Cheap reliable second Car 1.0 - 1.3

vbold · 30-09-2009 12:59pm #1

The wife is looking for a car for work. It would only be doing 10 to 20 miles a week and the odd trip down the country. the main thing is that it needs to start every time as she works shift and it could be very early or late. We've only got about 2K to spend. She really likes the Polo (as she learned to drive in it) but I went through a few older posts and it seems to get really bad reveiws

Any other suggestions?

(I've suggested Fiesta and Corsa and she won't hear of It !)

congo_90 · 30-09-2009 1:02pm

I could suggest a clio. Great comfy cars and run well and cheap. 00 model was nice. having driven them before and been a passenger in them I know what they're like

Zube · 30-09-2009 1:04pm

vbold wrote: »

(I've suggested Fiesta and Corsa and she won't hear of It !)

Is there some reason why not, so we can avoid suggestions she'll hate?

I would be looking for a 1.25 Fiesta myself for this job.

Wook · 30-09-2009 1:04pm

we started with a polo, damn thing didnt want to break down.
I wanted an upgrade but since the car kept driving there was no need.
No comforts, just drives but then again no electronic gadgets mean less worry it all breaks down.

EPM · 30-09-2009 1:04pm

Clio is a decent car for a long spin. Safe, reliable and can be had cheap. There's loads of them about so be picky and you'll be grand.

But best would be a 1.25 Fiesta

cantgetright · 30-09-2009 1:06pm

Nissan Micra

HashSlinging · 30-09-2009 1:07pm

Corrolla FTW

vbold · 30-09-2009 1:21pm

Zube wrote: »

Is there some reason why not, so we can avoid suggestions she'll hate?

she just doesn't like them

Murphy09 · 30-09-2009 1:27pm

pug 206?

use to have 1 for while was ok for the trips around town and that had no problem with it. looks ok too

Carstuck · 30-09-2009 2:50pm

Polos are ok. My wife has a fiesta and really they are more than reliable. Never failed to start since it was bought except when the battery went. Try convincing her!!:D

VinnyTGM · 30-09-2009 2:52pm

Vw polo, or try a 1.4 diesel Lupo with about 75mpg.

trad · 30-09-2009 2:54pm

Corolla, boringly reliable.

Saab Ed · 30-09-2009 3:01pm

Clio

HashSlinging · 30-09-2009 3:14pm

trad wrote: »

Corolla, boringly reliable.

You get excited about repair bills.?

trad · 30-09-2009 4:18pm

HashSlinging wrote: »

You get excited about repair bills.?

What bills. Her indoors has the car 5 years, put up 50k on it. Was 7 years old when she got it. Needed a clutch and tyres when she bought it.

Since that 2 tyres, 2 front struts and one set of front brake pads plus a service every 6 months. Oh and one brake light bulb. In 5 years.

ColmColm · 02-10-2009 10:40am

I am also in the market for a cheap runaround car. For around the 2k mark what would be your opinion on a:

Fiat Punto eg http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Punto/1.2LX/200911192098618/advert?channel=CARS

Opel Corsa eg
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Corsa/1.0-XE-S/200835189794216/advert?channel=CARS

Ford Ka eg
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/KA/200937195191275/advert?channel=CARS

Puntos seem good value but am I letting myself in for a lot of grief?

Seweryn · 02-10-2009 4:55pm

vbold wrote: »

The wife is looking for a car for work. It would only be doing 10 to 20 miles a week and the odd trip down the country. the main thing is that it needs to start every time as she works shift and it could be very early or late. We've only got about 2K to spend. She really likes the Polo

VW Polo is a good choice, but have a look at a Toyota Starlet - at least as good and boringly reliable.

Cheap reliable second Car 1.0 - 1.3

Comments