mikeb
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 12:40 PM |
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What shopping car
I have managed to persuade my partner that her Y reg astra estate should be replaced (I really hate driving it)
Only have about 2.5k to play with, ideally like around a 51 to 52 plate with 80k on the clock.
Only real requirement is on some days we need 3 kids seats in the back, her astra and my a4 just do that. Oh and a hatchback for the two dogs! Oh and
around 40 mpg combined
Top of my list so far is a seat leon, think the polo and fabia are just to small.
Any good tips?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 12:45 PM |
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this is ideal, you just need to make it a BEC...
or I paid £1600 for a 50k mint 6 year old Almera with full Nissan service history for missy just a few weeks ago. Tbh its a real cracking little car
 with a big boot. Off to pick up a cortina rear axle with it tonight and chuck it in the boot as there's plenty of room inside 
[Edited on 17/8/09 by Mr Whippy]
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mikeb
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 12:48 PM |
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love it.....
now for the real suggestions
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tegwin
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 01:45 PM |
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My Leon is for sale... might be a little stretch for the budget though!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170373088677
IMHO.. the 6N2 shape polo has a LOT of space in it...
I can get 2 bicycles, 2 tents, camping gear for 2 people, plus 2 people comfortably in the car..
Or 5 adults with reasonable space...
They do a TDI polo in that shape...you should be able to get one for around your budget...
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 02:00 PM |
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I always suggest Alfa Romeos cos I like them
So here goes - How about an Alfa Romeo 147?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Amphlett
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 02:17 PM |
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You can get a decent Nissan Primera (the p11-144 model, 2001 ish). HUGE boot and very reliable. I bought one as I can fit my whole drum kit in the
boot without having to put the rear seats down. Good drive too, I love it :-D
Here's Mine:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/04072009097.jpg
Si.
www.johnnyarrow.co.uk - enjoy some original music! :-D
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 02:39 PM |
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Plenty of nice jags well withing that budget
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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morcus
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| posted on 17/8/09 at 04:51 PM |
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Not with hatches and the MPG he wants.
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