model but it's very reliable and has never caused them any bother. I think the economy and costs of one of the smaller diesel models would be low and coupled with their reputation as reliable would be ideal. WP Sir Perceval A Golf for less than 3k? |
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2011, 10:39:29 AM » |
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don't forget to get her a model with a built in handsfree kit
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2011, 10:42:05 AM » |
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don't forget to get her a model with a built in handsfree kit
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Marky147
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2011, 11:02:54 AM » |
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My brother and his wife have a Volkswagen Golf. Granted they have a a higher end model but it's very reliable and has never caused them any bother. I think the economy and costs of one of the smaller diesel models would be low and coupled with their reputation as reliable would be ideal. WP Sir Perceval A Golf for less than 3k? Does it have to be new then? |
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2011, 11:30:49 AM » |
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Fords are not great economy wise but they used to come fully loaded toys etc 4 hrs ago
Really depends on your priority
You are not getting a trouble free golf for 3k but could look at polos? Compared to the fiesta it will be more efficient but probably have less features.
The beauty of the 2nd car Market is that features tend to be selling points rather than value adders
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2011, 11:42:58 AM » |
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My brother and his wife have a Volkswagen Golf. Granted they have a a higher end model but it's very reliable and has never caused them any bother. I think the economy and costs of one of the smaller diesel models would be low and coupled with their reputation as reliable would be ideal. WP Sir Perceval A Golf for less than 3k? Does it have to be new then? Even 2nd hand you will really struggle for a half decent golf for anywhere near 3k..they are VERY pricey, even 2nd hand |
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2011, 11:49:50 AM » |
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With price being an issue wouldn't a Skoda or one of their other cheaper brands be a better bet?
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2011, 12:11:12 PM » |
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to save monies, buy in bulk maybe so she has a few spare when this one gets written off?
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