Looking for Family Car - Automatic - Budget 5k

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Hi all,

Looking to upgrade our car to something more suitable to a family. Restricted to just automatics though as the wife can't drive manual

So with a budget of 5k is there any recommendations out there? She wants a Nissan Quasqai however there isn't too many automatics about. Anything else similar to the Quasqai we should be looking at?

quenching

A MKII Toyota Prius - automatic, plenty of space in the back, large boot, VERY reliable, and about as cheap to run as you can get for a decent sized car. One with a full Toyota service history is best if you can. 06 or 07 should be available for about 5k. Not exciting to drive but thats rarely needed in a family car!

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

Cheers, apparently that doesn't cut the mustard with what she wants! Cars we are looking at are the hyundai santa fe, Honda CRV and Nissan Quasqais. Any thoughts on those? Honda seems very good value for me on the second hand market.

taylor3

I drive a 2010 Nissan Qasqhai Automatic with all the extras, panoramic sun roof, dual air conditioning etc; it's a great car I can tell you. Would recommend it for sure. BTW i am a lady driver and can drive manual too but just prefer Automatic.

kermitpwee

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

Cheers, apparently that doesn't cut the mustard with what she wants! Cars we are looking at are the hyundai santa fe, Honda CRV and Nissan Quasqais. Any thoughts on those? Honda seems very good value for me on the second hand market.

You will have to up your budget so, i personally would get her this

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-verso-verso-luna-auto-m-c/17701672

taylor3

In case you are interested I may be looking at selling mine cause i am looking to upgrade myself. But I would be asking €6k though.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie

taylor3 wrote: »

In case you are interested I may be looking at selling mine cause i am looking to upgrade myself. But I would be asking €6k though.

I may be interested at that price. Would you be selling soon?

colm_mcm

RAV4 06 onwards model would be worth a look. They’re 2.0 petrol, but so is Qashqai?

This is a good bit overpriced IMO
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-rav-4-2007-automatic-low-miles-nctd/17687763

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-rav4/17246620

taylor3

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

I may be interested at that price. Would you be selling soon?

At the moment I am actively looking at cars. But just to give you the rundown on my Qasqhai it's, 2010 Silver/blue in colour. 17" Alloy wheels, Panoramic Sun Roof, Dual Air Con, 2.0ltre Petrol, 125kms on the clock. Great sound system in it. 6 CD player, bluetooth phone, automatic lights and sensor wipers.

colm_mcm

What’s the tax on an auto Qashqai?

taylor3

colm_mcm wrote: »

What’s the tax on an auto Qashqai?

€750.

colm_mcm

That’s not too bad, some post 08 stuff really got hammered.