Hello to all,

So time has come to part with my bmw to raise funds for our wedding. What would be the best family car to go for?? Budget as cheap as possible really up to £1000 ish.

Was maybe thinking impreza sport estate?? We have one little dude with a car seat. Do average sorta miles. Circa 100 miles per week.

Any input most appreciated.

Thanks, Tom.

 

No such car. By that I mean that there is no point looking for a particular make/model at that price point. You are buying a 15yo+ car for a grand - just go on condition and discount anything.

 

E46 estate

 

Skoda Octavia, I have one at the moment I'm about to upgrade to a Passat

PM as it its for sale

 

Skoda Mk1 vRS best cheap family car I've had I didn't like the Passat, leaked like a bastid !

 

Renault scenic, I said I would never buy French again but didn't have a big budget. With 2 kids its a huge car and comftable. I call it the family bus. Been alright so far although ive only had it a few month 😝

 

Give it a few more months the electric faults are hiding

If it's diesel, only Jesus can save you

 

I don't mean to be rude, but if you're having to sell your car and buy a £1k ****ter, you're being silly blowing what sounds like too much money on a single day.

 

Haha its the 1.6 petrol 💪 tbh we only need one car but I got the scenic so I could be selfish and keep everyone out the scoob :-o my toy!

 

Would there be a anything to look out for on the impreza sport estate? How many miles would this do being fully serviced and well looked after??

Cheers, Tom.

 

All non turbo subarus are pretty reliable and go the full year between services

 

Another vote here for the Octavia Mk1 Estate. Just sold my family 1.8T 4x4 with 170,000m and "150" bhp. Find a vRS, 4x4, Elegance 1.8T that someone has serviced properly.

Solid build, well equipped, safe.

 

Picasso

 

54 plate VW Passat 1.9 TDi with bulletproof 130ps AWX engine. The end.

100k miles....not even been tickled.

 

volvo have a look around, you may be able to drop on a good d5 or t5

 

I've had a standard non turbo as my daily driver and its been completely bullet proof. Bought needing new clutch. All i've done is cambelt and servicing in 35,000 miles. Plus 4 wheel drive in winter so safe for family. If you went for a bug, you can pick them up for next to nothing with low miles.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/subaru/suba...er-/1129220786

 

I'd love a PD130 engine in my Scooby. Wonder how much it could be done for?

Been looking at a 2.2 2009 Honda Type-S TDI, 140bhp and can be mapped to 190. Hearing good things about them. Fast and very economical considering their hefty 1450ish weight.