Currently have a fiesta but it's too small. Can't afford to insure anything much bigger but need extra boot space. Perhaps up to a 1.6L engine - any suggestions please???
2007-02-24 23:17:46 · 13 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If you're happy with ford, go for the focus or fusion. The xsara picasso (citroen) has masses of boot space as well as loads of storage and tray tables - I really liked mine. If it's more seats you need, then something like a zaphira or mazda 5 (that's what I have now), or any of the 'optional' 7 seaters are good, without going into the space wagon leagues.
Good luck and safe driving.
2007-02-24 23:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just bought a Vauxhall Astra for £400. It is a GLS models so has all the whistles and bells, but being a 1.4 is cheap to insure.
Fuel economy is very good and the boot huge. Spares are cheap and repairs are straight forward. Ask a scrap car dealer what he thinks are good cars and they will say Peugeot or Vauxhall. Rovers are a no-no, the engines pop and the cost of repair exceeds the car's value.
Toyota Corolla or Nissan, or a Mazda are all excellent buys but can cost more to buy and service.
I think you would be pleasantly surprised at the Astra, plenty out there to buy so bargains like mine to be had. Good luck.
2007-02-24 23:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pacifica is a tremendous decision. no longer truly a Mini van, no longer truly SUV. I see a 2005 the following interior the paper for 12,000. For the cost, the marketplace is flooded with SUV commerce in's at present. you should also evaluate a deal on a Taurus /Sable Wagon. I had a 1996 sort with 3 row seating( folding Rear kiddy seats). no longer to significant or small, ordinary to rigidity all season. will be discovered any any vehicle lot. Plus Many Fleet customers of '06's( like Hertz) have traded all theirs in. The Taurus Wagon will do evrything the pricery Suv will at a lot less the than a million/2 the cost.
2016-12-04 22:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford Focus /Vauxhall Astra Estate,cheap generally reliable,reasonable insurance and running costs and both go well enough with a 1.6 engine,and both practical family cars.
2007-02-25 06:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ford focus c-max, my mum has one and they are nice. there are tables on the back of the front seats like on aeroplanes and the middle seat can turn in to a table if need be. and the boot is a good size, my mum's partner can sit in it in comfort!!!!
2007-02-24 23:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear you their, their a lot of good van out their, like dodge, chev, ford, my self i got 2 ford van, with a 3.0 motor, an the other one got a 3.8,, both are good on gas, easy to drive, an inc is about the same,
2007-02-24 23:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how many people/kids we have a renault laguna 7 seat estate very good on fuel and not high on insurance weve also had a espace very roomy to
2007-02-24 23:28:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On second thought, stop the family growing(numbers).
2007-02-24 23:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japanese cars are the best for their good fuel consumption and durability. I recommend http://www.batfa.com
2007-02-24 23:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a link on ebay motors where you can read reviews of them by ebay members
2007-02-25 08:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by mike m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋