what family car for £11k
12 April 2007, 01:09 PM
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what family car for £11k
Looking to buy a new car, here's my criteria:
safe (minimim 4 star euro-ncap)
fun/good to drive
practical (must have 4 doors and a reasonable boot)
economic (more than 30 mpg)
cheap to insure (lower than group 17)
not too old (no older than 3 years)
my short list are:
megane 225 (current favourite)
seat lean cupra r
bmw 1 series 120d (probably out of budget)
Any other recommendations ?
cheers
sean
safe (minimim 4 star euro-ncap)
fun/good to drive
practical (must have 4 doors and a reasonable boot)
economic (more than 30 mpg)
cheap to insure (lower than group 17)
not too old (no older than 3 years)
my short list are:
megane 225 (current favourite)
seat lean cupra r
bmw 1 series 120d (probably out of budget)
Any other recommendations ?
cheers
sean
12 April 2007, 01:13 PM
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I'd rather get a 320D BMW than a 1 series!
Meganes are very cool, though bits fall off all the time! My vote is for that.
Don't fancy an Audi A4?
Meganes are very cool, though bits fall off all the time! My vote is for that.
Don't fancy an Audi A4?
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12 April 2007, 02:11 PM
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a4..no chance
yes think the 3 series might just make it in scope. Seen a nice '03 325 sports for around my budget. Would make more sense to purchase as would deperciate a hell of a lot less
yes think the 3 series might just make it in scope. Seen a nice '03 325 sports for around my budget. Would make more sense to purchase as would deperciate a hell of a lot less
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Relistically you won't see 30 mpg from the Renault or the Cupra unless cruising about all the time.
120D 3ys old at most and unlikely to be had for 11,000K unless mega mileage.
BTW - the 120D is a better car than the last gen 320D.
03 325 sounds like a good bet.
120D 3ys old at most and unlikely to be had for 11,000K unless mega mileage.
BTW - the 120D is a better car than the last gen 320D.
03 325 sounds like a good bet.
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12 April 2007, 03:37 PM
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I think you'll get 30MPG from a Megane 225 in normal driving! We get 38MPG from the Clio Sport and she rags it everywhere!
12 April 2007, 04:35 PM
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I'm not too sure whether a 1 series Beemer would come under "family car". My sister gave birth to her first child last year and the first thing she did was sell her 1 series BMW cos the boot was too small 
12 April 2007, 04:48 PM
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If you are bothered about about boot space,vRS boot is huuuuuge.It is actually a hatch,which does help.I would expect Cupra and Megane to have small boots.
Mine fills all the criteria you list above
Mine fills all the criteria you list above
12 April 2007, 06:36 PM
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Dont even think any petrol audi will get that MPG figure with enthusiastic driving!
12 April 2007, 09:48 PM
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I thought you were about to say she gave birth in the 1 series then!
12 April 2007, 10:05 PM
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12 April 2007, 10:19 PM
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go test drive a 530d sport, and then straight after get a ride in an e-class. Then come back here and report your findings.
The 5 series is good compared to the avergae car, but compared to non-sport versions, and mercedes etc the ride is harsh IMO.
The 5 series is good compared to the avergae car, but compared to non-sport versions, and mercedes etc the ride is harsh IMO.
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Buy a used BMW 5 SERIES - Auto Trader UK
No harm in having a test drive a seeing what you think...
13 April 2007, 11:56 AM
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cheers chaps. After another night of negotiation withthe wife, it seems the 330d sport saloon is top of the list. Hopefully looking at a few this w/e I may also consider the 530d sport
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What model E class are you comparing to a 5 series sport then?
13 April 2007, 06:06 PM
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I think you are confusing fun to drive with image.
The Mondy is far more fun to drive than the Seat or Megane, the old shape Loen is actually very numb to drive with little steering feel, typical old skool VAG.
Cheers
Lee
The Mondy is far more fun to drive than the Seat or Megane, the old shape Loen is actually very numb to drive with little steering feel, typical old skool VAG.
Cheers
Lee