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Ford KA+ or alternative

  • 08-01-2019 12:27am
    #1
    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭


    Looking for a car for someone 60ish low miles and wants something small and tidy. They live in the country so I'd recommend something with road holding. Budget is 15k with they're old scrappage 2001 Focus 

    They like the new KA+ Zetec as it has some what of a high driving position. I know it's a recycled shorter old fiesta. They also like that it's a new car with 5 years warranty. It's roomier and better spec'd than an i10 , VW up etc

    I'd like to suggest that a year old Fiesta or a Kia Rio is a much nicer car. Or a 2017 Yaris has more road holding. 

    Any opinions on the KA+ or alternatives ?


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Never driven one, but isn’t it designed for emerging markets?


  • #3
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    FIAT 500? I rented one recently and thought it was pretty good.


  • #4
    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Never driven one, but isn’t it designed for emerging markets?

    Yes the Ford Figo but suspension is overhauled for Europe.


  • #5
    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    FIAT 500? I rented one recently and thought it was pretty good.

    They don't want a 3 door.


  • #6
    AMKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,846 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    If they want a higher driving position maybe a Ford B-Max would be perfect for them.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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  • #7
    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    AMKC wrote: »
    If they want a higher driving position maybe a Ford B-Max would be perfect for them.

    Nice suggestion.

    They want something smaller and petrol.


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    If your reliant on buying brand new for a scrappage scheme then the B Max is no more now and has been replaced by the new Fiesta Active.

    Nissan Note is worth a look at if they are open to a second hand car, they are fairly popular with the older generation.


  • #9
    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    Does anyone at all recommend the KA+?

    I'll reserve my judgement for now.


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