Car for my Mam!!

JHet

Ok I've been meaning to buy my mam a new car because she's been driving round in an old bangor for years and its on its last legs at this stage. Yesterday it finally gave up the ghost so I figure its a sign!

So with that in mind here's what I have in front of me:

Budget: 2.5k
Carsize: Midrange (last car was a liftback 97 civic so something similar size)
Engine Size: 1.2 to 1.6 maybe
Engine type: Petrol (doesn't do enough mileage to warrant a diesel)

Any suggestions would be most welcome. I have a few ideas myself. I'm trying to balance getting her up in the years a bit but also a decent, reliable, safe car for her aswell.

Thanks

WestWing

I had one of these as a hire car on holidays a few years ago and despite my initial trepidation, it wasn't a bad little motor.



Not exciting in any way, but seemed fairly solid.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Stilo/1.2/201202206567040/advert?channel=CARS

JHet

Thanks mate!

I suppose I'd just be wary of long term reliability on fiats. She'd be looking to keep it for another few years I'd say. I know for a fact she doesn't want a Punto, so I dunno if a Stilo would fit the bill but certainly yes, seems like value alright.

BrianD3

05 Laguna II facelift Privilege (top spec) 1.6, asking 2950 from a dealer with new NCT
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Laguna/2-1.6-16/613246393782030/advert?channel=CARS

Not that easy to find a top rated car for safety in your price range. The Toyota Avensis 03 on would be one but I'd say you'd struggle to get even a 03 high mileage one for budget.

Mr Benevolent

Fiat Panda.

thekooman

Corolla, you cant go wrong!

heate

An outsider choice perhaps but what about an Audi A2 - light nippy good visability and they sip petrol - there's a 60k miles 00 for sale for €2950
Or an 01-03 Civic or a Jazz

JHet

Thanks guys, some great cars I hadn't even thought of in there!

Keep em coming

Daniel S

Yaris or Corrolla.

questionquick

BrianD3 wrote: »

05 Laguna II facelift Privilege (top spec) 1.6, asking 2950 from a dealer with new NCT
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Laguna/2-1.6-16/613246393782030/advert?channel=CARS

Looks like that seller is a private dealer, nothing wrong with that but just bear in mind

questionquick

JHet wrote: »

Thanks guys, some great cars I hadn't even thought of in there!

Keep em coming

I would say mazda 6... they are 1.8 so more tax but they seem to be good value.. A bit bigger than what you suggested.

JHet

Yeah mate some great value in the bigger cars. I defo would be looking at a 6 or even a Mondeo, or primera if she wanted one but I have a passat and she doesn't like driving that at all!! Too big she says. I think she just wants something mid sized that she can nip in out to town/work, carry a few passengers, the shopping comfortably etc.

bazz26

Honda Jazz:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=413262710679760

dgt

JHet wrote: »

old bangor

:pac:

OP, make sure you get something with a big boot (awaits octavia puns :P). I wrote my mams car off when I was 18 and replaced it with my Seicento. It comes home every time stuffed with shopping :rolleyes:

I'd second a 1.2 Fiat every time

bbam

Some suggestions there I'd be surprised at, I wouldn't think of a Laguna, particularly for my mam...


I's say stick with Toyota, Nissan, Honda
Ultra reliable, easy to run and service....

Corolla, Almera, Civic

tvercetti

Go Toyota, Nissan, Honda...... something Japanese, everything else will break your heart

corktina

Car for your Mam? sounds like a good swap...can she cook?

kupus

Honda Jazz,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2868172 nice if you can shave a few € off

Fiat panda,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2854326 Nct till 2014 some great deals on pandas

Ford Fusion,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2874094 nct till oct

Nissan Note,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2669970 full nct? maybe a bit over budget but its 07.

Opel Meriva,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2839303 sh1t pics, but nct 11/13, TBelt done. Also great space when you put down the seats in this car.

Renault Modus
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2891037 nct 2013, could do with a wash though.

chris85

A 01-02 Civic. The Saloon is good but like the hatch also. A very reliable car and easy on the juice which helps.

David09

Mk1 ford focus saloon 1.6 ghia. Lovely car to drive and pretty reliable. You'd pick one up for under-budget too.