What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Please recommend a durable, economical hatchback which is built to last?
I currently own a G-reg Nissan Micra which has done just over 60,000 miles. However, rust is taking hold and I now need to replace it. My budget is approx. £3500 - £4000. Most of my driving is local, with occasional trips of approx. 300 miles. I normally drive a car into the ground, and therefore I am looking for a small, economical hatchback which is built to last. Any suggestions, please?
Asked on 2 June 2010 by slr
Answered by
David Ross
We'd suggest something from one of the Japanese manufacturers such as a Toyota Yaris or a Honda Jazz. Both are reliable and well built, plus cheap to run. For your budget you can get a 2003 Jazz 1.4-litre with less than 35,000 miles on the clock.
Similar questions
I am currently an extremely frustrated driver of a 53-plate 1.5dci Renault Megane. Over the last three months I have shelled out over £1200 pounds to replace the ECU, front coils and top hats and recently...
I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking of something up to a 2.0-litre engine. I am looking...
I would like to buy a smallish petrol hatchback that has a sunroof and navigation, between 1 and 3 years old. What would you suggest?
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Clever interior redefined the small car. Most space efficient small car built. Very reliable first 3 - 4 years.
.jpg)
