nick Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 My Mum wants a new car. When I say new, I mean up to £10k so 3 years old is fine but she does not have the same love or patience for shite as myself. I cannot blame her considering that I have left a Renault 11 I recently bought on her driveway for a few months "while I clear my garage" and it has only moved twice round the block. Anyway, she's been looking at cars and so far liked the following: - Fiat Panda- Nissan Duke- Nissan Note She's driving a Zafira A at the moment and likes the high-ish driving position but wants a smaller car. Any thoughts please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Dacia duster or stepway Dick Longbridge, fatharris, privatewire and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Dacia duster or stepway.... End Of.... TS privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Honda Jazz SiC, gtd2000 and Eddie Honda 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy SR Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Girlfriend drives a 108. Not the speediest thing in the world but ride height is awesome and I can't fault the car itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 MG3. martc, mouseflakes, oldcars and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I was going to say the Juke didn't offend me as much as I thought it might, I did about a thousand miles in one over a couple of weeks. However if it's smaller than a Zafira A you're after, I reckon disappointment lies that way. It certainly didn't feel small, I think the blobby shape gives rise to quite a compact cabin but a large overall shape. I liked the Panda 100hp but that was only because it was a revvy little engine that loved to be thrashed. I suspect in a non-exciting version the bits of trim falling off would soon get frustrating, and given the stories on here recently she might get sick of sitting in a dealer drinking coffee waiting to collect her car after another warranty repair. Never tried a Note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Honda and Toyota petrols are the safest bets Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keymaster Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Never tried a Note.Don't bother. Terrible, cheap & nasty things. I'd echo the sentiments above & say a used Jazz or a new Stepway are the obvious options for her if she wants a small tall modern. Squire_Dawson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Panda. Best car in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Suzuki Swift. I know nowt about them, but I don't mind the styling. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 We have the Notes at work (1.5DCi I think) and they seem great. My mate bought a second hand one and raves about it. Alexg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks all. I quite like the look of that Stepway personally. tooSavvy and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 ^^^ Uggga Uggga TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Pandas are very good, go for the higher power versions. Great little cars (for a newie) and terrific in the snow too according to a mate of mine. Don't know about longevity though. Dacia Sandero's are worth considering for the money, a couple of colleagues of mine have bought them in the last year and can't fault them for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonbennet Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Subaru Forester, looked after it will last for bloody years.Last remaining engineering led car maker? mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Insignia, best car in the world imo. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 My parents were originally looking at a 3 year old Note and had pretty much the same criteria. They ended up with a brand new Meriva Life by using a few of Vauxhall's discounts in conjunction with each other. Local dealer (Evans Halshaw) said they couldn't do that and what they really needed was a pre-reg so they rang a smaller dealer group who said "yeah no problem!". They used Vauxhall's scrappage scheme thingy plus a dealer discount and a further £500 discount from Vauxhall's website to get the Meriva for £9800 or there abouts. The only proviso was they couldn't finance the car and still get all the offers, but they had money in order. Completely lifeless car but for A-B transport that has a warranty and no worries I reckon that's a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 My grandmother had the same brief and loves the Renault Captur. Reliability seems surprisingly good with them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Funnily enough I have exactly the same Dialemma (for Thompson) at the moment with Mother Womble and if you have a couple of weeks keep an eye on the Wombles Wheels thread where I will be testing the following:Toyota Aygo (Aka C1 & 108)Ford KaFiat PandaViva from VauxhallSuzuki CelerioVW Up! Skoda Citigo (same as the Up! really)Hyundai i10Kia PicantoAs an extra special shite prize for Mother Womble we also are testing a Dacia Sandaro as the Dacia dealer is next door to the Toyota dealer. All the above can be had for sub £10K and Ive decided I probably wont take the Polo on so that will give some more money to play with for trade in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Get an as new Sandero Access for a tad over £5k and go on a cruise/put it in pension fund/get a new conservatory.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602251367342 Bamboocarman, CGSB and cros 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Panda. Best car in the world. Classic ones, yes... .......... I like dumb shit, which is why i'm ordering a rear wheel drive, rear engined, inaccessible washer bottle car. tooSavvy, RayMK and conkerman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Current model Panda is a cut above the shite I'm currently resurrecting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'd say Dacia Duster or a Stepway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Classic ones, yes... .......... I like dumb shit, which is why i'm ordering a rear wheel drive, rear engined, inaccessible washer bottle car. Expecting a full 'roundabout power on/off' reportage then Wet or Dry M8 TS Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Get an as new Sandero Access for a tad over £5k and go on a cruise/put it in pension fund/get a new conservatory.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602251367342How the fuck did that end up outside the dealer network? Unrecorded salvage from a rental firm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Something Korean Cheap, reliable and long warranties No brainer ☺ gtd2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Expecting a full 'roundabout power on/off' reportage then Wet or Dry M8 TSApparently they're locked down tight with esp etc. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Funnily enough I have exactly the same Dialemma (for Thompson) at the moment with Mother Womble and if you have a couple of weeks keep an eye on the Wombles Wheels thread where I will be testing the following:Viva from Vauxhall[/background][/font][/color][Ahem for a totally unbiased* report feel free to message me. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 *googles Dacia Stepway* *rubs thighs* fatharris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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