Hi, My wife's Astra is on its last legs, engine is about to go. Any tips on which small car to get with a very small budget? 2k to 5k? Thanks

If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Best Used Small Car to buy

22-01-2025 03:05PM

#1

ScorchedEarth

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭

Join Date: January 4

Posts: 64

Hi,
My wife's Astra is on its last legs, engine is about to go.
Any tips on which small car to get with a very small budget? 2k to 5k?
Thanks

0

Best Answer

#1 22-01-2025 03:29PM

Chippy01

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2006

Posts: 579

Toyota Yaris

2

Answers

#2 22-01-2025 03:33PM

Banzai600

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭

Join Date: September 2012

Posts: 395

ive had a yaris, great little car, but the fiestas are more heavy, chunker, so id get the fiest. 1.2/1.3 size engine, just dont go near the "eco boost" - my mechanic and two garages i viewed cars at told me same.

1