I would like a hatchback back car and preferably no more than 6 years old, what makes and models should i be looking at with in my budget ?
2006-11-01 22:20:03 · 16 answers · asked by princess 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Ford fiesta, or escort is a good 1st car. Also a vauxall corsa is good, but don't get 1 thats older than 5yrs, coz they used to be a bit crap, but now they're great cars.
That's a wicked budget, so you'll have loads of choice. But pls don't go to 1 of those crappy car places like great trade centre, cargiant. Go straight to a vauxhall, ford dealership and ask to see their used car range. They will know a lot more about the cars, and be a lot more helpfull. The other places just want to get rid of the cars, and many of them are imported(this means, if they didn't pay tax when they brought the car over. You may be collared by customs to pay it back).
2006-11-01 22:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by siany warny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem a couple months ago. I finally found a 95 Olds 88 and it was in great condition. I haven't had any problems out of it. I have 3 small children and 3 boosters fit in the back. Not the sportiest but not too much like a grandma's car either. Honda's are selling for more because of the gas mileage. Try looking into Ford Turaus and Oldsmobiles. Chevy has some good stuff too and the engine parts are cheaper.
2016-05-23 15:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go buy a parkers guide, it has pictures and also reliability marks out of five. £3000 gives you a lot of choice. Toyota famed for its reliability, VW for holding its value. Go on to autotrader and put in the search criteria you curently have ie <£3000, <6 years old, location. This will bring you back a range of vehicles to check out against the guide.
Try the honestjohn website car info: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/index.php?url=/carbycar/index.htm
goto main site for other info
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk
Have you budgeted insurance as well?
2006-11-01 22:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by budda m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a Corsa, my sister has a Corsa and so does my mom. We've never had problems with them. They are such a good make and the parts are cheap.
Don't go for a Fiat especially a Punto. The parts are so expensive a hard to get hold of. You have to go to a specialist garage. (i learnt the hard and expensive way).
2006-11-01 22:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not a punto (very expensive repair costs) but possibly even a mk4 golf 2.0 £3000(1998-03) quite fast and cheap insurance etc....or even a small jap daihatsu £2000-£2500
and this info is coming from a 13 yr old and believe me i know
2006-11-03 05:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by dj jaawden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fiat Punto
2006-11-01 22:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Santee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I bought my wife a 206 hatchback and she loves it, and it is cheap to run.
2006-11-01 22:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by Ivan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VW Polo (really nice 1st time girls car) Good rep, really easy to run and look good no matter what age
Heres just a sample pic of what they look like:
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=411159
2006-11-01 22:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have KA and I love it its really comfy easy to drive and park. Its a ford so parts are fairly cheap.
2006-11-01 22:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by bez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford Fiesta's are very good, and Renault Clio's are very bad
2006-11-01 22:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by kevin m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋