CycleChat Reccomend me : A car....

[hedder2212]

It is a sad day at 2212 Towers today.... Carolina the Corsa died in glorious battle in the wind and rain on GFs commute this morning... With it being 23 years old and having served us well for the last 3 1/2 years it is time that it is retired from active duty

So CycleChat, We are asking you to recommend us a car... so here is what we need -
4 doors and a half decent boot size.
Not too big but big enough for a 6ft7 giant to drive it comfortably occasionally.
A engine size no bigger than 1.6 for insurance purposes (we are 20 and 21 years old with 0 NCD).
Diesel or petrol, either one we arent too fussed about that but has to return a decent MPG figure.
Something that will last us for a good few years and not need constant work to keep it on the road.
We have a budget of £6,500 so are looking at used.
We have ruled out the following - Vauxhall Corsa (new style), Ford Focus (all) and VW Golfs (all).

 

[Kajjal]

I am 6ft7 and drive a golf plus as it has loads of leg room front and rear. Also decent roof height as well. I realise this is not on your list but for tall drivers and easy access this style of car is ideal. Nice deep boot as well if you remove the false floor.

 

[hedder2212]

I am 6ft7 and drive a golf plus as it has loads of leg room front and rear. Also decent roof height as well. I realise this is not on your list but for tall drivers and easy access this style of car is ideal. Nice deep boot as well if you remove the false floor.

I like the golf but it will be GFs car mainly. I will only ever drive it on very long journeys and occasionally to/from her parents. She tried her brothers golf and didnt like it.

 

[Leedsbusdriver]

6.5k will buy you a brand new Sandero.
http://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/sandero/

 

[Tin Pot]

Porsche Boxster.

 

[hedder2212]

Porsche Boxster.

I can Imagine the heart attack we would give our insurance company telling them that we want to insure a 20 and 21 year old on a Porsche Boxster

6.5k will buy you a brand new Sandero.
http://www.dacia.co.uk/vehicles/sandero/

Will have to look abit more into them, Have heard mixed reviews on them.

 

[Tin Pot]

I can Imagine the heart attack we would give our insurance company telling them that we want to insure a 20 and 21 year old one a Porsche Boxster

Will have to look abit more into them, Have heard mixed reviews on them.

Yeah though age is a factor, it still cost me nearly £2,000 the first year...maybe I'll let you off.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

I have an 05 Honda civic sport. I did not use it for 2 years and all it needed was a new battery and a clean. I have spent no money on it, other than general consumables. you can pick civics up for next to nothing and they run forever. They are also a low insurance group.

 

[hedder2212]

Yeah though age is a factor, it still cost me nearly £2,000 the first year...maybe I'll let you off.

Just did a quick quote.... Just out of curiosity.... several companies refusing and the two that would wanted £20,000!

 

[Piemaster]

A engine size no bigger than 1.6 for insurance purposes (we are 20 and 21 years old with 0 NCD).

Porsche Boxster.

Err.... edit...OP beat me to it.
Petrol / diesel. What's the usual use of it? Diesels are more economical but have other issues if it's generally being used for short journeys in addition to your longer runs, initial purchase and VED tends to be more too

 

[biggs682]

Ford C max pre 2012

 

[hedder2212]

Err.... edit...OP beat me to it.
Petrol / diesel. What's the usual use of it? Diesels are more economical but have other issues if it's generally being used for short journeys in addition to your longer runs, initial purchase and VED tends to be more too

She has a commute of 45 miles each way. Mostly A roads. 5 days a week with a fair few trips for work which tend to be 150 miles + each way.
We also go to Cardiff alot, usually every other weekend sometimes more often.

 

[screenman]

Just did a quick quote.... Just out of curiosity.... several companies refusing and the two that would wanted £20,000!

I thought you said you had a traders policy.

 

[13 rider]

Search for posts by @Fab Foodie he has recently purchased a Dacia and is well impressed

 

[vickster]

Search for posts by @Fab Foodie he has recently purchased a Dacia and is well impressed

His was 12k

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/dacia-logan-mcv-update.193885/#post-4089258

I'm more than happy with my Skoda Fabia Estate, can take 3 adults and bike and luggage. I have tne hot VRS version but there are smaller engined models, may well find in budget too