Need Advice: Reliable Car for 7k Budget (Baby on the Way!)

zakcz

Hi lads!

I'm looking for suggestions on buying a reliable car that would cost me around 7k (8k at a stretch). I was quite in love with the MAZDA CX-5 2.2, but after reading this forum, I realized I might fall into a trap with the engine issues.

I'm expecting a baby this year, so it must be spacious enough to fit a baby trolley in the boot. Any recommendations? I'll mostly be using it to commute to work and for driving around the city. I’ve thought about a hybrid car, maybe even an electric one like the Leaf, but I'm not sure about the repair and maintenance costs, as well as the insurance.

I'm quite clueless when it comes to cars, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a million!

walus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058358307/need-advice-reliable-car-for-7k-budget-baby-on-the-way

Most cars from the size of a compact up (i.e. golf and bigger) would have no problem accommodating a family 2+1 tbh. You don't need to be looking at an SUV just because the baby is on the way. All the baby gear (buggies etc.) folds pretty nicely and would fit into most boots.

In my experience if you want a reliable car look at Japanese brands and petrol engines with low mileage if possible.