Need a new (old) car for short work commute

Scruff

Moving job and no public transport so need to get something to get me too and from work. Not looking for anything fancy (:() will only be doing a 15-20min drive each way and the odd longer trip at the weekend. Dont want a shoe box sized car as i'm tall and may need to put a baby car seat in the back from time to time.
Budget is up to €3kish. Cheap running and reliable.

Currently thinking of a 00-02 Ford Focus
Any other suggestions?

I'm thinking a larger turbo diesel wouldnt be worth the extra price\tax\insurance?

homer90

Scruff wrote: »

Budget is up to €3kish. Cheap running and reliable.

Currently thinking of a 00-02 Ford Focus


I'm thinking a larger turbo diesel wouldnt be worth the extra price\tax\insurance?

The Focus is a good choice with a 1.6 engine.
Two of them in my family for a couple of years, never a moments trouble with them

You'd get a very decent 406HDi for €3000, insurance will be no more, tax about €200 more and you'll save a few euro on the diesel over the petrol. Much better car than a Focus.

Scruff

well a 406 is certainly a suggestion i wasnt expecting! Will have to do a few insurance quotes to see what it works out at.
So ye reckon the increased tax will be recouped on fuel over a smaller petrol car?