Have about 6k for a new car but know feck all about cars

nice1franko · 10-09-2008 1:41pm #1

I've got as 97 Corsa when I start driving 2 years ago. It's been a great little yoke and I *love* it but... I think it's time for a new one.

So, I was thinking a small-ish one (easy on the juice), with 4 doors.

I don't do an awful lot of driving: work and back (10-15 mins each way) and the odd half hour spin.

Anyone any advice? Was thinking maybe a vw polo pr something?

Mr.David · 10-09-2008 1:44pm

Not a Polo TBH, its overpriced. I would suggest one of the following depending on your preference:

1. Skoda Fabia
2. Ford Fiesta
3. Toyota Yaris
4. Fiat Panda
5. Honda Jazz

cabrwab · 10-09-2008 1:56pm

If your thinking polo you'll have to consider the skoda fabia and seat ibiza. You could look at getting a newer opel, but when your changing a car you should at least "CHANGE" a car, get something completely new to you.

The fiat panda is meant to be a good car and not just compared to other fiats. Next the clio is a great little car and i think a renault that doesn't give alot of trouble.
206 i was never a huge fan of but something else you could consider but i think looks best in its 3door guise instead of the 5.
After that your talking corrolla for reliabilty and boring and a small enough car too maybe fall inside you area.

Looking on car zone alot of choice in the 6k range for ibiza/fabia

bazz26 · 10-09-2008 2:46pm

You will pick up a nice 2006 Fiat Panda for around €6k. Cheap to run and has 4 doors:

Mr.David · 10-09-2008 2:52pm

Ya I also think that the Panda is a cool car. How much would a 100HP one be? What is your own preferance?

nice1franko · 10-09-2008 3:45pm

hmm. I don;t really like the look of those pandas... the Skoda Fabia looks good though. I'll have a look around at them. cheers

colm_mcm · 10-09-2008 6:52pm

I'd be looking at Toyota Yaris, Mazda 323 1.3, Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta, SEAT Ibiza, Skoda Fabia (HTP,not 1.4), (in that order)

L1011 · 10-09-2008 7:07pm

Mr.David wrote: »

Ya I also think that the Panda is a cool car. How much would a 100HP one be? What is your own preferance?

They're about 5,000 higher list price than a normal 1.2, and introduced in Ireland in 2006 so I suspect they're a bit out of his price range. They are, however, fantastic.... 06 one would have about 2 years warranty and AA left on it too

I've not seen a s/hand one in Ireland at all so had to buy new, got it for only 2000 more than the 1.2's list on a straight deal though. Theres gobs of 1.1/1.2 petrols and a few 1.3 diesels around second hand.

Graham_B18C · 10-09-2008 8:11pm

Fabia or Yaris, I know its been said but it's true..Go Japanese.
I'd steer clear of the Polo, completely overpriced

shoegirl · 10-09-2008 8:18pm

nice1franko wrote: »

I've got as 97 Corsa when I start driving 2 years ago. It's been a great little yoke and I *love* it but... I think it's time for a new one.

So, I was thinking a small-ish one (easy on the juice), with 4 doors.

I don't do an awful lot of driving: work and back (10-15 mins each way) and the odd half hour spin.

Anyone any advice? Was thinking maybe a vw polo pr something?

Actually I picked up a 1.2l Corsa (an 02 "elgance" model) with only 7k on the clock in 06. The models from around 02-06 are quite nice and reasonably cheap. The twinport is much better than the ecotech engine and with your old car and 6000 you should be able to get a nice upgraded model with a small mileage. They are still cheap to run and nice to drive.